Molded Plastic Dash Cover or New Dash? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

boataddict26 · 07-05-2003, 04:59 PM

Who has bought one of the molded plastic dash covers? And do they look good? How is quality? I cant decide weather to buy the whole new dash for @300, or the cover for 99.00 If someone has a few pics. they could put up it would be appreciated!!

gchemist · 07-05-2003, 08:20 PM

New dash for me. $300? Hey someone is taking you for a ride!! I got mine for $199 from www.cheyennepickup.com. It was black. I primered it and painted it.

boataddict26 · 07-05-2003, 08:24 PM

LMC is taking me for a ride!! They are selling them for 369.00!!!! The new dashes look really good!! Do the covers look alright?

ivel · 07-05-2003, 11:18 PM

I've got a friend that's got a cover and he hates it.

boataddict26 · 07-05-2003, 11:39 PM

Yea that is what people have been tellin me. What does he not like about it?

**N2TRUX** · 07-06-2003, 01:11 AM

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Originally posted by boataddict26
Yea that is what people have been tellin me. What does he not like about it?

From what I hear, they are kinda like a loose fitting condom. They get they job done, but they aren't very pretty to look at...

ivel · 07-06-2003, 01:16 AM

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Originally posted by boataddict26
Yea that is what people have been tellin me. What does he not like about it?

It's pretty cheezey looking and doesn't fit well.

ocbaud · 07-06-2003, 01:19 AM

i have a cover, and i hate it. but it was free so tis all good for now

78SilveradoSWB · 07-06-2003, 01:22 AM

I got mine on Ebay, it is a GM Restoration part, cost me $200 plus shipping and it was already black in color, no need to paint. The Coverlay is all plastic, so it's not as pliable as the replacement dash pad, which is padded somewhat.

boataddict26 · 07-06-2003, 12:23 PM

From what I hear, they are kinda like a loose fitting condom. They get they job done, but they aren't very pretty to look at...

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That really put it into perspective for me!! Good way to describe it!!

boataddict26 · 07-06-2003, 12:25 PM

I guess I will be going with the EXPENSIVE way outta this. The new dash. Has any one heard of covering the dash with tweed or other fabrics? That is my other option. Someone told me that it is not expensive to have an apulstry shop cover it.

C&C Chevy · 07-06-2003, 11:18 PM

Just cover it in tweed.

boataddict26 · 07-06-2003, 11:22 PM

I think that is what I am going to do C&C Chevy. I am going to do my door panels, headliner and dash. (I Think)

78SilveradoSWB · 07-07-2003, 12:18 PM

This is where I got mine;

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=10076

BTW he also sells them for other years too. Just look at other auctions he has.

maineiac · 07-07-2003, 12:28 PM

I covered mine in grey vynle and it looks good just a little tighter fit than before cloth would probably be easier yet.

sider68 · 07-07-2003, 01:05 PM

I got a cover and it fit pretty good.The people I bought it from installed it for me as I was leery doing it myself as my old dash was pretty bad.

boataddict26 · 07-07-2003, 02:16 PM

Thanks for the advice and info guys!! I have narrowed down my options to either a new dash, or getting my old dash coverd. My only other question is would cloth on the dash deteriorate from the sun being on it all the time?

78SilveradoSWB · 07-07-2003, 02:50 PM

I would think so, unless it was treated with some kind of UV protection. Some people buy those carpeted dash covers to put over their dashes to prevent this.

boataddict26 · 07-07-2003, 02:57 PM

I guess the tweed (or whatever material I go with) should be cheap enough to where if it falls apart in a year, I will just redo it.

C&C Chevy · 07-07-2003, 05:15 PM

It depends on the color too. A darker color is going to fade alot more than a lighter color. Fabric, vinyl or otherwise.

boataddict26 · 07-07-2003, 05:20 PM

I am planing on using greay. Should hold up pretty good.

SCOTI · 07-07-2003, 06:34 PM

78SilveradoSWB, do you already have yours installed? I'll be needing something for my 74 & although the price looks good, I'm more concerned about how well it fits. I would spend the extra $$ for an original if possible, but can't seem to find any.

78SilveradoSWB · 07-07-2003, 06:49 PM

I had it on for fit and fits like a glove. It's currently off now cause I am working on the dash and don't want to accidently damage it while I am screaming.

SCOTI · 07-07-2003, 06:51 PM

Cool. I checked out the link you gave & looked @ his other auctions. Did you have any probs w/timely shipping? Thanks, Scot

78SilveradoSWB · 07-07-2003, 07:25 PM

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Originally posted by SCOTI
Cool. I checked out the link you gave & looked @ his other auctions. Did you have any probs w/timely shipping? Thanks, Scot

No problems, paid using postal money order (I feel more secure on higher dollar stuff, just in case, know Uncle Sam will prosecute if there was any fraud) and it arrive via UPS promptly. I think he works days and sells at night, so email communication is limited.

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07-05-2003, 04:59 PM	#1
boataddict26 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: North Central Florida Posts: 726	Molded Plastic Dash Cover or New Dash? Who has bought one of the molded plastic dash covers? And do they look good? How is quality? I cant decide weather to buy the whole new dash for @300, or the cover for 99.00 If someone has a few pics. they could put up it would be appreciated!! __________________ 1978 Chevy C10 Currently under resto. 350 Getting face lift. .060, JEpistons, Modify heads. More will come with money.

07-05-2003, 08:20 PM	#2
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	New dash for me. $300? Hey someone is taking you for a ride!! I got mine for $199 from www.cheyennepickup.com. It was black. I primered it and painted it. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

07-05-2003, 08:24 PM	#3
boataddict26 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: North Central Florida Posts: 726	LMC is taking me for a ride!! They are selling them for 369.00!!!! The new dashes look really good!! Do the covers look alright? __________________ 1978 Chevy C10 Currently under resto. 350 Getting face lift. .060, JEpistons, Modify heads. More will come with money. Last edited by boataddict26; 07-05-2003 at 10:53 PM.

07-05-2003, 11:18 PM	#4
ivel Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 67	I've got a friend that's got a cover and he hates it. __________________ #3 #3

07-05-2003, 11:39 PM	#5
boataddict26 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: North Central Florida Posts: 726	Yea that is what people have been tellin me. What does he not like about it? __________________ 1978 Chevy C10 Currently under resto. 350 Getting face lift. .060, JEpistons, Modify heads. More will come with money.

07-06-2003, 01:19 AM	#8
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	i have a cover, and i hate it. but it was free so tis all good for now

07-06-2003, 01:22 AM	#9
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	I got mine on Ebay, it is a GM Restoration part, cost me $200 plus shipping and it was already black in color, no need to paint. The Coverlay is all plastic, so it's not as pliable as the replacement dash pad, which is padded somewhat. __________________ Mitch 1978 Chevrolet Silverado C 10 454 BB, TH400

07-06-2003, 12:23 PM	#10
boataddict26 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: North Central Florida Posts: 726	From what I hear, they are kinda like a loose fitting condom. They get they job done, but they aren't very pretty to look at... [/B][/QUOTE] That really put it into perspective for me!! Good way to describe it!! __________________ 1978 Chevy C10 Currently under resto. 350 Getting face lift. .060, JEpistons, Modify heads. More will come with money.

07-06-2003, 12:25 PM	#11
boataddict26 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: North Central Florida Posts: 726	I guess I will be going with the EXPENSIVE way outta this. The new dash. Has any one heard of covering the dash with tweed or other fabrics? That is my other option. Someone told me that it is not expensive to have an apulstry shop cover it. __________________ 1978 Chevy C10 Currently under resto. 350 Getting face lift. .060, JEpistons, Modify heads. More will come with money.

07-06-2003, 11:18 PM	#12
C&C Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Midwest City, OK Posts: 1,001	Just cover it in tweed. __________________ Robert Current: 1986 SWB Silverado 4.3 / TH400 Past: 1985 SWB Silverado 305 / TH350 - sold 1995 1987 1/2 ton Silverado - FI 350 / 700R4 sold 2007

07-06-2003, 11:22 PM	#13
boataddict26 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: North Central Florida Posts: 726	I think that is what I am going to do C&C Chevy. I am going to do my door panels, headliner and dash. (I Think) __________________ 1978 Chevy C10 Currently under resto. 350 Getting face lift. .060, JEpistons, Modify heads. More will come with money.

07-07-2003, 12:18 PM	#14
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	This is where I got mine; http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=10076 BTW he also sells them for other years too. Just look at other auctions he has. __________________ Mitch 1978 Chevrolet Silverado C 10 454 BB, TH400

07-07-2003, 12:28 PM	#15
maineiac Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: South Carolina Posts: 104	I covered mine in grey vynle and it looks good just a little tighter fit than before cloth would probably be easier yet.

07-07-2003, 01:05 PM	#16
sider68 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: newmarket,ontario,canada Posts: 936	I got a cover and it fit pretty good.The people I bought it from installed it for me as I was leery doing it myself as my old dash was pretty bad.



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07-07-2003, 02:16 PM	#17
boataddict26 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: North Central Florida Posts: 726	Thanks for the advice and info guys!! I have narrowed down my options to either a new dash, or getting my old dash coverd. My only other question is would cloth on the dash deteriorate from the sun being on it all the time? __________________ 1978 Chevy C10 Currently under resto. 350 Getting face lift. .060, JEpistons, Modify heads. More will come with money.

07-07-2003, 02:50 PM	#18
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	I would think so, unless it was treated with some kind of UV protection. Some people buy those carpeted dash covers to put over their dashes to prevent this. __________________ Mitch 1978 Chevrolet Silverado C 10 454 BB, TH400

07-07-2003, 02:57 PM	#19
boataddict26 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: North Central Florida Posts: 726	I guess the tweed (or whatever material I go with) should be cheap enough to where if it falls apart in a year, I will just redo it. __________________ 1978 Chevy C10 Currently under resto. 350 Getting face lift. .060, JEpistons, Modify heads. More will come with money.

07-07-2003, 05:15 PM	#20
C&C Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Midwest City, OK Posts: 1,001	It depends on the color too. A darker color is going to fade alot more than a lighter color. Fabric, vinyl or otherwise. __________________ Robert Current: 1986 SWB Silverado 4.3 / TH400 Past: 1985 SWB Silverado 305 / TH350 - sold 1995 1987 1/2 ton Silverado - FI 350 / 700R4 sold 2007

07-07-2003, 05:20 PM	#21
boataddict26 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: North Central Florida Posts: 726	I am planing on using greay. Should hold up pretty good. __________________ 1978 Chevy C10 Currently under resto. 350 Getting face lift. .060, JEpistons, Modify heads. More will come with money.

07-07-2003, 06:34 PM	#22
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,996	78SilveradoSWB, do you already have yours installed? I'll be needing something for my 74 & although the price looks good, I'm more concerned about how well it fits. I would spend the extra $$ for an original if possible, but can't seem to find any. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

07-07-2003, 06:49 PM	#23
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	I had it on for fit and fits like a glove. It's currently off now cause I am working on the dash and don't want to accidently damage it while I am screaming. __________________ Mitch 1978 Chevrolet Silverado C 10 454 BB, TH400

07-07-2003, 06:51 PM	#24
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,996	Cool. I checked out the link you gave & looked @ his other auctions. Did you have any probs w/timely shipping? Thanks, Scot __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

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