Does anyone sell dash pad covers or restore them with OEM material? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 02-08-2024, 01:31 PM

My pad is real good, I store the truck in the dark now, but over the years just threw towels on top of it. I'm wondering....

1. Does anyone sell covers that fit over the dash pad vinyl? Covers for the cover, in other terms. I know they were once available.

2. Curious if there's a service to rebuild with OEM material?

**1970cstblazer** · 02-08-2024, 03:12 PM

Just Dashes will strip all of the foam padding and vinyl off your dash pad core, then recover it using the same vacuum process as original, with the same grain and coloring. They are very expensive, but the quality is there.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 02-13-2024, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 1970cstblazer

Just Dashes will strip all of the foam padding and vinyl off your dash pad core, then recover it using the same vacuum process as original, with the same grain and coloring. They are very expensive, but the quality is there.

TY, good to know. Expensive doesn't surprise me.

Chevy nutcase · 02-13-2024, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 1970cstblazer

Just Dashes will strip all of the foam padding and vinyl off your dash pad core, then recover it using the same vacuum process as original, with the same grain and coloring. They are very expensive, but the quality is there.

I first became aware of Just Dashes from Jay Lenos channel on YouTube. In one of his behind the scenes videos where he showed some projects that were in the works like that pristine Jaguar xke, he visited Just Dashes and it looks like a great business. That place has the dash restoration market cornered on the west coast.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 02-13-2024, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevy nutcase

I first became aware of Just Dashes from Jay Lenos channel on YouTube. In one of his behind the scenes videos where he showed some projects that were in the works like that pristine Jaguar xke, he visited Just Dashes and it looks like a great business. That place has the dash restoration market cornered on the west coast.

Hmmm. I wonder if anyone restores 69-71 door panels to OEM?

LS short box · 02-13-2024, 09:40 PM

One of my car buddies has a 71 Nova. The dash pad was redone by Just Dashes. It still looks perfect 15 years later. Oh and it wasn't cheap.

**dmjlambert** · 02-13-2024, 11:16 PM

I had my seat re-covered by a local auto upholstery shop in a period correct but not-offered-by-Chevy houndstooth and vinyl in colors of my choice. I asked him to order plenty of fabric and vinyl that I will keep on hand for other projects. After I moved I found another local auto upholstery shop to re-cover the visors and dash pad in the matching vinyl. I recommend it. Just pick out your vinyl color and get some, and either have the shop cover it, or you cover it. The auto upholstery shop had a big book of samples to choose from.
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Here is the process for do-it-yourself that forum member Astro-Balls aka Mitch showed us:
https://web.archive.org/web/20190912...d.php?t=793182
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And from forum member KevinK7:
https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=804227
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**Steeveedee** · 02-13-2024, 11:57 PM

I'd like to make the dash pad look stock again, after the damage my FiL did to it over the years that he owned the truck. My wife's fine with what is there...but then she's so tight that she squeaks when she walks.

**1970cstblazer** · 02-14-2024, 08:38 AM

The best bang for your buck is a repro Dashes Direct pad. They are great looking and under $100.

LS short box · 02-16-2024, 09:34 PM

I did the repo dash pad and it fit well. Pic of my 68.

02-08-2024, 01:31 PM	#1
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,350	Does anyone sell dash pad covers or restore them with OEM material? My pad is real good, I store the truck in the dark now, but over the years just threw towels on top of it. I'm wondering.... 1. Does anyone sell covers that fit over the dash pad vinyl? Covers for the cover, in other terms. I know they were once available. 2. Curious if there's a service to rebuild with OEM material? __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

02-08-2024, 03:12 PM	#2
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,966	Re: Does anyone sell dash pad covers or restore them with OEM material? Just Dashes will strip all of the foam padding and vinyl off your dash pad core, then recover it using the same vacuum process as original, with the same grain and coloring. They are very expensive, but the quality is there. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, TOTM winner December 2024! Medium Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD Kelsey Hayes wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration finally getting close to completion.. 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 45k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 62k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

02-13-2024, 09:40 PM	#6
LS short box Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Carlos MN Posts: 2,171	Re: Does anyone sell dash pad covers or restore them with OEM material? One of my car buddies has a 71 Nova. The dash pad was redone by Just Dashes. It still looks perfect 15 years later. Oh and it wasn't cheap.

02-13-2024, 11:16 PM	#7
dmjlambert Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 3,923	Re: Does anyone sell dash pad covers or restore them with OEM material? I had my seat re-covered by a local auto upholstery shop in a period correct but not-offered-by-Chevy houndstooth and vinyl in colors of my choice. I asked him to order plenty of fabric and vinyl that I will keep on hand for other projects. After I moved I found another local auto upholstery shop to re-cover the visors and dash pad in the matching vinyl. I recommend it. Just pick out your vinyl color and get some, and either have the shop cover it, or you cover it. The auto upholstery shop had a big book of samples to choose from. - - - - Here is the process for do-it-yourself that forum member Astro-Balls aka Mitch showed us: https://web.archive.org/web/20190912...d.php?t=793182 - - And from forum member KevinK7: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=804227 - Last edited by dmjlambert; 02-15-2024 at 12:00 AM.

02-13-2024, 11:57 PM	#8
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,807	Re: Does anyone sell dash pad covers or restore them with OEM material? I'd like to make the dash pad look stock again, after the damage my FiL did to it over the years that he owned the truck. My wife's fine with what is there...but then she's so tight that she squeaks when she walks. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

02-14-2024, 08:38 AM	#9
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,966	Re: Does anyone sell dash pad covers or restore them with OEM material? The best bang for your buck is a repro Dashes Direct pad. They are great looking and under $100. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, TOTM winner December 2024! Medium Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD Kelsey Hayes wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration finally getting close to completion.. 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 45k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 62k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

02-16-2024, 09:34 PM	#10
LS short box Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Carlos MN Posts: 2,171	Re: Does anyone sell dash pad covers or restore them with OEM material? I did the repo dash pad and it fit well. Pic of my 68. Attached Images

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