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John39671 · 08-23-2005, 11:55 AM

Has anyone bought a replacement dash pad from LMC or any other aftermarket company. If so how did they fit vs. the OE one. I am going to just go ahead and buy a new one since there is not one out there used that is in good shape. Im just wondering if I should buy the aftermarket pad or the OE. The OE pad is only $30 more.

**76sierraclassic** · 08-23-2005, 12:21 PM

I bought one for my '76 GMC from JCWhitney. It's made by Dashes Direct. It's made out of urethane, and looked decent. I wound up replacing mine because I found an NOS one on eBay for a price I couldn't pass up.

If you happen to need a blue one, and want to go with the urethane, I have the one I bought from JCWhitney, and I will let it go CHEAP just to get it out of my way.

Mike W.

cliffsta · 08-23-2005, 06:15 PM

I made a thread about this a lil while back, and my responses generaly leaned to urethane. The problems you face(d) with the original (breaking, rotting) will simply reoccur with one made of OE materail. And supposedly (as i haven't ordered mine just yet), the urethane looks pretty good and fits ok.

Chevy duty has them cheap. www.chevyduty.com

82c10 · 08-23-2005, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 76sierraclassic

I bought one for my '76 GMC from JCWhitney. It's made by Dashes Direct. It's made out of urethane, and looked decent. I wound up replacing mine because I found an NOS one on eBay for a price I couldn't pass up.

If you happen to need a blue one, and want to go with the urethane, I have the one I bought from JCWhitney, and I will let it go CHEAP just to get it out of my way.

Mike W.

do you have pics? i might be interested

*iceman7329* · 08-23-2005, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 76sierraclassic

I bought one for my '76 GMC from JCWhitney. It's made by Dashes Direct. It's made out of urethane, and looked decent. I wound up replacing mine because I found an NOS one on eBay for a price I couldn't pass up.

If you happen to need a blue one, and want to go with the urethane, I have the one I bought from JCWhitney, and I will let it go CHEAP just to get it out of my way.

Mike W.

Mike you have a PM.

**N2TRUX** · 08-23-2005, 09:31 PM

I just bought one on Ebay. I have no idea how well it fits yet, but it sure looks good.
Here is the auction-Look in here

82c10 · 08-23-2005, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 82c10

do you have pics? i might be interested

sorry i see it says 76, unless you bought the 81-87

a28doc · 08-24-2005, 06:44 AM

here is a repro 73-80 pad on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-6...QQcmdZViewItem
Doc

Clos'84TX · 08-24-2005, 07:58 AM

Has anyone seen any for a 81-87?

**N2TRUX** · 08-24-2005, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by a28doc

here is a repro 73-80 pad on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-6...QQcmdZViewItem
Doc

Hmmm? looks like a 67-72 pad to me....

**Captkaos** · 08-24-2005, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

I just bought one on Ebay. I have no idea how well it fits yet, but it sure looks good.

That listed it having the VIN hole, which to me means 79-80. Did you check to see if yours really has the VIN there?

BTW, I sell the Dashes Direct pieces.

John39671 · 08-24-2005, 12:00 PM

Well the thing I am getting at is the OE ones from my local dealer are $270, Lmc is $240. I was just wondering if anyone has had any luck with the aftermarket.

86 GMG · 08-24-2005, 12:16 PM

????local dealer they have nos there ????

bigblock73 · 08-24-2005, 12:44 PM

I bet the dealer is selling Dashes Direct pads...especially for that price.

John39671 · 08-24-2005, 03:04 PM

OE # 15641405, He has 6 available through his GM supplier in Portland.

82c10 · 08-24-2005, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Captkaos

BTW, I sell the Dashes Direct pieces.

how much for an 81-87 and got any pics of how they fit

**N2TRUX** · 08-24-2005, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Captkaos

.....which to me means 79-80. Did you check to see if yours really has the VIN there?.

Well I "thought" mine had a vin cut out. Since I haven't seen it in close to a year I could be wrong....

**Captkaos** · 08-25-2005, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 82c10

how much for an 81-87 and got any pics of how they fit

They have 2 versions for the 81-91. A vinyl duplicate and a repro version. The one you want it the vinyl version.
Is it going to be $225 + shipping for the 81-87 vinyl, $210 + shipping for the 81-91 Repro, $220 + shipping on the 73-78 and 79-80. Shipping should be $20

John39671 · 08-25-2005, 08:43 PM

Do you have a pic of the 81-91 vinal pad installed? Or a link to a website where we can all see what you have to offer?

**Captkaos** · 08-26-2005, 12:25 PM

John, I am expecting some next week. I don't have any pics of them installed, but this is their website: http://www.dashesdirect.com/

north star · 08-27-2005, 11:20 PM

I bought a repro off of ebay and I cursed the day I did it until I got my new used dash. The repro didn't fit at all and had no structure what so ever. I hung in and waited until I found a good dash at a good price.

If I had it to do all over again I would send mine out to that place in Arizona and have it redone.

static22 · 08-28-2005, 12:56 AM

Do you have any contact info on the place in Arizona?

08-23-2005, 11:55 AM	#1
John39671 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Baker City,Oregon Posts: 278	Dash Pad Question Has anyone bought a replacement dash pad from LMC or any other aftermarket company. If so how did they fit vs. the OE one. I am going to just go ahead and buy a new one since there is not one out there used that is in good shape. Im just wondering if I should buy the aftermarket pad or the OE. The OE pad is only $30 more. __________________ Dissabled Veteran U.S.M.C 1985-1989

08-23-2005, 06:15 PM	#3
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	I made a thread about this a lil while back, and my responses generaly leaned to urethane. The problems you face(d) with the original (breaking, rotting) will simply reoccur with one made of OE materail. And supposedly (as i haven't ordered mine just yet), the urethane looks pretty good and fits ok. Chevy duty has them cheap. www.chevyduty.com __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

08-23-2005, 09:31 PM	#6
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	I just bought one on Ebay. I have no idea how well it fits yet, but it sure looks good. Here is the auction-Look in here __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-24-2005, 06:44 AM	#8
a28doc '87 V20 4x4 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: South Western Ohio Posts: 1,073	here is a repro 73-80 pad on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-6...QQcmdZViewItem Doc __________________ '86 K5 Blazer 4x4 FOR SALE '87 v20 4X4 '99 S10 Blazer 4X4

08-24-2005, 07:58 AM	#9
Clos'84TX Foom, foom, foom! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Abilene, TX Posts: 106	Has anyone seen any for a 81-87? __________________ - Dan 84' LWB C10 // 2.5" from collector back. duel Turbo Mufflers // 350 w/ TH350 long Headers//3.73 rearend gears Future Mods *3/4 suspension drop*

08-23-2005, 12:21 PM	#2
76sierraclassic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: White Hall, AR Posts: 316	I bought one for my '76 GMC from JCWhitney. It's made by Dashes Direct. It's made out of urethane, and looked decent. I wound up replacing mine because I found an NOS one on eBay for a price I couldn't pass up. If you happen to need a blue one, and want to go with the urethane, I have the one I bought from JCWhitney, and I will let it go CHEAP just to get it out of my way. Mike W.

08-24-2005, 12:00 PM	#12
John39671 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Baker City,Oregon Posts: 278	Well the thing I am getting at is the OE ones from my local dealer are $270, Lmc is $240. I was just wondering if anyone has had any luck with the aftermarket. __________________ Dissabled Veteran U.S.M.C 1985-1989

08-24-2005, 12:16 PM	#13
86 GMG Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Tulsa Oklahoma Posts: 943	????local dealer they have nos there ???? __________________ square body trucks an addiction or an investment either way they consume all my extra time and money

08-24-2005, 12:44 PM	#14
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	I bet the dealer is selling Dashes Direct pads...especially for that price. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale Last edited by bigblock73; 08-24-2005 at 12:45 PM.

08-24-2005, 03:04 PM	#15
John39671 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Baker City,Oregon Posts: 278	OE # 15641405, He has 6 available through his GM supplier in Portland. __________________ Dissabled Veteran U.S.M.C 1985-1989

08-25-2005, 08:43 PM	#19
John39671 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Baker City,Oregon Posts: 278	Do you have a pic of the 81-91 vinal pad installed? Or a link to a website where we can all see what you have to offer? __________________ Dissabled Veteran U.S.M.C 1985-1989

08-26-2005, 12:25 PM	#20
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	John, I am expecting some next week. I don't have any pics of them installed, but this is their website: http://www.dashesdirect.com/ __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

08-27-2005, 11:20 PM	#21
north star Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Galloway, Ohio Posts: 14	I bought a repro off of ebay and I cursed the day I did it until I got my new used dash. The repro didn't fit at all and had no structure what so ever. I hung in and waited until I found a good dash at a good price. If I had it to do all over again I would send mine out to that place in Arizona and have it redone.

08-28-2005, 12:56 AM	#22
static22 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 62	Do you have any contact info on the place in Arizona?



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