Pics of dash pad/ dash pad covers - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

thebabybrahma · 03-29-2008, 03:24 AM

Looking for some ideas for some sort of dash cover for the top area of the dash in a '71. Prefer something that a do it yourselfer can do. My truck is red with black interior. Thanks guys, you all are lots of help and inspiration

cowboyup1086 · 03-30-2008, 10:37 AM

matthufham · 03-30-2008, 11:42 AM

red paint, red/black interior

Andy4639 · 03-30-2008, 04:41 PM

This is what it looked like up until yesterday. I have new handles and the door panels.

I'm in the middle of redoing the interior. I put red carpet in with the grey floor mats. I hope to be done by tonight. I need to cover the Sub box and reinstall the seats. Pictures will be coming soon.

**LockDoc** · 03-30-2008, 05:55 PM

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If you are talking about where the original dash pad is just get a new one from one of the vendors and bolt it in. If you are talking about the area where the speaker grille and defroster vents are, I don't know. I guess paint it or glue some vinyl on it...

LockDoc

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 03-30-2008, 10:11 PM

Plain but does the trick!!

esll.

Andy4639 · 03-31-2008, 03:21 AM

Here it is tonight after working 2 days on it.

thebabybrahma · 03-31-2008, 04:14 AM

thanks guys! ordered me a new pad today, what about the area where the spreaker and defrost vents are located???

tcb-1 · 03-31-2008, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by thebabybrahma

thanks guys! ordered me a new pad today, what about the area where the spreaker and defrost vents are located???

the dash pad doesn't wrap around that far. the speaker and defrost vents are left uncovered. the factory actually painted the defroster vent and speaker area on 69-72's a flat cooresponding color........

**LockDoc** · 03-31-2008, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by thebabybrahma

thanks guys! ordered me a new pad today, what about the area where the spreaker and defrost vents are located???

Read post #5...

LockDoc

jef5150 · 03-31-2008, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by thebabybrahma

what about the area where the spreaker and defrost vents are located???

i used flat black paint,new dash pad and aftermarket vents (plastic chrome(?))If you like "shiney stuff",most auto part stores sell "universal" 6x9 flat vented chrome speaker covers you could cover the speaker grill with. apprx($10).

jeff

matthufham · 04-01-2008, 07:20 AM

i shaved the speaker vents and painted the top of the dash red. then put original defrost ducts in which are black

snj8198 · 04-01-2008, 07:44 AM

have you checked out justdashes.com?

thebabybrahma · 04-02-2008, 04:49 AM

talked with justdashes today.. he has an awesome one in stock with the 3 guage holes in it and i have seen them here before.. they have some pics on their site of one for a 67-72 truck without the guage holes...guess i should have checked into this before i mounted all of my gauges..

OlChev67 · 04-02-2008, 05:43 AM

I hand stitched a dash cover out of some velvet kinda stuff. I think it looks alot better. I couldnt get all the nuts back on the dash pad, but it sits pretty well. took the dash pad out, then stiched the fabric it inside out over the dash pad then flipped it inside out and poked holes in it for the bolts.

72BlckButy · 04-02-2008, 06:35 AM

ESLL the interior looks great!

03-29-2008, 03:24 AM	#1
thebabybrahma Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gray,Tennessee Posts: 182	Pics of dash pad/ dash pad covers Looking for some ideas for some sort of dash cover for the top area of the dash in a '71. Prefer something that a do it yourselfer can do. My truck is red with black interior. Thanks guys, you all are lots of help and inspiration

03-30-2008, 10:37 AM	#2
cowboyup1086 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: manteca, ca Posts: 77	Re: Pics of dash pad/ dash pad covers

03-30-2008, 11:42 AM	#3
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: Pics of dash pad/ dash pad covers red paint, red/black interior Attached Images

03-30-2008, 04:41 PM	#4
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Pics of dash pad/ dash pad covers This is what it looked like up until yesterday. I have new handles and the door panels. I'm in the middle of redoing the interior. I put red carpet in with the grey floor mats. I hope to be done by tonight. I need to cover the Sub box and reinstall the seats. Pictures will be coming soon. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

03-30-2008, 10:11 PM	#6
EAST SIDE LOW LIFE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,602	Re: Pics of dash pad/ dash pad covers Plain but does the trick!! esll. Attached Images __________________ Tomorrow is for doing today's stuff. ************************************* This truck has just the right amount of energy for me! Author: Warren Lake .... (member) Last edited by EAST SIDE LOW LIFE; 03-30-2008 at 10:13 PM.

03-30-2008, 05:55 PM	#5
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,818	Re: Pics of dash pad/ dash pad covers - If you are talking about where the original dash pad is just get a new one from one of the vendors and bolt it in. If you are talking about the area where the speaker grille and defroster vents are, I don't know. I guess paint it or glue some vinyl on it... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

03-31-2008, 03:21 AM	#7
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Pics of dash pad/ dash pad covers Here it is tonight after working 2 days on it. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

03-31-2008, 04:14 AM	#8
thebabybrahma Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gray,Tennessee Posts: 182	Re: Pics of dash pad/ dash pad covers thanks guys! ordered me a new pad today, what about the area where the spreaker and defrost vents are located???

04-01-2008, 07:20 AM	#12
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: Pics of dash pad/ dash pad covers i shaved the speaker vents and painted the top of the dash red. then put original defrost ducts in which are black

04-01-2008, 07:44 AM	#13
snj8198 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Star Valley, WY Posts: 2,038	Re: Pics of dash pad/ dash pad covers have you checked out justdashes.com? __________________ Steve 1971 GMC Longbox. Full Roller Stroker 489 w/ FiTech EFI, Chris Straub Cam/NV4500/205/D60/14B w. Grizzly Locker and 4.11's. 2" Lift on 33's

04-02-2008, 04:49 AM	#14
thebabybrahma Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gray,Tennessee Posts: 182	Re: Pics of dash pad/ dash pad covers talked with justdashes today.. he has an awesome one in stock with the 3 guage holes in it and i have seen them here before.. they have some pics on their site of one for a 67-72 truck without the guage holes...guess i should have checked into this before i mounted all of my gauges..

04-02-2008, 05:43 AM	#15
OlChev67 Ever heard of Beech Island?? Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Clemson, SC Posts: 327	Re: Pics of dash pad/ dash pad covers I hand stitched a dash cover out of some velvet kinda stuff. I think it looks alot better. I couldnt get all the nuts back on the dash pad, but it sits pretty well. took the dash pad out, then stiched the fabric it inside out over the dash pad then flipped it inside out and poked holes in it for the bolts. Attached Images

04-02-2008, 06:35 AM	#16
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Pics of dash pad/ dash pad covers ESLL the interior looks great! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)



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