Brian,
I used those crummy FOMOCO pads that were quite old. I have no experience with the currently available repro pads. I can tell you this much though; you could spot a repro pad from 10' in front of the car. They have (or had) a "puffy" appearance compared to the Ford item. I haven't noticed a currently available repro pad, so I can't say if their appearance has improved.
FOMOCO pad: Things to watch are: (1) alignment with glove box button hole, (2) alignment with courtesy light hole which may require enlargement of opening in metal dash to insure the light bezel is seated, (3) getting the wrap-around ends seated. The piece of tinsel around the instrument brow is a non-problem. After the pad is installed, trim the vinyl along the mounting holes for the strip, and install the trim strip.
If there are any quirks with the repro pad installation, someone else will have to respond.
Tom
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