Date:         Wed, 4 Feb 2009 09:27:07 -0800
Reply-To:     Andrew Martin <campahvan@EARTHLINK.NET>
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From:         Andrew Martin <campahvan@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: Dash Cover recommendation
Comments: To: Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
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I purchased a brown one to hide the dried out and cracked dash in my '85
Westy.  It fits surprisingly well right out of the box and is accurately cut
out for the defrost vents.  As new, it does not quite conform to the forward
most vents though the instruction says it will conform better over time and
exposure.

There are adhesive backed Velcro tabs included that need to be strategically
applied to the dash board to hold the cover in place but I drove around for
a couple of weeks without securing it and it never shifted position.  I
removed the ashtray first then reinstalled the ashtray with the edges over
lapping the dash cover.  The dash cover will need to be removed (or at least
the driver's side) to access the brake/clutch fluid reservoir and the Velcro
tabs allow for this.

I like the way it looks and I can now leave a pen or other small items on
the dash tray section on the passenger side without it immediately sliding
off into the foot well.  I will need to apply a small adhesive backed Velcro
tab to my plastic sunglasses case to keep it from sliding out of reach.

It's one of the best aesthetic improvements I've made to my van's interior
and it's well worth the $40 that Go Westy gets for it.  It may be available
from other vendors but I used a Go Westy gift certificate I received for my
birthday.  How thoughtful!!

Andrew
Bainbridge Island WA

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Michael Sullivan
Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 7:23 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Dash Cover recommendation

http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=3022&search_phrase=dash&start=

Thoughts on this or other vendors that carry, please.  Only 35.95 for the
balck dash cover. Thanks.

--
Michael in San Antonio
91GL AT 'Gringo'