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12-05-2015, 08:12 PM
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73-80 dash pad in later truck?
Does anyone know if I could use the 1973-1980 dash pad in my 1985 C/10? I just like the look of the early style better.
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12-05-2015, 08:18 PM
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Re: 73-80 dash pad in later truck?
I may be mistaken, but I believe the dash under the pad is the same, so it should fit. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.
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12-05-2015, 08:31 PM
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Re: 73-80 dash pad in later truck?
Lots of changes in the dashes between 73 and 85 so no it will not work.
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12-05-2015, 10:38 PM
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Re: 73-80 dash pad in later truck?
I know it works the other direction. I've got a late-style dash in my 79. There is one mounting clip that is different on the driver's side.
I think the main problem is the gauge cluster and bezel. They LOOK the same at a casual glance, but they're just a little different. I know if you try to use the early-style gauge cluster with the later-style dash, it creates an unsightly gap. I'm not sure about the other direction.
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12-05-2015, 11:50 PM
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Re: 73-80 dash pad in later truck?
I have an '85 cab on my '77 K10 & have installed the earlier dash pad but have yet to find a I.P. cluster surround that will fit.............
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12-06-2015, 12:54 AM
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Re: 73-80 dash pad in later truck?
It'll work just fine. Will fit better and look more appropriate with the matching bezel too.
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12-08-2015, 12:07 PM
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Re: 73-80 dash pad in later truck?
I'm using 89 pad in a 78 truck with the 78 bezel fits fine.
except i think it was one vin clip. later pads have speakers,no holes in the 78 metal dash 78 pad and 89 bezel in a 78,would not work,wipers and light holes move. and it leaves a funny gap up top
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