Instrument Panel Cushions - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MACO · 12-29-2018, 04:07 AM

I have looked all over and feel silly for asking...
Where do the styrofoam anti rattle cushions for the instrument panel lens go?

dfwright · 12-29-2018, 12:58 PM

Here are the pictures I took when I disassembled my dash panel for R&R.

**TBONE1964** · 12-29-2018, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by dfwright

Here are the pictures I took when I disassembled my dash panel for R&R.

They do sell them aftermarket but basically nothing but foam. They are too pricey for me as many restorations as I do.

What you can use is a piece of vacuum hose and fill it will black silicone.

It is very hard to find original ones that are still soft.

And then I read the original post which does NOT ask where to find them

Hope this helps,
Tom

MACO · 12-29-2018, 04:39 PM

Thanks, that helps a lot. I had the cluster apart to freshen up and install a tach and there were no cushions there.

71gmcC15 · 12-30-2018, 01:36 PM

I don't have the cushions in my cluster. And it doesn't rattle or anything.

Andy4639 · 12-30-2018, 01:55 PM

Small pieces of black foam work really well for this. Cut them to what ever size you need and they will last forever. Nobody see them so no harm done.

Rick Bollinger · 12-30-2018, 03:30 PM

I used foam rope from the hardware store on mine. It is used to stuff in cracks around windows and as a backer for large cracks before caulking. it comes in a bag for a couple of dollars. lifetime supply.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 12-30-2018, 03:55 PM

Or you could get a tube of RTV, cut the conical nozzle to the right diameter [1/8''?], and squeeze a long line out on some wax paper. In 24 hours when the RTV has cured, cut the line into the required lengths.

**MySons68C20** · 12-30-2018, 06:44 PM

I learned something new today great idea!!

12-29-2018, 04:07 AM	#1
MACO Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: British Columbia CANADA Posts: 118	Instrument Panel Cushions I have looked all over and feel silly for asking... Where do the styrofoam anti rattle cushions for the instrument panel lens go? __________________ 1969 C20 Customer Camper CST, 396, TH400, Factory A/C, Olive Green.

12-29-2018, 12:58 PM	#2
dfwright Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,374	Re: Instrument Panel Cushions Here are the pictures I took when I disassembled my dash panel for R&R. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 LWB, 350/350 Deconstruction began 5/2009, mostly completed restoration, 5/2017

12-29-2018, 04:39 PM	#4
MACO Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: British Columbia CANADA Posts: 118	Re: Instrument Panel Cushions Thanks, that helps a lot. I had the cluster apart to freshen up and install a tach and there were no cushions there. __________________ 1969 C20 Customer Camper CST, 396, TH400, Factory A/C, Olive Green.

12-30-2018, 01:36 PM	#5
71gmcC15 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Doland SD Posts: 836	Re: Instrument Panel Cushions I don't have the cushions in my cluster. And it doesn't rattle or anything. __________________ ( second times the charm) 71 gmc c15 307 sbc 373 rear gears positrac sm 465 trans. ( not listed on spid but is original ) 94 chevy k1500 350 tbi 373 rear gears 4l60e one wheel peel. Gutless 07 gmc sierra classic rcsb 4.3 lt 5 speed w/t 04 chevy Silverado 1500 ext cab 5.3 4l60e. 81 chevy Scottsdale k10 muncie sm465 Np208 10 bolt 8.2 ( Old Green)

12-30-2018, 01:55 PM	#6
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Instrument Panel Cushions Small pieces of black foam work really well for this. Cut them to what ever size you need and they will last forever. Nobody see them so no harm done. __________________ 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.

12-30-2018, 03:30 PM	#7
Rick Bollinger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Colchester IL Posts: 297	Re: Instrument Panel Cushions I used foam rope from the hardware store on mine. It is used to stuff in cracks around windows and as a backer for large cracks before caulking. it comes in a bag for a couple of dollars. lifetime supply.

12-30-2018, 03:55 PM	#8
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,423	Re: Instrument Panel Cushions Or you could get a tube of RTV, cut the conical nozzle to the right diameter [1/8''?], and squeeze a long line out on some wax paper. In 24 hours when the RTV has cured, cut the line into the required lengths. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

12-30-2018, 06:44 PM	#9
MySons68C20 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wenatchee, Wa Posts: 923	Re: Instrument Panel Cushions I learned something new today great idea!!



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