I modified my dash pad. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Rogue_Alphonse · 08-07-2011, 09:27 PM

I'd post a before pic, but I think everyone here knows what an original blue dash pad with cracks looks like. Basically I peeled off all the vinyl from the foam, then applied expanding foam in the middle part and shaved it down. Then I glued on the insulation that is used underneath pergo or "floating" flooring, and finally attatched the khaki material to that, in two layers. The pic of the pad totally covered before it's in the truck is just one layer. I used LocTite spray adhesive [honestly because I didn't think I had enough 3M Super-77 which is also a great adhesive]

Why khaki? I am later on going to cover my headliner and a couple door panel pieces with it as well. I like to be different in odd ways.

The pics follow:

OnDaTrail · 08-07-2011, 10:08 PM

Khaki should look good with that light blue paint

. I'm pumped to see how the door panels come out

Rogue_Alphonse · 08-07-2011, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by OnDaTrail

Khaki should look good with that light blue paint

. I'm pumped to see how the door panels come out

I'm debating on making the interior grey and tan with a silver metal dash or leaving it blue with tan though, because the '98 Sub seat is grey already. I for sure am painting all the plastic and metal upper trimmings tan to match the khaki headliner and dash. My original plan was tan door panels, khaki inserts around the handles, grey carpet on the bottom and floor, and whatever is metal would be silver because eventually I want the truck that color.

I always look through pics of other square's for ideas though, so it's always changing!

SS Delux · 08-07-2011, 10:23 PM

Great job on the dash, might have to do that to mine. What seat do you have ?

Rogue_Alphonse · 08-07-2011, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SS Delux

Great job on the dash, might have to do that to mine. What seat do you have ?

Thanks! The seat is out of a '98 Sub. It's actually power but since my dad actually put it in, it's attatched to the original bench adjusting track.

*cr34t3d_by_d4rkd3n* · 08-08-2011, 03:50 AM

looks cool!!!

jimboh247 · 08-08-2011, 10:51 AM

Definitely an improvement over a crappy cracked dash. How hard was it to get the original vinyl off?

Rogue_Alphonse · 08-08-2011, 10:59 AM

really it wasn't too bad considering I had a lot of starting points.

I just used a regular Husky scraper to help peel it off in big chunks.
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Doug_J · 08-08-2011, 12:05 PM

Looks really go almost think that would be better then filling in the cracks other then being alot more work...

Rogue_Alphonse · 08-08-2011, 12:26 PM

Well worth it, though I wish I had used thicker material.
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OnDaTrail · 08-08-2011, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Rogue_Alphonse

Well worth it, though I wish I had used thicker material.
Posted via Mobile Device

Thicker material as in the khaki or the insulation?

wyattglock · 08-08-2011, 07:25 PM

Looks good! How thick was the khaki material?

Rogue_Alphonse · 08-08-2011, 07:57 PM

Thicker khaki. It was about as thin as a piece of construction paper.

08-07-2011, 09:27 PM	#1
Rogue_Alphonse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Gap PA Posts: 280	I modified my dash pad. I'd post a before pic, but I think everyone here knows what an original blue dash pad with cracks looks like. Basically I peeled off all the vinyl from the foam, then applied expanding foam in the middle part and shaved it down. Then I glued on the insulation that is used underneath pergo or "floating" flooring, and finally attatched the khaki material to that, in two layers. The pic of the pad totally covered before it's in the truck is just one layer. I used LocTite spray adhesive [honestly because I didn't think I had enough 3M Super-77 which is also a great adhesive] Why khaki? I am later on going to cover my headliner and a couple door panel pieces with it as well. I like to be different in odd ways. The pics follow: __________________ 1991 Mustang GT Vert, T-5 w/ Pro 5.0, Trick Flow upper & lower, BBK cold air intake, 3:73, BAMA chip, etc. 1988 K5 Blazer, [coming soon] TBI 400, SM465/NP208, 12 bolt rear, 3:08's, looks like a 1980. 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 fully loaded daily driver! Where there's a will, there's a rig!

08-07-2011, 10:08 PM	#2
OnDaTrail Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Walden, NY Posts: 13	Re: I modified my dash pad. Khaki should look good with that light blue paint . I'm pumped to see how the door panels come out __________________ 1983 GMC Sierra K2500- The Rat 1986 Chevrolet Silverado C10- The Donor The DD: 1999 Chevy S10- 4.3 Vortec, 5 speed, Ext Cab

08-07-2011, 10:23 PM	#4
SS Delux Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: windsor Posts: 290	Re: I modified my dash pad. Great job on the dash, might have to do that to mine. What seat do you have ?

08-08-2011, 03:50 AM	#6
cr34t3d_by_d4rkd3n Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Allen, TX Posts: 188	Re: I modified my dash pad. looks cool!!!

08-08-2011, 10:51 AM	#7
jimboh247 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lexington, NC Posts: 157	Re: I modified my dash pad. Definitely an improvement over a crappy cracked dash. How hard was it to get the original vinyl off? __________________ '85 SWB Silverado

08-08-2011, 10:59 AM	#8
Rogue_Alphonse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Gap PA Posts: 280	Re: I modified my dash pad. really it wasn't too bad considering I had a lot of starting points. I just used a regular Husky scraper to help peel it off in big chunks. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1991 Mustang GT Vert, T-5 w/ Pro 5.0, Trick Flow upper & lower, BBK cold air intake, 3:73, BAMA chip, etc. 1988 K5 Blazer, [coming soon] TBI 400, SM465/NP208, 12 bolt rear, 3:08's, looks like a 1980. 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 fully loaded daily driver! Where there's a will, there's a rig!

08-08-2011, 12:05 PM	#9
Doug_J Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Moore,OK Posts: 178	Re: I modified my dash pad. Looks really go almost think that would be better then filling in the cracks other then being alot more work...

08-08-2011, 12:26 PM	#10
Rogue_Alphonse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Gap PA Posts: 280	Re: I modified my dash pad. Well worth it, though I wish I had used thicker material. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1991 Mustang GT Vert, T-5 w/ Pro 5.0, Trick Flow upper & lower, BBK cold air intake, 3:73, BAMA chip, etc. 1988 K5 Blazer, [coming soon] TBI 400, SM465/NP208, 12 bolt rear, 3:08's, looks like a 1980. 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 fully loaded daily driver! Where there's a will, there's a rig!

08-08-2011, 07:25 PM	#12
wyattglock Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lafayette, IN Posts: 622	Re: I modified my dash pad. Looks good! How thick was the khaki material?

08-08-2011, 07:57 PM	#13
Rogue_Alphonse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Gap PA Posts: 280	Re: I modified my dash pad. Thicker khaki. It was about as thin as a piece of construction paper. __________________ 1991 Mustang GT Vert, T-5 w/ Pro 5.0, Trick Flow upper & lower, BBK cold air intake, 3:73, BAMA chip, etc. 1988 K5 Blazer, [coming soon] TBI 400, SM465/NP208, 12 bolt rear, 3:08's, looks like a 1980. 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 fully loaded daily driver! Where there's a will, there's a rig!



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