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Farm Boy · 05-23-2002, 10:51 AM

I started to remove the dash pad in my truck (well actually it just started falling apart) and I didn't realized there was a brace that helped hold it on the dash. When I buy a replacement pad do I still need the original brace or do the new pads mount differently? Where is the best place to buy a replacement dash pad?

Thanks

boilrman · 05-23-2002, 11:05 AM

You have to get under the dash and remove the nuts holding it to the dash.

The replacement dash pad will be complete and mount in these holes.

I would suggest you contact one of the vendors from this board on getting a good fitting dashpad. I have heard others having troubles with the fit.

There are links to vendors at www.67-72chevytrucks.com

I personally would suggest GMCPauls http://www.gmcpaulstruckparts.com/ but there are others.

[This message has been edited by boilrman (edited May 23, 2002).]

barn9 · 05-23-2002, 12:40 PM

There are dash pad covers available, and they fit very well, look very good, and are tougher than the original type. I put one on, and not one person has ever noticed anything different, that's how good the fit was.

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bobs409 · 05-24-2002, 06:17 AM

Sounds like your old dash pad is in as bad of shape as my old one was. That bracket you speak of is actually molded into the dash pad. (or it was at one time!-LOL) Mine was the same way.

Dash pad prices have dropped it seems. I paid $105 plus tax when I bought mine but I've been hearing you can find them for $60. Doh! Shop around a bit.

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63 Impala*66 Chevelle SS*69 Chevelle*69 C10 Stepside*71 Cheyenne 20*72 Chevelle

Parts for sale:
http://www.angelfire.com/trek/mr409/items4sale.html

diehardrider · 05-24-2002, 12:37 PM

40 bucks at pomona from truck part brand new.

mt Al · 05-24-2002, 06:59 PM

GMC Paul's replacements are excellent. When you replace it, I suggest a full dash-ectomy. I did the dash bezel, defrost hoses, dual-speaker thing and glove box insert and dash pad all at the same time. Getting to those nuts that hold the pad down is a bugger. To make it easy on yourself, take out everything including the radio so you can reach them. Good luck. It will look great when you're done.

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'72 GMC 1/2T 4x4 1500 Super Custom pickup and
'72 GMC 3/4T 4x4 2500 Super Custom suburban.(current)
past rides were: '70 Chev 2wd farm truck
'71 GMC 2wd 1/2T 402 nice!
'72 Chev 2wd 1/2T 396

Bozeman, Montana

barn9 · 05-24-2002, 09:31 PM

Good point on the overhaul, no better time to do it. I had already done everything under the dash, new harness, hoses, stereo, glovebox liner, etc., and my dash then developed a big split. That is why I went with the cover instead of the whole pad. But I really do like the cover.

------------------[*]'71 Cheyenne, 402BB[*]Winfield, KS[*] http://barn9.freeservers.com

**BIG ORANGE** · 05-24-2002, 10:45 PM

What color do you want I got brandnew ones in BLACK for 55.00 plus shipping.

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1971 chevy suburban (BIG ORANGE)
1970,68,90 swb Little BUCKS one day
67/72 truck parts bought/sold
LIFE IS GOOD,THANK GOD FOR IT!

05-23-2002, 10:51 AM	#1
Farm Boy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Alder, MT 59710 Posts: 488	Dash Pad Question? I started to remove the dash pad in my truck (well actually it just started falling apart) and I didn't realized there was a brace that helped hold it on the dash. When I buy a replacement pad do I still need the original brace or do the new pads mount differently? Where is the best place to buy a replacement dash pad? Thanks __________________ WWS!!!!! 1971 Custom C/20 1992 Chevrolet Z71 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee 1984 Chevrolet Celebrity (All old but long ago paid for)

05-23-2002, 11:05 AM	#2
boilrman 70 Chevy 3/4t Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Kokomo,IN USA Posts: 1,230	You have to get under the dash and remove the nuts holding it to the dash. The replacement dash pad will be complete and mount in these holes. I would suggest you contact one of the vendors from this board on getting a good fitting dashpad. I have heard others having troubles with the fit. There are links to vendors at www.67-72chevytrucks.com I personally would suggest GMCPauls http://www.gmcpaulstruckparts.com/ but there are others. [This message has been edited by boilrman (edited May 23, 2002).] __________________ Find a job you love and you'll never have to work a day in your life. 1998 Yamaha V-Star 650 1970 Chevy 3/4t, I6 (rebuilt), 4 speed Kokomo,IN

05-23-2002, 12:40 PM	#3
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	There are dash pad covers available, and they fit very well, look very good, and are tougher than the original type. I put one on, and not one person has ever noticed anything different, that's how good the fit was. ------------------[]'71 Cheyenne, 402BB[]Winfield, KS[*] http://barn9.freeservers.com __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

05-24-2002, 06:17 AM	#4
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Sounds like your old dash pad is in as bad of shape as my old one was. That bracket you speak of is actually molded into the dash pad. (or it was at one time!-LOL) Mine was the same way. Dash pad prices have dropped it seems. I paid $105 plus tax when I bought mine but I've been hearing you can find them for $60. Doh! Shop around a bit. ------------------ 63 Impala66 Chevelle SS69 Chevelle69 C10 Stepside71 Cheyenne 20*72 Chevelle Parts for sale: http://www.angelfire.com/trek/mr409/items4sale.html __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

05-24-2002, 12:37 PM	#5
diehardrider KEEP IT PINNED Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Hanford ,CA Posts: 111	40 bucks at pomona from truck part brand new. __________________ RYAN KING 71 swb 4x4

05-24-2002, 06:59 PM	#6
mt Al Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Bozeman, Montana Posts: 243	GMC Paul's replacements are excellent. When you replace it, I suggest a full dash-ectomy. I did the dash bezel, defrost hoses, dual-speaker thing and glove box insert and dash pad all at the same time. Getting to those nuts that hold the pad down is a bugger. To make it easy on yourself, take out everything including the radio so you can reach them. Good luck. It will look great when you're done. ------------------ '72 GMC 1/2T 4x4 1500 Super Custom pickup and '72 GMC 3/4T 4x4 2500 Super Custom suburban.(current) past rides were: '70 Chev 2wd farm truck '71 GMC 2wd 1/2T 402 nice! '72 Chev 2wd 1/2T 396 Bozeman, Montana __________________ '72 GMC 1/2T 4x4 1500 Super Custom pickup (current) past rides were: '70 Chev 2wd farm truck '71 GMC 2wd 1/2T 402 nice! '72 Chev 2wd 1/2T 396 '72 GMC 3/4T 4x4 2500 Super Custom suburban. Bozeman, Montana

05-24-2002, 09:31 PM	#7
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	Good point on the overhaul, no better time to do it. I had already done everything under the dash, new harness, hoses, stereo, glovebox liner, etc., and my dash then developed a big split. That is why I went with the cover instead of the whole pad. But I really do like the cover. ------------------[]'71 Cheyenne, 402BB[]Winfield, KS[*] http://barn9.freeservers.com __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

05-24-2002, 10:45 PM	#8
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,745	What color do you want I got brandnew ones in BLACK for 55.00 plus shipping. ------------------ 1971 chevy suburban (BIG ORANGE) 1970,68,90 swb Little BUCKS one day 67/72 truck parts bought/sold LIFE IS GOOD,THANK GOD FOR IT! __________________ Things happen for a reason!



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