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bigblock73 · 12-02-2003, 02:18 PM

Will a 81+ dash pad fit in my 73 truck and work with my 73 dash bezel, steering wheel, and lower column cover?

I know it will physically bolt in, but I am not sure of the differences between the bezels and columns throughout the years.

78SilveradoSWB · 12-02-2003, 03:09 PM

Jeff:

I know there is a difference in the lower steering column cover size. They go from: 73-77, 78-80, and 81-87. There were slight differences in size to accomodate the respective dash bezels. They have to match the dash bezel otherwise it won't fit.

I believe the 73-80 dash pads were shaped the same, except 79-80 had the cutout for the Vin Id. 81-87 has accomodation for the curved dash trim panel at the passenger side and I think, but not sure, but there may be a slight angle change at the dash bezel side. Definitely changes in the bezel occurred in the 84, when the wiper went to the stalk, eliminating the square cutout.

bigblock73 · 12-02-2003, 03:12 PM

Mitch

So the 81+ dash will fit as long as i use both my 73 bezel and lower column cover?

Yes, the trim on the pass side of the pad is different...I know that, just trying to make sure a later model pad will fit (to better match my later model doors and panels)

78SilveradoSWB · 12-02-2003, 03:19 PM

Yep, I thing it will work as long as the dash bezel and lower steering column cover match. To be sure, if you can find a 81-87 dash bezel to compare to yours to verify the angles.

Jonboy · 12-02-2003, 06:00 PM

it will work. I had an 87 pad in my 75 blazer, and used the 75 bezel and lower cover. It looks pretty good, too.

**old Rusty C10** · 12-02-2003, 09:03 PM

yes it willw ork as long as ya do it as described above im doin it right now!

12-02-2003, 02:18 PM	#1
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	simple question... Will a 81+ dash pad fit in my 73 truck and work with my 73 dash bezel, steering wheel, and lower column cover? I know it will physically bolt in, but I am not sure of the differences between the bezels and columns throughout the years. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale Last edited by bigblock73; 12-02-2003 at 02:24 PM.

12-02-2003, 03:09 PM	#2
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	Jeff: I know there is a difference in the lower steering column cover size. They go from: 73-77, 78-80, and 81-87. There were slight differences in size to accomodate the respective dash bezels. They have to match the dash bezel otherwise it won't fit. I believe the 73-80 dash pads were shaped the same, except 79-80 had the cutout for the Vin Id. 81-87 has accomodation for the curved dash trim panel at the passenger side and I think, but not sure, but there may be a slight angle change at the dash bezel side. Definitely changes in the bezel occurred in the 84, when the wiper went to the stalk, eliminating the square cutout. __________________ Mitch 1978 Chevrolet Silverado C 10 454 BB, TH400 Last edited by 78SilveradoSWB; 12-02-2003 at 03:12 PM.

12-02-2003, 03:12 PM	#3
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Mitch So the 81+ dash will fit as long as i use both my 73 bezel and lower column cover? Yes, the trim on the pass side of the pad is different...I know that, just trying to make sure a later model pad will fit (to better match my later model doors and panels) __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

12-02-2003, 03:19 PM	#4
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	Yep, I thing it will work as long as the dash bezel and lower steering column cover match. To be sure, if you can find a 81-87 dash bezel to compare to yours to verify the angles. __________________ Mitch 1978 Chevrolet Silverado C 10 454 BB, TH400

12-02-2003, 06:00 PM	#5
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	it will work. I had an 87 pad in my 75 blazer, and used the 75 bezel and lower cover. It looks pretty good, too. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

12-02-2003, 09:03 PM	#6
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	yes it willw ork as long as ya do it as described above im doin it right now! __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!



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