Dashes

[cyberwolph]

First off, I'd like to say hello to everyone.  I've actually been on here quite a while but never posted anything just read all kinds of stuff.  But now I have a question.  I have tried searching but after hours of reading and finding out that they fit great I still couldnt find what i was looking for.  Here goes nothin.  Could some of you post some pics of how well the "GM" dashes fit?  The ones that Capt sells.  Such as how the trim fits on the passenger end and how the dash fits around the gauge cluster?  I need a new dash real bad and soon, or one thats in perfect shspe, like thats gonna happen   Anyway, thanks guys.

[VileZambonie]

GM dashes fit mint! Even aftermarket stuff fits good on them. The aftermarket ones which you would think would work better with aftermarket accessories are junk. I tried a dashes direct dash pad for my 85 and sent it back. It was ridiculous how poor the fitment was. If you love your truck it's well worth the investment on a new GM dash.

[VileZambonie]

There's some pix of mine here

http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php?topic=7339.0

[cyberwolph]

Thats perfect thanks alot   I knew this was the place to ask!!

[modular93fox]

does anyone have a part number for the OE dash's?
Thanks
clint

[VileZambonie]

http://store.73-87chevytrucks.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=7&Product_Code=GM-8191PAD&Category_Code=DC

[Captkaos]

I have had good luck with GM dashes and I actually had good luck with Dashes Direct 81-87 SKINNED dashes.

[VileZambonie]

Chris what are skinned dashes? Are they over a frame like OE? The one I got was like a giant rubber blob

[Captkaos]

yeah, they are like factory and only come in black or Blue.  The Rubber blob ones are not restoration worthy..

[Skunksmash]

In my opinion, coverlay dash covers are your best bet. They make your original dash look like it's brand new. And there are no fitment issues because you are using the original dash, that already fits perfectly. Take my word for this part at least: Fitment is a big issue. You will save yourself a lot of time, money, and hassle if you just get a Coverlay brand skin for your old dash. They are sold right here on this site. Now I'm not saying that the new GM dashes aren't great. But from my experience, the coverlays are where it's at. If done properly there is no way to tell that there is even a dash cover on the dash. I'm a stickler for details, and I often find little flaws that bug me where other people would just overlook. And I can find no flaw in my coverlay dash skin.

[cyberwolph]

I would really like to see some of these coverlays installed.  If they can be installed so that you cant tell, not saying that they cant, i would like to see them.

[mrboyy17]

skunksmash is right.  i found one at the junk yard.  15 bucks and some good spray adhesive and these things fit over your factory dash pretty perfect.  i even put this gray material over my plastic cover and it still fits over the original dash good.  original dashes are the best but are very pricey.  but ive seen these hard plastic covers be pricey too.  i guess i just got lucky at the bone yard that day.  we actually bought it for my buddies 83 silverado.  that is the day i found out 70's dashes are different than 80's dashes.  so he gave it to me after we paid for it.

oh and they are easy to paint/dye to match also.

[Bitzer!]

Hey guys, just a quickie! My dash is in the back of the garage and not accessible at the moment 
Do the original dashes have a part number stamped underneath anywhere. My truck has two listed as its a late 70's so could be a '78, '79 or an '80!

cheers

[cyberwolph]

First:  I guess we dont really understand your question.  As far as I know there is no number under the dash.  The only one I know of is behind the trim on the front of it and i dont know if it is anything important.
Second:  Has anyone ever thought about shaping and vacuum forming a dash?  I am in the process of it right now.  Mind u its in the very very early stages, as in thinking of it.  Just food for thought

[Bitzer!]

sorry about the Q. I was looking to order a dash pad but the company listed two for the year of my truck. I'm not sure which one I have and was looking for an easy way to identify it.

cheers