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mexlokote 09-10-2013 01:02 AM

dashpad question!
 
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i have a 1982 c10 stepside i been looking for a decent dashpad and i found one for a 1980 Chevrolet K5 Blazer in decent shape and for $30

i want to know if it will fit my truck??

Rick187 09-10-2013 05:42 AM

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It should fit but I also know some parts are different from 73-80 to 81-87
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motornut 09-10-2013 07:48 AM

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looks like the same as my 79
so both bezels will work
can't see L/R speaker holes?

thinair 09-10-2013 09:04 AM

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I know that you can use 81 up in the 80 down as long as you use the 81 up gauge bezel with it. Wouldn't see why the opposite wouldn't work.
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gmachinz 09-10-2013 09:35 AM

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The VIN is in a different location for 73-74, 75-80 and 81-87 I believe.
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motornut 09-10-2013 11:32 AM

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I'm using a 89 in my 78, the vin hole is empty, cause it's in the jamb,below the catch
my 79 is on the dash as is the 88 of course.(i believe 79 on Vin is up)
the 78/79 pad with the later bezel leaves a funny gap at the top(can't find pic i took)
but it's because the pad starts closer to the bezel no over hang,seen here in old shots of the 78

mexlokote 09-10-2013 01:26 PM

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i will buy it and see if it fits

DREAMER1 09-10-2013 08:48 PM

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And when/if you do let us kno with plenty of pics
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Brockwaykid 09-10-2013 10:08 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by gmachinz (Post 6262204)
The VIN is in a different location for 73-74, 75-80 and 81-87 I believe.
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should be on the drivers lock pillar for 73-78, then 79-87 has it on the dash...
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mexlokote 09-10-2013 10:41 PM

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i got lucky! it turns out its for a silverado!
like new condition!
for $30 thats a great deal!

mexlokote 09-10-2013 10:47 PM

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here more pics

f.monroe 09-11-2013 12:37 AM

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The 81-87 dash pads will work in older trucks but the older 73-80 dash pads will not cover the gauge bezel of the 81-87 trucks. The bezels are thicker on 81 and up trucks and will stick out past the pad. I would call the guy you bought it from and see if he has the gauge bezel from the truck it came from. it wwould probably look good in your truck looking at the shape of the pad and trim. That's a nice pad you bought. If you end up not using it I would be interested in buying it but I bet you could sell it for a good profit locally without having to bother with shipping.
Frank
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mexlokote 09-11-2013 01:11 AM

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thanks!

i will have to see if it fits correctly

motornut 09-11-2013 08:24 AM

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looks mint
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