Who makes the best 67-72 dash pads - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**MikeCofield** · 12-17-2017, 06:31 PM

Who makes the best 67-72 repo dash pads ?

Lanman1972 · 12-17-2017, 07:30 PM

Not sure of the manufacturer but bought mine at Manes truck parts. It fill very well, no problems. Goodluck!

**dennislbrooks** · 12-17-2017, 07:39 PM

Info - Jegs is/was $10 cheaper than Summit. May all be made by same manufacturer -- import - dunno. 15 years ago mine came from LMC -- fit well also.

**LockDoc** · 12-17-2017, 08:02 PM

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I haven't checked lately but there used to be two different manufacturers. One was made like the originals and one didn't have the metal stiffener molded in. The one without the stiffener didn't fit worth crap and flopped all over the place when you picked it up. Also the front edge was wavy and didn't lay flat on the dash when installed. Make sure the one you get has the stiffener in it.

LockDoc

JMD · 12-17-2017, 08:05 PM

I bought mine from LMC, it seems to fit well. If you do go with LMC, don't use the supplied nuts in the kit. The lock nuts provided go on extremely hard and will break off the studs inside the dash pad. Don't ask how I know...
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57larry · 12-17-2017, 08:32 PM

I too went with LMC, fits well

flashed · 12-17-2017, 09:06 PM

Bought mine from SOKY ,made in USA ,have to look at box to see who made it .Bought the wrong color (Black) instead of Blue so ordered and used the blue one .Fit was good .

saxart · 12-17-2017, 11:36 PM

I got mine from Classic Parts. It's studs fit the original holes well, and it looks great. The key is to hand tighten the nuts that hold it down so you don't warp it. I held a socket in my hand to 'hand tighten" the one I put on Old Roy.

**HO455** · 12-17-2017, 11:43 PM

The same subject came up six months ago, it went on for pages, with no clear consensus. LockDoc is right about the metal liner, after that you seem to be at the mercy of guy who built the pad as to whether it will fit the holes in the dash without filing or grinding. My tip for installing is to only snug the fasteners other wise you will deform the pad and cause it to have waves. (Things learned the hard way). Remember the Counterparts pad I bought last spring may have a different manufacturer today but the same box. By the way I am happy with mine.
Good luck.

12-17-2017, 06:31 PM	#1
MikeCofield Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eastaboga AL Posts: 4,928	Who makes the best 67-72 dash pads Who makes the best 67-72 repo dash pads ?

12-17-2017, 07:30 PM	#2
Lanman1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Omaha NE Posts: 620	Re: Who makes the best 67-72 dash pads Not sure of the manufacturer but bought mine at Manes truck parts. It fill very well, no problems. Goodluck! __________________ 1972 C10 Custom Deluxe LWB, 402/400, PS, PB, A/C, Highlander, Hugger / White 1971 C10 Cheyenne LWB (SWB), 350/350, PS, PB, A/C, Dark Olive / White.

12-17-2017, 07:39 PM	#3
dennislbrooks Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Williamsburg, Ohio Posts: 1,798	Re: Who makes the best 67-72 dash pads Info - Jegs is/was $10 cheaper than Summit. May all be made by same manufacturer -- import - dunno. 15 years ago mine came from LMC -- fit well also. __________________ 1942 Chevy 1/2 ton Rod, 1959 GMC 1/2 ton Fleet Stepside, 1967 Chevy SWB K10, 1985 Corvette Coupe 4+3, 2015 Chevy Duramax reg cab 4WD W/T Last edited by dennislbrooks; 12-17-2017 at 07:40 PM. Reason: words

12-17-2017, 08:02 PM	#4
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,771	Re: Who makes the best 67-72 dash pads - I haven't checked lately but there used to be two different manufacturers. One was made like the originals and one didn't have the metal stiffener molded in. The one without the stiffener didn't fit worth crap and flopped all over the place when you picked it up. Also the front edge was wavy and didn't lay flat on the dash when installed. Make sure the one you get has the stiffener in it. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

12-17-2017, 08:05 PM	#5
JMD Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Grand Rapids Michigan Posts: 291	Re: Who makes the best 67-72 dash pads I bought mine from LMC, it seems to fit well. If you do go with LMC, don't use the supplied nuts in the kit. The lock nuts provided go on extremely hard and will break off the studs inside the dash pad. Don't ask how I know... Posted via Mobile Device

12-17-2017, 08:32 PM	#6
57larry Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,161	Re: Who makes the best 67-72 dash pads I too went with LMC, fits well

12-17-2017, 09:06 PM	#7
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Who makes the best 67-72 dash pads Bought mine from SOKY ,made in USA ,have to look at box to see who made it .Bought the wrong color (Black) instead of Blue so ordered and used the blue one .Fit was good .

12-17-2017, 11:36 PM	#8
saxart Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: St. Croix River Valley, WI Posts: 795	Re: Who makes the best 67-72 dash pads I got mine from Classic Parts. It's studs fit the original holes well, and it looks great. The key is to hand tighten the nuts that hold it down so you don't warp it. I held a socket in my hand to 'hand tighten" the one I put on Old Roy. __________________ Meet "Old Roy": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707801

12-17-2017, 11:43 PM	#9
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,350	Re: Who makes the best 67-72 dash pads The same subject came up six months ago, it went on for pages, with no clear consensus. LockDoc is right about the metal liner, after that you seem to be at the mercy of guy who built the pad as to whether it will fit the holes in the dash without filing or grinding. My tip for installing is to only snug the fasteners other wise you will deform the pad and cause it to have waves. (Things learned the hard way). Remember the Counterparts pad I bought last spring may have a different manufacturer today but the same box. By the way I am happy with mine. Good luck. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377



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