dash

[86 chevy silverado]

So you think your vin doesn't even belong to your truck or maybe the cabs was changed previously?
Do a break down on your vin and see if it matches or at least comes close.
http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/VIN.htm

[hotrod24]

i done the check and it said it was a 78 pickup 4+4

 this is not a 78 dash

 




see the metal pulled back it had a 78 switch but there are holes for a 73-74 switch so some one switch it

[hotrod24]

my truck has dual takes but no switch that is one reason why i thank that the cab was switch it does not even have a place to put one

[86 chevy silverado]

I dont know if I missed it previously but what is your truck exactly? (1/2 ton, 3/4 ton, 2wd, 4wd?) Does the vin match the general description of your truck?

[hotrod24]

yes it is a 4+4 1/2

[86 chevy silverado]

If your paperwork matches the vin then roll with it, you'll only raise questions if you change it now. I was told a vin could be found on the drivers front frame rail on the early trucks. If someone knows better feel free to advise.

[hotrod24]

ok thank you

[hotrod24]

you know a crazy thing it has chevy emblems and it says that it is a gmc but except for the dash emblem

[86 chevy silverado]

I put a complete interior off of a 86 chevy into my 78 dump truck I had. It already had the newer doors and the newer dash will fit on the early dash shell. I see a lot of 'mutts' around. 1/2 ton cabs on 1 ton dump trucks or newer cabs on older chassis etc. A buddy of mine almost couldn't get his registered because the vin did not jive with the truck, they gave up and gave him plates because they couldn't prove anything. (and couldn't find the vin on the frame)

[Dragon]

Parts are interchangable within the Various Years, at the sametime, you got to remember that you can still have holes for items, despite what trim level you have...  Alot of pieces(IE Dash Framing) are interchangable with the different years (to a point), and different Models/Trim Levels....  Because you have Lap Belts, but other trucks have a 3-point belt, yet yours isn't drilled for it, could be simply explained as the truck being ordered/optioned that way....  It having Chevy Badges instead of GMC, again a simple swap or replacement explains that.... Different sills, could be again explained through the trucks options(or lack there of) when ordered, or they were just simply replaced by the previous owner(s)....

[hotrod24]

yea i thought the same thing but some one drilled holes in my dash and that is what made me think that it was a 73-74 and not a 78 and all of the other stuff that is not a 78 but i am not going to let it bother me i am going to put another dash in it

[Dragon]

Yeah the best thing to do is not let someone elses hack job throw you off, but Honestly if your VIN/Title says its a '78, then no big deal! I had an 87 Lesabre 2dr that the Brat who had it before me, decided to kick the heck out of dash with his foot, and drive it into the ground(Blew all   Brake Seals at the four wheels ), since it was getting Repo'd....  His expensive "Professionally Installed" Stereo job looked like it was done by my 5yr old nephew at the time   Definately liked the fact that GM went to Modular Dashes in  certain models, as it was only an hour job to completely swap the dash out for a new salvaged one   The Steel ones like our trucks have can be a pain and time consuming, but it is something that can be done with patience & the correct tools    

Just be sure to take your time, and take a Breather when it gets fraustraiting(Trust me it will!)! Also watch out for all the sharp edages, so be sure to wear gloves and a long shirt in some instances!!!
 

[hotrod24]

I am just trying to fix my cab right now.  I have to put new rockers on it and cab corners and fix up the interior because someone liked to drill holes, but thank you alot for your help. Oh maybe when I get a new dash you can throw some more good pointers!