Dash cover vs. Dash pad - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

wlarue72 · 03-05-2003, 03:42 PM

Trying to decide which way to go. Anyone out there used a cover? If so, how was the fit and does it look as good as the original dash pad. They sure are a lot cheaper. $86 to $229.
Let me know what you think. Thanks

PHOENIX · 03-05-2003, 03:43 PM

I have heard a few guys complain about the covers. I say if your going to keep the truck then get the real pad.

82 Silverado 4X · 03-05-2003, 05:10 PM

My vote is for a Real Pad.

79BIG10 · 03-05-2003, 05:44 PM

I would suggest getting a rubber dash pad. Looks like the stock one but will not crack or fade. Pbkinplano has one and other than some minor trimming on the passenger side to fit better it looks and fits great.

ChrisK10 · 03-05-2003, 06:12 PM

Brandon, are rubber dash pads much more expensive than original dash pads?

pkbinplano · 03-05-2003, 07:43 PM

They are cheaper than oem pads unless you can find a deal, then you might have to get it painted. I paid $ 175 for mine at the swap meet. But beware, its like solid rubber. It isn't metal wrapped in foam then covered in vinyl. Do your homework. Shop and compare. Go to my link below and see the pad.

wlarue72 · 03-05-2003, 07:53 PM

Pkbinplano, who carries that rubber pad and how heavy is it? Solid rubber sounds like it would be heavy. Does it install like original with the clips and all?

82 Silverado 4X · 03-05-2003, 07:55 PM

Looks real good. You don't happen to know who manufactured the pad?

pkbinplano · 03-05-2003, 08:18 PM

Don't know who made it. Cheyenne pick-up parts has them for 189.95. Repro oem's for 225.95 ( plus shipping) . I would have rather paid the extra if I would have done my homework. But the rubber won't crack in this Texas heat.

03-05-2003, 03:42 PM	#1
wlarue72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 244	Dash cover vs. Dash pad Trying to decide which way to go. Anyone out there used a cover? If so, how was the fit and does it look as good as the original dash pad. They sure are a lot cheaper. $86 to $229. Let me know what you think. Thanks __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 402 daily driver. A lifetime project!

03-05-2003, 03:43 PM	#2
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	I have heard a few guys complain about the covers. I say if your going to keep the truck then get the real pad. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

03-05-2003, 05:10 PM	#3
82 Silverado 4X Genuine Chevrolet Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: South West Pennsylvania. Posts: 582	My vote is for a Real Pad. __________________ George 82 Silverado LWB 4x4 350 SM465 NP208 77 Chevrolet Blazer Chalet 400 TH350 NP203

03-05-2003, 05:44 PM	#4
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,775	I would suggest getting a rubber dash pad. Looks like the stock one but will not crack or fade. Pbkinplano has one and other than some minor trimming on the passenger side to fit better it looks and fits great. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

03-05-2003, 06:12 PM	#5
ChrisK10 1971 C20 Custom Camper Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ames/Shenandoah, IA Posts: 1,435	Brandon, are rubber dash pads much more expensive than original dash pads? __________________ '71 Chevy C20 Custom Camper, 454, TH400 '97 GMC K1500 5.7L

03-05-2003, 07:43 PM	#6
pkbinplano pkbinplano Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Plano Texas Posts: 370	They are cheaper than oem pads unless you can find a deal, then you might have to get it painted. I paid $ 175 for mine at the swap meet. But beware, its like solid rubber. It isn't metal wrapped in foam then covered in vinyl. Do your homework. Shop and compare. Go to my link below and see the pad. __________________ http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/...7496&members=1 84 chevy silverado aka The Bananna Boat

03-05-2003, 07:53 PM	#7
wlarue72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 244	Pkbinplano, who carries that rubber pad and how heavy is it? Solid rubber sounds like it would be heavy. Does it install like original with the clips and all? __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 402 daily driver. A lifetime project!

03-05-2003, 07:55 PM	#8
82 Silverado 4X Genuine Chevrolet Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: South West Pennsylvania. Posts: 582	Looks real good. You don't happen to know who manufactured the pad? __________________ George 82 Silverado LWB 4x4 350 SM465 NP208 77 Chevrolet Blazer Chalet 400 TH350 NP203

03-05-2003, 08:18 PM	#9
pkbinplano pkbinplano Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Plano Texas Posts: 370	Don't know who made it. Cheyenne pick-up parts has them for 189.95. Repro oem's for 225.95 ( plus shipping) . I would have rather paid the extra if I would have done my homework. But the rubber won't crack in this Texas heat. __________________ http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/...7496&members=1 84 chevy silverado aka The Bananna Boat



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