Dash Pads..What's your take? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

PsRumors · 11-19-2006, 12:42 PM

The dash is cracked. What a surprise after 21 years. The interior is in rather good shape.

Should I use a reproduction or find an oem NOS? If aftermarket who has the best or are they all the same?

Bri87swb · 11-19-2006, 02:13 PM

I ordered one from a local hot-rod shop that specializes in Pickups. I'll post picks and let you know what manufacturer it's from when it arrives next week.

bigblock73 · 11-19-2006, 03:29 PM

DEFINATELY get a GM pad, period.

77 SWB · 11-19-2006, 08:15 PM

If you want a perfect fit and color match check out having dash restored by Just Dashes. Used them on 77 with excellent results.

86swb · 11-19-2006, 10:46 PM

We have folks on this board that support the board that can help you. They sell new ones.

Slonaker · 11-20-2006, 10:41 AM

The last time I checked, the dash pad was still available from the dealer. Folks on here have said it is available only in black, and has to be dyed to the right color. My dealer just says that I can't choose a color. They told me that it could be anything, and I have to take whatever they get.

With the aftermarket one, you can order the color you want, but I have seen complaints about the way they fit compared to factory pads.

My truck really needs one, but I haven't bought one yet. The dashpad is purely a cosmetic item, and there always seems to be something more imprtant that it needs.

Slonaker

HuggerCST · 02-26-2007, 04:07 PM

Reviving this one from the dead. I'm looking for a replacement for my '85 and though I would love to find a good used one, they seem to be as rare as hen's teeth. The best price that I have found on a new aftermarket is Classic Industries for $189 in any color. They also have GM replacements for $369, and "OEM" replacements for $239. I assume that the OEMs aren't GM, but not sure. Anyone know? Has anyone bought one from them? Is Direct Dashes the only company that makes and supplies aftermarket dash pads? I'm new to the 81 & up seen, who all are board vendors for these trucks?

bigblock73 · 02-26-2007, 04:56 PM

Contact Chris Lucas (Captkaos), he sells dash pads for our trucks.

If I were you, I would check on eBay for an 81 up pad, I see NOS GM pads on there ALL the time...they usually got for about $200-$250...which is the same price as the aftermarket with twice the quality and much better fit.

85C1500 · 02-26-2007, 09:43 PM

About 3 yrs ago I bought all new interior parts from LMC Truck for my 86 K30. This included a plastic dash cover which glued on over the existing dash pad. It took some fitting to get it right, but for only $100 it looked good and to the untrained eye it looks original. Of course my pickup is a daily driver, not a show truck.

All the interior parts I bought from LMC have held up well including seat cover, door panels, and heavy duty floor mat.

11-19-2006, 12:42 PM	#1
PsRumors Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 53	Dash Pads..What's your take? The dash is cracked. What a surprise after 21 years. The interior is in rather good shape. Should I use a reproduction or find an oem NOS? If aftermarket who has the best or are they all the same? __________________ '85 K20 Suburban

11-19-2006, 02:13 PM	#2
Bri87swb Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lynnwood, WA Posts: 94	Re: Dash Pads..What's your take? I ordered one from a local hot-rod shop that specializes in Pickups. I'll post picks and let you know what manufacturer it's from when it arrives next week.

11-19-2006, 03:29 PM	#3
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Dash Pads..What's your take? DEFINATELY get a GM pad, period. __________________ 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

11-19-2006, 08:15 PM	#4
77 SWB Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 9	Re: Dash Pads..What's your take? If you want a perfect fit and color match check out having dash restored by Just Dashes. Used them on 77 with excellent results.

11-19-2006, 10:46 PM	#5
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: Dash Pads..What's your take? We have folks on this board that support the board that can help you. They sell new ones. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS Last edited by 86swb; 11-19-2006 at 10:47 PM.

11-20-2006, 10:41 AM	#6
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Re: Dash Pads..What's your take? The last time I checked, the dash pad was still available from the dealer. Folks on here have said it is available only in black, and has to be dyed to the right color. My dealer just says that I can't choose a color. They told me that it could be anything, and I have to take whatever they get. With the aftermarket one, you can order the color you want, but I have seen complaints about the way they fit compared to factory pads. My truck really needs one, but I haven't bought one yet. The dashpad is purely a cosmetic item, and there always seems to be something more imprtant that it needs. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

02-26-2007, 04:07 PM	#7
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: Dash Pads..What's your take? Reviving this one from the dead. I'm looking for a replacement for my '85 and though I would love to find a good used one, they seem to be as rare as hen's teeth. The best price that I have found on a new aftermarket is Classic Industries for $189 in any color. They also have GM replacements for $369, and "OEM" replacements for $239. I assume that the OEMs aren't GM, but not sure. Anyone know? Has anyone bought one from them? Is Direct Dashes the only company that makes and supplies aftermarket dash pads? I'm new to the 81 & up seen, who all are board vendors for these trucks? __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

02-26-2007, 04:56 PM	#8
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Dash Pads..What's your take? Contact Chris Lucas (Captkaos), he sells dash pads for our trucks. If I were you, I would check on eBay for an 81 up pad, I see NOS GM pads on there ALL the time...they usually got for about $200-$250...which is the same price as the aftermarket with twice the quality and much better fit. __________________ 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

02-26-2007, 09:43 PM	#9
85C1500 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: alaska Posts: 16	Re: Dash Pads..What's your take? About 3 yrs ago I bought all new interior parts from LMC Truck for my 86 K30. This included a plastic dash cover which glued on over the existing dash pad. It took some fitting to get it right, but for only $100 it looked good and to the untrained eye it looks original. Of course my pickup is a daily driver, not a show truck. All the interior parts I bought from LMC have held up well including seat cover, door panels, and heavy duty floor mat.



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