Let's talk top of dash color! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**bigdon-70blazer** · 10-03-2008, 08:12 AM

My blazer is medium olive green, #504 and I am curious to know what you all did when you repainted. What color did you paint the top of the dash? When the blazer was yellow, it was painted a dull brown color about the same as the dash pad. It is now green, same as the truck body and I am wondering if I should just leave it like that...I included pics of the dash but not the top but you get the idea.

wHATANERD · 10-03-2008, 08:23 AM

I would think that body color would look best. Mine is currently painted flat black but when I have the truck repainted I plan on going with the same color as the rest of the truck.

MrGoodpliers · 10-03-2008, 08:33 AM

I did a Med Olive truck a few years ago. I painted the top of the dash the same color as the dark green defroster vents, which is the way they were originally. Personally, I don't like it when the dash is body color. It looks like a shortcut IMO.

**BAD4X4** · 10-03-2008, 08:36 AM

I painted mine the med olive green and I think it looks great.

71RestoRod · 10-03-2008, 08:40 AM

Painted mine flat black. I didn't want to be staring at the top of the dashboard when I was looking out the windshield. I suppose any color is OK, but I would make it flat.

**jaros44sr** · 10-03-2008, 09:11 AM

Mine I believe is original, body color is a dark green metallic, top of dash is a flat tan or lt. brown

pcwillsie · 10-03-2008, 09:36 AM

i just went into the shop and looked at my 70 cst. It is green and original the top of the dash is brown, the same color as the dash pad.

tdkosta · 10-03-2008, 11:57 AM

Thanks for bringing up this topic. I agree with comments above and think that the top dash should be a non gloss finish and a different color than the body. But I'm no expert just adding my opinion.

Picture time anyone?

vtblazer · 10-03-2008, 01:36 PM

Didn't have any issue with mine being glossy...zero.
Never got any glare from it.

Painted it body color.

Jtrux · 10-03-2008, 01:49 PM

Mine was same original dark blue and will be when I repaint it.

bouncytruck · 10-03-2008, 02:24 PM

Mine is flat sandalwood - the truck is orange with the parchment/sandalwood interior.

Critter · 10-03-2008, 03:15 PM

Body color with a black dash pad...that looks best to me at least.

1972CST · 10-03-2008, 06:10 PM

My blazer is light yellow w/ black interior and the area between the pad and the windshield is flat black. I am changing the color to med blue and going back flat black for the dash.

**bigdon-70blazer** · 10-03-2008, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bouncytruck

Mine is flat sandalwood - the truck is orange with the parchment/sandalwood interior.

bouncy, could you get me a pic of your dash with the sandlewood pad and the dash top? I had the tan or light saddle pad when it was yellow and I purchased the sandlewood pad from Brothers and it was a little lighter than I was led to believe. I may not use that one and get the light saddle but would like to see yours and try to get an idea what it will look like with my medium olive green. Thanks so much, bigdon

Jtrux · 10-03-2008, 11:30 PM

Did the factory ever put a plastic type cover over the metal upper dash, 72levi's super cheyenne has one and it looks pretty sharp.

**special-K** · 10-04-2008, 08:04 AM

If you`re going for "original" it would match the interior trim color (dash pad) unless it has tilt.Then it would be matte black,which would also match dash pad since the column,steering wheel,and dash pad would be black.
Some colors had a different dash pad/steering wheel color,like Parchment had Sandlewood.So,going by the dash pad is best for original.

10-03-2008, 08:12 AM	#1
bigdon-70blazer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Poplar Bluff, MO Posts: 1,502	Let's talk top of dash color! My blazer is medium olive green, #504 and I am curious to know what you all did when you repainted. What color did you paint the top of the dash? When the blazer was yellow, it was painted a dull brown color about the same as the dash pad. It is now green, same as the truck body and I am wondering if I should just leave it like that...I included pics of the dash but not the top but you get the idea. Attached Images

10-03-2008, 08:23 AM	#2
wHATANERD Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Uvalde, Tx Posts: 407	Re: Let's talk top of dash color! I would think that body color would look best. Mine is currently painted flat black but when I have the truck repainted I plan on going with the same color as the rest of the truck. __________________ 1969 C/10 Longbed undergoing rebuild. Old Chevy's Never Die, They Just Rust Around The Edges

10-03-2008, 08:33 AM	#3
MrGoodpliers Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Gainesville, Georgia Posts: 704	Re: Let's talk top of dash color! I did a Med Olive truck a few years ago. I painted the top of the dash the same color as the dark green defroster vents, which is the way they were originally. Personally, I don't like it when the dash is body color. It looks like a shortcut IMO. __________________ We made Oklahoma a little after 3, Randy & his brother Bob & my old GMC...

10-03-2008, 08:36 AM	#4
BAD4X4 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: La pine Oregon Posts: 1,668	Re: Let's talk top of dash color! I painted mine the med olive green and I think it looks great. __________________ 1972 Cheyenne K-30 6"lift {502 PROJECT} 1972 Cheyenne K-30 8"lift 454 450hp {Ol'Blue} 1972 Cheyenne K-20 Custom Stretch 6" lift 454 1972 Custom Deluxe K-20 4" lift 2007 GMC Crew Cab Diesel 6"lift {The Tow Rig 2017 Ford F-350 Crew Cab 6.7 6"lift (Wife's) 1977 El Camino SS Grandpa baught new 1986 K-30 Crew Cab 502 1955 Chevy 2-Door gasser 454 550hp{project} 1956 Chevy Bel-Air 2-Door hardtop 572 700hp 1979 Ford F-350 All Original 4x4 (Wife's)

10-03-2008, 09:11 AM	#6
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,764	Re: Let's talk top of dash color! Mine I believe is original, body color is a dark green metallic, top of dash is a flat tan or lt. brown __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

10-03-2008, 08:40 AM	#5
71RestoRod Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Evergreen, CO Posts: 492	Re: Let's talk top of dash color! Painted mine flat black. I didn't want to be staring at the top of the dashboard when I was looking out the windshield. I suppose any color is OK, but I would make it flat. __________________ 71 Blazer / GMPP ZZ383 / MPFI / 700R4 / 4-Wheel Disk / Ground-up frame off almost completed resto-mod

10-03-2008, 09:36 AM	#7
pcwillsie Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: oklahoma Posts: 118	Re: Let's talk top of dash color! i just went into the shop and looked at my 70 cst. It is green and original the top of the dash is brown, the same color as the dash pad.

10-03-2008, 11:57 AM	#8
tdkosta Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 781	Re: Let's talk top of dash color! Thanks for bringing up this topic. I agree with comments above and think that the top dash should be a non gloss finish and a different color than the body. But I'm no expert just adding my opinion. Picture time anyone?

10-03-2008, 01:36 PM	#9
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Let's talk top of dash color! Didn't have any issue with mine being glossy...zero. Never got any glare from it. Painted it body color. Attached Images

10-03-2008, 01:49 PM	#10
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: Let's talk top of dash color! Mine was same original dark blue and will be when I repaint it. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

10-03-2008, 02:24 PM	#11
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Let's talk top of dash color! Mine is flat sandalwood - the truck is orange with the parchment/sandalwood interior. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

10-03-2008, 03:15 PM	#12
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: Let's talk top of dash color! Body color with a black dash pad...that looks best to me at least. __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com

10-03-2008, 06:10 PM	#13
1972CST Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Concord NC Posts: 511	Re: Let's talk top of dash color! My blazer is light yellow w/ black interior and the area between the pad and the windshield is flat black. I am changing the color to med blue and going back flat black for the dash.

10-03-2008, 11:30 PM	#15
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: Let's talk top of dash color! Did the factory ever put a plastic type cover over the metal upper dash, 72levi's super cheyenne has one and it looks pretty sharp. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

10-04-2008, 08:04 AM	#16
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Let's talk top of dash color! If you`re going for "original" it would match the interior trim color (dash pad) unless it has tilt.Then it would be matte black,which would also match dash pad since the column,steering wheel,and dash pad would be black. Some colors had a different dash pad/steering wheel color,like Parchment had Sandlewood.So,going by the dash pad is best for original. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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