{"product_id":"1972-1979-ford-torino-thunderbird-softcap-dash-cover","title":"1972-1979 Ford Torino, Thunderbird, Ranchero \u0026 Mercury Cougar, Montego SoftCap Dash Cover","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade to Order:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Please allow approximately 3–4 weeks for production before shipment. \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is included within the contiguous United States.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJust Dashes SoftCap Dash Cover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a practical interior refresh for owners of Ford's intermediate platform cars — the \u003cstrong\u003eTorino, Gran Torino, Ranchero and Thunderbird\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003eMercury Cougar and Montego\u003c\/strong\u003e — who want to improve a cracked, faded, or worn dashboard without the cost, downtime, or shipping risk of a full dash restoration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoftCap installs over the existing dashboard and provides a cleaner, padded, OEM-inspired appearance. SoftCap uses padded vinyl with a vehicle-appropriate factory-style grain selected to match or closely resemble the original dash texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a strong option for drivers, weekend cars, resale prep, and classic interiors that need a more finished look.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePadded vinyl dash cover with a soft, factory-style feel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFactory-style vinyl grain selected to match or closely resemble the original dash texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVacuum formed and made in the USA by Just Dashes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstalls over the existing dashboard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo core required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDash removal is usually not required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne cap covers several Ford and Mercury models that share this dash\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat This SoftCap Covers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis SoftCap covers the top section of the dash, extending down about one to two inches below the top.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e That top surface is the part that cracks and splits in the sun, so capping it is what changes how the interior looks from the driver's seat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFitment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese cars share the same basic dash. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck your model's years carefully — they are not the same for every model:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFord Torino and Gran Torino\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — 1972-1976\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFord Ranchero\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — 1972-1979\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFord Thunderbird\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — 1977-1979 only\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMercury Cougar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — 1974-1979\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMercury Montego\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — 1972-1976\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1972-1976 Thunderbird owners:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e your car uses a completely different and much larger dash, and this cap does not fit it. No cap is made for it, so a full restoration is the only route — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.justdashes.com\/contact\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003econtact us for a quote\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1971-1973 Mercury Cougar owners:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e your car uses a different dash and a different cap. See our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.justdashes.com\/products\/1971-1973-mercury-cougar-softcap-dash-cover\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1971-1973 Mercury Cougar SoftCap Dash Cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e instead.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease confirm your own dash configuration before ordering.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Each SoftCap is made to order. If you are not sure your dash matches, send us a photo before ordering and we will confirm it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrefer a Full Restoration?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe also fully restore dash pads for most of these cars. A restoration is a different service: you ship us your original dash, we strip it to the frame and rebuild it with new foam and vinyl, and it comes back looking factory fresh. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.justdashes.com\/contact\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContact us for a restoration quote\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e if that is a better fit for your project.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoftCap is not a full dash restoration or replacement dash pad. It is designed to improve the appearance of an existing dashboard. Severe warping, structural damage, or missing dash sections should be reviewed before ordering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Just Dashes","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":48585304998086,"sku":"JD-SC-TORINO7279-BLK","price":995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Custom Color Match (+$400)","offer_id":48585305030854,"sku":"JD-SC-TORINO7279-CUS","price":1395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0682\/0501\/9334\/files\/torino-thunderbird-softcap-main.jpg?v=1793417689","url":"https:\/\/shop.justdashes.com\/products\/1972-1979-ford-torino-thunderbird-softcap-dash-cover","provider":"Just Dashes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}