Old Blue 85 GMC 2wd to 4wd

[mrhurt73]

http://www.classicparts.com/1981-91-...info/30-819DB/

i am looking for a replacement dash, has anybody ever used the above dash?

as you can see from the first couple of pictures my old one needs help.

[mrhurt73]

any other places to get replacement dash?

[Low Elco]

Just Dashes. Google it. Fix 'em up better than new, do 'em all the time!

[mrhurt73]

Originally Posted by Low Elco

Just Dashes. Google it. Fix 'em up better than new, do 'em all the time!

called Just dashes and they wanted $800.00 bucks and 6 to 8 week delivery.
hmmm not thinking thats going to happen.

[Low Elco]

Whoof! They sell an ABS cover that works/looks pretty good for around120 at the big suppliers.
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[mrhurt73]

updated photos got new wheels and tires.
wife got to drive the truck up and down the driveway, she was thrilled.

[mrhurt73]

ok now onto the dash, this is what i'm working with.

it needs serious help

[wyattglock]

Nice job on the truck to this point! I am working on fixing up my dash pad while I have it out of my truck also. It isn't as bad as yours, but it is still in serious need of reconditioning.

[Zebb]

Originally Posted by mrhurt73

wife got to drive the truck up and down the driveway, she was thrilled.

Nice job on making the wife happy!

Oh yeah...nice job on the truck too.

[Greenlee]

Nice work. The truck looks great!
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[trout]

Nice work man lve it cant wait to start on my 78 4x4 convertion
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[mrhurt73]

yesterday my in-law's came over for christmas dinner and it was the first time in several years for seeing old blue. they were all thrilled, made all that hard work worth it.

still need the bed coating done and still need something for a dash.

anybody got a dark blue dash you want to part with?

[solidaxel]

Originally Posted by mrhurt73

yesterday my in-law's came over for christmas dinner and it was the first time in several years for seeing old blue. they were all thrilled, made all that hard work worth it.

still need the bed coating done and still need something for a dash.

anybody got a dark blue dash you want to part with?

Great story!

Starting with the recovery !!

I am watching the dash part also as my New 78 is now ready for a re-build since I bought it new and now has 300k and most everything is used up!!
Out here rust is not a problem BUT hot temps are h3ll on all other parts especially interior and rubber parts.

The LS engine is gathering parts and I am looking at a Howel kit for the wiring and computer, the Dirty Dingo parts arrived and I like your exhaust.
Thanks for the grading of the LMC parts, I will take all that in when I order from them, maybe!

My plastic A/C vents are trash so I am looking for new parts when I have the dash apart. I am considering a upholstery shop for a re cover of the dash, have you looked into that issue?

[mrhurt73]

thought about the upholstery shops, but thats as far as i have made it, thinking about it.

[48 GMC BURB]

Originally Posted by mrhurt73

now have a 2wd frame left over, anybody need a frame?

Nice build It means so much when you can keep one in the family.
You are indeed blessed with the recovery.

Is the frame still avaible ? I need one for the wife's 48 double duity.

[mrhurt73]

yeah still have frame, 2wd long bed 1/2 ton

[tip]

Awesome project thread! I love the fact you went with the factory color, looks great