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Lippyp · 02-28-2006, 12:34 PM

How easy is changing the dash pad on a truck? As part of my interior refurb I am considering a new dash pad as mine is somewhat worn and I'm wondering how easy/hard to change they are with the windshield in place? A previous owner covered the top of the dash in black vinyl which is now lifting so I may rip it all off and replace it with some to match my reupholstered door panels as I've got a load of red vynil left over. What would I have to remove to change it over?

bouncytruck · 02-28-2006, 01:05 PM

The dash pad only covers the edge of the dash facing you when your looking at it. It doesn't go all the way to the windshield. There is no reason to remove the windshield, but you will need to remove the instument cluster and glove box. If you have AC, you may need to pull the center vent. There are screws that are visable when you look directly at the dash pad and there is a series of nuts attached to bolts built into the dash pad. These nuts are the reason you need to remove the cluster and glove box.

If you have a cover that goes all the way to the windshield, it is probably something installed by a previous owner.

67chevemall · 02-28-2006, 01:12 PM

keep the dash steel/paint.....Re vinal your dash pad...

$0.02

70c10 · 02-28-2006, 01:25 PM

They make a dash cap that I have used several times and really like. It takes 10 minutes at most to install with the supplied adhesive and it looks great. LMC sells them for about $50.

glberen · 02-28-2006, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70c10

They make a dash cap that I have used several times and really like. It takes 10 minutes at most to install with the supplied adhesive and it looks great. LMC sells them for about $50.

Can you use that cap in place of an actual pad? Will it cover up the slots? I've never seen a picture of the dash cap - only the full out pad.

70c10 · 02-28-2006, 05:30 PM

It attaches to the original with the supplied silicone. The old one supports it. Here is a before and after shot.

Lippyp · 02-28-2006, 01:31 PM

Thanks guys. The vinyl was put on the top of the dash by a previous owner, it's lifting around the edges. What I do with it depends on what it's like underneath. I really don't want to have to remove the glass to repaint it so if the paint is bad underneath it's gonna get upholstered again. No AC and the stereo head unit is coming out at the same time as I have a sub and amps to go in under the seat and I need to sort the wiring out for them. I also intend to add some concealed lighting in the footwells under the dash somewhere attached to some door switches as there is no illumination other than the dome light and thats not currently attached to any door switches. I want a nice fade in/out action for them.

bouncytruck · 02-28-2006, 05:30 PM

From what I've heard, the caps are hard and stick on with double stick tape. They "snap" on over the top of the old dash pad.

LMC sells courtesy lights and a fade kit.

glberen · 02-28-2006, 10:40 PM

Thanks for that pic! It looks good.

Lippyp · 03-01-2006, 04:45 AM

I can source courtesy lights and a fade kit over here in the UK, no point in shelling out for shipping them across the atlantic and then paying another lot of tax on them! Thanks for the help guys, I think a new pad will make a big difference to the look of the cab as mine is somewhat battle scarred.

02-28-2006, 12:34 PM	#1
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	Dash pad How easy is changing the dash pad on a truck? As part of my interior refurb I am considering a new dash pad as mine is somewhat worn and I'm wondering how easy/hard to change they are with the windshield in place? A previous owner covered the top of the dash in black vinyl which is now lifting so I may rip it all off and replace it with some to match my reupholstered door panels as I've got a load of red vynil left over. What would I have to remove to change it over? __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

02-28-2006, 01:05 PM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Dash pad The dash pad only covers the edge of the dash facing you when your looking at it. It doesn't go all the way to the windshield. There is no reason to remove the windshield, but you will need to remove the instument cluster and glove box. If you have AC, you may need to pull the center vent. There are screws that are visable when you look directly at the dash pad and there is a series of nuts attached to bolts built into the dash pad. These nuts are the reason you need to remove the cluster and glove box. If you have a cover that goes all the way to the windshield, it is probably something installed by a previous owner. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

02-28-2006, 01:12 PM	#3
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Re: Dash pad keep the dash steel/paint.....Re vinal your dash pad... $0.02 __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

02-28-2006, 01:25 PM	#4
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Re: Dash pad They make a dash cap that I have used several times and really like. It takes 10 minutes at most to install with the supplied adhesive and it looks great. LMC sells them for about $50. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

02-28-2006, 05:30 PM	#6
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Re: Dash pad It attaches to the original with the supplied silicone. The old one supports it. Here is a before and after shot. Attached Images __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

02-28-2006, 01:31 PM	#7
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	Re: Dash pad Thanks guys. The vinyl was put on the top of the dash by a previous owner, it's lifting around the edges. What I do with it depends on what it's like underneath. I really don't want to have to remove the glass to repaint it so if the paint is bad underneath it's gonna get upholstered again. No AC and the stereo head unit is coming out at the same time as I have a sub and amps to go in under the seat and I need to sort the wiring out for them. I also intend to add some concealed lighting in the footwells under the dash somewhere attached to some door switches as there is no illumination other than the dome light and thats not currently attached to any door switches. I want a nice fade in/out action for them. __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

02-28-2006, 05:30 PM	#8
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Dash pad From what I've heard, the caps are hard and stick on with double stick tape. They "snap" on over the top of the old dash pad. LMC sells courtesy lights and a fade kit. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

02-28-2006, 10:40 PM	#9
glberen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denton, Tx Posts: 7	Re: Dash pad Thanks for that pic! It looks good.

03-01-2006, 04:45 AM	#10
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	Re: Dash pad I can source courtesy lights and a fade kit over here in the UK, no point in shelling out for shipping them across the atlantic and then paying another lot of tax on them! Thanks for the help guys, I think a new pad will make a big difference to the look of the cab as mine is somewhat battle scarred. __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission



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