The dash pad matrix...who makes the best?
Over the years on this forum I’ve read a lot of stories about good and not so good products. Since I need 2 of em (possibly 3) I’m trying to wade thru the many companies making/selling them. I know I’m not the only one.
Some come in the OEM colors and some are black and you paint them to your desired color. Some are made overseas and some are here in the good ol’ USA. I’m just trying to get some real life, Up to date feedback...cost is not as much a factor as quality, fit, finish and durability (how long will it last). They are a pain to install and no fun returning to the vendor if they don’t fit or of low quality. Here are a few I have found... I know darn near everyone of us needs a new dash pad at some point :chevy: https://www.tmiproducts.com/chevy/tr...1-87/dash-pads https://www.usa1industries.com/1973-...h-pads-covers/ https://www.classicindustries.com/sh...nts/dash-pads/ https://www.classicparts.com/Dash-Pads/products/920/ https://www.lmctruck.com/interior/dash-components https://www.1aauto.com/chevy-gmc-mol...r/i/1aidc00003 https://www.oerparts.com/shop/1987/c...nts/dash-pads/ https://www.brotherstrucks.com/Dash-...products/2251/ https://www.ecklerstrucks.com/interi...dash-pads.html https://www.cjponyparts.com/dash-pad...991/p/PAD59-V/ https://www.topflightautomotive.com/...direction=desc I know there might be more and some of these might be the same product, sold under a different company. Thanks for the feedback and opinions. |
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I have always heard the USA1 stuff was the way to go for quality and all.
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There used to be a guy on here that re did the originals. Can't remember his name. Stitch maybe? Also no Idea on cost comparison. Guess I'm really not any help
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I used these folks form my 86 dash pad. Zero issues. Bought last year.
https://www.cheyennepickup.com Bubba |
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I am in the market to get a replacement for my '86. I like the USA-1 pads, but the wait time is a little concerning. I am also liking the cheyenne pickup parts pad as well. Either way I am just looking for a solid replacement pad that can withstand the AZ heat...;)
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USA1 Industries is THE only place that builds them over a metal frame like the OEM. They also have every color for our trucks. Some places only offer a handful of colors, and pretty much all those won’t match very good. And Cheyenne no longer make theirs over a metal frame. The have switched to The urethane frame, to save money.
As for USA1 being slow on the shipping. Their dashes are not mass produced like everyone else’s is. They are dyed in house as the orders come in, same with the door panels. They are a very small company that is having a hard time keeping up with the extreme amount of orders coming in. I ordered my stuff early, I didn’t wait to order and expect to get it the next week. I knew it would take awhile. And it did, 2 months for just the door panels. But it was well worth the wait. |
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I thought cheyenne quit using the metal frame as they blame it for every single GM dash pad cracking?
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Doesn't dashes direct do vinyl over metal frame as well?
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Mine has no cracks or warps. It is original.
Pic was taken in July 2017 and still looks great since I purchased in July 2015. |
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i am leaning toward the USA-1 dash, i am guessing by the response that any issue related to money changing & no order delivered is nil? that is my only concern. I did read where the cheyenne dash is now non-metal. I am really wanting a solid dash due to the AZ summer heat! I think in the mean time i am going to try my hand at the refurbashing of my O.G. dash - foam & fiberglass like the you tube videos.... just t osee how it actually works....LOL!!! |
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I went with USA1 for my dash pad last year. Perfect fit and color. I bought the complete dash pad with the AC vents and logo already installed.
No problems with the install. The order was slow but I wasn't in a hurry. I can wait for quality. |
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FYI, the TMI do not have speaker holes, in case this is important to you. I was going to buy one because they do look like an well made piece but this stopped me. I'm sure it would be possible to cut the fiberglass backing and put your own in but with the price I was not willing to be the guinea pig.
I'm not sure why anybody would make such a dash, but they do. |
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I ordered one about 4-5 years ago from Classic Industries. They had both at the time. Urethane or on Steele. Got it with a 20% off coupon and it still looks good.
They did send the wrong one first, which I had to send back for the correct one. Urethane was like a piece of wet lasagna. |
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Been reading some posts on Facebook regarding the paint flaking off the USA1 dash pads after a relatively short period of time. Anyone having this issue?
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None from mine.
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Here's my findings on dash pads colors and quality. First let say I have a 1978 Silverado. It has the red 78 interior. the last two part color digits are 11. No one reproduces a #11 color red in a dash pad. Some reproduce the arm rest but that is it, Most dash sellers are selling you a Carmine red color which came out a couple years after 1978 therefore I can not buy one with the 11 red color. as said, Now saying that I was told all dash pads are made by two companies. everyone buys from them ( not sure on the two companies)) but again neither make a 78 #11 red. USA1 buys their dashes from one of these two and buys them all in black. Then they dye them to factory colors therefore my only choice is to have USA1 dye one for me in 78 Red. I talked to them today and they are sending me a sample color for my approval. Very nice people to deal with. They will also sell me dye to match my dash. All good. Will update when I get the sample. Now one more thing they have a 4-6 week lead time on shipping the dash . I am happy with USA1 so far they have been excellent to talk to. PLEASE take this info with some sort of understanding I am only passing on what I heard.
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