73-80 dash pad in later truck?

[65standard]

Does anyone know if I could use the 1973-1980 dash pad in my 1985 C/10? I just like the look of the early style better.

[Tilt]

I may be mistaken, but I believe the dash under the pad is the same, so it should fit. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.

[enaberif]

Lots of changes in the dashes between 73 and 85 so no it will not work.

[wilkin250r]

I know it works the other direction. I've got a late-style dash in my 79. There is one mounting clip that is different on the driver's side.

I think the main problem is the gauge cluster and bezel. They LOOK the same at a casual glance, but they're just a little different. I know if you try to use the early-style gauge cluster with the later-style dash, it creates an unsightly gap. I'm not sure about the other direction.

[1970SWB]

I have an '85 cab on my '77 K10 & have installed the earlier dash pad but have yet to find a I.P. cluster surround that will fit.............

[UKNOWME]

It'll work just fine. Will fit better and look more appropriate with the matching bezel too.

[motornut]

I'm using 89 pad in a 78 truck with the 78 bezel fits fine.
except i think it was one vin clip.
later pads have speakers,no holes in the 78 metal dash
78 pad and 89 bezel in a 78,would not work,wipers and light holes move.
and it leaves a funny gap up top