1971 Vinyl Dash insert PN A272M
 

Purchased this vinyl dash insert and it looked good but did not fit. It is about 1/6" too long so no matter which end you started laying down first, you would have excess at the other causing alignment issues of the openings or cutouts. The only way to make it fit would be to remove a small vertical section. You only learn this after removing the backing from the adhesive side and attempting the install and after that it is too late to save the insert. After over an hour of attempting to get it on right, I balled it up and threw it away totally frustrated. Also had no instructions with it so that was no help.

Mr. G, I'm sorry to hear of your frustration with the insert. Do you have an original or reproduction dash carrier?

Kyler @ Ames

It is an original.

Mr. G, we note in our online catalog as well as in the printed version that some trimming may be required for optimum fit. Sadly this is the nature of both dash and console inserts; they will not always fit perfectly without a little work. With that being said, I'd still like to help you out with a replacement. Please feel free to email me at [email protected].

Thank you,
Kyler @ Ames

As I stated in the original post, trimming will not fix this issue. You would need to cut the insert vertically between the heater control opening and the right gauge opening. Then you would need to cut a vertical strip about 1/6 of an inch wide out and then attach to the bezel with a seam running from top to bottom in the insert. that is not a little trimming, that is completely re-configuring the insert to make it fit. Unless these inserts have a variance in sizing, there is no point in sending me another one as it will just be a replay of what I just went through attempting to install this insert. I am looking for another maker of these inserts that may actually fit the bezel.

Please still shoot me an email with your info and what you're talking about. I'd like to get a hold of the manufacturer with this issue. We've sold these for a long time with little to no issues; this makes me think that some might've come through cut incorrectly. This is currently the only manufacturer making correct style dash inserts. I hope to speak with you soon.

Thank you,
Kyler @ Ames

We decided to test fit one of the inserts on an original dash carrier. The finished product was quite satisfactory. This is not the easiest process; it does require some time and quite a bit of patience to get a nice final product. We completely understand the frustration these can sometimes cause. Please note that any imperfections seen are due to the original installed underneath. See the final product below: