Need advice dash Pad

[85blustepside]

I am in the middle of my build old dash was a mess bought one from LMC.
We tried to install it it doesn't fit?
Has anyone else ran into this?
Can anyone point me where I can buy one that will fit?

Thanks

[bbbc10]

I could have told u to stay away from dashes from lmc man try classic parts their are a few better places to get a dash pad or have ur stock one redone

[85blustepside]

I could have told u to stay away from dashes from lmc man try classic parts their are a few better places to get a dash pad or have ur stock one redone

Thanks
Id have one redone but my dash is gone, it went missing somehow

[79 Silverado/454]

Originally Posted by bbbc10

I could have told u to stay away from dashes from lmc man try classic parts their are a few better places to get a dash pad or have ur stock one redone

Who restores the dash pads for our trucks ?

[bbbc10]

Um any interior shop can

[weider1717]

I have a NOS in the box make me an offer but they sell on ebay for $2600 so I've saw lately!

[85blustepside]

Just wondering what color is it?

I dont think I can afford it but wondering

[weider1717]

Originally Posted by 85blustepside

Just wondering what color is it?

I dont think I can afford it but wondering

Grey they all come grey and you dye to match.

[85blustepside]

I could go 600

[weider1717]

Originally Posted by 85blustepside

I could go 600

I couldn't do that I'll be honest I gave $425 but they really do sell for really high on ebay last i saw actually sole for $2600.

I wouldn't pay that just buy a nice aftermarket

[85blustepside]

Anyone recommend a nice after market?

UPDATE
Called LMC
They say they get lots of complaints!!!!

I asked why you sell them
She replied so we have something to sell

[TKCR]

http://store.73-87chevytrucks.com/me...tegory_Code=DC

I used to be on this forum and knew they had these. 3rd one down on the list sounds promising.

[TKCR]

Originally Posted by 85blustepside

Anyone recommend a nice after market?

UPDATE
Called LMC
They say they get lots of complaints!!!!

I asked why you sell them
She replied so we have something to sell

That's stupid, why sell something thats going to give you a bad reputation, especially when they sell so much stuff for our trucks.

[Gregski]

Originally Posted by 85blustepside

Anyone recommend a nice after market?

UPDATE
Called LMC
They say they get lots of complaints!!!!

I asked why you sell them
She replied so we have something to sell

OMG Serious! This country has gone to _______!

[Gregski]

Originally Posted by TKCR

That's stupid, why sell something thats going to give you a bad reputation, especially when they sell so much stuff for our trucks.

I think they are betting not everyone is going to go through the hassle of returning it. Glad I did what I did to mine.

[Front Range]

Thought this was a good thread.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...arket+dash+pad


If the owner of LMC is consciously pushing that philosophy it's unfortunate.

[TKCR]

Thankfully I didn't have to find a pad, mine was in great shape, just the wrong color. I changed my interior color from maroon to charcoal/graphite. I just cleaned all the old dye off the pad and re-dyed.

Maybe you can find an original pad and just dye it to your color needs. Try salvage yards, Ebay, Craigslists or even the WTB section here on the forum.

[TKCR]

Originally Posted by Front Range

Thought this was a good thread.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...arket+dash+pad


If the owner of LMC is consciously pushing that philosophy it's unfortunate.

That was a good thread, I hadn't seen that one yet, thanks for sharing.

[tucsonjwt]

I have tried the $100 overlays and they are junk - don't lay flat, rub against the doors on the ends, crack in the desert sun, etc.

I am considering removing my dash and taking around to various local upholstery shops to see what they want to recover it. Some seem to have had success with a DIY fill and recover. If they want too much money, I think I will attempt a DIY project. I have a new replacement overlay in the shed which I can go back to if the recover does not work out.

[85blustepside]

Thank you everyone for advice I am buying a used pad in great shape and painting it,
How best to fill and repair 3 screw holes Putty then paint with rino shield paint?
Or would I bet best just having it wrapped in vinyl.

[TKCR]

This might help with the repairs:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=695999

[TKCR]

When I did mine, but it didn't need any repairs, I used Bufords Vinyl & Carpet Dye. See above post #17. It comes in a rattle can. I hear SEM is good also.

http://www.prowax.com/vinyl_carpet_dyes.html

[TKCR]

Originally Posted by TKCR

When I did mine, but it didn't need any repairs, I used Bufords Vinyl & Carpet Dye. See above post #17. It comes in a rattle can. I hear SEM is good also.

http://www.prowax.com/vinyl_carpet_dyes.html

Back in the truck. I also used it on the door panels & interior molding