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RuralRoute C-30 · 03-26-2010, 09:01 PM

I've been searching for a dash pad for the 85 since it has the typical cracking. Came across this link in CL.
http://houston.craigslist.org/pts/1660013245.html

Gave the guy a call as his work looks better than some aftermarket examples that ask for more money. Doesn't do paypal,(yet), so I hesitate.

Just curious if anyone here has checked it out. He is in Houston area. Looking at the pics and the photobucket link it has shows he is talented at upholstering.

He did say he had heard of this forum and was considering coming on-board. I encouraged him to do so as his work appears to be quite a good alternative to some of what I have seen so far in dash pads.

The price includes the face plate.

Mark

**N2TRUX** · 03-26-2010, 09:09 PM

I saw them on C/L but that's about it. He does some nice stitch work that's for sure.

Cherub · 03-26-2010, 09:32 PM

i wonder if he uses the urethane dash or an original one?

joe231 · 03-26-2010, 09:42 PM

Those look nice
I don't see a link for more pics though, can you post the link?

RuralRoute C-30 · 03-26-2010, 10:01 PM

Here is the link if you click on the pics:
http://s890.photobucket.com/albums/a...t=IMGP0862.jpg

Apparently he is not computer savvy, but admits he needs to learn. Never shipped anything as he always has been cash & carry.

Houston is a bit far for me to carry cash these days.

Still, it was worth talking to him. Still pondering the options for the dash.

Mark

joe231 · 03-26-2010, 10:11 PM

Oh, cool
thanks!
The wife and I just picked up some black textured vinyl tonight to try our hand at covering a dash. If it turns out well, we are going to do some matching accents on the door panels.
If you check with a local upolstery shop you will probably be able to get your dash covered for half of what that guy is asking. Just a thought....

dammitmitchell · 03-26-2010, 11:11 PM

DUDE freaking nice!

datguysaL · 03-26-2010, 11:25 PM

ive seen his adds on CL, his work looks good, judgin by the pics.

my dashpad is beginning to crack, ive soaked it with armor all lets it sit over nite and its helpin, but not as much. so im just gonna wait till all the oils get dried out and cover the whole dashpad with fiberglass.

has anybody tried this before, or will i be the first?

Rogue_Sentinel · 03-26-2010, 11:35 PM

they look good

Cherub · 03-27-2010, 08:08 AM

depending on where he is at id be willing to go check them out for ya

RuralRoute C-30 · 03-27-2010, 09:04 AM

Thanks for the offer!

If you do find this is something you might do 'pm' me. I understand there are those hesitant or without resources to learn on-line commerce. Hell, I don't like paypal but use it when its necessary. Yet his inexperience in shipping procedures was a concern too. No fault to the man, just the way it is; he is working for a local market and then I call from Illinois! Over the phone he really sounds like a nice guy who takes pride in his work and that says a lot.

I think I might try showing a picture of his dash work to one more local upholstery shop in the area that claims experience in automotive work. So far I've gotten blank stares from the ones I've spoken to on such a project.

Yet if you do find this is a trip you might make to check out the product...let me know.

I know what LMC wants for one and his product just looks better in my opinion only.

Mark

Cherub · 03-27-2010, 11:18 AM

i called him up and hes not to far from me ill let you know how it goes.

Eighty-6 · 03-27-2010, 02:39 PM

I've seen his posts before on CL and have been really tempted to call. He does seats as well http://houston.craigslist.org/pts/1660020694.html

Cherub, if you go out there and don't mind ask him if what he'll charge to recover a seat if we take him one or exchange it for one of his

West Texas Z · 03-27-2010, 09:45 PM

please let us know how the seats and dashes look in person! I live in North Texas and I wouldnt mind the drive to Houston to have my truck done by him if its worth it.

menace121978 · 03-27-2010, 10:05 PM

the dashes look sweet

**scotts62** · 03-27-2010, 10:13 PM

Wow yeah that does look good! I havent seen one stitched like that only fiberglassed and painted but i like that.

87chevy.com · 03-27-2010, 11:24 PM

man, im in houston... gonna email him and see wheres he's at and maybe take some photos... been looking for a new dash

ajlezama · 03-28-2010, 11:09 PM

hello everyone. i finally made it on here..the dash pads you guys are talking about are from my lil shop called my house.. if anyone wants to ask me any questions feel free to do so..im new to this page so i dont know how things around here work..

RuralRoute C-30 · 03-28-2010, 11:15 PM

Welcome! Hope you don't mind my spreading the word around here this week-end on your great craftsmanship. I'm the guy that called you from Illinois on Friday about a dash.

Seriously, if I can't find someone around here to do anything even close the quality of what you do, a friend in Houston you already spoke to this week-end will buy one from you for me!

Great to see you made it here. Best of luck always!

Mark

bigblock73 · 03-28-2010, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by datguysaL

i...and cover the whole dashpad with fiberglass.

has anybody tried this before, or will i be the first?

I am in the middle of doing mine. I'll post some pics and instructions once it is done.

ajlezama · 03-28-2010, 11:19 PM

here is one i did today .. i installed everything for this 83 chevy truck.. pics are not that great. ill post some next time. since im gonna be installing the seat as well..

Justin36 · 03-28-2010, 11:23 PM

Those look great!!!

ajlezama · 03-28-2010, 11:31 PM

thanks. if you all have any questions let me know i will be more than happy to help in any way i can.. here are some seats i done.. just like the original style..

gchemist · 03-29-2010, 12:07 AM

Wow. If I didn't have a new painted dash, I would pay for one of those!!

West Texas Z · 03-29-2010, 12:12 AM

That truck looks great. Do you do the doors too? What about headliners? Any pics if you?

03-26-2010, 09:01 PM	#1
RuralRoute C-30 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: East Central Illinois Posts: 511	Anyone in Texas looked into this? I've been searching for a dash pad for the 85 since it has the typical cracking. Came across this link in CL. http://houston.craigslist.org/pts/1660013245.html Gave the guy a call as his work looks better than some aftermarket examples that ask for more money. Doesn't do paypal,(yet), so I hesitate. Just curious if anyone here has checked it out. He is in Houston area. Looking at the pics and the photobucket link it has shows he is talented at upholstering. He did say he had heard of this forum and was considering coming on-board. I encouraged him to do so as his work appears to be quite a good alternative to some of what I have seen so far in dash pads. The price includes the face plate. Mark __________________ 1985 Chevy C-30 Hydraulic Dump Bed 2001 Saturn SC2 (go to work car) 2010 PT Cruiser (wife's car) "Reality is just a hallucination brought on by lack of alcohol." Last edited by RuralRoute C-30; 03-26-2010 at 09:03 PM.

03-26-2010, 09:09 PM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Anyone in Texas looked into this? I saw them on C/L but that's about it. He does some nice stitch work that's for sure. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

03-26-2010, 09:32 PM	#3
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: Anyone in Texas looked into this? i wonder if he uses the urethane dash or an original one? __________________ 2014 LTZ Z71 Silverado 82 C15 LQ4/4L80E Conversion 78 Suburban build (SOLD) 83 4x4 Suburban(SOLD) 82 C15 (my first truck)

03-26-2010, 09:42 PM	#4
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Anyone in Texas looked into this? Those look nice I don't see a link for more pics though, can you post the link? __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

03-26-2010, 10:01 PM	#5
RuralRoute C-30 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: East Central Illinois Posts: 511	Re: Anyone in Texas looked into this? Here is the link if you click on the pics: http://s890.photobucket.com/albums/a...t=IMGP0862.jpg Apparently he is not computer savvy, but admits he needs to learn. Never shipped anything as he always has been cash & carry. Houston is a bit far for me to carry cash these days. Still, it was worth talking to him. Still pondering the options for the dash. Mark __________________ 1985 Chevy C-30 Hydraulic Dump Bed 2001 Saturn SC2 (go to work car) 2010 PT Cruiser (wife's car) "Reality is just a hallucination brought on by lack of alcohol."

03-26-2010, 10:11 PM	#6
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Anyone in Texas looked into this? Oh, cool thanks! The wife and I just picked up some black textured vinyl tonight to try our hand at covering a dash. If it turns out well, we are going to do some matching accents on the door panels. If you check with a local upolstery shop you will probably be able to get your dash covered for half of what that guy is asking. Just a thought.... __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

03-26-2010, 11:11 PM	#7
dammitmitchell the pollock Join Date: May 2008 Location: abilene, texas Posts: 4,423	Re: Anyone in Texas looked into this? DUDE freaking nice! __________________ Jack of ALL trades, Master of none.. (but one... procrastination) Army vet 02-08 RIP El Jay! Miss you brother! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=343538 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386042

03-26-2010, 11:25 PM	#8
datguysaL Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 155	Re: Anyone in Texas looked into this? ive seen his adds on CL, his work looks good, judgin by the pics. my dashpad is beginning to crack, ive soaked it with armor all lets it sit over nite and its helpin, but not as much. so im just gonna wait till all the oils get dried out and cover the whole dashpad with fiberglass. has anybody tried this before, or will i be the first?

03-26-2010, 11:35 PM	#9
Rogue_Sentinel Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: nc, mount airy Posts: 376	Re: Anyone in Texas looked into this? they look good __________________ "Myths and legends die hard in America. We love them for the extra dimension they provide, the illusion of near-infinite possibility to erase the narrow confines of most men's reality. Weird heroes and mould-breaking champions exist as living proof to those who need it that the tyranny of 'the rat race' is not yet final." Hunter S THompson

03-27-2010, 08:08 AM	#10
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: Anyone in Texas looked into this? depending on where he is at id be willing to go check them out for ya __________________ 2014 LTZ Z71 Silverado 82 C15 LQ4/4L80E Conversion 78 Suburban build (SOLD) 83 4x4 Suburban(SOLD) 82 C15 (my first truck)

03-27-2010, 09:04 AM	#11
RuralRoute C-30 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: East Central Illinois Posts: 511	Re: Anyone in Texas looked into this? Thanks for the offer! If you do find this is something you might do 'pm' me. I understand there are those hesitant or without resources to learn on-line commerce. Hell, I don't like paypal but use it when its necessary. Yet his inexperience in shipping procedures was a concern too. No fault to the man, just the way it is; he is working for a local market and then I call from Illinois! Over the phone he really sounds like a nice guy who takes pride in his work and that says a lot. I think I might try showing a picture of his dash work to one more local upholstery shop in the area that claims experience in automotive work. So far I've gotten blank stares from the ones I've spoken to on such a project. Yet if you do find this is a trip you might make to check out the product...let me know. I know what LMC wants for one and his product just looks better in my opinion only. Mark __________________ 1985 Chevy C-30 Hydraulic Dump Bed 2001 Saturn SC2 (go to work car) 2010 PT Cruiser (wife's car) "Reality is just a hallucination brought on by lack of alcohol."

03-27-2010, 11:18 AM	#12
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: Anyone in Texas looked into this? i called him up and hes not to far from me ill let you know how it goes. __________________ 2014 LTZ Z71 Silverado 82 C15 LQ4/4L80E Conversion 78 Suburban build (SOLD) 83 4x4 Suburban(SOLD) 82 C15 (my first truck)

03-27-2010, 02:39 PM	#13
Eighty-6 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Round Rock, Tx Posts: 249	Re: Anyone in Texas looked into this? I've seen his posts before on CL and have been really tempted to call. He does seats as well http://houston.craigslist.org/pts/1660020694.html Cherub, if you go out there and don't mind ask him if what he'll charge to recover a seat if we take him one or exchange it for one of his

03-27-2010, 09:45 PM	#14
West Texas Z El Mero Mero Frijolero!! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 669	Re: Anyone in Texas looked into this? please let us know how the seats and dashes look in person! I live in North Texas and I wouldnt mind the drive to Houston to have my truck done by him if its worth it.

03-27-2010, 10:05 PM	#15
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Anyone in Texas looked into this? the dashes look sweet __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list



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03-27-2010, 10:13 PM	#16
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: Anyone in Texas looked into this? Wow yeah that does look good! I havent seen one stitched like that only fiberglassed and painted but i like that. __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

03-27-2010, 11:24 PM	#17
87chevy.com BMW & ASE Master Certified Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,266	Re: Anyone in Texas looked into this? man, im in houston... gonna email him and see wheres he's at and maybe take some photos... been looking for a new dash __________________ 1987 Silverado - L83 5.3 w/ 6L80e ,A/C,P/W,P/L,TILT, HID projectors, Wilwood C-10 Pro Spindles w/ 2018 silverado front brakes & C-5 Corvette Rear Disc Brakes 1999 BMW 528i - 5.7 LS1 w/ 4l60e, Ford 8.8 IRS w31 spline posi & FX-r projector retrofit New project: 2006 BMW x5 6cyl AWD to L83 6l80e 4wd to 2WD / RWD A poor man buy's it twice finally got my domain name back, 87chevy.com.... site rework in progress

03-28-2010, 11:09 PM	#18
ajlezama Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 616	Re: Anyone in Texas looked into this? hello everyone. i finally made it on here..the dash pads you guys are talking about are from my lil shop called my house.. if anyone wants to ask me any questions feel free to do so..im new to this page so i dont know how things around here work..

03-28-2010, 11:15 PM	#19
RuralRoute C-30 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: East Central Illinois Posts: 511	Re: Anyone in Texas looked into this? Welcome! Hope you don't mind my spreading the word around here this week-end on your great craftsmanship. I'm the guy that called you from Illinois on Friday about a dash. Seriously, if I can't find someone around here to do anything even close the quality of what you do, a friend in Houston you already spoke to this week-end will buy one from you for me! Great to see you made it here. Best of luck always! Mark __________________ 1985 Chevy C-30 Hydraulic Dump Bed 2001 Saturn SC2 (go to work car) 2010 PT Cruiser (wife's car) "Reality is just a hallucination brought on by lack of alcohol."

03-28-2010, 11:19 PM	#21
ajlezama Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 616	Re: Anyone in Texas looked into this? here is one i did today .. i installed everything for this 83 chevy truck.. pics are not that great. ill post some next time. since im gonna be installing the seat as well.. Attached Images

03-28-2010, 11:23 PM	#22
Justin36 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Selmer, Tennessee Posts: 744	Re: Anyone in Texas looked into this? Those look great!!! __________________ Justin

03-28-2010, 11:31 PM	#23
ajlezama Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 616	Re: Anyone in Texas looked into this? thanks. if you all have any questions let me know i will be more than happy to help in any way i can.. here are some seats i done.. just like the original style.. Attached Images

03-29-2010, 12:07 AM	#24
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: Anyone in Texas looked into this? Wow. If I didn't have a new painted dash, I would pay for one of those!! __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

03-29-2010, 12:12 AM	#25
West Texas Z El Mero Mero Frijolero!! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 669	Re: Anyone in Texas looked into this? That truck looks great. Do you do the doors too? What about headliners? Any pics if you?

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