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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Interior & Equipment => Topic started by: Bitzer! on March 13, 2008, 06:13:00 pm
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Guys, if I took off all the foam padding and vinyl etc would the frame riddled with holes or is it mostly sheet. I'm thinking of ripping it off and painting it the same colour as the truck.
your views please!!
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It has all sorts of holes varying in size. Definitely not something you'd want to look at every day.
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Could you screw down thin sheets of aluminum down to it?
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Bitzer - take a look at Flatbroke's thread - he has a naked dash :D
http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php?topic=7217.0
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nice one m8 thanks- I didn't see that thread!
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Is the padding bolted on a one unit or is it glued?
cheers
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You lost me there. The dash pad consist of a metal frame (like in FlatBrokes pic) with foam layer over the top covered in vinyl. This piece is one unit and it unbolts from the truck... You can see one for a 81-91 here;
(http://store.73-87chevytrucks.com/merchant2/graphics/00000001/81-91GMdash.jpg)
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Ok so if the vinyl etc is cracked and torn (and abused!) simply unbolt, recover and bolt back on?
surely it can't be that easy after all the other crap I've faced with this truck!!
cheers
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If you are just putting a cover over it, you take down any high spots and glue the cover on. Put the dash back in. The end. EZ
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Cheers Vile :) something I can do in a day for once! Just off to fire up the welder and finish the floor etc it seems never ending lol
thanks again
;)
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I hear ya on the never ending. When will I get a "weekEND" lol
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and all the plans went out the window :( blocked drain / rain / visitors!
Tomorrow's another day!
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I hear ya on the never ending. When will I get a "weekEND" lol
+2 I hear ya :D
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I had a 78 K20 I drove for two years with no dash pad, or radio in it. One of the best trucks I ever owned.
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I am currently re-covering my dash as well when time permits.
I have cut the tears off with my dremel, stretched old t-shirts over it and secured them to the metal backing in various places to conform to the OE shape. Then on went the fiberglass resin, sand and more resin, etc.
I am leaning more towards painting it, but looks to be too much of a pain to get all even enough to paint and look good. I may end up wrapping it in a quality vinyl and be done with it.
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I tried wrapping mine in vinyl, just finished and FAILED :o
I was able to stretch all the wrinkles out around all the tight corners until the very last one when the vinyl ripped. :-[ I gave up and ordered a dash cap from Chris :D
Good luck with yours.
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time has been against me of late- still repairing the cowl lol
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I have cut the tears off with my dremel, stretched old t-shirts over it and secured them to the metal backing in various places to conform to the OE shape. Then on went the fiberglass resin, sand and more resin, etc.
So ur blood sweat tears...And the shirt off you back huh lol ;)
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I tried wrapping mine in vinyl, just finished and FAILED :o
I was able to stretch all the wrinkles out around all the tight corners until the very last one when the vinyl ripped. :-[ I gave up and ordered a dash cap from Chris :D
Good luck with yours.
How did it fit ?
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I tried wrapping mine in vinyl, just finished and FAILED :o
I was able to stretch all the wrinkles out around all the tight corners until the very last one when the vinyl ripped. :-[ I gave up and ordered a dash cap from Chris :D
Good luck with yours.
How did it fit ?
I dont think shipping is that fast !
Pay more attention to the post, you only gave him 30 min for shipping and install.
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I tried wrapping mine in vinyl, just finished and FAILED :o
I was able to stretch all the wrinkles out around all the tight corners until the very last one when the vinyl ripped. :-[ I gave up and ordered a dash cap from Chris :D
Good luck with yours.
How did it fit ?
I dont think shipping is that fast !
Pay more attention to the post, you only gave him 30 min for shipping and install.
I would not be surprised if it was :)
I ordered something at like noon next day I was going to check for a tracking number when I got home but the stuff was there already :)
http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php?topic=6116.msg31168#msg31168
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I have cut the tears off with my dremel, stretched old t-shirts over it and secured them to the metal backing in various places to conform to the OE shape. Then on went the fiberglass resin, sand and more resin, etc.
So ur blood sweat tears...And the shirt off you back huh lol ;)
Yep...lol
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I tried wrapping mine in vinyl, just finished and FAILED :o
I was able to stretch all the wrinkles out around all the tight corners until the very last one when the vinyl ripped. :-[ I gave up and ordered a dash cap from Chris :D
Good luck with yours.
How did it fit ?
I dont think shipping is that fast !
Pay more attention to the post, you only gave him 30 min for shipping and install.
LOL - I'll let you know.
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Have any of you tried SEM-Weld for repairing any cracks or holes in your dash?
http://www.sem.ws/product.php?product_id=94
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I used flexible repair compound meant for bumper covers on one with good results, and eastwood has a repair kit for padded dashes.
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has any one else tried one of these??? I mean its no car show winner...But it does the job and i like it.....
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii69/chevroletcustomdeluxe/DSC00006.jpg)
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii69/chevroletcustomdeluxe/DSC00005-1.jpg)
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BigKountry,
Where are you located, and do you still have that dash project you started on?
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I'm in Western KY, but the dash is going back in my 81 as soon as my work schedule will allow me. It's not much to look at right now, just covered in t-shirts and epoxy...lol