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Title: 1957 Coupe DeVille Dashpad
Post by: martyleo on October 20, 2014, 07:04:43 PM
I know these are difficult to find...I would like to buy a dashpad.

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Title: Re: 1957 Coupe DeVille Dashpad
Post by: Dennis Branch on October 20, 2014, 11:09:01 PM
Marty, if you are looking for a used one, they are not out there. There are companies that make a molded dash but I do not know anything about them. I have searched for the last year for a dash for my 57 Fleetwood but finally wound up sending it to just dashes. They are pricey but you only live once. Hope this helps.
Dennis Branch
1957 Cadillac Fleetwood Sixty Series
Title: Re: 1957 Coupe DeVille Dashpad
Post by: martyleo on October 21, 2014, 08:27:37 AM
Dennis:

Thanks for the reply!  Unfortunately, I do not even have a core to send in as required by Just Dashes...I will continue to look!

Thanks,

Marty
Title: Re: 1957 Coupe DeVille Dashpad
Post by: Walter Youshock on October 21, 2014, 09:00:09 AM
'57 and '58 are the same core.  You'll need one from a non - air car.
Title: Re: 1957 Coupe DeVille Dashpad
Post by: Belgium1958owner on November 04, 2014, 03:42:39 PM
Hi,

I'm also looking for a new dash pad. Do anyone have an address where to buy one (new) ?
(sorry for my english, Itsn't my mother language).

Thanks.
Title: Re: 1957 Coupe DeVille Dashpad
Post by: Walter Youshock on November 04, 2014, 07:39:44 PM
You'll have to have yours redone.  The metal core is the same for '57 and '58.   Vinyl grain textures and colors were different.  If this is for your Eldorado,  the grain and colors were exclusive to that car.

Save time and ultimately money and call Just Dashes.   You'll pay but, in the long run, you won't be sorry.

I paid $800 15 years ago and the dash is perfect.   Grain and color are spot on.  Only difference is overall sheen.  My door panel vinyl is shinier.
Title: Re: 1957 Coupe DeVille Dashpad
Post by: Paul Tesone on November 05, 2014, 02:01:08 AM
Marty - I only have experience with Just Dashes who did my 57 Eldo dash .  I have to agree with Walter - expensive , but great quality . And yes , my original door panel vinyl seems a bit shinier than Just Dashes' dash . Good luck . Let us know what you do and if you're happy with the results .  ... Paul Tesone CLC # 6876