Dash Pad Compatability - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Triumph1 · 02-24-2014, 09:30 PM

Does anyone know if a dash pad from a 1979-1980 would fit into a 1981-1987? They sure look like the mounting points are the same. Only differences I noticed was the vent trim doesn't wrap around on the older one and the overhang over the gauge cluster is not as deep. Anyone have any experience with this? Thanks.

**old Rusty C10** · 02-24-2014, 10:41 PM

they will interchange... the only issue with the older dash pads are the early ones don't have the VIN cut out

motornut · 02-25-2014, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

they will interchange... the only issue with the older dash pads are the early ones don't have the VIN cut out

my 78 no hole, 79 yes.
I did a trial fit ,it left a funny gap over the bezel area
and if the vin is "up" remove that Vin area clip,if no pad hole for it

f.monroe · 02-25-2014, 09:46 PM

The gauge bezel on 81-87's are thicker and they will stick out past the 73-80 dash pad .It looks funny. You can change the bezel to the older style to match the older pad.
Frank

*nekkidhillbilly* · 02-25-2014, 09:56 PM

any pics of this?

motornut · 02-26-2014, 12:51 AM

I did take some,but can't find the inside ones,while stripping my 88
I had to remove the headlight switch,it dosn't fit in the hole,early bezel

wilkin250r · 02-26-2014, 01:39 PM

I actually have this combo. My cab is a 79, but my dash is from an 84. I didn't do it, the previous owner did, but I've done a bit of homework.

Yes, the bezel is different, I've also got the 81-87 bezel in mine.

MOST of the mounting holes are the same. Everything on the passenger side is the same, but I think there was one mounting tab just above the bezel and gauges that was different. You can cut a new hole, or just pull that particular clip off the dash and don't utilize it.

*nekkidhillbilly* · 02-26-2014, 01:59 PM

i wanna see the later bezel on early dash if any you have that.

02-24-2014, 09:30 PM	#1
Triumph1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Janesville, WI Posts: 9	Dash Pad Compatability Does anyone know if a dash pad from a 1979-1980 would fit into a 1981-1987? They sure look like the mounting points are the same. Only differences I noticed was the vent trim doesn't wrap around on the older one and the overhang over the gauge cluster is not as deep. Anyone have any experience with this? Thanks.

02-24-2014, 10:41 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,287	Re: Dash Pad Compatability they will interchange... the only issue with the older dash pads are the early ones don't have the VIN cut out __________________ 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!!

02-25-2014, 09:46 PM	#4
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: Dash Pad Compatability The gauge bezel on 81-87's are thicker and they will stick out past the 73-80 dash pad .It looks funny. You can change the bezel to the older style to match the older pad. Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

02-25-2014, 09:56 PM	#5
nekkidhillbilly Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: hazard, ky Posts: 1,674	Re: Dash Pad Compatability any pics of this?

02-26-2014, 12:51 AM	#6
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Dash Pad Compatability I did take some,but can't find the inside ones,while stripping my 88 I had to remove the headlight switch,it dosn't fit in the hole,early bezel __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

02-26-2014, 01:39 PM	#7
wilkin250r Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lake Tahoe, Nevada Posts: 755	Re: Dash Pad Compatability I actually have this combo. My cab is a 79, but my dash is from an 84. I didn't do it, the previous owner did, but I've done a bit of homework. Yes, the bezel is different, I've also got the 81-87 bezel in mine. MOST of the mounting holes are the same. Everything on the passenger side is the same, but I think there was one mounting tab just above the bezel and gauges that was different. You can cut a new hole, or just pull that particular clip off the dash and don't utilize it. __________________ I know a little about cars, but if you have a question about electricity or sport quads, I'm your man!!!

02-26-2014, 01:59 PM	#8
nekkidhillbilly Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: hazard, ky Posts: 1,674	Re: Dash Pad Compatability i wanna see the later bezel on early dash if any you have that.



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