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WOLFMAN · 04-24-2003, 03:10 PM

Looking to replace my dash pad on my 86. The truck is dark blue, and I thought, that the interior upholstry color was medium blue, but all I can find is dark blue, is this correct? Who has the best pads, quailty and price?

Gibble · 04-24-2003, 03:45 PM

I'm interested in this as well so I'm just posting so I can listen

78SilveradoSWB · 04-24-2003, 03:48 PM

I would recommend Chevy Duty (www.chevyduty.com), but pricy, $274.95 in OEM blue. I have seen less costly ones on Ebay for around $200, which I got. Expect a hefty shipping charge for oversized package though. I think OEM factory ones go for around $400-$500 or so.

gldevall · 04-24-2003, 03:58 PM

I think LMC has a good price for it.

*1FaastC10* · 04-24-2003, 04:45 PM

i'd be very weary of LMC's quality. i havent heard anything good about them lately.

78SilveradoSWB · 04-24-2003, 05:17 PM

Here is one for auction.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=40017

**swervin ervin** · 04-24-2003, 05:41 PM

I bought mine at my local Chevy dealer. It cost a little over $217.00, tax and everything, wholesale price. Dealer replacement pads are all primed gray, so you will need to dye it. This is not bad and this way you get the color you want.

gldevall · 04-24-2003, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 1FaastC10
i'd be very weary of LMC's quality. i havent heard anything good about them lately.

Yeah, I'm starting to see that. I've bought a few things from them and it all fit good. No complaints from me......yet.

fast71 · 04-24-2003, 06:43 PM

I have bought another pad for my truck so I will be selling this one in a couple weeks. Its dark blue and has been covered by a local trim shop . I really like the dash but I'm going back to the factory look on this truck so I wanted the grain other than that I wouldn't be pulling it out. If anyone is interrested pm me or email me . I do know shipping is pricey , I'm paying $40.00 from Boston
to Georgia.

fast71 · 04-24-2003, 06:45 PM

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Nvbowtie · 04-24-2003, 08:52 PM

www.classicindustries.com

239.99 reproduction - med blue
319.00 GM Original - need to dye

or for a discount on gm-
get the GM part # for your dash from a dealer
and
go here: http://www.gmpartsdirect.com

Bill

gldevall · 04-24-2003, 10:46 PM

Got this # off of swervin's website.

15641405

79BIG10 · 04-25-2003, 05:21 PM

Pbkinplano got a rubber dash for his truck that will work much better in this Texas heat. It won't fade or crack and I think it was $100. Might try PM'ing him and ask him about it.

pkbinplano · 04-25-2003, 07:41 PM

Yea I have one of the rubber pads. Click on link below and you can see it. If I had to do it again I'd buy a oem one for 217.00
if you could find one at a local dealer. Mine is OK but I didn't do my homework. Damn sure won't crack and peel thats for sure.
Its the same color all the way through.

Izzy · 04-25-2003, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Nvbowtie
www.classicindustries.com

239.99 reproduction - med blue
319.00 GM Original - need to dye

or for a discount on gm-
get the GM part # for your dash from a dealer
and
go here: http://www.gmpartsdirect.com

Bill

You can also contact Jason Cromer at http://www.samtaylor.com He has the same prices as GMPD but has cheaper shipping normally.

boataddict26 · 04-25-2003, 08:23 PM

has them for 99.99 and I think that summit has them.

79BIG10 · 04-26-2003, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by fiveeightchevy

You can also contact Jason Cromer at http://www.samtaylor.com He has the same prices as GMPD but has cheaper shipping normally.

Gotta love Jason

He got me my ZZ4 cheaper than anyone else before the price went up. If I was going to get some new heads or cam form GM that's who I'd order from.

78SilveradoSWB · 04-26-2003, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by boataddict26
has them for 99.99 and I think that summit has them.

The JC Whitney is a dash cap, that is glued over the original one, and that is why its only $99. Some say you can't tell the difference visually at a distance.

gchemist · 04-26-2003, 10:22 PM

I have replacement pad from www.cheyennepickup.com $199.00 in black. You can primer and paint to match which is what I did.

Here nice fit and good quality. I would recommend them.

boataddict26 · 04-27-2003, 07:46 PM

I have the cap and you cant tell the difference, it does a really nice job for alot cheaper price.

WOLFMAN · 05-01-2003, 12:16 AM

I guess you may be wondering, wheres the WOLFMAN? I quit my job of 14 years Friday. My boss decided that he would rather play golf than pay me a check!!! Things have been going down hill since Christmas there so I decided I had had enough! So, I have had to change my email address and regroup.
Thanks for all the info., I have checked at gmpartsdirect.com and they have a GM dash pad delivered for $222.00 / don't know the color, (black?) but it is supposed to be dyeable to match your truck. Has anyone dyed a dash pad before? If so can you post a pic? Where do you get the dye?
Again, sorry to have been away, you guys really help with the input!!

gldevall · 05-01-2003, 08:53 AM

I've used the VHT vinyl dye from Summit. It works pretty good. I don't have any pics though.

04-24-2003, 03:10 PM	#1
WOLFMAN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Memphis, Tennessee Posts: 96	Best Dash Pad ? - (cost / Quailty) Looking to replace my dash pad on my 86. The truck is dark blue, and I thought, that the interior upholstry color was medium blue, but all I can find is dark blue, is this correct? Who has the best pads, quailty and price? __________________ 68 GMC short fleetside / 350 LT! sb. / 350turbo w/shift kitand / 3:73 posi./ps/pdb/ac/front sway bar/15x8 rallys/"PORSCHE RED" w/ black tuck-n-rolled interior. 86 Chevy short fleetside w/ 406sb /400turbo w/ shift kit 2500 stall / cowl hood

04-24-2003, 03:48 PM	#3
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	I would recommend Chevy Duty (www.chevyduty.com), but pricy, $274.95 in OEM blue. I have seen less costly ones on Ebay for around $200, which I got. Expect a hefty shipping charge for oversized package though. I think OEM factory ones go for around $400-$500 or so. __________________ Mitch 1978 Chevrolet Silverado C 10 454 BB, TH400

04-24-2003, 03:58 PM	#4
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	I think LMC has a good price for it. __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

04-24-2003, 05:17 PM	#6
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	Here is one for auction. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=40017 __________________ Mitch 1978 Chevrolet Silverado C 10 454 BB, TH400

04-24-2003, 05:41 PM	#7
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	I bought mine at my local Chevy dealer. It cost a little over $217.00, tax and everything, wholesale price. Dealer replacement pads are all primed gray, so you will need to dye it. This is not bad and this way you get the color you want. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

04-24-2003, 03:45 PM	#2
Gibble mmmm....Rye and Coke Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: MB, Canada Posts: 485	I'm interested in this as well so I'm just posting so I can listen

04-24-2003, 04:45 PM	#5
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,400	i'd be very weary of LMC's quality. i havent heard anything good about them lately.

04-24-2003, 06:43 PM	#9
fast71 Drive it like U stole it Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: tunnel hill ,GA /Chatt,TN Posts: 956	I have bought another pad for my truck so I will be selling this one in a couple weeks. Its dark blue and has been covered by a local trim shop . I really like the dash but I'm going back to the factory look on this truck so I wanted the grain other than that I wouldn't be pulling it out. If anyone is interrested pm me or email me . I do know shipping is pricey , I'm paying $40.00 from Boston to Georgia. Attached Images __________________ 71 custom 10 swb 72 nova ss 72 nova custom 87 s10 96 burb 94 camry 53 5 window 3100

04-24-2003, 06:45 PM	#10
fast71 Drive it like U stole it Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: tunnel hill ,GA /Chatt,TN Posts: 956	pic 2 Attached Images __________________ 71 custom 10 swb 72 nova ss 72 nova custom 87 s10 96 burb 94 camry 53 5 window 3100

04-24-2003, 06:47 PM	#11
fast71 Drive it like U stole it Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: tunnel hill ,GA /Chatt,TN Posts: 956	pic 3 Attached Images __________________ 71 custom 10 swb 72 nova ss 72 nova custom 87 s10 96 burb 94 camry 53 5 window 3100

04-24-2003, 08:52 PM	#12
Nvbowtie Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Laughlin, Nv. USA Posts: 700	www.classicindustries.com 239.99 reproduction - med blue 319.00 GM Original - need to dye or for a discount on gm- get the GM part # for your dash from a dealer and go here: http://www.gmpartsdirect.com Bill __________________ www.unlimited2u.com/chevy Bill 1980 Chevy C-10 Silverado 1988 Chevy Blazer Tahoe

04-24-2003, 10:46 PM	#13
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	Got this # off of swervin's website. 15641405 __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

04-25-2003, 05:21 PM	#14
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,775	Pbkinplano got a rubber dash for his truck that will work much better in this Texas heat. It won't fade or crack and I think it was $100. Might try PM'ing him and ask him about it. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

04-25-2003, 07:41 PM	#15
pkbinplano pkbinplano Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Plano Texas Posts: 370	Yea I have one of the rubber pads. Click on link below and you can see it. If I had to do it again I'd buy a oem one for 217.00 if you could find one at a local dealer. Mine is OK but I didn't do my homework. Damn sure won't crack and peel thats for sure. Its the same color all the way through. __________________ http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/...7496&members=1 84 chevy silverado aka The Bananna Boat

04-25-2003, 08:23 PM	#17
boataddict26 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: North Central Florida Posts: 726	JC Whitney.... has them for 99.99 and I think that summit has them. __________________ 1978 Chevy C10 Currently under resto. 350 Getting face lift. .060, JEpistons, Modify heads. More will come with money.



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04-26-2003, 10:22 PM	#20
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	I have replacement pad from www.cheyennepickup.com $199.00 in black. You can primer and paint to match which is what I did. Here nice fit and good quality. I would recommend them. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

04-27-2003, 07:46 PM	#21
boataddict26 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: North Central Florida Posts: 726	I have the cap and you cant tell the difference, it does a really nice job for alot cheaper price. __________________ 1978 Chevy C10 Currently under resto. 350 Getting face lift. .060, JEpistons, Modify heads. More will come with money.

05-01-2003, 12:16 AM	#22
WOLFMAN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Memphis, Tennessee Posts: 96	THANKS guysfor the info. I guess you may be wondering, wheres the WOLFMAN? I quit my job of 14 years Friday. My boss decided that he would rather play golf than pay me a check!!! Things have been going down hill since Christmas there so I decided I had had enough! So, I have had to change my email address and regroup. Thanks for all the info., I have checked at gmpartsdirect.com and they have a GM dash pad delivered for $222.00 / don't know the color, (black?) but it is supposed to be dyeable to match your truck. Has anyone dyed a dash pad before? If so can you post a pic? Where do you get the dye? Again, sorry to have been away, you guys really help with the input!! __________________ 68 GMC short fleetside / 350 LT! sb. / 350turbo w/shift kitand / 3:73 posi./ps/pdb/ac/front sway bar/15x8 rallys/"PORSCHE RED" w/ black tuck-n-rolled interior. 86 Chevy short fleetside w/ 406sb /400turbo w/ shift kit 2500 stall / cowl hood

05-01-2003, 08:53 AM	#23
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	I've used the VHT vinyl dye from Summit. It works pretty good. I don't have any pics though. __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

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