123 Chassis Dash Overlay (Cheap Fix)

We all know that 123 chassis are prone to unsightly dash cracks. Sometimes the cracks are minor and sometimes they are quite severe. In any case they are very ugly to look at and I don't know of any 123 owner that enjoys looking at dash cracks. We know this as we get lots of requests for good replacement dashes or opinions on a plastic dash overlay. I personally feel that the plastic overlay is easier on eyes than looking at major cracks in the dash.

Purchasing and replacing an original dash is both expensive and extremely time consuming. I hope to come out with a manual in the future that will explain how you actually remove and replace a complete 123 dash. For the time being, we found a simple solution (particularly if the dash just has some small crack in the center area). We use the rubberized shelf liner that you can purchase at most hardware stores. It is also the rubberized pebble material that you can put in your tool box drawers (available at any Sears Store). If you carefully cut a piece of this to fit in the inside area of the top dash it actually looks pretty good. It hides the cracks and gives the dash a little texture. An added plus is this material will keep things from sliding off your dash while you are driving. This is a very simple solution to a very common problem. For some of you it may be too "simple" but we just wanted to pass this on for your consideration.