Aftermarket Dash

[Rich84]

Has anyone ever ordered the padded dash from classicindustries that goes for $299.00 ?? Its suposed to be vinyl over foam over steel. I received mine today and it looks like rubber sprayed over thin metal. It has a piece of wood screwed to it to hold it straight. It's warped and rubbery. I'm thinking they sent me the uerathane one by mistake. Any input would be appreciated.

Very disappointed.

[pwtr02ss]

I did the same thing. Didn't fit very well at all and its already cracked around the screw holes that are above the glove box. Its not even a year old and has been garaged

[Rich84]

So I got the dash home... Unpacked it, took the piece of wood off and it flopped like a linguini...I would say they sent me the wrong dash.
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[x ReAcT x]

Hey guys just ordered a dash from classic chevy. They are based out of fremont, CA but they get their dashes from DashesDirect out in Las Vegas and they fit perfectly! Honestly i was looking everywhere for NOS dashes and this is the same quality if not better. It already comes in the color you want, foam with the vinyl wrap, fits perfect and best of all its not made overseas. MADE IN AMERICA Call Bill from vintage chevy at 510-651-5874.

[J Knight]

How much? Do they have a web site?
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[KQQL IT]

http://www.dashesdirect.com/

Found this..
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[x ReAcT x]

Never used their website, didnt know they had one. Anyways vintage chevy charged me 345.00 for the dash plus shipping and handling which isnt bad at all considering it was shipped from las vegas alllllll the way to viginia beach virginia. I would look into it they make a quality product. NOS of course would be the best way to go (400.00 or more) but they come in gray then you have to dye it and that just gets messy and isnt worth the time at least thats my opinion.

[gGMC DOG]

http://www.classicparts.com/1973-198...departments/8/

[esbstuff]

Originally Posted by Rich84

Has anyone ever ordered the padded dash from classicindustries that goes for $299.00 ?? Its suposed to be vinyl over foam over steel. I received mine today and it looks like rubber sprayed over thin metal. It has a piece of wood screwed to it to hold it straight. It's warped and rubbery. I'm thinking they sent me the uerathane one by mistake. Any input would be appreciated.

Very disappointed.

I got one... I sent it right back!

[Rich84]

I hope to find out on Monday. It's suposed to be OEM. This thing is a piece of rubber. I'm hoping that they mislabeled this.
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[esbstuff]

Originally Posted by Rich84

I hope to find out on Monday. It's suposed to be OEM. This thing is a piece of rubber. I'm hoping that they mislabeled this.
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No its not a mis-label, they are purposely labeling them wrong to try to sell them. I bought mine on eBay. Ebay was so POed that ebay refunded my complete amount AND gave me the money to ship back to the seller.

This is the POS I bought...

thepartsplaceinc

http://www.ebay.com/itm/81-87-CHEVY-...item3f17eea940

"IT IS A GM RESTORATION PART AND IS A REPRODUCTION LICENSED BY GM."

Yea right!

I have already deleted the pictures, but the one I got wasn't flat for 2 inches in any given place. It wouldn't even to begin to fit. I told eBay and the seller I wouldn't even put that pile of crap in an old farm truck!

[Rich84]

Classic industries is a reputable company..I hope.
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[thesickc10]

Originally Posted by KQQL IT

http://www.dashesdirect.com/

Found this..
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i called them last year and they wanted over 700$ for a dash for my 85. Ive never seen what one of their truck dashes look like but they better be pretty nice for that money.

[1981Sturgis]

Looks like all the companies get there dashes from dashes direct.

[i8tokyo]

The Dashes Direct Dashs are made using two different types of material. The 1981-up style is black vinyl only. The 1973 - 1980 are made using urethane and are much less stiff. Dashes Direct are working on the older dashes in vinyl and should have them in 6-8 months. I'd hold off until then if I wanted a new dash, I know I will for my 78.

[Rich84]

I ordered the black vinyl..they sent the urethane..still waiting to here back from them since Friday..Starting to get really po'd.

If your thinking of buying the urathane to save $80.00 don't do it. It's a real POS.

[i8tokyo]

Originally Posted by Rich84

I ordered the black vinyl..they sent the urethane..still waiting to here back from them since Friday..Starting to get really po'd.

If your thinking of buying the urathane to save $80.00 don't do it. It's a real POS.

According to Dashes Direct, they don't make a 1973-80 in vinyl yet. They're just working on it. 6-8 months down the line is what they said. The one they make for the 1981-up are the ones made from vinyl.

[Rich84]

I ordered the 81-91...

[Ski-me]

I got one from Dashes Direct as a comparo.....looks very similar to my OEM one.

[Rich84]

Is it rigid at the instrument panel?? or will it flop if you don't support it.

[Ski-me]

Originally Posted by Rich84

Is it rigid at the instrument panel?? or will it flop if you don't support it.

No, it was all metal as far as I could tell. You obviously need to do some trimming but that's normal.

[Ski-me]

Here is where I got mine......

http://store.73-87chevytrucks.com/me...tegory_Code=DC

[x ReAcT x]

Originally Posted by thesickc10

i called them last year and they wanted over 700$ for a dash for my 85. Ive never seen what one of their truck dashes look like but they better be pretty nice for that money.

Thats unusual they quoted you that much. Call vintage chevy, i have an 1986 and only paid 345.00 out the door + shipping.

[Rich84]

This ain't OEM!

[Ski-me]

Originally Posted by Rich84

This ain't OEM!
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That's terrible!! I've heard the Urethane type dashes do that and don't look very good after the install. All wavy and flexible.