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05-25-2017, 02:08 PM | #1 |
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Re: Best Quality Dash Pad and Emblems
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.
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05-26-2017, 02:09 PM | #2 |
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Re: Best Quality Dash Pad and Emblems
I got my dash pad from Tuckers. It was a quality piece. I will have it covered to match my interior.
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06-02-2017, 02:57 PM | #3 |
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Re: Best Quality Dash Pad and Emblems
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 ?
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06-02-2017, 03:26 PM | #4 |
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Re: Best Quality Dash Pad and Emblems
I haven't received my new dash yet, not have I removed my old one. But I believe there should be 6 clips total
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06-04-2017, 01:21 PM | #5 |
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Just now saw this, at work now. Will look when I get home tonight
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05-26-2017, 05:47 PM | #6 |
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Re: Best Quality Dash Pad and Emblems
Dashes direct are good quality, at least in my case. I reused my old clips.
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05-29-2017, 03:35 PM | #7 |
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Does anyone know if the 81-87 defrost vent grilles will fit a '78 dash? I'm missing the original ones, and all I can find is 81-87
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05-29-2017, 04:01 PM | #8 |
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i just ordered one from Cheyenne, will post review when it comes in!
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06-03-2017, 10:40 PM | #9 |
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I bought mine from Cheyenne and it looks great. I haven't installed it yet and will post pics when I do. I ordered the color I needed thus no dying is needed.
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06-04-2017, 09:53 PM | #10 |
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I bought their Silverado name plate and ac outlets too. I'll post pics tomorrow of the pad with trim installed. I'm still waiting for the truck to come home from the upholstery shop so I can install the pad.
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06-05-2017, 01:12 PM | #11 |
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I got mine in, overall looks great. The fitment wasn't as good as I had hoped, but ill take it. If these Cheyenne dashes are the best fitting ones , Id hate to see how the others fit
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06-05-2017, 01:45 PM | #12 |
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Never tried the Cheyenne pad, but I did the Dashes Direct one in my truck. It was a huge pain to install - probably had it in/out at least 15 times to trim areas. Even after trimming I had issues with the driver side of the pad wanting to flare way out by the instrument cluster, i ran a big screw through the pad through the sheet metal under it to hold it in place.
I hoped I would never have to remove it again, because I dread trying to put it back on again. The look isn't that bad to me - its not smooth liked the original but its not horrible either. |
06-06-2017, 03:19 PM | #13 | |
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06-07-2017, 05:38 PM | #14 | |
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06-08-2017, 11:15 PM | #15 | |
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06-06-2017, 02:05 PM | #16 |
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The trim piece that goes in above the glove box, what is the correct name for that? I always have difficulty finding one, my truck has a GMC one and it annoys me lol.
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06-06-2017, 02:39 PM | #17 |
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Dash molding. The emblem is a separate piece that attaches to the molding.
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06-06-2017, 03:23 PM | #18 |
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Bought a beautiful GM N.O.S. one off ebay for mine - but had to outbid several other guys last minute! Just search for "C10 Dash Emblem" or "C10 Bezel Emblem" maybe.
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06-13-2017, 10:19 PM | #19 |
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Update on my dash. I test fitted it and it fit great. Only trimming required will be a minor amount for the gauge bezel. I decided to replace the radio and speakers before fully installing the dash pad, but I am happy with the fit.
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This may be helpfull http://bowtieguy.proboards.com/threa...ce-bezels-fits
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10-08-2018, 09:57 PM | #22 |
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Re: Best Quality Dash Pad and Emblems
cheyenne dash looks good quality, anyone heard about OER or USA1 quality.
It's a lot of money to spend on a dash, if you had to choose quality & apparence, which would you choose between OER, USA1 or Cheyenne? |
10-09-2018, 03:23 PM | #23 |
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Cheyenne Pick up parts seems to have the best fit of any.
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10-09-2018, 04:36 PM | #24 |
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EDIT: IT HAS COME TO MY ATTENTION THAT THE PAD I BOUGHT WAS ADVERTISED AS A CHEYENNE BUT IT NOT A CHEYENNE BRAND!!!! BEWARE OF SCAMMERS
I spent the money on a Cheyenne but after a summer of sun. It has deformed so much that I think I was my money. It didn't crack but both defroster ducts popped out and is extremely wavey. I think I'll take my original to a upholstery shop.....I was happy with it but it seems like the fiberglass backing can't handle the heat. I'm not willing to spend $300.00 plus a year. It's a great product as long as it doesn't see a lot of sun.
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