Dash Pad Passenger Side Screws - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Evil Trailblazer SS · 11-19-2011, 06:26 PM

So, as I have torn apart the entire interior of the '87 V30 to scrub everything clean, install Dynamat Extreme EVERYWHERE, and generally get all the restoration work done, I have a question about the dash pad.

As I was removing the dash pad from the truck, the 4 screws along the bottom edge on the passenger side were secured in with the normal interior u-clip nuts pictured below.

There were a few anomalies I found make me think those clips were not the proper way the dash screws were secured to the dash because as soon as I removed the screw, the clips simply fell out and down to the floor. There really isn't a way to secure those u-clips into the slots properly. Can anyone confirm whether these u-clips are proper or not?

Steve

john_p · 11-19-2011, 07:36 PM

same thing on my 73, back the short screws and those clips dropped out.. i am real sure no one has touched this one, i am the third owner and i know the other 2..

bigblock73 · 11-19-2011, 08:14 PM

There should be oval shaped white plastic clips that snap into the holes on the metal dash that the screws screw into, no U-clips were used over there. U-clips were however used on the drivers side for the dash bezel.

Evil Trailblazer SS · 11-19-2011, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

There should be oval shaped white plastic clips that snap into the holes on the metal dash that the screws screw into, no U-clips were used over there. U-clips were however used on the drivers side for the dash bezel.

This is exactly what I thought! The shape to me meant there was a plastic insert...I cannot seem to find them or any description of them anywhere on the internet!

**old Rusty C10** · 11-19-2011, 08:29 PM

go to an advanced auto parts store they sell them in the "Help" section usually on red cards

Evil Trailblazer SS · 11-19-2011, 09:08 PM

I know what type of inserts you are talking about, but I've usually only see square type ones. The holes in the dash indicate these need to be rectangular unless I am just think wrong. Which is why a picture would be helpful if anyone has one on hand.
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turner16 · 11-19-2011, 10:01 PM

My 80 has the U clips.

Evil Trailblazer SS · 11-19-2011, 10:57 PM

It doesn't seem like the u-clips would be a bad idea but you can see the bottom of the u-clip sticking out slightly...kinda strange but I do like the u-clips over the plastic inserts since inserts always wear out and stuff comes loose. Especially with adding some big wattage to the audio system, I want everything solid!
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J Knight · 11-19-2011, 11:29 PM

Heres what they look like.

Evil Trailblazer SS · 11-19-2011, 11:33 PM

Perfect! Thank you! Those are exactly what I was assuming they looked like...
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J Knight · 11-19-2011, 11:38 PM

http://www.classicparts.com/Dash-Par...ducts/349/12/0

Evil Trailblazer SS · 11-19-2011, 11:50 PM

I apparently fail because I searched all over on LMC, Classic Parts and Classic Industries and could not find that!
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menace121978 · 11-20-2011, 06:16 AM

hey steve!

J Knight · 11-20-2011, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Evil Trailblazer SS

I apparently fail because I searched all over on LMC, Classic Parts and Classic Industries and could not find that!
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Click on the link in post #11 and scroll to the bottom right of the page and you will see them. $2.95.
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Evil Trailblazer SS · 11-20-2011, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by menace121978

hey steve!

Oh sh!t, who's this guy?!?!? What's going in Dennis? Told you I was a square body guy too! How's everything with the SS?
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11-19-2011, 07:36 PM	#2
john_p Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bradley, South Carolina Posts: 277	Re: Dash Pad Passenger Side Screws same thing on my 73, back the short screws and those clips dropped out.. i am real sure no one has touched this one, i am the third owner and i know the other 2..

11-19-2011, 08:14 PM	#3
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Dash Pad Passenger Side Screws There should be oval shaped white plastic clips that snap into the holes on the metal dash that the screws screw into, no U-clips were used over there. U-clips were however used on the drivers side for the dash bezel. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

11-19-2011, 08:29 PM	#5
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: Dash Pad Passenger Side Screws go to an advanced auto parts store they sell them in the "Help" section usually on red cards __________________ 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!!

11-19-2011, 09:08 PM	#6
Evil Trailblazer SS Big Gulps Huh? Whelp... Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 410	Re: Dash Pad Passenger Side Screws I know what type of inserts you are talking about, but I've usually only see square type ones. The holes in the dash indicate these need to be rectangular unless I am just think wrong. Which is why a picture would be helpful if anyone has one on hand. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "The Ghost II" - 1987 V30 CC, 14-BFF (2nd Design Heavy Ribbed HD) SRW Conversion, 454/4L80E/205, 6" Springs, 35" Toyo MT's on 17" Classic II's, Full Audio System, Lot of Other Goodies!

11-19-2011, 10:01 PM	#7
turner16 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Ajax, Ontario Posts: 214	Re: Dash Pad Passenger Side Screws My 80 has the U clips.

11-19-2011, 06:26 PM	#1
Evil Trailblazer SS Big Gulps Huh? Whelp... Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 410	Dash Pad Passenger Side Screws So, as I have torn apart the entire interior of the '87 V30 to scrub everything clean, install Dynamat Extreme EVERYWHERE, and generally get all the restoration work done, I have a question about the dash pad. As I was removing the dash pad from the truck, the 4 screws along the bottom edge on the passenger side were secured in with the normal interior u-clip nuts pictured below. There were a few anomalies I found make me think those clips were not the proper way the dash screws were secured to the dash because as soon as I removed the screw, the clips simply fell out and down to the floor. There really isn't a way to secure those u-clips into the slots properly. Can anyone confirm whether these u-clips are proper or not? Steve __________________ "The Ghost II" - 1987 V30 CC, 14-BFF (2nd Design Heavy Ribbed HD) SRW Conversion, 454/4L80E/205, 6" Springs, 35" Toyo MT's on 17" Classic II's, Full Audio System, Lot of Other Goodies!

11-19-2011, 10:57 PM	#8
Evil Trailblazer SS Big Gulps Huh? Whelp... Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 410	Re: Dash Pad Passenger Side Screws It doesn't seem like the u-clips would be a bad idea but you can see the bottom of the u-clip sticking out slightly...kinda strange but I do like the u-clips over the plastic inserts since inserts always wear out and stuff comes loose. Especially with adding some big wattage to the audio system, I want everything solid! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "The Ghost II" - 1987 V30 CC, 14-BFF (2nd Design Heavy Ribbed HD) SRW Conversion, 454/4L80E/205, 6" Springs, 35" Toyo MT's on 17" Classic II's, Full Audio System, Lot of Other Goodies!

11-19-2011, 11:29 PM	#9
J Knight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Baytown TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Dash Pad Passenger Side Screws Heres what they look like. Attached Images __________________ John 82 Chevy Silverado 350ci/TH350

11-19-2011, 11:33 PM	#10
Evil Trailblazer SS Big Gulps Huh? Whelp... Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 410	Re: Dash Pad Passenger Side Screws Perfect! Thank you! Those are exactly what I was assuming they looked like... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "The Ghost II" - 1987 V30 CC, 14-BFF (2nd Design Heavy Ribbed HD) SRW Conversion, 454/4L80E/205, 6" Springs, 35" Toyo MT's on 17" Classic II's, Full Audio System, Lot of Other Goodies!

11-19-2011, 11:38 PM	#11
J Knight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Baytown TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Dash Pad Passenger Side Screws http://www.classicparts.com/Dash-Par...ducts/349/12/0 __________________ John 82 Chevy Silverado 350ci/TH350

11-19-2011, 11:50 PM	#12
Evil Trailblazer SS Big Gulps Huh? Whelp... Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 410	Re: Dash Pad Passenger Side Screws I apparently fail because I searched all over on LMC, Classic Parts and Classic Industries and could not find that! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "The Ghost II" - 1987 V30 CC, 14-BFF (2nd Design Heavy Ribbed HD) SRW Conversion, 454/4L80E/205, 6" Springs, 35" Toyo MT's on 17" Classic II's, Full Audio System, Lot of Other Goodies!

11-20-2011, 06:16 AM	#13
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Dash Pad Passenger Side Screws hey steve! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list



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