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KMACD71 · 09-07-2008, 05:14 PM

I just installed this dash pad a few months ago.It's from LMC .There is a bump where the built in hardware sits in the pad to bolt it to the dash.Anyone have this issue before and know how to fix it?It's only on the one side of the dash pad.

jef5150 · 09-07-2008, 07:36 PM

make sure the pin is pushed ALL the way into the dash,it happened to me also.Possibly not in the hole at all.

jeff

Andy4639 · 09-07-2008, 08:20 PM

Looks like one of the studs is not in place.

KMACD71 · 09-08-2008, 12:49 AM

Thanks for the advise.I'll take a closer look tomorrow to see if I have it attached properly.

Andy4639 · 09-08-2008, 08:25 AM

Take a flashlight and look inside the glove box over top to see if all the holes are filled.

KMACD71 · 09-08-2008, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

Looks like one of the studs is not in place.

The studs is there and I have the nut tight but it just doesn't pull that part of the dash pad down.I think the stud isn't attached properly to the dashpad.It's not pulling the top part of the pad down above the stud.

jef5150 · 09-08-2008, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KMACD71

The studs is there and I have the nut tight but it just doesn't pull that part of the dash pad down

i still think your pad is not seated all the way down,I'd loosen it up and try again.Mine did the same thing!
they are threaded and your probably caught on a thread of the bolt...it will tighten up but its not allowing the pad to sit flush.

jeff

jef5150 · 09-08-2008, 02:10 PM

My dash isnt screwed in yet....im bored..
so i went and pulled up 1 stud halfway, and it look just like yours does.

(plastic bag stops flash glare)

jeff

Musclerodz · 09-08-2008, 02:42 PM

it is the aftermarket urethane dash dilema. Camaros, Chevelles, etc, are all made by the same company and there are some issues. The only way to make it go away is to glue that spot down. Unfortunately no ta lot of choices in companies for aftermarket dash pads.

dwcsr · 09-08-2008, 04:55 PM

I had a similar problem on my 72. I took all the screws back out then installed only the tops and tighten them and the istalled the lowers.

KMACD71 · 09-08-2008, 06:25 PM

Tightened it too much and the bolt came off the metal strip that is seated in the dash.oops. I took the pad out and the bolt was at the edge of that strip probably not seated properly so the bolt and about an inch of that strip are now out of the way so I'll see later how it sits with one missing bolt.

09-07-2008, 05:14 PM	#1
KMACD71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lethbridge,Alberta Posts: 532	Advice on dash pad I just installed this dash pad a few months ago.It's from LMC .There is a bump where the built in hardware sits in the pad to bolt it to the dash.Anyone have this issue before and know how to fix it?It's only on the one side of the dash pad. Attached Images

09-07-2008, 07:36 PM	#2
jef5150 Inline 69 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: valleysprings,california Posts: 1,018	Re: Advice on dash pad make sure the pin is pushed ALL the way into the dash,it happened to me also.Possibly not in the hole at all. jeff

09-07-2008, 08:20 PM	#3
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Advice on dash pad Looks like one of the studs is not in place. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

09-08-2008, 12:49 AM	#4
KMACD71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lethbridge,Alberta Posts: 532	Re: Advice on dash pad Thanks for the advise.I'll take a closer look tomorrow to see if I have it attached properly.

09-08-2008, 08:25 AM	#5
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Advice on dash pad Take a flashlight and look inside the glove box over top to see if all the holes are filled. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

09-08-2008, 02:10 PM	#8
jef5150 Inline 69 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: valleysprings,california Posts: 1,018	Re: Advice on dash pad My dash isnt screwed in yet....im bored.. so i went and pulled up 1 stud halfway, and it look just like yours does. (plastic bag stops flash glare) jeff Attached Images

09-08-2008, 02:42 PM	#9
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,365	Re: Advice on dash pad it is the aftermarket urethane dash dilema. Camaros, Chevelles, etc, are all made by the same company and there are some issues. The only way to make it go away is to glue that spot down. Unfortunately no ta lot of choices in companies for aftermarket dash pads. __________________ Mike Redpath

09-08-2008, 04:55 PM	#10
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,134	Re: Advice on dash pad I had a similar problem on my 72. I took all the screws back out then installed only the tops and tighten them and the istalled the lowers.

09-08-2008, 06:25 PM	#11
KMACD71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lethbridge,Alberta Posts: 532	Re: Advice on dash pad Tightened it too much and the bolt came off the metal strip that is seated in the dash.oops. I took the pad out and the bolt was at the edge of that strip probably not seated properly so the bolt and about an inch of that strip are now out of the way so I'll see later how it sits with one missing bolt.



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