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ridingreiss16 · 01-03-2015, 03:38 PM

Has anybody used USA1 Industries or Ecklers Classic Chevy Trucks dashpads? Looking to buy a new dash and need opinions, should I go with Urethane or Vinyl Style? Thanks!

ridingreiss16 · 01-04-2015, 01:24 AM

Bump

**Gregski** · 01-04-2015, 01:32 AM

no, but made in USA and less than LMC Truck by a $100 bucks, how much is the shipping going to set you back

ChevDog1 · 01-04-2015, 02:00 AM

I bought the urethane one from classic industries. I think it looks really nice. Took a bit of trimming on the ends, but was a pretty easy install.

UKNOWME · 01-05-2015, 01:30 AM

Sub'd
Interested as well

Ski-me · 01-05-2015, 12:58 PM

I'd personally go vinyl (which I did). Check out DashesDirect.com too.

slotard · 01-05-2015, 01:08 PM

With what dashes cost, I'm considering just doing a custom aluminum dash.

mattcrp1 · 01-05-2015, 03:38 PM

There is a guy on here that covers them and they look pretty good. Not sure about cost though.

gasmn1620 · 01-05-2015, 04:27 PM

i just tried to look stitch up and his account is deactivated

Jaysonb · 01-05-2015, 05:17 PM

Mine was blue and all cracked, l used a nice 4 way stretch vinyl, some good contact cement and a heat gun. Turned out nice. I also did my door panels to match. I'm into it for about $50.

slotard · 01-05-2015, 05:30 PM

Wow, I'll have to try that. How long did it take?

wideopen1967 · 01-05-2015, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaysonb

Mine was blue and all cracked, l used a nice 4 way stretch vinyl, some good contact cement and a heat gun. Turned out nice. I also did my door panels to match. I'm into it for about $50.

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Houston Ben · 01-05-2015, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaysonb View Post
Mine was blue and all cracked, l used a nice 4 way stretch vinyl, some good contact cement and a heat gun. Turned out nice. I also did my door panels to match. I'm into it for about $50.

^^^Tell us more^^^

^^^Tell us more^^^

Jaysonb · 01-05-2015, 06:17 PM

It was pretty easy, just clean well with wax and grease remover, I think the most important part is using good glue, and only gluing around the edges, so the vinyl "floats" over the cracks. It looks like new, and has held up fine for over a year. I just did the door panels a couple of weeks ago, and they were a little tougher to do than the dash, but turned out nice. I'll see if I can get the name or brand of the vinyl when I get home. It streaches great, and is nice and soft. The dash took about an hour, the door panels took about 2 1/2 hours, that included sewing up new map pockets. When I started my dash and door panels were garbage.

Jaysonb · 01-05-2015, 06:23 PM

Here is a pic of how the door panels turned out. Now I need to replace the trim around the center panel.

66FLH · 01-05-2015, 10:02 PM

Had my local auto upholster cover mine in vinyl. MUCH better than the aftermarket stuff I've tried. Did headliner and dash for 175.

UKNOWME · 01-05-2015, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by gasmn1620

i just tried to look stitch up and his account is deactivated

Try Stitch Rod & Trim on Facebook.
He quoted me 350.00 plus shipping a couple years ago. I think it's a good price considering his work is awesome.

UKNOWME · 01-05-2015, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaysonb

I think the most important part is using good glue, and only gluing around the edges, so the vinyl "floats" over the cracks.

Can you still feel the cracks when you run your hand over the dash?

slotard · 01-05-2015, 10:35 PM

I'll have to try that. It sure looks nice. If I have a shop do it I'll consider having them redo my seat too.

Jaysonb · 01-05-2015, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by UKNOWME

Can you still feel the cracks when you run your hand over the dash?

If you push down you can, you can't see them though. A guy could fill them with body filler, then cover.

iceship · 01-05-2015, 10:54 PM

Nice job

chevy-fun · 01-05-2015, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UKNOWME

Try Stitch Rod & Trim on Facebook.
He quoted me 350.00 plus shipping a couple years ago. I think it's a good price considering his work is awesome.

Tried on Facebook but no luck

green72s · 01-05-2015, 11:07 PM

I also tried their website, same -no luck. www.StitchRodandTrim.com

UKNOWME · 01-06-2015, 11:53 AM

Chuck Bench aka Stitch 1-803-469-9111
I got his number from Mike Losh aka 67cheby
I have his email also but it won't let me post it here. PM me if you want it.

**truckfan** · 01-06-2015, 04:52 PM

lurk

01-03-2015, 03:38 PM	#1
ridingreiss16 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Houston,Tx Posts: 88	Dash Pads Has anybody used USA1 Industries or Ecklers Classic Chevy Trucks dashpads? Looking to buy a new dash and need opinions, should I go with Urethane or Vinyl Style? Thanks! Attached Images Last edited by ridingreiss16; 01-03-2015 at 04:00 PM.

01-04-2015, 01:24 AM	#2
ridingreiss16 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Houston,Tx Posts: 88	Re: Dash Pads Bump

01-04-2015, 01:32 AM	#3
Gregski Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 10,836	Re: Dash Pads no, but made in USA and less than LMC Truck by a $100 bucks, how much is the shipping going to set you back

01-04-2015, 02:00 AM	#4
ChevDog1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Banks, OR Posts: 497	Re: Dash Pads I bought the urethane one from classic industries. I think it looks really nice. Took a bit of trimming on the ends, but was a pretty easy install. Attached Images

01-05-2015, 01:30 AM	#5
UKNOWME Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Clovis, NM Posts: 2,705	Re: Dash Pads Sub'd Interested as well __________________ 2018 Audi S5- wife's ride 1980 Chevy Scottsdale http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543511 1981 Chevy Silverado- in pieces 1964 Chevy c10 2017 Jeep Wrangler JKU

01-05-2015, 12:58 PM	#6
Ski-me Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colo Springs, CO Posts: 870	Re: Dash Pads I'd personally go vinyl (which I did). Check out DashesDirect.com too. __________________ - Jeff 89' K5 Blazer, 2.5" lift, 35" tires 04' GMC Yukon XL, 3/4 ton, 8.1L

01-05-2015, 01:08 PM	#7
slotard Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 877	Re: Dash Pads With what dashes cost, I'm considering just doing a custom aluminum dash. __________________ 1973 C20, 350/350

01-05-2015, 03:38 PM	#8
mattcrp1 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mountain House, CA Posts: 555	Re: Dash Pads There is a guy on here that covers them and they look pretty good. Not sure about cost though. __________________ My Chevy habit is paid for by Ford diesels... Here is my SLOW LS install: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post6456355 Caliper Rebuild: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613748 Upper Control Arm Bushings: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=616974 IG mattcrp1

01-05-2015, 04:27 PM	#9
gasmn1620 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: panama city, fl Posts: 204	Re: Dash Pads i just tried to look stitch up and his account is deactivated

01-05-2015, 05:17 PM	#10
Jaysonb Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Good Thunder Mn. Posts: 955	Re: Dash Pads Mine was blue and all cracked, l used a nice 4 way stretch vinyl, some good contact cement and a heat gun. Turned out nice. I also did my door panels to match. I'm into it for about $50. Attached Images

01-05-2015, 05:30 PM	#11
slotard Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 877	Re: Dash Pads Wow, I'll have to try that. How long did it take? __________________ 1973 C20, 350/350

01-05-2015, 06:17 PM	#14
Jaysonb Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Good Thunder Mn. Posts: 955	Re: Dash Pads It was pretty easy, just clean well with wax and grease remover, I think the most important part is using good glue, and only gluing around the edges, so the vinyl "floats" over the cracks. It looks like new, and has held up fine for over a year. I just did the door panels a couple of weeks ago, and they were a little tougher to do than the dash, but turned out nice. I'll see if I can get the name or brand of the vinyl when I get home. It streaches great, and is nice and soft. The dash took about an hour, the door panels took about 2 1/2 hours, that included sewing up new map pockets. When I started my dash and door panels were garbage.

01-05-2015, 06:23 PM	#15
Jaysonb Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Good Thunder Mn. Posts: 955	Re: Dash Pads Here is a pic of how the door panels turned out. Now I need to replace the trim around the center panel. Attached Images

01-05-2015, 10:02 PM	#16
66FLH Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Rome, GA Posts: 30	Re: Dash Pads Had my local auto upholster cover mine in vinyl. MUCH better than the aftermarket stuff I've tried. Did headliner and dash for 175.

01-05-2015, 10:35 PM	#19
slotard Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 877	Re: Dash Pads I'll have to try that. It sure looks nice. If I have a shop do it I'll consider having them redo my seat too. __________________ 1973 C20, 350/350



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01-05-2015, 10:54 PM	#21
iceship Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: bowling green, ky Posts: 439	Re: Dash Pads Nice job

01-05-2015, 11:07 PM	#23
green72s Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tempe, Arizona Posts: 100	Re: Dash Pads I also tried their website, same -no luck. www.StitchRodandTrim.com

01-06-2015, 11:53 AM	#24
UKNOWME Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Clovis, NM Posts: 2,705	Re: Dash Pads Chuck Bench aka Stitch 1-803-469-9111 I got his number from Mike Losh aka 67cheby I have his email also but it won't let me post it here. PM me if you want it. __________________ 2018 Audi S5- wife's ride 1980 Chevy Scottsdale http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543511 1981 Chevy Silverado- in pieces 1964 Chevy c10 2017 Jeep Wrangler JKU

01-06-2015, 04:52 PM	#25
truckfan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lawrence KS Posts: 821	Re: Dash Pads lurk __________________ 1981 Chevy C30 440 Holmes 42K one owner miles

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