Latest Poor Quality Parts Rant
This is my latest rant involving piss poor quality repro parts. This time it's a dashpad for my 70 Dart. I ordered an ABC Moparts dashpad from Herb's Parts because they were recommended by several folks on here as being good quality, and "the best". It did not fit properly and left a 7/16 to 1/2" gap between the pad and instrument cluster and radio/heater control bezels. The bezels should contact the dashpad.
After speaking with Bob from ABC Moparts on the phone, he basically said he didn't think another one of his pads would fit any different. Doesn't really make sense as to why it wouldn't to me, but oh well! I sent the ABC Moparts pad back to Herb's Parts for a refund, and turned around and ordered one from Classic Industries (not sure who manufactures theirs). Upon receiving and installing it, I found that it fit no different than the ABC Moparts pad and had the same 7/16 to 1/2" gap. I'm totally frustrated now and don't know which direction to go next. I've included a pic showing 7/16" bolts placed in the gap between the bezel and dashpad for reference. And before anyone asks, yes, it's the original dash frame, and yes the dashpad is fully seated.
This is my latest rant involving piss poor quality repro parts. This time it's a dashpad for my 70 Dart. I ordered an ABC Moparts dashpad from Herb's Parts because they were recommended by several folks on here as being good quality, and "the best". It did not fit properly and left a 7/16 to 1/2" gap between the pad and instrument cluster and radio/heater control bezels. The bezels should contact the dashpad.
