Next Project: Dash Pad Replacement

[dmjlambert]

Here is the dash pad photos thread, including detailed photos of back side of original dash pad, and Astro-Balls contributed very detailed photos of recovering in the wayback machine save. https://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vbo...d.php?t=793182

[MikeB]

Originally Posted by dmjlambert

Here is the dash pad photos thread, including detailed photos of back side of original dash pad.

Thanks for the photos and info. I'm now wondering what I got myself into!

On another note, I'm getting concerned about Classic Industries. I see on their website that my order is confirmed, but has not yet been shipped, nor have I received the promised e-mail confirmation. Made two phone calls yesterday but no one answered.

I sent a message via their website, but got a reply saying I hadn't registered to receive notifications from them (or something to that effect).

They get until end of business today before I call Visa and dispute the charge.

So much for my positive comments about them earlier in this thread.

[A1971Blazer]

I had a factory original that was in good shape except for one small crack.
I had my buddy to recover it with the same material he used for my seat.
He added the orange top stitch that makes it kinda unique.

[best view]

This. Astro balls is the way to go sadly he passed a few years ago but read his way and get a beat up original one if you don’t have one and get a shop to do it for you

[MikeB]

Originally Posted by MikeB

I'm getting concerned about Classic Industries. I see on their website that my order is confirmed, but has not yet been shipped, nor have I received the promised e-mail confirmation. Made two phone calls yesterday but no one answered.

Finally got shipping confirmation from them. So, hopefully all is good.

[KevinK7]

I just stumbled upon this thread. I did 'reskin' my dash pad (way back when) and documented the process, materials used, etc. Here's a link:

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=804227

I had never done this before, this was the first time and it wasn't that difficult. I still have the truck, and the pad is holding up well, no issues at all.

I was fortunate to get in touch with Mitch (Astro Balls) who helped in sourcing the Fawn material. I only met him through this board, never in person, but a great guy for sure.

Kevin

[Rick Bollinger]

If you have time I recomend Rick's Custom Upholestry in the venders section. He did mine along with the sun visors and with the rest of the interior. I had a vision of what I wanted for my 50th Anniversary truck.

['68OrangeSunshine]

Originally Posted by Rick Bollinger

If you have time I recomend Rick's Custom Upholestry in the venders section. He did mine along with the sun visors and with the rest of the interior. I had a vision of what I wanted for my 50th Anniversary truck.

Dude, That's a showstopper.
I'd be afraid to get back in the cab after a landfill run. Especially a muddy one.

[MikeB]

Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

Dude, That's a showstopper.
I'd be afraid to get back in the cab after a landfill run. Especially a muddy one.

Yes, very nice. I'd be afraid to sit on seats that pretty w/o putting on my Sunday Best!