Pictures of custon dash pads? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

scrapmetalart · 01-25-2011, 09:21 PM

Anyone had there upholstery shop recover their pad? Im thinking about a pleated or tuck & roll dash pad....

dave2953 · 01-25-2011, 09:25 PM

A while back I remember someone posting about a dash pad that had an integrated triple gauge pod. It was awesome, but kind of pricey from what I remember.

Here's a link to the thread:

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=181806

NINERS1 · 01-25-2011, 09:33 PM

I had my door panels and dashpad done at the upolstry shop, headliner and visors next, drew the design on a post-it.

Andy4639 · 01-26-2011, 02:54 AM

I covered mine myself. Not the best pictures in the world though!

C10-Driver · 01-26-2011, 03:00 AM

I had mine done with a simple french seam along the edge. (Before someone notices or flames me

... my steering wheel is covered in the same leather... I just don't have any current pics).
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CEE1NG_RED · 01-26-2011, 03:13 AM

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Nova70 · 01-26-2011, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C10-Driver

I had mine done with a simple french seam along the edge. (Before someone notices or flames me

... my steering wheel is covered in the same leather... I just don't have any current pics).

MORE PICS!! Please? That interior is one of my favorites yet.

franky69c10 · 01-26-2011, 03:17 AM

^^^ WOW looks sooooooooo NICE

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gnstalodz · 01-26-2011, 04:42 AM

I wonder what it would take for me to make my own dash pad... What kind of material would I need to get that shape?

mcmlxix · 01-26-2011, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by gnstalodz

I wonder what it would take for me to make my own dash pad... What kind of material would I need to get that shape?

Find one that's trashed (or use what you have) Pull the old vinyl off and start shaping the foam... go over it in fiberglass... then glue on some covering.. leather/tweed/upholstery to match the seats/ etc....

DUTCHMAN · 01-26-2011, 08:27 AM

Hey C10-DRIVER sweeeeet your interior.
The leather under the dash looks cool.

steelscout · 01-26-2011, 09:46 AM

@C10-Driver....I went to your thread from here and I have to say that is a very impressive interior exterior.........loss of words....WOW your truck is awesome!!

gr8fun · 01-26-2011, 10:33 AM

C-10 Driver ---> W - O - W!!!

Willys47 · 01-26-2011, 10:43 AM

C10-Driver well I must say that console is the best one I have seen. The way you got it to blend in just look great.

wild4wheels · 01-26-2011, 11:17 AM

Nice, Nice, Nice... Wow..thats just sick..is it possible that it is too nice? Nah!

69 Okie Truck · 01-26-2011, 01:30 PM

I once had a nice tuck and roll on dashpad to match seats and door panels, but that was 1980 and I'm not sure it translates today.

I'm thinking of removing the pad altogether and either filling the holes under it for a smooth painted metal dash or perhaps trying to fabricate a stainless or chrome trim of sorts to cover the holes under the dash pad.

Those pads have no real purpose other than attempting to follow nonsensical government regs and sorta look out place in a metal cabbed truck imo.

The earlier C-10s look just fine without 'em.

Mike J · 01-26-2011, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 69 Okie Truck

I once had a nice tuck and roll on dashpad to match seats and door panels, but that was 1980 and I'm not sure it translates today.

I'm thinking of removing the pad altogether and either filling the holes under it for a smooth painted metal dash or perhaps trying to fabricate a stainless or chrome trim of sorts to cover the holes under the dash pad.

Those pads have no real purpose other than attempting to follow nonsensical government regs and sorta look out place in a metal cabbed truck imo.

The earlier C-10s look just fine without 'em.

- That's what Im gonna do. I already removed the pad. I saw another member do the same thing and he used exhaust tubing for filling in the holes so the welded in pieces had a curve to them to match the dash curve. I thought that was a great idea.

scrapmetalart · 06-21-2011, 11:04 PM

back up for more

01-25-2011, 09:21 PM	#1
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01-25-2011, 09:25 PM	#2
dave2953 Dave's not here, man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Winder, Georgia Posts: 2,000	Re: Pictures of custon dash pads? A while back I remember someone posting about a dash pad that had an integrated triple gauge pod. It was awesome, but kind of pricey from what I remember. Here's a link to the thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=181806 __________________ - 2014 VW Jetta - 2015 VW Jetta - 1966 Ford F-250 Last edited by dave2953; 01-25-2011 at 09:30 PM.

01-25-2011, 09:33 PM	#3
NINERS1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: weatherford ok. Posts: 255	Re: Pictures of custon dash pads? I had my door panels and dashpad done at the upolstry shop, headliner and visors next, drew the design on a post-it. __________________ 71 chevy cheyenne lwb http://s321.photobucket.com/albums/n..._tab_my_albums Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote!

01-26-2011, 02:54 AM	#4
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Pictures of custon dash pads? I covered mine myself. Not the best pictures in the world though! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-26-2011, 03:00 AM	#5
C10-Driver Chevy Truck Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kelowna, BC Posts: 1,176	Re: Pictures of custon dash pads? I had mine done with a simple french seam along the edge. (Before someone notices or flames me ... my steering wheel is covered in the same leather... I just don't have any current pics). __________________ . 1970 Chev C/10 SWB, 355 SBC, 700R4, 3.73 Posi, Air Ride (Click to view Build Thread) (SOLD) 1978 Chevy C/10 SWB 1970 Pontiac Lemans .

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01-26-2011, 03:17 AM	#8
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01-26-2011, 04:42 AM	#9
gnstalodz Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: dublin, ca Posts: 155	Re: Pictures of custon dash pads? I wonder what it would take for me to make my own dash pad... What kind of material would I need to get that shape?

01-26-2011, 08:27 AM	#11
DUTCHMAN Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 363	Re: Pictures of custon dash pads? Hey C10-DRIVER sweeeeet your interior. The leather under the dash looks cool. __________________ 06 BMW 330d aut touring full option 83 Jeep CJ7 360 aut sold 71 GMC Suburban 67 Chevrolet C10 stepside 54 Ford F100 sold 49 Chevrolet coe 48 Ford f6 coe Strijen the Netherlands "NO MISTAKES NO PROGRESS"

01-26-2011, 09:46 AM	#12
steelscout Words under my name Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lakewood, Washington Posts: 181	Re: Pictures of custon dash pads? @C10-Driver....I went to your thread from here and I have to say that is a very impressive interior exterior.........loss of words....WOW your truck is awesome!! __________________ 69 Chevy CST/10 "Project: Bloody Knuckles" my slow going project. 2010 VW Golf, daily driver Wrench Rookie

01-26-2011, 10:33 AM	#13
gr8fun Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South Jersey Posts: 11	Re: Pictures of custon dash pads? C-10 Driver ---> W - O - W!!!

01-26-2011, 10:43 AM	#14
Willys47 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Nanaimo B.C. Posts: 604	Re: Pictures of custon dash pads? C10-Driver well I must say that console is the best one I have seen. The way you got it to blend in just look great. __________________ I was hooked on these trucks since 1982 when I drove my budys fathers 1968 Custum GMC 396 automatic dana 60 rear with a power lock diff what a ride more fun then we will we can ever tell!! Last edited by Willys47; 01-26-2011 at 10:43 AM.

01-26-2011, 11:17 AM	#15
wild4wheels Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Queen Creek, Arizona Posts: 1,626	Re: Pictures of custon dash pads? Nice, Nice, Nice... Wow..thats just sick..is it possible that it is too nice? Nah! __________________ Dave aka "Wild" Current truck "Ida Mae" 71 K5 Blazer Former Trucks "Loretta" 71 Longbed (AZ) "Tanya" 69 Stepside (AZ) "Ferdinand" 71 Longhorn (SD) "Patches" 67 Panel (IA/ KY) "Rosita" 68 C30 (KY) Instagram @Wildforwheels @k5_klub @c10university Profile pic provided by Jeff Sundance

01-26-2011, 01:30 PM	#16
69 Okie Truck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 122	Re: Pictures of custon dash pads? I once had a nice tuck and roll on dashpad to match seats and door panels, but that was 1980 and I'm not sure it translates today. I'm thinking of removing the pad altogether and either filling the holes under it for a smooth painted metal dash or perhaps trying to fabricate a stainless or chrome trim of sorts to cover the holes under the dash pad. Those pads have no real purpose other than attempting to follow nonsensical government regs and sorta look out place in a metal cabbed truck imo. The earlier C-10s look just fine without 'em.

06-21-2011, 11:04 PM	#18
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