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gerlbaum · 02-08-2012, 06:48 PM

Well, I am hoping someone can help me out with what to do because I am getting really frustrated. The metal part of my dash (part welded in your dash pad goes on) was badly messed up and not worth saving. So, I cut it out. Now, it appears there isn't one place that makes a reproduction metal portion that I can weld back in. Does anyone know of where I can find one? All the people on craigslist just want to sell the entire cab. Not really sure what I can do at this point.

I'd appreciate any advice.

Car'n'Guitars · 02-08-2012, 06:52 PM

I've heard that part is very hard to replace anyway, but maybe look at junkyards?

**old Rusty C10** · 02-08-2012, 06:59 PM

junkyard

ghettoluxury · 02-08-2012, 07:21 PM

Junkyard is your only bet unless you know someone who is going to scrap a bad cab.

gerlbaum · 02-09-2012, 12:18 AM

Thanks all. I actually did find a replacement one from diy4x.com. It's actually pretty cool. I have made 3 attempts at making a dash myself and with all 3 of them the build was not what I had hoped it would be. But this seems like a great alternative for those with a 73 to 87 who want a completed, aluminum, tig welded replacement. Fairly affordable starting at $290, with a few options you can choose from. The only other place I found for our trucks started at $895 or something. It was a bit more finished and clean but too much for my blood. I will try and remember the other dash, but I attached a pic of the diy4x one.

droppedgmc · 02-09-2012, 02:00 AM

sending you a pm!!

ringger14 · 02-09-2012, 02:31 AM

What was the place that had them for $895? Ive seen the one you pictured, which is pretty sweet. Just curious what the other one looks like.

02-08-2012, 06:48 PM	#1
gerlbaum Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 12	Metal Part of Dashboard Well, I am hoping someone can help me out with what to do because I am getting really frustrated. The metal part of my dash (part welded in your dash pad goes on) was badly messed up and not worth saving. So, I cut it out. Now, it appears there isn't one place that makes a reproduction metal portion that I can weld back in. Does anyone know of where I can find one? All the people on craigslist just want to sell the entire cab. Not really sure what I can do at this point. I'd appreciate any advice.

02-08-2012, 06:52 PM	#2
Car'n'Guitars Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 1,308	Re: Metal Part of Dashboard I've heard that part is very hard to replace anyway, but maybe look at junkyards? __________________ 1985 Chevrolet K10 Custom Deluxe---SOLD 1997 Ram 2500 5.9 Cummins 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 1987 Chevrolet K10 Silverado "The Beast" build 1987 Silverado http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6150257

02-08-2012, 06:59 PM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,277	Re: Metal Part of Dashboard junkyard __________________ 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!!

02-08-2012, 07:21 PM	#4
ghettoluxury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waynesfield Ohio Posts: 1,991	Re: Metal Part of Dashboard Junkyard is your only bet unless you know someone who is going to scrap a bad cab. __________________ 1949 Five Window, 1973 Step Side, 2000 Z71

02-09-2012, 12:18 AM	#5
gerlbaum Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 12	Re: Metal Part of Dashboard Thanks all. I actually did find a replacement one from diy4x.com. It's actually pretty cool. I have made 3 attempts at making a dash myself and with all 3 of them the build was not what I had hoped it would be. But this seems like a great alternative for those with a 73 to 87 who want a completed, aluminum, tig welded replacement. Fairly affordable starting at $290, with a few options you can choose from. The only other place I found for our trucks started at $895 or something. It was a bit more finished and clean but too much for my blood. I will try and remember the other dash, but I attached a pic of the diy4x one.

02-09-2012, 02:00 AM	#6
droppedgmc Truck Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Arlington, WA Posts: 1,346	Re: Metal Part of Dashboard sending you a pm!! __________________ '85 swb

02-09-2012, 02:31 AM	#7
ringger14 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Macomb Illinois Posts: 97	Re: Metal Part of Dashboard What was the place that had them for $895? Ive seen the one you pictured, which is pretty sweet. Just curious what the other one looks like.



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