1965 Ford Galaxie Dash Restoration

Custom Color Matching & Original Tooling for Factory Fit
The 1965 Ford Galaxie was built for the open road—a full-size American cruiser with style, power, and comfort. But after decades of use, its dashboard, like many from this era, had started to break down. For this restoration, our customer wanted more than just a simple repair—they needed a custom red color match, a reshaped foam pad, and a precise fit using original tooling.

The Challenges: Fitting a Dash Pad the Right Way
Restoring a classic dash isn’t just about making it look good—it has to fit correctly. Over time, original padding shrinks, warps, or breaks down, making even small inaccuracies noticeable.

For this 1965 Galaxie dash pad, we focused on:

Reshaping the foam padding to match the factory contours
Using an original Ford Galaxie frame to ensure an exact fit
Custom color matching the vinyl for the deep red finish the customer wanted
Forming the final vinyl cover with original tooling, just like Ford did in 1965
The Just Dashes Restoration Process
To bring this Galaxie dash back to life, we followed a meticulous restoration process:

✅ Reshaped the foam pad to match the factory-original contours and thickness
✅ Used an original Galaxie frame to ensure precision fitment
✅ Custom color-matched the red vinyl for a seamless interior match
✅ Applied a thermo-vacuum vinyl skin using original tooling, keeping it as close to factory-correct as possible
✅ Checked fitment against OEM specs before finalizing the restoration

Why Custom Color Matching Matters
Factory-original reds varied between production years, suppliers, and sun exposure over time. Simply choosing an “off-the-shelf” red wouldn’t guarantee a match. Instead, we custom mixed the color to match the exact shade our customer needed, ensuring a consistent, accurate finish that blends seamlessly with the rest of the interior.

Before & After: Precision Restoration Done Right
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With its proper factory contours, precise fitment, and custom-matched red finish, this 1965 Ford Galaxie dash pad is now ready for the road once again—built to last and look the part.

🚗 Looking for expert-level dashboard restoration? Contact Just Dashes for precision craftsmanship and custom color-matching.