LMC Molded Plastic Dash pad covers - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Manbearpig · 05-09-2010, 02:56 AM

Anyone with these? How do these work?

Do they just fit over the old stock dash, or do you have to pull all the old dash material off?

Thanks

harnalien · 05-09-2010, 04:00 AM

I got mine from jc Whitney, but I believe they are about the same. They just slide over the existing pad. They are supposed to be glued down but I haven't done it yet.

The_BullDog · 05-09-2010, 04:28 AM

we put one from LMC on a 77 my buddy had. you have to remove some minor stuff (molding) but then it goes right on and fits right up. looked good too. im getting one for my 77.

87Bob · 05-09-2010, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_BullDog

we put one from LMC on a 77 my buddy had. you have to remove some minor stuff (molding) but then it goes right on and fits right up. looked good too. im getting one for my 77.

Me too!

flamingbig10 · 05-09-2010, 12:11 PM

I've had mine for 3 years and haven't had any problems with it

fiddy9apache · 05-09-2010, 01:12 PM

the plastic caps work alot better than the reman dash pads.

RuralRoute C-30 · 05-09-2010, 04:36 PM

Any pics?
Mark

harnalien · 05-09-2010, 04:53 PM

Here's mine, before and after:

3r!c84 · 05-09-2010, 05:36 PM

what a change

Manbearpig · 05-09-2010, 06:04 PM

I like!!

treetop_73 · 05-10-2010, 04:17 PM

So it would stick out a little more? How thick is it?

Looks good so I may have to bite the bullet since mine is all cracked.

harnalien · 05-10-2010, 04:48 PM

Thanks guys. The one I got is fairly thin. It still seems reasonably durable though.

*Stitch* · 05-10-2010, 08:53 PM

it's about 3/32"...I've installed a lot of them at my shop...just make sure that you clean the dash real good and take a scotchbrite to the inside of the dash cap...and follow the directions about the silicone...

bitchin85 · 05-10-2010, 09:57 PM

ya mine has dabe of silicone on the backs and looks good enough for me. then again its a daily.. not a custom show truck lol but you might have to do some minor trimming to the existing dash and/or cover but it just slides on real nice

87chevy.com · 05-10-2010, 10:05 PM

how do you guys like the quality of the cover? fit/finish... Ive been wanting to have a nice looking dash for some time and ive read good things about accu form covers, and there 100 bucks with free shipping on some websites... Im picky and since i will be installing it, if it looks bad, im gonna hate looking at it. Shipping it back probally will cost 20-30 bucks due to the size and I just dont want that kind of headache...

raws67 · 05-12-2010, 09:31 PM

The one I got came from just dashes I think, and to be perfectly honest it fit like crap. The edges around the dash trim just didnt line up and it just doesnt look right too me, ohh and the holes for the passenger speaker were about six inches off. Im really picky when it comes to that kind of stuff. Either way it still looks a hell of a lot better than what it did before with all the cracks. If your looking for it to be perfect original looking then you wont care for it too much. The next time I do it I will just take it to an upholstery shop and have them leather wrap it. I have seen a few on here before and there is that guy down in texas that was doing them and selling them on craigslist. From what I have seen it looks way better and I dont think it costs that much more than that plastic cover. Just keep in mind that is just my opinion and doesnt make it right for everybody you might be happy with it.

87Bob · 05-13-2010, 06:11 AM

The one I have fits like a glove and looks great.

Manbearpig · 05-19-2010, 05:29 AM

Well I just ordered one

We'll see how it looks in there

american revolution · 05-19-2010, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 87Bob

The one I have fits like a glove and looks great.

Where did you get yours?

Manbearpig · 05-27-2010, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat Hoe

it's about 3/32"...I've installed a lot of them at my shop...just make sure that you clean the dash real good and take a scotchbrite to the inside of the dash cap...and follow the directions about the silicone...

Lol I didn't exactly get any directions

Wheres the best places to apply the silicone?

raws67 · 05-27-2010, 09:24 AM

apply around the edges only so it will allow the dash and cover to expand and retract.

remist17 · 05-27-2010, 11:44 AM

So some people seem not to have good luck with these some do. For the people who liked the out come were did you all get them from.... JC whitney seems to be one. I see them on Brothers and Classic Parts.

tucsonjwt · 05-27-2010, 11:06 PM

I ordered an Accuform from J C Whitney this week. I will take some pics when I get it and as I go through the install (assuming I like it when I get it.)
Price was just under $100 with free shipping.

*Stitch* · 05-27-2010, 11:30 PM

you need to apply the silicone about an inch from the edges and around the vents....and like has been said don't put any in the middle, so the dash can expand and contract without buckling...

Manbearpig · 05-30-2010, 02:13 AM

05-09-2010, 02:56 AM	#1
Manbearpig Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Midland, Tx Posts: 418	LMC Molded Plastic Dash pad covers Anyone with these? How do these work? Do they just fit over the old stock dash, or do you have to pull all the old dash material off? Thanks __________________ 1972 GMC C10

05-09-2010, 04:00 AM	#2
harnalien TruckincrazY Join Date: May 2004 Location: Haslet, TX Posts: 493	Re: LMC Molded Plastic Dash pad covers I got mine from jc Whitney, but I believe they are about the same. They just slide over the existing pad. They are supposed to be glued down but I haven't done it yet.

05-09-2010, 04:28 AM	#3
The_BullDog Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Park Florida Posts: 204	Re: LMC Molded Plastic Dash pad covers we put one from LMC on a 77 my buddy had. you have to remove some minor stuff (molding) but then it goes right on and fits right up. looked good too. im getting one for my 77.

05-09-2010, 12:11 PM	#5
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: LMC Molded Plastic Dash pad covers I've had mine for 3 years and haven't had any problems with it __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

05-09-2010, 01:12 PM	#6
fiddy9apache Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: ftw tex Posts: 682	Re: LMC Molded Plastic Dash pad covers the plastic caps work alot better than the reman dash pads.

05-09-2010, 04:36 PM	#7
RuralRoute C-30 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: East Central Illinois Posts: 511	Re: LMC Molded Plastic Dash pad covers Any pics? Mark __________________ 1985 Chevy C-30 Hydraulic Dump Bed 2001 Saturn SC2 (go to work car) 2010 PT Cruiser (wife's car) "Reality is just a hallucination brought on by lack of alcohol."

05-09-2010, 04:53 PM	#8
harnalien TruckincrazY Join Date: May 2004 Location: Haslet, TX Posts: 493	Re: LMC Molded Plastic Dash pad covers Here's mine, before and after: Attached Images

05-09-2010, 05:36 PM	#9
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: LMC Molded Plastic Dash pad covers what a change __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

05-09-2010, 06:04 PM	#10
Manbearpig Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Midland, Tx Posts: 418	Re: LMC Molded Plastic Dash pad covers I like!! __________________ 1972 GMC C10

05-10-2010, 04:17 PM	#11
treetop_73 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Victorville, CA Posts: 98	Re: LMC Molded Plastic Dash pad covers So it would stick out a little more? How thick is it? Looks good so I may have to bite the bullet since mine is all cracked. __________________ '85 GMC High Sierra 2500

05-10-2010, 04:48 PM	#12
harnalien TruckincrazY Join Date: May 2004 Location: Haslet, TX Posts: 493	Re: LMC Molded Plastic Dash pad covers Thanks guys. The one I got is fairly thin. It still seems reasonably durable though.

05-10-2010, 08:53 PM	#13
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: LMC Molded Plastic Dash pad covers it's about 3/32"...I've installed a lot of them at my shop...just make sure that you clean the dash real good and take a scotchbrite to the inside of the dash cap...and follow the directions about the silicone...

05-10-2010, 09:57 PM	#14
bitchin85 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lambertville MI Posts: 962	Re: LMC Molded Plastic Dash pad covers ya mine has dabe of silicone on the backs and looks good enough for me. then again its a daily.. not a custom show truck lol but you might have to do some minor trimming to the existing dash and/or cover but it just slides on real nice __________________ "I'll keep my guns, money, and freedom. You can keep the "change"

05-10-2010, 10:05 PM	#15
87chevy.com BMW & ASE Master Certified Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,256	Re: LMC Molded Plastic Dash pad covers how do you guys like the quality of the cover? fit/finish... Ive been wanting to have a nice looking dash for some time and ive read good things about accu form covers, and there 100 bucks with free shipping on some websites... Im picky and since i will be installing it, if it looks bad, im gonna hate looking at it. Shipping it back probally will cost 20-30 bucks due to the size and I just dont want that kind of headache... __________________ 1987 Silverado - L83 5.3 w/ 6L80e ,A/C,P/W,P/L,TILT, HID projectors, Wilwood C-10 Pro Spindles w/ 2018 silverado front brakes & C-5 Corvette Rear Disc Brakes 1999 BMW 528i - 5.7 LS1 w/ 4l60e, Ford 8.8 IRS w31 spline posi & FX-r projector retrofit New project: 2006 BMW x5 6cyl AWD to L83 6l80e 4wd to 2WD / RWD A poor man buy's it twice finally got my domain name back, 87chevy.com.... site rework in progress

05-12-2010, 09:31 PM	#16
raws67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: lemoore ca Posts: 126	Re: LMC Molded Plastic Dash pad covers The one I got came from just dashes I think, and to be perfectly honest it fit like crap. The edges around the dash trim just didnt line up and it just doesnt look right too me, ohh and the holes for the passenger speaker were about six inches off. Im really picky when it comes to that kind of stuff. Either way it still looks a hell of a lot better than what it did before with all the cracks. If your looking for it to be perfect original looking then you wont care for it too much. The next time I do it I will just take it to an upholstery shop and have them leather wrap it. I have seen a few on here before and there is that guy down in texas that was doing them and selling them on craigslist. From what I have seen it looks way better and I dont think it costs that much more than that plastic cover. Just keep in mind that is just my opinion and doesnt make it right for everybody you might be happy with it.



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05-13-2010, 06:11 AM	#17
87Bob Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Franklin Indiana Posts: 635	Re: LMC Molded Plastic Dash pad covers The one I have fits like a glove and looks great. __________________ My Truck's not leaking its marking its territory!

05-19-2010, 05:29 AM	#18
Manbearpig Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Midland, Tx Posts: 418	Re: LMC Molded Plastic Dash pad covers Well I just ordered one We'll see how it looks in there __________________ 1972 GMC C10

05-27-2010, 09:24 AM	#21
raws67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: lemoore ca Posts: 126	Re: LMC Molded Plastic Dash pad covers apply around the edges only so it will allow the dash and cover to expand and retract.

05-27-2010, 11:44 AM	#22
remist17 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PA Posts: 406	Re: LMC Molded Plastic Dash pad covers So some people seem not to have good luck with these some do. For the people who liked the out come were did you all get them from.... JC whitney seems to be one. I see them on Brothers and Classic Parts. __________________ 2013 Chevy Silverado, Z71, 5.3L, 4 door 2005 Chevy Silverado, Z71, 5.3L, 4 door, 3.40 Support the Troops.

05-27-2010, 11:06 PM	#23
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,188	Re: LMC Molded Plastic Dash pad covers I ordered an Accuform from J C Whitney this week. I will take some pics when I get it and as I go through the install (assuming I like it when I get it.) Price was just under $100 with free shipping.

05-27-2010, 11:30 PM	#24
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: LMC Molded Plastic Dash pad covers you need to apply the silicone about an inch from the edges and around the vents....and like has been said don't put any in the middle, so the dash can expand and contract without buckling...

05-30-2010, 02:13 AM	#25
Manbearpig Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Midland, Tx Posts: 418	Re: LMC Molded Plastic Dash pad covers __________________ 1972 GMC C10

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