Best Quality Dash Pad and Emblems

[Desert_Eagle02]

I've never had any of my original dash pads off. Are the originals metal structure? Maybe they use plastic because it's more forgiving in the heat and won't crack the vinyl like the the original ones?

[tucsonjwt]

The original OEM dash pads are thin metal with lots of holes in the metal. A thin spray foam covers the metal, then the vinyl goes over the top. I got a spare dash pad from the junkyard and have plans to experiment with stripping and/or recovering it. I think any "plastic" "urethane" or other such material will not hold up in extreme heat (like I mentioned above, extreme HotZona heat is like an oven, and there is no room for expansion when everything is screwed down and butting up against the windshield and A pillars.)

I will probably SEM paint the front edges of my pad and cover it with the best quality dash mat I can find. I have seen one for about $60 that looks seems to have a good contour fit to the pad.

[calvin78612]

Phone pics

[LukeC10]

This is a really good thread on page 1 has info on the Dashes Direct Vinyl one sold by Classic and then on the link the Cheyenne one, just lots of good input from guys.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...peakers&page=5

[Desert_Eagle02]

Originally Posted by LukeC10

This is a really good thread on page 1 has info on the Dashes Direct Vinyl one sold by Classic and then on the link the Cheyenne one, just lots of good input from guys.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...peakers&page=5

Good read. There are quite a few choices of varying quality it seems. I wish I could see one of each in person and choose the one I like the best lol. Have you decided on one yet? I'm kinda torn on the Cheyenne ones, or getting one with a metal structure.

[LukeC10]

Originally Posted by Desert_Eagle02

Good read. There are quite a few choices of varying quality it seems. I wish I could see one of each in person and choose the one I like the best lol. Have you decided on one yet? I'm kinda torn on the Cheyenne ones, or getting one with a metal structure.

Yeah was in the same boat as you, really would be nice to see them all in person for sure. Just ordered the Dashes Direct Vinyl over Foam pad from Classic which they label as OER I believe; was really a coin flip between that or Cheyenne, still not sure which one is "better," but just decided to go with the bigger name is all. Most of the worst threads/reviews seem to be on the Urethane pads, so either vinyl over foam one should at least be pretty decent hopefully.

I also emailed USA1 about their Vinyl over foam dash pad with metal structure - they told me its also a Dashes Direct, which should be the same as Classic. USA1 and Cheyenne both have youtube videos of their pads, so you can kind of see the differences there too.

Good luck, hard decision for this kind of money for sure.

[Desert_Eagle02]

Originally Posted by LukeC10

Yeah was in the same boat as you, really would be nice to see them all in person for sure. Just ordered the Dashes Direct Vinyl over Foam pad from Classic which they label as OER I believe; was really a coin flip between that or Cheyenne, still not sure which one is "better," but just decided to go with the bigger name is all. Most of the worst threads/reviews seem to be on the Urethane pads, so either vinyl over foam one should at least be pretty decent hopefully.

I also emailed USA1 about their Vinyl over foam dash pad with metal structure - they told me its also a Dashes Direct, which should be the same as Classic. USA1 and Cheyenne both have youtube videos of their pads, so you can kind of see the differences there too.

Good luck, hard decision for this kind of money for sure.

I decided that's the one I'm going with too, with the metal structure. Did you buy new clips or can we reuse our old ones? Also post up pics of it installed if you can, I'd love to see it. I'll post mine up after I'll install it.

[LukeC10]

Originally Posted by calvin78612

Phone pics

Calvin, nice looking dash pad for sure - did all of the trim and bezels fit flush in it, no issues?

[calvin78612]

Haven't installed yet, dyeing my door panels right now. I will post up when done.

[rgunlock]

Originally Posted by LukeC10

Calvin, nice looking dash pad for sure - did all of the trim and bezels fit flush in it, no issues?

I just recently installed a cheyennepickups dash in my 78. Comes with the clips already installed. The aftermarket dash insert (passenger side) I got fit very well. My guage bezel turned out to be for a 73-76 and may account for the slight misfit next to the driver door. Overall I feel the dash is very good quality and an easy install, no trimming, etc. was necessary.

[Desert_Eagle02]

Originally Posted by rgunlock

I just recently installed a cheyennepickups dash in my 78. Comes with the clips already installed. The aftermarket dash insert (passenger side) I got fit very well. My guage bezel turned out to be for a 73-76 and may account for the slight misfit next to the driver door. Overall I feel the dash is very good quality and an easy install, no trimming, etc. was necessary.

That dash looks great!

[st1]

I got my dash pad from Tuckers. It was a quality piece. I will have it covered to match my interior.

[RWJJR]

Originally Posted by calvin78612

Phone pics

Is there a clip missing where the "X" is marked close to the center speaker? I got mine yesterday and noticed the "X" painted in the same spot but no clip....just wandering why it was left off ?

[Desert_Eagle02]

Originally Posted by RWJJR

Is there a clip missing where the "X" is marked close to the center speaker? I got mine yesterday and noticed the "X" painted in the same spot but no clip....just wandering why it was left off ?

I haven't received my new dash yet, not have I removed my old one. But I believe there should be 6 clips total

[calvin78612]

Originally Posted by RWJJR

Is there a clip missing where the "X" is marked close to the center speaker? I got mine yesterday and noticed the "X" painted in the same spot but no clip....just wandering why it was left off ?

Just now saw this, at work now. Will look when I get home tonight

[RWJJR]

Originally Posted by calvin78612

Just now saw this, at work now. Will look when I get home tonight

I emailed them and there is not supposed to be a clip there.....they specifically said not to put one..