A-100 Pickup - question on dash pad

I was wanting to find out if anyone could give me some info on the dash pad that I have on my 68 pickup. I have seen trucks without them and was not sure if this was a special option or if they all had them and were taken out?

i think they were part of the safety equipment for later years.

Dash pads, backup lights, dual-circuit brakes, and lap-belts were all added in '67 as the result of new safety regulations.

SO what you are saying is that it is the 60's verison of an air bag, just with out the air.. Know I would not want to hit my face on it.

blackace wrote:SO what you are saying is that it is the 60's verison of an air bag, just with out the air.. Know I would not want to hit my face on it.

Metal dash or padded, bendable wing. A small step, but better than without!
Remember, no 3-point belts in wide spread use yet.

inside door handles changed too.

is there a good product to use to bring back that luster of the plastic overs on the doors and this pad. I would like to get a shine back on them as I have washed them but they are still dull looking

Armor - All

ON THE DOOR PANELS I USED A SPRAY BOMB CLEAR FROM THE LOCAL HARDWARE STORE. THEY LOOK GREAT. I HAVE NOT DONE ANYTHING YET I WOULD GUESS SAMETHING WILL DO JUST FINE. TRY IT ON THE UNGERSIDE.

Armor all is solvent based and will dry stuff out!
Scrub gently with mild soap and water to get all the junk off.
Inspect to determine if the original surface is still in good condition.
If it is, use a water based vinyl dressing.
If it's just faded, a vinyl paint can cover it. Do not use vinyl dressing after, it's paint now!
If the surface is rotted and/or brittle, you need to find replacements for a restoration.
For something modified, you can cover with material or go with fiberglass covered with material, paint or even create a new part.

Never had a problem with Armor All , it's not solevent based , it's silcone based

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Thanks for all the advice. I will try a few of your suggestions and see what works out the best. i will get pics of the before and after and post them with my other pics.