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**JMac11** · 06-12-2006, 09:33 AM

Any positive or megative info on dash replacements out there???

Slonaker · 06-12-2006, 10:35 AM

EDIT: My response assumes you are asking about the pad, not the cluster or the entire dash assembly.

I have not replaced mine yet. Most of the posts I have seen indicate that the aftermarket pieces don't quite fit right, but are good enough for some folks. I have seen very few posts saying anything good about the glue on covers and a whole lot saying they are terrible.

The most positive reports I have seen have been regarding OEM pieces. The downside, of course, is price.

The last I heard was that you can't choose the color if you go OEM. You have to order it, and dye it the right color if you don't like what you get. This is the option I will probably go with if I can't find a used one. I hate stuff that does not fit right...

Hopefully someone who has used the different options will give their opinion.

Slonaker

cliffsta · 06-12-2006, 11:19 AM

Well I just got my replacement dash in a week ago. I haven't installed it yet (that's not happening till after painting of the truck) but it looks really nice. I got the one made of OE material, but it is a replacement piece.

DEFINATELY do NOT use glue-over vynyl or covers... back in the day after my dash crashed and rotted my parents glued one of those things over my dash and it looks hideous.

Again, I'm assuming also that you mean the dash pad. I also have a new dash bezel to go in, and it looks really high quality.

**JMac11** · 06-12-2006, 11:29 AM

Definately Talking Dash Pad.....

**Captkaos** · 06-12-2006, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cliffsta

Well I just got my replacement dash in a week ago.... I got the one made of OE material, but it is a replacement piece.

If it is a replacement and made of original material I wanna know who makes it?

This is the feedback I recieved (an my opinion was of the same) of Dashes Direct's product, they are the only aftermarket company that I know of making complete replacement dashes: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=Dashes+Direct

cliffsta · 06-12-2006, 07:39 PM

I got it from Chevy Duty (or w/e they are now)

Here's the quote direct from their page:

"New padded dash, replaces cracked dash for a new look. Excellent reproduction of the original dash pad. Dyeable vinyl over foam, like original. Available in various colors, but can be dyed to match your interior. "

It's listed as "OEM" but the description plainly says it is an "excellent reproductino".

6772fan · 06-12-2006, 10:56 PM

I purchased a reproduction dash pad for my 79 Chevy from GMC Paul's. I believe it is from Dashes Direct. Installed it this weekend, and have mixed opinions. It is acceptable, but it very flimsy compared to GM, particularly around the dash cluster and in the middle section by the speaker holes; don't know that I would recommend it. If I had it to do over again, I would purchase a GM and die it if necessary.

**Captkaos** · 06-13-2006, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cliffsta

I got it from Chevy Duty (or w/e they are now)

Here's the quote direct from their page:

"New padded dash, replaces cracked dash for a new look. Excellent reproduction of the original dash pad. Dyeable vinyl over foam, like original. Available in various colors, but can be dyed to match your interior. "

It's listed as "OEM" but the description plainly says it is an "excellent reproductino".

What year did you get it for 1980? If it is vinyl over foam I would LOVE to know who makes it. I would also be interested in hearing how it fits, so post back.

magnethead · 06-12-2006, 11:48 PM

I hav one of those dashmats. Not pretty, but what on my truck is anyways?

cliffsta · 06-13-2006, 01:19 PM

yes it is indeed dyable vinyl over foam. it's in storage right now b/c it is not going in until post-paint.... and paint is a few months off... so i'm sorry i cannot give fit info just yet, but as soon as i put it in i'll let you know

DrMaserati · 06-13-2006, 02:22 PM

If you don't mind spending the money, and want it done to perfection, this is the way to go.

http://www.justdashes.com/Index.htm

They will restore your original dash to like new condition. Read their "How We Do It" link to see what they do.

84slopwaggin · 06-13-2006, 11:32 PM

How much do Justdashes charge to restore dashpads?

DrMaserati · 06-14-2006, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 84slopwaggin

How much do Justdashes charge to restore dashpads?

Last time I checked was a few years ago, but I believe it was about $450 for my 78 Chev.
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06-12-2006, 09:33 AM	#1
JMac11 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Tallahassee Fl Posts: 773	Replacement Dash Info Any positive or megative info on dash replacements out there???

06-12-2006, 10:35 AM	#2
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Re: Replacement Dash Info EDIT: My response assumes you are asking about the pad, not the cluster or the entire dash assembly. I have not replaced mine yet. Most of the posts I have seen indicate that the aftermarket pieces don't quite fit right, but are good enough for some folks. I have seen very few posts saying anything good about the glue on covers and a whole lot saying they are terrible. The most positive reports I have seen have been regarding OEM pieces. The downside, of course, is price. The last I heard was that you can't choose the color if you go OEM. You have to order it, and dye it the right color if you don't like what you get. This is the option I will probably go with if I can't find a used one. I hate stuff that does not fit right... Hopefully someone who has used the different options will give their opinion. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado Last edited by Slonaker; 06-12-2006 at 10:36 AM.

06-12-2006, 11:19 AM	#3
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	Re: Replacement Dash Info Well I just got my replacement dash in a week ago. I haven't installed it yet (that's not happening till after painting of the truck) but it looks really nice. I got the one made of OE material, but it is a replacement piece. DEFINATELY do NOT use glue-over vynyl or covers... back in the day after my dash crashed and rotted my parents glued one of those things over my dash and it looks hideous. Again, I'm assuming also that you mean the dash pad. I also have a new dash bezel to go in, and it looks really high quality. __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

06-12-2006, 11:29 AM	#4
JMac11 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Tallahassee Fl Posts: 773	Re: Replacement Dash Info Definately Talking Dash Pad.....

06-12-2006, 07:39 PM	#6
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	Re: Replacement Dash Info I got it from Chevy Duty (or w/e they are now) Here's the quote direct from their page: "New padded dash, replaces cracked dash for a new look. Excellent reproduction of the original dash pad. Dyeable vinyl over foam, like original. Available in various colors, but can be dyed to match your interior. " It's listed as "OEM" but the description plainly says it is an "excellent reproductino". __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

06-12-2006, 10:56 PM	#7
6772fan Active Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: East Texas Posts: 380	Re: Replacement Dash Info I purchased a reproduction dash pad for my 79 Chevy from GMC Paul's. I believe it is from Dashes Direct. Installed it this weekend, and have mixed opinions. It is acceptable, but it very flimsy compared to GM, particularly around the dash cluster and in the middle section by the speaker holes; don't know that I would recommend it. If I had it to do over again, I would purchase a GM and die it if necessary. __________________ Lane 1979 Chevy SWB- (Second owner- Father in Law was first) 1979 Chevy Silverado SWB-Red/Red

06-12-2006, 11:48 PM	#9
magnethead 7000 #'s of american IRON Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: north tx Posts: 883	Re: Replacement Dash Info I hav one of those dashmats. Not pretty, but what on my truck is anyways? Last edited by magnethead; 06-12-2006 at 11:49 PM.

06-13-2006, 01:19 PM	#10
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	Re: Replacement Dash Info yes it is indeed dyable vinyl over foam. it's in storage right now b/c it is not going in until post-paint.... and paint is a few months off... so i'm sorry i cannot give fit info just yet, but as soon as i put it in i'll let you know __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

06-13-2006, 02:22 PM	#11
DrMaserati Village Curmudgeon Join Date: May 2003 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 75	Re: Replacement Dash Info If you don't mind spending the money, and want it done to perfection, this is the way to go. http://www.justdashes.com/Index.htm They will restore your original dash to like new condition. Read their "How We Do It" link to see what they do. __________________ 78 Chevy K30 duallie, 454, TH400 78 IH Scout II, 4X4, 345, 727TF 76 IH Scout II, 4X4, 345, 727TF 65 IH 1200C pickup, 4X4, 345, 4 spd 48 IH KB-8-F, RD-450, 5 spd, 35,000 GVW (a REAL truck) "Life is too short to drink cheap beer." Harry S. Truman

06-13-2006, 11:32 PM	#12
84slopwaggin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ar Posts: 558	Re: Replacement Dash Info How much do Justdashes charge to restore dashpads?

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