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Reziel_1983 · 03-05-2011, 08:17 PM

Hey so recently I bought a brush aluminum billet dash panel for my 83 lwb, it's the one with A/C on this website: http://www.lmctruck.com/features/cc/CCBDP.htm

I can't figure out how to install this thing because it doesn't seem to curve as much as it should to fit on the dash pad. Am I supposed to take the whole dash pad off and take the little black piece where the dash panel will go to off?

Thanks,

Reziel

csb#356 · 03-05-2011, 10:27 PM

I don't think I really understand the question but I'll take a stab at it anyway. To get the insert off there is some nuts holding it on from the back. And you should be able to get to them by just removing the glovebox but then again the AC vents might be in the way and it might be easier to just take the dashpad off.

502ss · 03-05-2011, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Reziel_1983

Hey so recently I bought a brush aluminum billet dash panel for my 83 lwb, it's the one with A/C on this website: http://www.lmctruck.com/features/cc/CCBDP.htm

I can't figure out how to install this thing because it doesn't seem to curve as much as it should to fit on the dash pad. Am I supposed to take the whole dash pad off and take the little black piece where the dash panel will go to off?

Thanks,

Reziel

I am pretty sure the billet piece is designed to replace the factory plastic piece.
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Reziel_1983 · 03-06-2011, 01:18 AM

Oh okay, so I guess that it doesn't just screw on to the piece already there, I need to take the original insert out.

86454k30 · 03-06-2011, 02:39 AM

I purchased the same one, you have to remove the original. You also need to fabricate attachment spots for the air ducts behind the dash. They originally attached with the hardware used to attach the original trim piece.

RAYZDUP85 · 03-06-2011, 07:57 PM

glad i read this thread. i was having the same trouble and was going to send them back

Reziel_1983 · 03-22-2011, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 86454k30

I purchased the same one, you have to remove the original. You also need to fabricate attachment spots for the air ducts behind the dash. They originally attached with the hardware used to attach the original trim piece.

Do you happen to have any pictures of how you made attachment spots for the air ducts behind the dash?

1425956 · 04-15-2012, 10:33 PM

I should be receiving mine very soon and I will post some pics of the install. Mine will be going over a vinyl cover so the fit will be a little tighter...

03-05-2011, 08:17 PM	#1
Reziel_1983 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Brownwood, Texas Posts: 421	LMC Truck Billet Dash Panel help Hey so recently I bought a brush aluminum billet dash panel for my 83 lwb, it's the one with A/C on this website: http://www.lmctruck.com/features/cc/CCBDP.htm I can't figure out how to install this thing because it doesn't seem to curve as much as it should to fit on the dash pad. Am I supposed to take the whole dash pad off and take the little black piece where the dash panel will go to off? Thanks, Reziel

03-05-2011, 10:27 PM	#2
csb#356 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pinehurst, Idaho Posts: 311	Re: LMC Truck Billet Dash Panel help I don't think I really understand the question but I'll take a stab at it anyway. To get the insert off there is some nuts holding it on from the back. And you should be able to get to them by just removing the glovebox but then again the AC vents might be in the way and it might be easier to just take the dashpad off.

03-06-2011, 01:18 AM	#4
Reziel_1983 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Brownwood, Texas Posts: 421	Re: LMC Truck Billet Dash Panel help Oh okay, so I guess that it doesn't just screw on to the piece already there, I need to take the original insert out.

03-06-2011, 02:39 AM	#5
86454k30 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Spokane, Washington Posts: 596	Re: LMC Truck Billet Dash Panel help I purchased the same one, you have to remove the original. You also need to fabricate attachment spots for the air ducts behind the dash. They originally attached with the hardware used to attach the original trim piece.

03-06-2011, 07:57 PM	#6
RAYZDUP85 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DENTON, MARYLAND Posts: 35	Re: LMC Truck Billet Dash Panel help glad i read this thread. i was having the same trouble and was going to send them back __________________ RAYZDUPNCREWZN 1985 CCSB 4X4

04-15-2012, 10:33 PM	#8
1425956 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Joplin, MO Posts: 161	Re: LMC Truck Billet Dash Panel help I should be receiving mine very soon and I will post some pics of the install. Mine will be going over a vinyl cover so the fit will be a little tighter... __________________ Jeremy I have done so much, for so long, with so little, I can do anything with nothing! 1984 GMC Sierra Classic-1/2 ton-SWB (R.I.P.) 1986 GMC Suburban 3/4 ton 4x4 2014 GMC Sierra LTZ Z-71 Crew SWB



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