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Offline Mike Phillips

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Best replacement dash pad for 1978 Blazer
« on: July 24, 2023, 01:40:58 PM »
Best replacement dash pad for 1978 Blazer


As is the norm, the dash pad on my new-to-me 1978 Blazer is cracked in a number of places. 




I don't want a cover or a carpet, I want an actual replacement.

Any suggestions for the best source for a emplacement dash pad?


Mike



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Re: Best replacement dash pad for 1978 Blazer
« Reply #2 on: July 24, 2023, 02:35:34 PM »
Ask Chris what the availability is on these http://store.73-87chevytrucks.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=7&Product_Code=D100173-013&Category_Code=DC

Will do.

I looked around for a dash pad on the store, missed it somehow.


Mike


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Re: Best replacement dash pad for 1978 Blazer
« Reply #3 on: July 25, 2023, 06:55:32 PM »
I generally have these in stock but AMD has an offering now and I plan to check them out.  How big of a hurry are you in?  I go on vacation this weekend.

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Re: Best replacement dash pad for 1978 Blazer
« Reply #4 on: July 26, 2023, 09:08:03 PM »
Come on Chris! You don't have time for a VACA!  8)

Eager to hear what you find, my K10 needs some love in that area.

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Re: Best replacement dash pad for 1978 Blazer
« Reply #5 on: July 26, 2023, 10:01:25 PM »
I purchased an OEM looking dash pad from USA1 Industries. The pad was of good quality but I would only recommend getting it in Black. Any other color they have to paint. I ordered a saddle / tan color one and had to return it because the paint on it would scratch very easily. The color paint would not hold up to normal wear and tear.
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Re: Best replacement dash pad for 1978 Blazer
« Reply #6 on: July 27, 2023, 05:09:53 AM »
Check out OER PP818 for a perfect dark saddle match that holds up very nicely.
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Re: Best replacement dash pad for 1978 Blazer
« Reply #7 on: July 28, 2023, 08:10:50 PM »
What a toy store is OER! Thx for the tip VZ!
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Re: Best replacement dash pad for 1978 Blazer
« Reply #8 on: July 31, 2023, 10:20:15 AM »
Find a good upholstery shop and have it covered.  Had mine done, it was cheaper than replacing it and I knew it would fit without fighting it.

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Re: Best replacement dash pad for 1978 Blazer
« Reply #9 on: August 10, 2023, 11:17:03 AM »
AMD currently only offers the 81-87 version.  I am waiting for details on it.
I can have the ones we sell shipped or drop shipped if we dont have them within about 10 days.