USA-1 quality questions
Had a question about USA-1 in regards to quality for our generation of pickup parts. I have only ever had carpet from them but how is their other stuff, especially door panels, dashes, etc. any better/worse than classic industries, brothers, or LMC?
Reason I ask is I noticed they are about the only supplier I can get mandarin orange replacement interior goods from. Like everything. I have a few parts to order and wanted to try to order from one place if possible. |
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So far, everything I have gotten, has been better than the rest. Randy takes pride in his truck parts. And I have only heard good thing from other people.
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I have their door panel headliner moldings and headliner speaker kick panel nice stuff and they did all of it in the custom color I wanted and it matched perfect I will use them again
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They have a lot of videos on Youtube, that show their actual products on our trucks. Your only about 1 1/2hr drive from USA1. Right there, would save a ton of shipping costs. You can see all their products before purchasing. I will going down there myself soon. This is where is get all my NEW SEAT FOAM.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNI...nAp3HSA/videos |
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Babyblue
Hope this works out well for you. I am also hoping to redo my original Mandarin Blazer interior. Are you planning buckets or bench? I am not certain which cloth insert I want although in 77 and 78 the seats were were just vinyl. My K5 is 77. But plaid is on the menu for me |
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75C10, Both a bench interior and low back buckets. I have two trucks I am redoing the interior in. Both trucks are cordova brown exterior and my stepside originally came with he mandarin, the shortwide came with saddle. I sold all the saddle stuff, taking what I can from my stepside over to the shortwide and buying all new for the stepside. I will definitely post reviews and updates. I'll be gone for a month, but when I get back I'll pick up the shortwide from the body shop from some rust repair and get to the interior in it. Btw, A mandarin blazer interior is going to be a lot of orange! especially those back side panels. |
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I used a couple of pieces from USA1 for our 79 carmine red. Everything from them was A+ and i think better than LMC
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I just ordered two bottom foams, front and rear seat covers for my crew cab, front door panels complete, new blue dash pad kit, bezel kit, front kick panels and rear headliner panels and a bunch of odd and ends. Love their quality. and service is the best I've had with ANY other supplier. Parts are top notch.
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Not trying to hijack, but also very interested in the USA1 stuff...
Are the USA1 dash pads different from the Brothers/Lmc/Classic Parts dash pads? Is there someone who makes “the best” dash pad? |
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http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ight=dash+pads |
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Thank you!
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I have talked to people who have installed both brands during multiple restorations. Both were great fits and quality, but the USA1 I was told by a few had a more "correct" factory color. I was going to order my dash through Cheyenne, but after multiple calls requesting a date when they would be available and with never getting an answer, I went USA1 for it. It should be here next week. I will be glad to take pics and share my .02 on all of the stuff I ordered for my crew cab as I install it.
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I believe, when it comes to the dash pads, it is more about how the dash pad is built. Some places build them over a urethane frame, which is flimsy and will warp. I have seen a few of these and they are ugly. I believe Cheyenne and USA1 builds them on metal frames, which is like the OEM dashes. So either place will be your best bet. I have heard from more people, that the Cheyenne dashes, there is no trimming involved.
But customer service, definitely counts for something. So if you can't get a response from Cheyenne, that would get frustrating after awhile!! |
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Here are a few threads on the dash pad subject. To get more insight on what other people have used and their thoughts.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ight=USA1+dash http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ight=USA1+dash |
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Thank you for the great info!
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This was my assessment of the USA1 Industries Dash Pad I installed late last year:
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I need a dash pad but I am staying away from anything with a plastic base. Plastic warps quickly in the desert heat. I am toying with the idea of having a local upholstery shop recover the original pad.
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I have bought two dashes from Cheyenne and the first one was great about 3 years ago and my recent one I am not very happy with it is really flimsy and curves down on the passenge r side. The speaker holes are also really rough looking. Does not look good but better than my old cracked dash..I guess.
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I've not used them yet, but all I've read they get great reviews. Some of the beat quality interior parts and awesome dash pads for squares.
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None of the companies discussed make anything. They distribute things. Just as GM doesn't sell carrs, dealers do sell cars.
The difference is some company in Asia makes stuff, distributors in the US buy stuff, and companies in the US sell stuff. The point being, we have one (or at least few) stuff, and many sellers. |
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USA-1 says their dash pads have a metal base.
Description from their website: This is a reproduction vinyl dash pad of the original GM product. It was manufactured using a metal structure which is then covered in a foam and wrapped in a vinyl material. Our dash pads are died at a manufacturing level in house to the original GM colors. Along with this kit you will receive two defrost vents to the color of the dash and 6 clips and the vinyl dash pad will be equipped with the black plastic molding, Custom Deluxe emblem, two AC vent outlets and housings. |
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I have been waiting since April 2021 for my door panels from USA1. They will give you lip service and delay your order without hesitation. Be wary of ordering fro them.
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1.) USA-1, Don't take orders and state "10-16 week lead times", and know that is not true! If it could take 12 months, state "12 Month Lead Time"!! 2.) Not good customer service to require full payment up front and not deliver product in timely manner (as advertised). My 16 week timeline is approching, I will reply then.....:sumo: |
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