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JAG66 · 05-16-2011, 10:51 PM

Still researching reproduction dash pads for my 86 and 87. The information is still confusing. I've heard mixed results.
I've already searched and read all the threads on this forum.

Am I correct in the following?:

Classic Industries sells Dashes Direct eurethane and vinyl covered
Truck and Car Shop sells Dashes Direct (I think)
CheyennePickup makes their own vinyl covered? Anyone have experience with?
GM Parts Direct sells GM OEM (still repro)
The Parts Place Inc sells OEM style on ebay (made by whom?)
LMC (who is their source?)

How many different fabricators are reproducing these dash pads? Or is everyone being sourced by Dashes Direct?

Someone, please clear it up...

Please, not interested in Coverlay or vinyl covering over my existing pad.

Thanks, Jeff

ayres311 · 05-16-2011, 11:17 PM

o just picked up a new dash for my 87 from classic industries. very nice dash and it was like 189. I would highly rec. this one!

JAG66 · 05-17-2011, 06:05 AM

Ayres311,
Vinyl covered? Installed yet?

rd81Step · 05-17-2011, 07:51 AM

I purchased the $259.95 dash from Classic PARTS...not happy with it and sent it back. The metal inserts where the top instrument cluster screws reach through were very thin and not substantive enough to hold the dash in place. It seems they were molded into the material and pulled loose without much effort. I took my old dash and had it re-covered at about the same cost.

Classic Parts was very helpful in the return.

THE "10" SILVERADO · 05-17-2011, 10:27 AM

I bought one from classic industries for my 77 and it was also like $189...I have heard good things about them and really bad things about them...I think it's fine for a DD but probably not a show truck, you get what you pay for.....

JAG66 · 05-17-2011, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rd81Step

I purchased the $259.95 dash from Classic PARTS...not happy with it and sent it back. The metal inserts where the top instrument cluster screws reach through were very thin and not substantive enough to hold the dash in place. It seems they were molded into the material and pulled loose without much effort. I took my old dash and had it re-covered at about the same cost.

Classic Parts was very helpful in the return.

Never heard of Classic Parts. Do you recall if the pad was made by Dashes Direct?

rd81Step · 05-17-2011, 10:49 PM

JAG 66.....Classicparts.com will get you there.....nice catalog as well.

rick

ayres311 · 05-17-2011, 11:59 PM

eurethane covered although i have not yet installed it. it was packaged very nice with a piece of wood to hold the dash in its shape (form) from the looks of it, it should be a very nice attribute to my coming together 87. I picked classic industries beacuse I have chated with a few ppl at some car shows and got to see them on there trucks and I was sold. I have the truck in paint right now but when it comes out I will def. be posting some pics.

JAG66 · 05-18-2011, 10:41 PM

Anyone have experience with Cheyenne Pickup dash pads?

Reziel_1983 · 05-18-2011, 11:22 PM

Do NOT buy the classic industries pad. It is just awful. I bought one of these and it doesn't fit well. I had to cut ALOT to make it even look remotely nice, and it still doesn't fit very well. Has many humps and some dips as well.

05-16-2011, 10:51 PM	#1
JAG66 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Goldsboro, NC Posts: 179	Dash Pad replacement for 85-87? Still researching reproduction dash pads for my 86 and 87. The information is still confusing. I've heard mixed results. I've already searched and read all the threads on this forum. Am I correct in the following?: Classic Industries sells Dashes Direct eurethane and vinyl covered Truck and Car Shop sells Dashes Direct (I think) CheyennePickup makes their own vinyl covered? Anyone have experience with? GM Parts Direct sells GM OEM (still repro) The Parts Place Inc sells OEM style on ebay (made by whom?) LMC (who is their source?) How many different fabricators are reproducing these dash pads? Or is everyone being sourced by Dashes Direct? Someone, please clear it up... Please, not interested in Coverlay or vinyl covering over my existing pad. Thanks, Jeff

05-16-2011, 11:17 PM	#2
ayres311 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Metairie La Posts: 30	Re: Dash Pad replacement for 85-87? o just picked up a new dash for my 87 from classic industries. very nice dash and it was like 189. I would highly rec. this one!

05-17-2011, 06:05 AM	#3
JAG66 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Goldsboro, NC Posts: 179	Re: Dash Pad replacement for 85-87? Ayres311, Vinyl covered? Installed yet?

05-17-2011, 07:51 AM	#4
rd81Step Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wetumpka AL Posts: 8	Re: Dash Pad replacement for 85-87? I purchased the $259.95 dash from Classic PARTS...not happy with it and sent it back. The metal inserts where the top instrument cluster screws reach through were very thin and not substantive enough to hold the dash in place. It seems they were molded into the material and pulled loose without much effort. I took my old dash and had it re-covered at about the same cost. Classic Parts was very helpful in the return.

05-17-2011, 10:27 AM	#5
THE "10" SILVERADO Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Marble Falls, TX Posts: 1,575	Re: Dash Pad replacement for 85-87? I bought one from classic industries for my 77 and it was also like $189...I have heard good things about them and really bad things about them...I think it's fine for a DD but probably not a show truck, you get what you pay for..... __________________ Michael Re-starting the neglected '77...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=425464&page=9

05-17-2011, 10:49 PM	#7
rd81Step Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wetumpka AL Posts: 8	Re: Dash Pad replacement for 85-87? JAG 66.....Classicparts.com will get you there.....nice catalog as well. rick

05-17-2011, 11:59 PM	#8
ayres311 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Metairie La Posts: 30	Re: Dash Pad replacement for 85-87? eurethane covered although i have not yet installed it. it was packaged very nice with a piece of wood to hold the dash in its shape (form) from the looks of it, it should be a very nice attribute to my coming together 87. I picked classic industries beacuse I have chated with a few ppl at some car shows and got to see them on there trucks and I was sold. I have the truck in paint right now but when it comes out I will def. be posting some pics.

05-18-2011, 10:41 PM	#9
JAG66 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Goldsboro, NC Posts: 179	Re: Dash Pad replacement for 85-87? Anyone have experience with Cheyenne Pickup dash pads? Last edited by JAG66; 05-18-2011 at 10:41 PM.

05-18-2011, 11:22 PM	#10
Reziel_1983 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Brownwood, Texas Posts: 421	Re: Dash Pad replacement for 85-87? Do NOT buy the classic industries pad. It is just awful. I bought one of these and it doesn't fit well. I had to cut ALOT to make it even look remotely nice, and it still doesn't fit very well. Has many humps and some dips as well. __________________ 1983 Chevy lwb: 400 sbc destroked to 377, comp cams xe 268, Holley Street Dominator Intake, Holley Street Avenger 670 cfm, headers, flowmasters. SOLD 1998 Trans am, mostly stock with magnaflow catback My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=454329



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