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Nima · 02-11-2005, 03:01 PM

Hey guys;
I have a 3 days weekend this week. I thought to do some good to my truck. In continuous of working in interior section, I was able to take the dash pad off this am. Now, I need some advise to see if I can repair this or buy a new one. Thanks in advance and wish everybody a good weekend.

jamis · 02-11-2005, 03:36 PM

Buy new with one of the venders if your loking for a stock color-material.
Ed at Mothertruckers should have them

barn9 · 02-11-2005, 05:49 PM

I used one of the covers that fit on over the old one, and have been very happy with it. They are made of textured plastic (looks like vinyl), so are much tougher than the vinyl pad, and not one person has ever noticed it was a cover till I told them. Mainly went that way because I didn't want to tear the dash apart again, with Air, it is not fun. Glad I went with the cover, it looks better, and is tougher too.

Brainchild · 02-11-2005, 08:59 PM

Dads has a cover on it and I couldn't tell till I grabbed it and it came off,I was like

Covers are conciderably cheaper too.We glued his on with some 3M contact cement,and no one will ever know

phanatic32212 · 02-11-2005, 09:13 PM

You could always go with Just Dashes and get one of the cool gauge pod dashes. That is if you are not on a budget.
Check them out
http://www.justdashes.com/gm_dashpod.html

barn9 · 02-12-2005, 01:46 AM

In reference to what Brainchild says, when I bought my dash cover, it came with silicone adhesive to use for not only adhering it to the old pad, but also to fill any cracks present in the old pad. If the cracks were bad, the instructions were to trim any pieces curled or sticking up away, and fill the cracks, etc., with the adhesive to make a level surface for the cover to bond to, using that same adhesive. It was a large tube, and I didn't use 1/3 of it on my application, even after filling a few cracks that were present in my old pad. The cover could be snapped on not using it, and would probably stay put (mine was a good, snug fit), but I used the adhesive as suggested. Like I said above, I am very happy with it.

Nima · 02-12-2005, 02:39 AM

Where did you buy your pad covers?

1Bad72 · 02-12-2005, 03:48 PM

My dad and I re-covered the one in my truck, and it looks 10x better than stock. We used marine grade vinyl from the fabric store. Filled in all the cracks, and then covered it using epoxy and a few staples to keep it tight fitting.

WRMZ71 · 02-12-2005, 06:39 PM

how much are those justdashes pads? anybody know? It doesn't say on the website.

longnlow72 · 02-13-2005, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WRMZ71

how much are those justdashes pads? anybody know? It doesn't say on the website.

i remember a thread a few days ago someone said they were around 300

02-11-2005, 03:01 PM	#1
Nima Blue 67 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Western WA Posts: 1,179	Dash pad repair Hey guys; I have a 3 days weekend this week. I thought to do some good to my truck. In continuous of working in interior section, I was able to take the dash pad off this am. Now, I need some advise to see if I can repair this or buy a new one. Thanks in advance and wish everybody a good weekend. Attached Images

02-11-2005, 03:36 PM	#2
jamis F.A.S.T. president Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,883	Buy new with one of the venders if your loking for a stock color-material. Ed at Mothertruckers should have them __________________ F.A.S.T. President and Founder Fabricators for the Advancement of Sawsall Technology "A fear of the Sawsall is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity." ~Sigmund Freud, "General Introduction to Psychoanalysis"

02-11-2005, 05:49 PM	#3
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	I used one of the covers that fit on over the old one, and have been very happy with it. They are made of textured plastic (looks like vinyl), so are much tougher than the vinyl pad, and not one person has ever noticed it was a cover till I told them. Mainly went that way because I didn't want to tear the dash apart again, with Air, it is not fun. Glad I went with the cover, it looks better, and is tougher too. __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

02-11-2005, 08:59 PM	#4
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	Dads has a cover on it and I couldn't tell till I grabbed it and it came off,I was like Covers are conciderably cheaper too.We glued his on with some 3M contact cement,and no one will ever know __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

02-11-2005, 09:13 PM	#5
phanatic32212 It's Done When It Runs!! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL (Orange Park) Posts: 220	You could always go with Just Dashes and get one of the cool gauge pod dashes. That is if you are not on a budget. Check them out http://www.justdashes.com/gm_dashpod.html __________________ Or Give Me DEATH

02-12-2005, 01:46 AM	#6
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	In reference to what Brainchild says, when I bought my dash cover, it came with silicone adhesive to use for not only adhering it to the old pad, but also to fill any cracks present in the old pad. If the cracks were bad, the instructions were to trim any pieces curled or sticking up away, and fill the cracks, etc., with the adhesive to make a level surface for the cover to bond to, using that same adhesive. It was a large tube, and I didn't use 1/3 of it on my application, even after filling a few cracks that were present in my old pad. The cover could be snapped on not using it, and would probably stay put (mine was a good, snug fit), but I used the adhesive as suggested. Like I said above, I am very happy with it. __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

02-12-2005, 02:39 AM	#7
Nima Blue 67 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Western WA Posts: 1,179	Where did you buy your pad covers?

02-12-2005, 03:48 PM	#8
1Bad72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 11	My dad and I re-covered the one in my truck, and it looks 10x better than stock. We used marine grade vinyl from the fabric store. Filled in all the cracks, and then covered it using epoxy and a few staples to keep it tight fitting. Attached Images __________________ I am the son of Swbman. So what he owns, I OWN. 1971 Cheyenne SWB w/ 400ci SB: Its TOO FAST to be FURIOUS.

02-12-2005, 06:39 PM	#9
WRMZ71 Cause the Chicks DIG IT!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Beaufort SC Posts: 509	how much are those justdashes pads? anybody know? It doesn't say on the website.



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