Al Knoch Interiors Dash Pad resto
 

Anyone used Al Knock Interiors for a dash pad restoration recently? Just wondering about the quality and service. I know JustDashes is the best but they are getting quite pricey and turnaround times are long.
I have a 71 A-body dash that needs redone. Thanks

They did a 68 from my friend and 70 for me he installed the 68 and i didn't look at it much he didn't anything bad about, i have not even pulled my out of the box yet it looked good. price was 1/2 of JD and the turnaround was month. and they can add color so make sure you till the the right color( i didn't and so i need to get that fixed sometime).

Have assembled & installed numerous Just Dashes remolded 2nd Gen and '69-72 Pontiac A-body dash assemblies over the last 25 years, & I will not use their remolded dash assemblies for very high point restorations. Every time, the result has been TOO PUFFY. Have no problem shipping them '69 GP lower door panels (which I have), or earlier small dash pads.

Examined a remolded '70-71 Pontiac A-body dash assembly from Al Knoch 2 years ago. A long time serious Concours restorer & National Judge had AK remold it. Maybe he will post pics.
I was very satisfied with the shape & appearance. Have 6-8 larger dash cores to get to Al Knoch's for remolding, hopefully by June.

I'm a very satisfied customer. Here are some before and afters of my dash:

https://i.imgur.com/PEI0vqP.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/a9fmkLu.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/pcPbVZu.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Tx3YOYV.jpg

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I think the turnaround time from when I shipped it out late last summer was around 1.5 months.

I used RD Autoline in Sweden - yes, Sweden! - for my 1958 Buick.

They were cheaper and faster than Just Dashes, even including shipping to & from Michigan.

The work was absolutely perfect and they will color match to your sample.

http://autoline.se/?lang=en_us

Sent a 1970 GTO/LeMans dash out around Christmas 2021, received 2 months later. Came back tweaked and a dimple. At least it was the same one I sent out. Spent some time cleaning excess slag.

Was this AK or JD work?

The thread title was "Al Knock (Knoch) Interiors Dash Pad resto" so it's an Al Knoch dash pad resto.

I know 2 people that got the knock knocks, they are nice quality.

I experienced the very same problem with a '78 T/A dash pad. Could not get the instrument bezel into the opening with out causing damage to the pad. Of course, when I contacted the company I learned that NO ONE ELSE EVER had that problem, therefore I'm doing something wrong.

The solution was I used a heat gun to warm the opening and forced the curved upper corners outward with the outer wall of a large socket. Once cool, I repaired and spotted the damage I caused. I guess that's why they supply the bottle of color.
Never again.

Thanks all for responses. I pulled the trigger and sent my 71 dash pad out to Al Knock last week. Estimated 2-3 week turnaround. Hoping for the best. I’ll report back after I receive.

This thread prompted me to get a request out to JD to quote having my ‘69 Firebird dash pad redone. I know the economy has driven material and labor costs up by I was a bit surprised at this….

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Thank you for contacting us here at Just Dashes. Since 1981, we have been proud to assist thousands of car enthusiasts, like yourself, in restoring their vehicles' interior.

We understand that you have a 1969 Pontiac Firebird. In order to guarantee that your parts will fit properly, we work off of your originals to restore them back to concours quality. You will need to send your parts into our shop for the restoration process.

(CLICK HERE to see how we do it)

Our current lead time is approximately 4-5 months from the time we receive your parts.

Here is an approximate cost of your restoration:
$1,200 Dash

$300 Color Matching & Painting Fee
*No extra charge for black
+ Shipping

I had the dash i the 81 TA done by Just Dashes. I'd just give it a B. Many holes were covered over. As other said some on the bezels were tight getting back in. Pricey ans several months wait time.

I looked at Al Knock website. Do they restore 66 Catalina dash pads?

How much did they charge, and what’s the link to the company’s website?

Here's the website: https://alknochinteriors.com

Had my '69 GTO dash and glove box lid redone by Just Dashes. I give them an A+. Expensive yes but cost and wait was worth it to me.
I was super impressed with how they made the original glove box lid fit so well. It was a bit warped and I didn't ever think it could fit perfectly. They told me they could and they were right.

https://i.imgur.com/kJxELVY.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/opI55oi.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/GXJBJxX.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/mDBy7hQ.jpg

KK68, I was just wondering if you've received your dash pad back yet and if so, what you think of it? I'm thinking of sending mine there too so I'm curious.... Thanks

roger1 - Wow, that looks great!

I was going a little more budget on my dash pads (79-81 F & 71-72 A), had Dash Pad Pros do one, and got a Dash Pad Pros 2nd for the other.

The A body one was on the puffy side, and the glove door area gaps are large and uneven. The corners were not as 'sharp' a form as I would have liked. I would say it was good for a driver, think it was $825 shipped. It was a 2nd, so it shipped immediately.

The 79-81 F one was a little puffy, and the gauge insert took persuasion. It was a little puffy in the radio opening too. I had no core to provide, they supplied, and was supposed to be a 'first' quality dash. Including core charge and shipping, it was $900. Was tempted to send it back, but turn-around was 10 mo. That was partially due to not being able to source a good core, but I still didn't want to have to wait another 10 mo.

You can occasionally find 2nds from them on eGay, and they run less than those prices if you catch them, but there is a slight risk it not working for you, because it's a 2nd, not sure they accept returns.

I wish I had done a JD for the 71-72 one, but oh well, I can live with it. I think when I inquired about doing my core, they quoted a 12-18mo turn-around, and that was out of the question for my timeframe.


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Well, I think there was a foam supply issue too, now that I think about it. I think a plant burned down.

Here's a shot of the A body dash 2nd, can see the glove door area, as well as the end vents areas.


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