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Where the hood meets the dash

By C-85, in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations

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C-85
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I am re-doing my C-105 black Hood and I want to keep the hood from chipping the paint where it meet the dash.  As you probably know, all this had when it was stock was a this rubber pad on the top of the dash.  This helped protect the top of the dash, but didn't help the sides.

 

The rubber pad that this had is pretty much worn out, so I'm wondering if anyone has suggestions on what can be used to replace the top pad and how to treat the sides of the hood to protect it.

 

Happy restoring to all!

 

C-85 :)

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rmaynard    15,434

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I line the inside of the hood where it meets the dash with the fuzzy side of self-adhesive Velcro.

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C-85    681

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That is a great idea, Thanks very much!

 

I knew someone in this group would have a suggestion like this, something I never thought of.

 

Thanks again,

 

C-85

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squonk    41,068

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Rubber door edge moulding works also.

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