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55chevy · 06-22-2010, 11:34 PM

Been debating on how to improve my cracked dash pad, cheap $34 carpet cover, $100 (plus shipping) plastic cover, or maybe a used pad replacement. (Not dong the $250-300 new replacement) How hard is it to pull and replace the factory dash pad?

draggin86 · 06-23-2010, 12:21 AM

Its not hard to pull at all just a few screws i would just keep your eyes out of a nice used one out there...

RandyP · 06-23-2010, 07:44 AM

On a scale of 1 - 10, 1 being easiest and 10 hardest, removing the dash pad is like a 1. Hardest part is removing the instrument bezel, and I bet everyone has had that on and off a few million times.

justpball · 06-23-2010, 09:17 AM

it is very easy to pull out, here is what I did, took out the dash fiberglassed over the speaker holes covered it in vinyl and put it back in... about 30.00 worth of stuff and some time. here is a pic

Low87 · 06-23-2010, 09:21 AM

Nice job justpball!

Rogue_Sentinel · 06-23-2010, 09:28 AM

i had my line-x

justpball · 06-23-2010, 09:47 AM

I like that^
Thanks low87!

snacob14 · 06-23-2010, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by justpball

it is very easy to pull out, here is what I did, took out the dash fiberglassed over the speaker holes covered it in vinyl and put it back in... about 30.00 worth of stuff and some time. here is a pic

did you use adhesive to attach the vinyl?
how did you make the transition from pass side dash into the gauge cluster?

Low87 · 06-23-2010, 04:14 PM

Ditto what snacob asked.

justpball · 06-23-2010, 04:54 PM

yea 3m adhesive, it was hard and you have to put a seam, wish I would have planned better and put a sewn seam in it, I was in a rush to get to a show. you over lap the two pieces and use a carpet knife and cut through both pieces at the same time and it leaves you with a clean seam...

justpball · 06-23-2010, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 55chevy

Been debating on how to improve my cracked dash pad, cheap $34 carpet cover, $100 (plus shipping) plastic cover, or maybe a used pad replacement. (Not dong the $250-300 new replacement) How hard is it to pull and replace the factory dash pad?

if you get into a jam taking it out, holla at me and I will come over and give you a hand, I live about 45 min from you.

ECU PIRATE · 06-23-2010, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by justpball

it is very easy to pull out, here is what I did, took out the dash fiberglassed over the speaker holes covered it in vinyl and put it back in... about 30.00 worth of stuff and some time. here is a pic

I like this........... what's that faux reptile skin???

justpball · 06-23-2010, 05:00 PM

yea gator

87GMCChris · 06-23-2010, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Rogue_Sentinel

i had my line-x

How thick did they do it?, and were ther any fit problems with the coating on it?

55chevy · 06-23-2010, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by justpball

if you get into a jam taking it out, holla at me and I will come over and give you a hand, I live about 45 min from you.

Hey justpball,

Thanks for the offer, I don't think I'll have a problem. Silverhill is about an hour drive from me, wife was just in Robertsdale today. Nice looking Burbs you have!

snacob14 · 06-23-2010, 11:29 PM

would like to see some more pics of yours pball

justpball · 06-24-2010, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 55chevy

Hey justpball,

Thanks for the offer, I don't think I'll have a problem. Silverhill is about an hour drive from me, wife was just in Robertsdale today. Nice looking Burbs you have!

not the way i drive!!!

LOL Thanks, offer still stands...

06-22-2010, 11:34 PM	#1
55chevy Car Truck Bike Nut Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Suffolk Virginia Posts: 850	Dash Pad dificulty? Been debating on how to improve my cracked dash pad, cheap $34 carpet cover, $100 (plus shipping) plastic cover, or maybe a used pad replacement. (Not dong the $250-300 new replacement) How hard is it to pull and replace the factory dash pad? __________________ Snow free Florida panhandle, don't miss Indiana winters Temp in Suffolk Virginia, Sentenced 2 to 5 years LOL 68 shortfleet project 94 3500 TD dually so many cars so little time 72 K2 CST 2WD Blazer

06-23-2010, 12:21 AM	#2
draggin86 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Folsom, Ca Posts: 573	Re: Dash Pad dificulty? Its not hard to pull at all just a few screws i would just keep your eyes out of a nice used one out there...

06-23-2010, 07:44 AM	#3
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: Dash Pad dificulty? On a scale of 1 - 10, 1 being easiest and 10 hardest, removing the dash pad is like a 1. Hardest part is removing the instrument bezel, and I bet everyone has had that on and off a few million times.

06-23-2010, 09:17 AM	#4
justpball Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Silverhill, Al Posts: 2,026	Re: Dash Pad dificulty? it is very easy to pull out, here is what I did, took out the dash fiberglassed over the speaker holes covered it in vinyl and put it back in... about 30.00 worth of stuff and some time. here is a pic __________________ Fuzzy Dice Club Member 87 Crew SWB Build for the crew http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430082 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3232925 90 burb 2wd Build Thread For The Burb! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=383055

06-23-2010, 09:21 AM	#5
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	Re: Dash Pad dificulty? Nice job justpball! __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

06-23-2010, 09:28 AM	#6
Rogue_Sentinel Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: nc, mount airy Posts: 376	Re: Dash Pad dificulty? i had my line-x __________________ "Myths and legends die hard in America. We love them for the extra dimension they provide, the illusion of near-infinite possibility to erase the narrow confines of most men's reality. Weird heroes and mould-breaking champions exist as living proof to those who need it that the tyranny of 'the rat race' is not yet final." Hunter S THompson

06-23-2010, 09:47 AM	#7
justpball Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Silverhill, Al Posts: 2,026	Re: Dash Pad dificulty? I like that^ Thanks low87! __________________ Fuzzy Dice Club Member 87 Crew SWB Build for the crew http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430082 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3232925 90 burb 2wd Build Thread For The Burb! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=383055

06-23-2010, 04:14 PM	#9
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	Re: Dash Pad dificulty? Ditto what snacob asked. __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

06-23-2010, 04:54 PM	#10
justpball Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Silverhill, Al Posts: 2,026	Re: Dash Pad dificulty? yea 3m adhesive, it was hard and you have to put a seam, wish I would have planned better and put a sewn seam in it, I was in a rush to get to a show. you over lap the two pieces and use a carpet knife and cut through both pieces at the same time and it leaves you with a clean seam... __________________ Fuzzy Dice Club Member 87 Crew SWB Build for the crew http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430082 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3232925 90 burb 2wd Build Thread For The Burb! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=383055

06-23-2010, 05:00 PM	#13
justpball Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Silverhill, Al Posts: 2,026	Re: Dash Pad dificulty? yea gator __________________ Fuzzy Dice Club Member 87 Crew SWB Build for the crew http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430082 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3232925 90 burb 2wd Build Thread For The Burb! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=383055

06-23-2010, 11:29 PM	#16
snacob14 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Desoto, MO Posts: 225	Re: Dash Pad dificulty? would like to see some more pics of yours pball



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