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ofnaman · 01-16-2008, 03:59 PM

Has anyone removed the stock dashpad and done something else with it? I am thinking of making a fiberglass piece to "fill" the gap. Pictures? thanks

BurnoutNova · 01-16-2008, 05:32 PM

ive seen " shaved" pad where you just weld up the holes and leave it smooth

cameeks · 01-16-2008, 11:47 PM

I have to say one thing on this. Think of your passenger. That is there as a safety device; sort of. If you remove it and get in an accident you might be safe behind the wheel but your passengers might get a face full of metal.

BurnoutNova · 01-18-2008, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by cameeks

I have to say one thing on this. Think of your passenger. That is there as a safety device; sort of. If you remove it and get in an accident you might be safe behind the wheel but your passengers might get a face full of metal.

thats somewhat true, but ALOT of people have older stuff with all metal dash's, and theres a bunch of people who sap in other metal dash panels, like 59' impalas, ect

chevy72blu · 01-18-2008, 09:23 AM

A while back I looked through an original GM brochure which listed the dash pad as a safety device... I burst into laughter. I mean, I guess it is better than slamming into steel, but a 3 point seat belt was a much better invention.

Personally, I like the look of the dash pads

ofnaman · 01-19-2008, 12:41 AM

I am going to put in 5 point harnesses, so safety should not be a problem, however I do see your point. Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by cameeks

I have to say one thing on this. Think of your passenger. That is there as a safety device; sort of. If you remove it and get in an accident you might be safe behind the wheel but your passengers might get a face full of metal.

67chevemall · 01-19-2008, 06:35 AM

yep I like shinning the hell out of it.

**special-K** · 01-19-2008, 07:00 AM

Horn rings went out when padded dashes came in.

LOW DOUGH · 01-19-2008, 07:13 AM

Never taken it off but my 69 was like this when I got it.

This is my parts truck. I won't be using this dash pad. Oh, PO painted the inside with a paintbrush. The truck was originally white.

corn · 01-19-2008, 09:50 AM

I think a smooth dash might look kinda cool. I guess Id have to see it...

samwise68 · 01-19-2008, 10:24 AM

Theres a member here by the user name of mcc bri, who is doing just that.

from the looks of it, he welded, then smoothed.

not finished by any means, i think it could look rad.

-Sam.

01-16-2008, 03:59 PM	#1
ofnaman Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: reno Posts: 397	another dash question Has anyone removed the stock dashpad and done something else with it? I am thinking of making a fiberglass piece to "fill" the gap. Pictures? thanks __________________ A sweet 2000 Deville.....

01-16-2008, 05:32 PM	#2
BurnoutNova Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,057	Re: another dash question ive seen " shaved" pad where you just weld up the holes and leave it smooth

01-16-2008, 11:47 PM	#3
cameeks Long Fleet Club Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Deer Park, TX Posts: 5,666	Re: another dash question I have to say one thing on this. Think of your passenger. That is there as a safety device; sort of. If you remove it and get in an accident you might be safe behind the wheel but your passengers might get a face full of metal. __________________ Chris Meeks '69 Chevy Custom/10 Long Bed <-- Thread of the work I did before selling. Truck is now finished to the new owners design and running around. I was shown some pictures of the finished product. At least it survived the junk yard. FAQ Index by Krue Site Vendors Subscribe Here Forum Rules

01-18-2008, 09:23 AM	#5
chevy72blu Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,188	Re: another dash question A while back I looked through an original GM brochure which listed the dash pad as a safety device... I burst into laughter. I mean, I guess it is better than slamming into steel, but a 3 point seat belt was a much better invention. Personally, I like the look of the dash pads __________________ RIP EastSideLowLife '72 C20 SWB convert. 5 lug, LS1/4l60e Last edited by chevy72blu; 01-18-2008 at 09:24 AM.

01-19-2008, 06:35 AM	#7
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Re: another dash question yep I like shinning the hell out of it. __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

01-19-2008, 07:00 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: another dash question Horn rings went out when padded dashes came in. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-19-2008, 07:13 AM	#9
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: another dash question Never taken it off but my 69 was like this when I got it. This is my parts truck. I won't be using this dash pad. Oh, PO painted the inside with a paintbrush. The truck was originally white.

01-19-2008, 09:50 AM	#10
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: another dash question I think a smooth dash might look kinda cool. I guess Id have to see it...

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