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mikeoj · 02-15-2009, 01:41 PM

I need to replace a dash pad on my dad's 81 Silverado.Can someone explain how to do this.Thanks!

**old Rusty C10** · 02-15-2009, 11:06 PM

there are two screws in the sides of the dash board , accessible when the door is open, unscrew and remove the dash bezel , and there are a few that are under the part above the glove box... remove them all and pick up the front and pull out the install is reverse of the removal

James McClure · 02-15-2009, 11:32 PM

Mike, do like Bob says, but there isn't a screw in the left end of the pad only the right end. If you get a replacement pad get it from capt chaos, he'll steer ya right. If you get it from LMC make danm sure ya get the OEM one, not the cheap one or you'll be sorry, they are CRAP. jim

slugish · 02-15-2009, 11:42 PM

James , I got one from jc whitney which was one from dashes direct . Havent put it on yet , because I cant decide if the black is going to give me the look I want . Is this brand , one of the ones you think is crap & if so why . Im not a perfectionist but Iwould like for it to look reasonably good .

**old Rusty C10** · 02-16-2009, 12:25 AM

alot of the time the aftermarkets dont fit right or rise up on one side or the other... I can echo the words of JMC when he says that the capt sells good stuff

James McClure · 02-16-2009, 12:36 AM

Slugish, lets put it this way, I haven't heard anything good about dashes direct. Some are made of vinel (sp) and they cant be painted to match. Some don't have a steel backing either. Go with the Capt or LMC OEM dash. jim

02-15-2009, 01:41 PM	#1
mikeoj Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: WI,USA Posts: 495	Need Help I need to replace a dash pad on my dad's 81 Silverado.Can someone explain how to do this.Thanks! __________________ 69 Lwb C-10 402/700R4 70 Lwb C-10 250/3pd Wisc.

02-15-2009, 11:06 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,280	Re: Need Help there are two screws in the sides of the dash board , accessible when the door is open, unscrew and remove the dash bezel , and there are a few that are under the part above the glove box... remove them all and pick up the front and pull out the install is reverse of the removal __________________ 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!!

02-15-2009, 11:32 PM	#3
James McClure One shot, one kill. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saratoga Springs NY Posts: 859	Re: Need Help Mike, do like Bob says, but there isn't a screw in the left end of the pad only the right end. If you get a replacement pad get it from capt chaos, he'll steer ya right. If you get it from LMC make danm sure ya get the OEM one, not the cheap one or you'll be sorry, they are CRAP. jim __________________ 1984 K20 350M engine with 465,000 miles. Well, it's finally done!! Almost 2 years of work, but it was really worth the effort. Little stuff left to do is mount winch, wet sand & buff out and build belly pan\running boards. Body work takes lots and LOTS of beer!!!! God, Guts and Guns made America and God, Guts and Guns will preserve it! The worst thing you could do is get into my sights, but that don't matter, you'll never know it, cause you'll never hear the shotJim or Paladin whichever you choose.

02-15-2009, 11:42 PM	#4
slugish Slugish Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Earlysville, Va. Posts: 1,024	Re: Need Help James , I got one from jc whitney which was one from dashes direct . Havent put it on yet , because I cant decide if the black is going to give me the look I want . Is this brand , one of the ones you think is crap & if so why . Im not a perfectionist but Iwould like for it to look reasonably good .

02-16-2009, 12:25 AM	#5
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,280	Re: Need Help alot of the time the aftermarkets dont fit right or rise up on one side or the other... I can echo the words of JMC when he says that the capt sells good stuff __________________ 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!!

02-16-2009, 12:36 AM	#6
James McClure One shot, one kill. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saratoga Springs NY Posts: 859	Re: Need Help Slugish, lets put it this way, I haven't heard anything good about dashes direct. Some are made of vinel (sp) and they cant be painted to match. Some don't have a steel backing either. Go with the Capt or LMC OEM dash. jim __________________ 1984 K20 350M engine with 465,000 miles. Well, it's finally done!! Almost 2 years of work, but it was really worth the effort. Little stuff left to do is mount winch, wet sand & buff out and build belly pan\running boards. Body work takes lots and LOTS of beer!!!! God, Guts and Guns made America and God, Guts and Guns will preserve it! The worst thing you could do is get into my sights, but that don't matter, you'll never know it, cause you'll never hear the shotJim or Paladin whichever you choose.



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