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DesertBob · 08-25-2011, 03:58 PM

Finally got my Brothers Dash for my 1985 K20. Took 5 weeks. Hope it installs without too much triming. Bought this dash because the frame was metal and the price was reasonable @ $269. It is too darn hot right now in Nashville to install right now. Will post more pictures of the installation. Here are some pictures:

rwhit57 · 08-25-2011, 05:48 PM

5 weeks?!!

J/D/S · 08-25-2011, 06:36 PM

Is it steel or aluminum? Because I know the one I got from performance restoration was aluminum. Check it with a magnet.

**Palf70Step** · 08-25-2011, 07:54 PM

Mine went in great. Just those F%^&$# clips, but they are a pain with any of the pads, OEM or aftermarket. I had to do no trimming on mine at all. I have to go back and replace the trim piece with an unbroken one this weekend.

DesertBob · 08-25-2011, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by J/D/S

Is it steel or aluminum? Because I know the one I got from performance restoration was aluminum. Check it with a magnet.

Its steel. Checked with a magnet.

DesertBob · 08-25-2011, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by rwhit57

5 weeks?!!

I know what a joke. Ordered it July 13 and got it yesterday August 24th. I had to keep calling to see what the status of the order was. Never did get an email when it shipped. Customer communication was not a strong point of my purchasing experience.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 08-25-2011, 11:30 PM

Damn that sucks about the commuting part of the deal but the dash looks sick I like it!

motornut · 08-26-2011, 07:23 AM

it looks very nice
but no calls or replies isn't the way to do it too bad,cause theyd prob get more busy
a friend said there is a guy in town he repairs the old dashes for $100-150.
some kinda plastic welding?hes gona check it out for me
i wanted to check out that or maybe a "Stitch" dash
but for that price.....brotha make mine red lol

pls post some close ups showing it's fit

Vernski · 08-26-2011, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by DesertBob

I know what a joke. Ordered it July 13 and got it yesterday August 24th. I had to keep calling to see what the status of the order was. Never did get an email when it shipped. Customer communication was not a strong point of my purchasing experience.

That's Brothers trademark service if it's back-ordered don't tell the customer anything....Vernski

killthewabbit · 08-26-2011, 02:37 PM

Real curious to see how easy this goes in and how it looks when it's done. I need a new one myself...

BadCompany · 08-26-2011, 02:53 PM

Theres a thread on this same dash just purchased from classic industries with some pretty good pics just search Classic Industries Dash Pad. If im not mistaking.

DesertBob · 08-29-2011, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by BadCompany

Theres a thread on this same dash just purchased from classic industries with some pretty good pics just search Classic Industries Dash Pad. If im not mistaking.

The dash from Classic Industries used a plastic frame. The Brothers used metal. I watched the Classic Industries tread and was going to purchase that one until I found the Brothers one. Really liked that the Brothers one was metal like the OEM one. Time will tell if it fits well. Maybe it will cool down in a couple of weeks and I can get started on the installation. Will post pictures on the complete installation.

tucsonjwt · 08-29-2011, 09:55 AM

Pal - does your Brother's dash have any dips or puffs in it when it is installed?
In your pic it looks like there are some dips around the openings toward the front, or is than an optical illusion? My complaint with the caps is that they puff up and dip since they are not attached firmly to the dash. I wonder if an upholstery shop can just strip an existing dash to bare metal and install new foam and vinyl and get a good result?

**Palf70Step** · 08-29-2011, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by tucsonjwt

Pal - does your Brother's dash have any dips or puffs in it when it is installed?
In your pic it looks like there are some dips around the openings toward the front, or is than an optical illusion? My complaint with the caps is that they puff up and dip since they are not attached firmly to the dash. I wonder if an upholstery shop can just strip an existing dash to bare metal and install new foam and vinyl and get a good result?

Mostly the picture. There is a spot where the VIN shows thru that is a bit wavy/dippy, but other than that it seems pretty straight/smooth. If you don't get all the cluips in and holding properly, it will be wavy looking.

BadCompany · 08-29-2011, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DesertBob

The dash from Classic Industries used a plastic frame. The Brothers used metal.

No I purchased my dash pad from Classic Industries and it has a metal frame. It looked exactly like the one posted here. And the fit is nothing to write home about.

DesertBob · 08-30-2011, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by BadCompany

No I purchased my dash pad from Classic Industries and it has a metal frame. It looked exactly like the one posted here. And the fit is nothing to write home about.

I stand corrected.

DesertBob · 09-22-2011, 03:47 PM

Finally got some Fall weather in Nashville so the dash is installed. Took me a whole day to do the job but I cleaned stuff up, tied off loose wires and replaced all my bulbs at the same time. Had to do a lot of triming and in some places the fit was not so hot. But I am not building a trailer queen. Just wanted the interior to look clean.

Before:

After:

Looking new again:

**Clyde65** · 09-22-2011, 03:59 PM

Nicely done!

THE "10" SILVERADO · 09-22-2011, 04:11 PM

Sorry but do you have any pictures of how the clips go on? I got mine from Classic a couple of months ago but until the bodywork is done I'm not going to assemble the interior.....and I have no idea how the clips go on...the one's provided don't look anything like the old ones so I'm lost...

Thanks

Vernski · 09-22-2011, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by THE "10" SILVERADO

Sorry but do you have any pictures of how the clips go on? I got mine from Classic a couple of months ago but until the bodywork is done I'm not going to assemble the interior.....and I have no idea how the clips go on...the one's provided don't look anything like the old ones so I'm lost...

Thanks

I have classic pad and mine didn't come with clips, I used my old ones you might have to clean out the slots they fit into so they will fit. Just be careful not to poke a hole through the pad. Can you post a pic of the clips they sent I would like to see them. Also you will see how they go in when you take the old pad out, good luck....Vernski

THE "10" SILVERADO · 09-22-2011, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Vernski

I have classic pad and mine didn't come with clips, I used my old ones you might have to clean out the slots they fit into so they will fit. Just be careful not to poke a hole through the pad. Can you post a pic of the clips they sent I would like to see them. Also you will see how they go in when you take the old pad out, good luck....Vernski

I took the old one out a while back, looked like you have to push the pad in and then pull back or something? That's what I got from the old clips. The new clips kinda look like a V or something....I'll post some picks when I get back home.

Thanks

DesertBob · 09-22-2011, 05:11 PM

Yes. I took some pictures of how to put in the clips. I will upload them. You kind of put them in sideways and then rotate them into place.

DesertBob · 09-22-2011, 05:48 PM

You place the clip into the slot. Then you start to turn it counter clockwise. It kind of snaps in when you get it right. Mine when in easy once I figured it out.

Vernski · 09-22-2011, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by DesertBob

Yes. I took some pictures of how to put in the clips. I will upload them. You kind of put them in sideways and then rotate them into place.

X2 what Bob said...Vernski

Fixwhataintbroke · 09-22-2011, 07:15 PM

DAMN! That's leavin my jaw open! NICE!

08-25-2011, 03:58 PM	#1
DesertBob Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Goodlettsville, TN Posts: 41	Brothers Dash Finally got my Brothers Dash for my 1985 K20. Took 5 weeks. Hope it installs without too much triming. Bought this dash because the frame was metal and the price was reasonable @ $269. It is too darn hot right now in Nashville to install right now. Will post more pictures of the installation. Here are some pictures: __________________ 1985 K20 350M/SM465/NP208/GM10/GM14

08-25-2011, 05:48 PM	#2
rwhit57 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tulsa,Okla Posts: 590	Re: Brothers Dash 5 weeks?!!

08-25-2011, 06:36 PM	#3
J/D/S Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fort Campbell KY Posts: 271	Re: Brothers Dash Is it steel or aluminum? Because I know the one I got from performance restoration was aluminum. Check it with a magnet. __________________ John Bernard Books (The Shootist): "I won't be wronged, I won't be insulted, and I won't be laid a hand on. I don't do these things to other people and I expect the same from them."

08-25-2011, 07:54 PM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,787	Re: Brothers Dash Mine went in great. Just those F%^&$# clips, but they are a pain with any of the pads, OEM or aftermarket. I had to do no trimming on mine at all. I have to go back and replace the trim piece with an unbroken one this weekend. Attached Images __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

08-25-2011, 11:30 PM	#7
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: Brothers Dash Damn that sucks about the commuting part of the deal but the dash looks sick I like it! __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

08-26-2011, 07:23 AM	#8
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Brothers Dash it looks very nice but no calls or replies isn't the way to do it too bad,cause theyd prob get more busy a friend said there is a guy in town he repairs the old dashes for $100-150. some kinda plastic welding?hes gona check it out for me i wanted to check out that or maybe a "Stitch" dash but for that price.....brotha make mine red lol pls post some close ups showing it's fit __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

08-26-2011, 02:37 PM	#10
killthewabbit Spear and magic helmet! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,226	Re: Brothers Dash Real curious to see how easy this goes in and how it looks when it's done. I need a new one myself...

08-26-2011, 02:53 PM	#11
BadCompany Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boondox, AL Posts: 41	Re: Brothers Dash Theres a thread on this same dash just purchased from classic industries with some pretty good pics just search Classic Industries Dash Pad. If im not mistaking.

08-29-2011, 09:55 AM	#13
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,188	Re: Brothers Dash Pal - does your Brother's dash have any dips or puffs in it when it is installed? In your pic it looks like there are some dips around the openings toward the front, or is than an optical illusion? My complaint with the caps is that they puff up and dip since they are not attached firmly to the dash. I wonder if an upholstery shop can just strip an existing dash to bare metal and install new foam and vinyl and get a good result?

09-22-2011, 03:47 PM	#17
DesertBob Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Goodlettsville, TN Posts: 41	Re: Brothers Dash Finally got some Fall weather in Nashville so the dash is installed. Took me a whole day to do the job but I cleaned stuff up, tied off loose wires and replaced all my bulbs at the same time. Had to do a lot of triming and in some places the fit was not so hot. But I am not building a trailer queen. Just wanted the interior to look clean. Before: After: Looking new again: __________________ 1985 K20 350M/SM465/NP208/GM10/GM14

09-22-2011, 03:59 PM	#18
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,541	Re: Brothers Dash Nicely done! __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

09-22-2011, 04:11 PM	#19
THE "10" SILVERADO Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Marble Falls, TX Posts: 1,575	Re: Brothers Dash Sorry but do you have any pictures of how the clips go on? I got mine from Classic a couple of months ago but until the bodywork is done I'm not going to assemble the interior.....and I have no idea how the clips go on...the one's provided don't look anything like the old ones so I'm lost... Thanks __________________ Michael Re-starting the neglected '77...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=425464&page=9

09-22-2011, 05:11 PM	#22
DesertBob Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Goodlettsville, TN Posts: 41	Re: Brothers Dash Yes. I took some pictures of how to put in the clips. I will upload them. You kind of put them in sideways and then rotate them into place. __________________ 1985 K20 350M/SM465/NP208/GM10/GM14

09-22-2011, 05:48 PM	#23
DesertBob Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Goodlettsville, TN Posts: 41	Re: Brothers Dash You place the clip into the slot. Then you start to turn it counter clockwise. It kind of snaps in when you get it right. Mine when in easy once I figured it out. __________________ 1985 K20 350M/SM465/NP208/GM10/GM14

09-22-2011, 07:15 PM	#25
Fixwhataintbroke Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Graham, Wa. Posts: 192	Re: Brothers Dash DAMN! That's leavin my jaw open! NICE! __________________ - Cole 1979 Chevy C30 w/ carb 454. 1992 Chevy K1500 w/ tbi 350. Sold 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 w/ Magnum 360 Sold "Good judgment comes from experience. Experience comes from poor judgment." - George Washington



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