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cliffsta · 10-20-2004, 12:35 PM

Hoookay. For Xmas, i'm springing for a plastic (or ABS w/e) dash cap to put over my booboo dash. Who makes the best / where is the best? Coverlay? I think Classic Industries sells coverlay. Chevy Duty and LMC sells dash caps too but im not sure of the brands. How well will color match between brands, IE i got my door panels thru LMC (i forget off my head who they distribute), and i probably will get dash cap from Chevy Duty since great prices. It won't be too drastic a clash would it?
After Xmas I'm painting the interior metal grey and hopefully getting a dash bezel too, so my interior will be (almost) restored.

mhicks · 10-20-2004, 01:08 PM

I found one of those at a juk yard for 10.00 and had never been used. I cracked it putting it on after painting it. I found a black one on E-Bay for 120.00 but it was black. I had heard that you couldn't paint those for a couple of years the day after I bought it. It seemed to have an oily film on it. Well I got some paint thinner and cleaned it real good 3 times and painted it with a spray can. When I installed it I found a small place on it where the paint just pushed right off with my thumb. I cleaned it that one spot again and only painted that one spot and it stuck that time. I have had it on there about 6 months and it still working OK.

lofat · 10-20-2004, 04:23 PM

i bought one from Chevy Duty - installed fine. not sure about their color match - i got a different color than my original. even know it looks good - there are parts (instrument panel area) where i can see the original color peek through.

kballan · 10-21-2004, 02:12 AM

I have one made by Dashtop. The quality seems good enough. It states that you can paint it, but it's best to use an adhesion promoter. You can get it in a spray can from pretty well any hardware/auto paint store. I've never had mine installed, still in the package. Not going to use it now - going with a new dash pad.

I think I paid about $120 Cdn. for it.

cliffsta · 10-21-2004, 04:19 PM

I'd love a new dash pad, but at around 200 bucks,....

I was just kinda trying to get the general feeling from y'all, and it seems good. Thanks for the imput.

**Captkaos** · 11-02-2004, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cliffsta

Hoookay. For Xmas, i'm springing for a plastic (or ABS w/e) dash cap to put over my booboo dash. Who makes the best / where is the best? Coverlay? I think Classic Industries sells coverlay. Chevy Duty and LMC sells dash caps too but im not sure of the brands. How well will color match between brands, IE i got my door panels thru LMC (i forget off my head who they distribute), and i probably will get dash cap from Chevy Duty since great prices. It won't be too drastic a clash would it?
After Xmas I'm painting the interior metal grey and hopefully getting a dash bezel too, so my interior will be (almost) restored.

I think Coverlay makes the best cover. That is where the ones I sell come from they are $87 + shipping.
http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/merc...tegory_Code=DC

cliffsta · 11-02-2004, 02:02 PM

yeah I'm probably getting a coverlay, b/c that's what classic industries sells, and they have the best price on dash caps; LMC wants a 100 bucks for a dashtop, and Chevy Duty wants like 90 for unknown brand. Classic Industries wants just 80 for a Coverlay, so im goin for that.

bigblock73 · 11-02-2004, 02:09 PM

Not to hijak this thread, but I have a 73-78 dashpad (not a cap) made by Dashes Direct that is brand new. It is black and cannot be dyed (their reccommendation). If anyone wants it I would be willing to sell it for $75 plus shipping.

I paid alot more than that for it and do not like it (cause I can't dye it)...so my loss is your gain.

PM me if interested.

**76sierraclassic** · 11-02-2004, 05:22 PM

I'll pickup on the hijack too.

I have a blue one from Dashes Direct....same story, same price...$75 + the ride. It was in my 76 GMC for about 3 weeks before I lucked up on a NOS one on ebay that I couldn't pass up.

Mike

wedgemon · 11-02-2004, 05:42 PM

Pics of the Blue one??? & Freight $$ to 89431

**76sierraclassic** · 11-02-2004, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wedgemon

Pics of the Blue one??? & Freight $$ to 89431

PM sent to wedgemon.

Mike

**76sierraclassic** · 11-02-2004, 09:05 PM

Here are some pics of the blue one I have.

Mike

cliffsta · 11-02-2004, 11:34 PM

Yeah i wish i had more money, OE and reproduction dash pads are JUST outta my reach, but it would be after Xmas before i theoretically saved up the money, but not a lot of savin' going to be happenin before Xmas.

Paso76GMCstepper · 11-03-2004, 10:10 AM

BIGBLOCK

Do you still have the black one?? If so PM ME I am interested in it.

Tony

bigblock73 · 11-03-2004, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paso76GMCstepper

BIGBLOCK

Do you still have the black one?? If so PM ME I am interested in it.

Tony

Tony, Don PM'd me before you did yesterday...so I have to get him first chance.

Don, I haven't forgotten about you and the pics and shipping quote. I got real busy last night and forgot all about it. I will PM you tonight.

Tony, if Don does not want it, I will PM you...cool?

Paso76GMCstepper · 11-03-2004, 11:33 PM

That would be very cool

Tony

10-20-2004, 12:35 PM	#1
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	Dash Cap Hoookay. For Xmas, i'm springing for a plastic (or ABS w/e) dash cap to put over my booboo dash. Who makes the best / where is the best? Coverlay? I think Classic Industries sells coverlay. Chevy Duty and LMC sells dash caps too but im not sure of the brands. How well will color match between brands, IE i got my door panels thru LMC (i forget off my head who they distribute), and i probably will get dash cap from Chevy Duty since great prices. It won't be too drastic a clash would it? After Xmas I'm painting the interior metal grey and hopefully getting a dash bezel too, so my interior will be (almost) restored. __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

10-20-2004, 04:23 PM	#3
lofat Rollin' Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Hayward, California Posts: 240	i bought one from Chevy Duty - installed fine. not sure about their color match - i got a different color than my original. even know it looks good - there are parts (instrument panel area) where i can see the original color peek through. __________________ :: 1977 C10 cheyenne :: :: 1973 new yorker brougham :: for sale - $1,500 lofat productions

10-21-2004, 02:12 AM	#4
kballan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada Posts: 373	I have one made by Dashtop. The quality seems good enough. It states that you can paint it, but it's best to use an adhesion promoter. You can get it in a spray can from pretty well any hardware/auto paint store. I've never had mine installed, still in the package. Not going to use it now - going with a new dash pad. I think I paid about $120 Cdn. for it. __________________ Kent Ballan ANY MAN CAN BUILD A TRUCK, BUT IT TAKES A REAL MAN TO CUT ONE UP!

10-21-2004, 04:19 PM	#5
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	I'd love a new dash pad, but at around 200 bucks,.... I was just kinda trying to get the general feeling from y'all, and it seems good. Thanks for the imput. __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

11-02-2004, 02:02 PM	#7
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	yeah I'm probably getting a coverlay, b/c that's what classic industries sells, and they have the best price on dash caps; LMC wants a 100 bucks for a dashtop, and Chevy Duty wants like 90 for unknown brand. Classic Industries wants just 80 for a Coverlay, so im goin for that. __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

10-20-2004, 01:08 PM	#2
mhicks Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Weatherford,Tx Posts: 747	I found one of those at a juk yard for 10.00 and had never been used. I cracked it putting it on after painting it. I found a black one on E-Bay for 120.00 but it was black. I had heard that you couldn't paint those for a couple of years the day after I bought it. It seemed to have an oily film on it. Well I got some paint thinner and cleaned it real good 3 times and painted it with a spray can. When I installed it I found a small place on it where the paint just pushed right off with my thumb. I cleaned it that one spot again and only painted that one spot and it stuck that time. I have had it on there about 6 months and it still working OK.

11-02-2004, 02:09 PM	#8
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Not to hijak this thread, but I have a 73-78 dashpad (not a cap) made by Dashes Direct that is brand new. It is black and cannot be dyed (their reccommendation). If anyone wants it I would be willing to sell it for $75 plus shipping. I paid alot more than that for it and do not like it (cause I can't dye it)...so my loss is your gain. PM me if interested. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

11-02-2004, 05:22 PM	#9
76sierraclassic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: White Hall, AR Posts: 316	I'll pickup on the hijack too. I have a blue one from Dashes Direct....same story, same price...$75 + the ride. It was in my 76 GMC for about 3 weeks before I lucked up on a NOS one on ebay that I couldn't pass up. Mike

11-02-2004, 05:42 PM	#10
wedgemon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Spanish Springs, NV Posts: 1,171	Pics of the Blue one??? & Freight $$ to 89431 __________________ 2003 Silverado K1500 Z71 - Arrival Blue 1973 K5 Cheyenne Blazer 350/TH350/NP203 Kids Trucks:92 K1500 Blazer 5.7/700R4 4" lift. RETIRED: 1980 Scottsdale 4x4 Founding Member: "TILT WHEEL BELLY." Club

11-02-2004, 09:05 PM	#12
76sierraclassic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: White Hall, AR Posts: 316	Here are some pics of the blue one I have. Mike Attached Images

11-02-2004, 11:34 PM	#13
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	Yeah i wish i had more money, OE and reproduction dash pads are JUST outta my reach, but it would be after Xmas before i theoretically saved up the money, but not a lot of savin' going to be happenin before Xmas. __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

11-03-2004, 10:10 AM	#14
Paso76GMCstepper Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Paso Robles, CA Posts: 347	BIGBLOCK Do you still have the black one?? If so PM ME I am interested in it. Tony

11-03-2004, 11:33 PM	#16
Paso76GMCstepper Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Paso Robles, CA Posts: 347	That would be very cool Tony



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