Repro Dash Pads

[JCampbell]

So who's got the hot ticket on replacement dash pads? I need two. Been trying to score an OEM unit from the PNP, but as you might have guessed...they're all pretty thrashed.

I've heard the urethane units are junk. Anyone have any good luck with a repro unit lately?

[Not looking for a "cap"...looking for an actual "pad"]

[tylervalo]

The urethane dash I got on my last build was far from junk, it wasn't the quality of an OEM dash and I had to trim it some to fit, but for 1/3 the price it will more than suffice on my next build too.

[mgchevyparts]

I bought this one from Summit, it's urethane and perfect especially considering it was just under $200.
I'm curious what you have heard about urethane pads that makes them "bad"?
http://www.summitracing.com/search/b...5?autoview=sku

[INSIDIOUS '86]

Some of the urethane units are floppy and saggy with no support brace. That's prob what he's referring too.

There was a big thread on this and so far there was a few dashes everyone liked but weren't completely satisfied.
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[tylervalo]

Originally Posted by mgchevyparts

I bought this one from Summit, it's urethane and perfect especially considering it was just under $200.
I'm curious what you have heard about urethane pads that makes them "bad"?
http://www.summitracing.com/search/b...5?autoview=sku

That's the one I bought. It wasn't "floppy", just not completely stiff. When installed it had the slightest wave but wasn't noticeable unless you knew where to look.

[Brockwaykid]

I wish the one on summits website was a non ac one. i guess you could put the trim piece over the holes and never know...
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[mgchevyparts]

Originally Posted by INSIDIOUS '86

Some of the urethane units are floppy and saggy with no support brace. That's prob what he's referring too.

There was a big thread on this and so far there was a few dashes everyone liked but weren't completely satisfied.
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The one I bought has a metal backing sheet just like the orig that came out of my truck, nothing floppy what so ever. I think they all have the vent holes because the non ac insert does cover it, my truck is non ac.

[Brockwaykid]

Originally Posted by mgchevyparts

I think they all have the vent holes because the non ac insert does cover it, my truck is non ac.

I've seen some without the ac holes. Wierd.
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[JCampbell]

I saw a thread a while back where a few guys were saying the urethane units they bought were real floppy and sagging.

Originally Posted by mgchevyparts

The one I bought has a metal backing sheet just like the orig that came out of my truck, nothing floppy what so ever.

Where'd you get it? Brand? Price?

Honestly, my trucks are drivers, not show pieces. If you guys say the urethane units are a good compromise, I'd have no issue running one.

[JCampbell]

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=307536

[PAWS 72]

Originally Posted by mgchevyparts

I bought this one from Summit, it's urethane and perfect especially considering it was just under $200.
I'm curious what you have heard about urethane pads that makes them "bad"?
http://www.summitracing.com/search/b...5?autoview=sku

Did you have any trouble getting it to fit right? I fixing to have to buy 3 for my trucks. A friend of mine got on from summit and he liked the price. Its not in the truck yet.

[lolife99]

Originally Posted by JCampbell

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=307536

That's my thread.
THEY ARE JUNK.
Huge waste of money.
Never again.

Find an oem dash pad or buy a NOS one.
Shipping is expensive if you don't find one locally.
Here's one:
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/pts/3913464097.html

[lolife99]

Doesn't look like Classic Parts even sells the junk "eurothane" dash pads anymore.
I'd like to know what their $329 dash pads look like.
http://www.classicparts.com/1981-91-...tinfo/30-819B/
Quote:
All new OEM style dash pad for your 1981-87 pickup and 1981-91 Blazer, Jimmy, Suburban or crew cab featuring a Madrid grain vinyl vacuum formed over a foam core center with a rigid back allowing the dash pad to install correctly while offering an original appearance.
This dash pad includes OE style studs, nuts and washers allowing installatiion directly into the pre-exising dash panel holes.

[Katrina/10]

I'm going to need one too, hope to find a good source.

[PAWS 72]

A buddy of mine bought one from summit and it looked real good. I'm just waiting till he puts it in his truck before I get one. I want to see what kind of trouble he has.maybe none.

[mgchevyparts]

Originally Posted by PAWS 72

Did you have any trouble getting it to fit right? I fixing to have to buy 3 for my trucks. A friend of mine got on from summit and he liked the price. Its not in the truck yet.

The one from Summit is from OER parts, it's perfect and just like an original. I'll see if I can (remember) to take pictures tomorrow.

[AntiGov]

JC do you need one of those to be a 73-80 style ? I may have one

[JCampbell]

Nah, both are 81+.

BTW, moving up closer to your neck of the woods in Oct. Vancouver, WA.

[manimal]

I've been to PaP and there are "certain" individuals that bend the dash pads in half just to get to the speaker!..MORONS! Or they totally destroy an instrument cluster to get the speedometer out!

[AntiGov]

Originally Posted by JCampbell

Nah, both are 81+.

BTW, moving up closer to your neck of the woods in Oct. Vancouver, WA.

dang ! thought I might be able to help you out.......just passed through Vancouver this weeked on way over to Long Beach Wa...when you get up this way we will have to meet up at some sorta truck event or sumthin....

[AntiGov]

Originally Posted by manimal

I've been to PaP and there are "certain" individuals that bend the dash pads in half just to get to the speaker!..MORONS! Or they totally destroy an instrument cluster to get the speedometer out!

yeah, they should be gut shot with a rusty arrow and die a slow death IMO....

[JCampbell]

I refer to those guys as the "Rock and Hammer" crews because it seems like those are the only tools they bring with them.

Funny you mentioned speedos. I found a nice cable-driven speedo w/ the trip meter on it the other day. Pulled the cluster without breaking it, unscrewed the lens, saved all the little screws, extracted the speedo, put all the little parts back into the cluser and placed the whole unit on the floor of the truck. While I was doing this, the guy next to me was taking a battery-powered sawzall to a set of doors in a late model F-150 (presumably to get to the window regs). :smh:

[Brockwaykid]

Originally Posted by AntiGov

JC do you need one of those to be a 73-80 style ? I may have one

what color?
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[AntiGov]

Originally Posted by Brockwaykid

what color?
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Its brown.......

[SamsAutoParts73-87]

Originally Posted by JCampbell

I refer to those guys as the "Rock and Hammer" crews because it seems like those are the only tools they bring with them.

Funny you mentioned speedos. I found a nice cable-driven speedo w/ the trip meter on it the other day. Pulled the cluster without breaking it, unscrewed the lens, saved all the little screws, extracted the speedo, put all the little parts back into the cluser and placed the whole unit on the floor of the truck. While I was doing this, the guy next to me was taking a battery-powered sawzall to a set of doors in a late model F-150 (presumably to get to the window regs). :smh:

lol....I know what you guys are talking about. I saw a guy the other day cut a steering column off just to get the steering wheel at my local pic a part.

-Sam