1999, 112,000 miles.

 

Have an executive address to mail it and I will. Prob going to replace it this Fall.

 

Wish my 53 block had lasted as long as the junk dash! Around 130k.

 

Been there, done that. Didn't work. Just about the same spot too. Never heard of it done on F-15s but it's done with cast iron. Hmmmm, 53 block??? Nahhh!

 

mine was fine for years. then one day it just cracked like mad all over the place.
On the plus side, I didnt feel bad hacking an access hole to reseat the temp control cable =)

How bad is installing a replacement dash top?

 

Greenie got her first serious crack yesterday............ Now I am bummed.

176,600 miles and 16 years.

 

Ended up buying the dash cover from Geno's for $52.00. Ulti-Mat I think. It fits really well.

 

2002, 145k. Pretty sad when the original batteries outlast the dash...

 

2000
Dash was good until I had the AC replaced at 210,000 now at 230,000 and it's embarrassing

 

you can stop drill them, worked on mine- same thing aircraft mechanics do when they spot cracks in Wings. Just drill a small hole right at the end of the crack, it stops it from traveling any further. works great. 3/32 is the bit I used.

 

I Wonder if removing the dash mount bolts and putting O-rings on them to reduce vibration would help stop future cracks?

 

I stop drilled my crack, hope that's the last one

 

Been there done that. Didn't work. Maybe try filling drill hole with an epoxy???

I bought my truck in Feb of 2000 and put a 3x5 American Flag folded length wise over the dash. (I'm very Patriotic) Never cracked until about three years ago after I removed the Flag because it had faded.

 

Finally ordered my new dash from LMC (fast shipping)reinforcement tabs and complete front bezel face. $500 bill and probably a day's labor....hopefully all goes well. Will try to snap some pics.

 

My 2001-1500 made it to about 103,000. Just small cracks now but I'm sure it won't be long before I can't stand it and replace.