Dash Pad Removal - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

C10 the GEM · 03-06-2008, 03:23 AM

I have an 81 c10 stepside c10 and want to know how to remove the dash pad. Can anyone help me. Any pics are helpful also!

bigblock73 · 03-06-2008, 03:28 AM

Remove the dash bezel first. Then remove the 3 or so screws from the bottom passenger side of the dash pad. You will then be able to pull the dash pad up & out. That's pretty much all there is to it.

Welcome to the board.

C10 the GEM · 03-06-2008, 03:38 AM

Does the dash bezel snap in and out?

**Captkaos** · 03-06-2008, 03:45 AM

No, there are 12 screws holding the bezel in and 4 holding the pad on.

**old Rusty C10** · 03-06-2008, 04:50 AM

there is one on each side of the dash pad covered by the closed door too aint there?

slugish · 03-06-2008, 06:28 AM

Just removed my dash pad . Did not have to remove bezel even. Im in market for a good pad that fits well without having to spend a fortune

Any ideas?

flamingbig10 · 03-06-2008, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slugish

Just removed my dash pad . Did not have to remove bezel even. Im in market for a good pad that fits well without having to spend a fortune

Any ideas?

have you thought about a molded dash cap you can get it for a round a hundred bucks, but if the tabs for trim are missing and the screw holes are broke then I would look for a good used one in salvage yard

**old Rusty C10** · 03-06-2008, 08:18 AM

all dash pads are kinda on the expensive side you can try the catalogues and our site vendors. There are carpet covers you can put on too and coverlays id check em all out the only other alternative is to keep searching your local boneyards or in the classifieds. Sometimes youll find one on Ebay but there its buyer beware... I can honestly say ive only had one bad deal here and the guy who did that was years ago and is long gone. Anyone else ive dealt with here has been completely honest and described things so that when i got the item it was better than described

**Captkaos** · 03-07-2008, 02:41 AM

On the 81-91's there is one on the passenger side end..

I have covers and factory GM dashes listed here:
http://store.73-87chevytrucks.com/me...tegory_Code=DC

slugish · 03-07-2008, 04:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captkaos

On the 81-91's there is one on the passenger side end..

I have covers and factory GM dashes listed here:
http://store.73-87chevytrucks.com/me...tegory_Code=DC

Hi Chris ,

Question, I found a dah pad available in different colors on some site ( maybe chevy classic parts or something) for around 260.00, says it replaces oem . Do you know anything about these aftermarket oem replacements.
Would rather buy from site supporters
Also looking for white face guages to fit in stock bezel , headliner, seat covers. etc . Any help appreciated.

Do you have to be site supporter to buy / I know you have to be site vender to sell

**Captkaos** · 03-07-2008, 04:24 AM

I have those, they aren't that bad for the 81-91's The 73-80 ones are pathetic though. I have them for $215 + shipping. I can send you some pictures of them if you email my webmaster account.

I don't have bezels as of yet,
I do have headliners and seat covers. bigblock73 got some from me (buckets seats he posted)

I don't discriminate if you are asking if you can buy from me...

BLE 'BURBAN · 03-07-2008, 05:03 AM

You can order the white face overlays from www.whitegauges.net for $20.00 + shipping.
I've got them on mine.

03-06-2008, 03:23 AM	#1
C10 the GEM Smok'em Roast'em Shift'em Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Massapequa, NY Posts: 110	Dash Pad Removal I have an 81 c10 stepside c10 and want to know how to remove the dash pad. Can anyone help me. Any pics are helpful also!

03-06-2008, 03:28 AM	#2
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: Dash Pad Removal Remove the dash bezel first. Then remove the 3 or so screws from the bottom passenger side of the dash pad. You will then be able to pull the dash pad up & out. That's pretty much all there is to it. Welcome to the board. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

03-06-2008, 03:38 AM	#3
C10 the GEM Smok'em Roast'em Shift'em Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Massapequa, NY Posts: 110	Re: Dash Pad Removal Does the dash bezel snap in and out?

03-06-2008, 03:45 AM	#4
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Dash Pad Removal No, there are 12 screws holding the bezel in and 4 holding the pad on. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

03-06-2008, 04:50 AM	#5
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,297	Re: Dash Pad Removal there is one on each side of the dash pad covered by the closed door too aint there? __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

03-06-2008, 06:28 AM	#6
slugish Slugish Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Earlysville, Va. Posts: 1,024	Re: Dash Pad Removal Just removed my dash pad . Did not have to remove bezel even. Im in market for a good pad that fits well without having to spend a fortune Any ideas?

03-06-2008, 08:18 AM	#8
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,297	Re: Dash Pad Removal all dash pads are kinda on the expensive side you can try the catalogues and our site vendors. There are carpet covers you can put on too and coverlays id check em all out the only other alternative is to keep searching your local boneyards or in the classifieds. Sometimes youll find one on Ebay but there its buyer beware... I can honestly say ive only had one bad deal here and the guy who did that was years ago and is long gone. Anyone else ive dealt with here has been completely honest and described things so that when i got the item it was better than described __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

03-07-2008, 02:41 AM	#9
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Dash Pad Removal On the 81-91's there is one on the passenger side end.. I have covers and factory GM dashes listed here: http://store.73-87chevytrucks.com/me...tegory_Code=DC __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

03-07-2008, 04:24 AM	#11
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Dash Pad Removal I have those, they aren't that bad for the 81-91's The 73-80 ones are pathetic though. I have them for $215 + shipping. I can send you some pictures of them if you email my webmaster account. I don't have bezels as of yet, I do have headliners and seat covers. bigblock73 got some from me (buckets seats he posted) I don't discriminate if you are asking if you can buy from me... __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

03-07-2008, 05:03 AM	#12
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: Dash Pad Removal You can order the white face overlays from www.whitegauges.net for $20.00 + shipping. I've got them on mine. __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade



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