dash frame

[jcw77378]

I have an '82 step side and the dash frame is rusted thru and I need to replace it. My question is where can I buy one?

[LTZ C20]

I don't think you can buy the dash frame, I don't remember ever seeing those pieces in any catalogs, but I could be wrong.

Part of it is spot welded on and other parts are bolted I believe, you may have to find a scrap truck with a good one, cut the dashs out and then re attach the good one to your truck.

[Captkaos]

Donor and a lot of spot welds..

[Irish_Alley]

a word to the wise, if you do this dont be bragging about it or anything unless you find out the legal ways to do it cause you have to mess with the vin. seen a buddy get blackmailed because too many people knew his vin was swapped. but you have a spot weld every inch under the windshield so that has to be removed then you have two bolts on each side that have to be removed. thats if you remove the whole dash, you might be able to get away with only cutting out a portion of the dash and welding it in place

[enaberif]

a word to the wise, if you do this dont be bragging about it or anything unless you find out the legal ways to do it cause you have to mess with the vin. seen a buddy get blackmailed because too many people knew his vin was swapped. but you have a spot weld every inch under the windshield so that has to be removed then you have two bolts on each side that have to be removed. thats if you remove the whole dash, you might be able to get away with only cutting out a portion of the dash and welding it in place

This is why I'm glad I have a 74... VIN tag = door pillar

[fitz]

This is why I'm glad I have a 74... VIN tag = door pillar
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I think the door pillar would rot out before the dash frame.

[Irish_Alley]

i think what hes saying is its easier to cut out the door pillar than dash

[roundhouse]

Where exactly is it rusted ?

And if you swap
The vin tag
The Don't ask. Dont tell policy is best


Keep it to yourself

No one will ever know if you dont tell em

[enaberif]

I mean that I can do dash swaps with no reprocussions regarding the vin tag like most people.

[Edemich]

Think of this as a gift for you to go custom.  By the time you find a donor, cut weld, transfer, cut, weld, blah blah, bleeding knuckles and scrapes.  Deal with your vin plate.  You should find someone who will fiberglass a sweet dash for you. 

Check all your options!