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Pyro · 12-17-2006, 07:32 PM

Well I did a few searches and came up with nothing, so tell me, what do you all do for dash pads? I need a blue one for my 86 Sierra, it doesn't even have one at all right now. I've had no luck at finding a decent one in the scrap yards and I can't seem to find a new one anywhere. Any tips where I could find one???

Joe

79Silv4x4 · 12-17-2006, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Pyro

Well I did a few searches and came up with nothing, so tell me, what do you all do for dash pads? I need a blue one for my 86 Sierra, it doesn't even have one at all right now. I've had no luck at finding a decent one in the scrap yards and I can't seem to find a new one anywhere. Any tips where I could find one???

Joe

Did you do searches on this board? There are tons of threads here about OEM vs. adftermarket pads. Give me a few minutes and I'll post some of them!

Pyro · 12-17-2006, 07:50 PM

I did some searching using the search engine on her ebut I guess I didn't use the right terms. I know how annoying it is when people ask a question that's been answered 100 times already. Sorry if I just did that!!!

79Silv4x4 · 12-17-2006, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Pyro

I did some searching using the search engine on her ebut I guess I didn't use the right terms. I know how annoying it is when people ask a question that's been answered 100 times already. Sorry if I just did that!!!

No problem--I understand. Basically (IMO) dash pads come down to what ya want to spend. OE pads are the best and, consequently, the most expensive. What are your objectives--daily driver, show quality, in between? Knowing that will help.

pcmcobra · 12-17-2006, 09:34 PM

ebay has some from time to time
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/80-87...spagenameZWDVW

Pyro · 12-17-2006, 10:04 PM

Plainly put I want the best dash pad I can get. So where do I get it?

Thanks for the E-bay link, I'm going to check that out right now.

**N2TRUX** · 12-17-2006, 10:25 PM

Send a PM to Capt Kaos. He can hook you up...

pcmcobra · 12-17-2006, 11:53 PM

pyro, even classicparts.com has oe dash pads...
but as n2trux says, try capt.kaos, he might be able to hook you up, he has tons of stuff.

bigblock73 · 12-18-2006, 12:03 AM

What year are you looking for? 73-80, or 81+? Chris (captkaos) has six GM pads for the 81+ models...so PM him like others have suggested. Just an FYI, the 73-80's have two different variations based on where the VIN tag is located on the vehicle. The earlier ones have a slot in the pad since the VIN is on the dash, the later ones do not have this slot as the VIN moved to the door jamb.

Also, you want a GM pad...they are the best...fit, finish, and quality wise. They will cost more, but you will be happier.

Also, I see them on eBay ALL the time...

Good luck. )

Pyro · 12-18-2006, 06:05 AM

Thanks for the help everyone! I'm sending Capt Kaos a pm!

It's an 86 Sierra, I got it suprisingly cheap so I'm going to restore it to like new and drop a LT4 in. Already have the engine and trans, now I'm just trying to find resto parts for int interior. I'll get some pics up soon so you can all get an idea what I'm dealing with.

Thanks again for the help!

**Captkaos** · 12-18-2006, 11:43 AM

Sent you a PM reply.
Here they are listed on this site:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=214896

12-17-2006, 07:32 PM	#1
Pyro Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: New Boston, MI Posts: 71	Dash pads? Well I did a few searches and came up with nothing, so tell me, what do you all do for dash pads? I need a blue one for my 86 Sierra, it doesn't even have one at all right now. I've had no luck at finding a decent one in the scrap yards and I can't seem to find a new one anywhere. Any tips where I could find one??? Joe

12-17-2006, 07:50 PM	#3
Pyro Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: New Boston, MI Posts: 71	Re: Dash pads? I did some searching using the search engine on her ebut I guess I didn't use the right terms. I know how annoying it is when people ask a question that's been answered 100 times already. Sorry if I just did that!!!

12-17-2006, 09:34 PM	#5
pcmcobra Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,684	Re: Dash pads? ebay has some from time to time http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/80-87...spagenameZWDVW Last edited by pcmcobra; 12-17-2006 at 09:36 PM.

12-17-2006, 10:04 PM	#6
Pyro Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: New Boston, MI Posts: 71	Re: Dash pads? Plainly put I want the best dash pad I can get. So where do I get it? Thanks for the E-bay link, I'm going to check that out right now.

12-17-2006, 10:25 PM	#7
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Dash pads? Send a PM to Capt Kaos. He can hook you up... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 12-17-2006 at 10:25 PM.

12-17-2006, 11:53 PM	#8
pcmcobra Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,684	Re: Dash pads? pyro, even classicparts.com has oe dash pads... but as n2trux says, try capt.kaos, he might be able to hook you up, he has tons of stuff.

12-18-2006, 12:03 AM	#9
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Dash pads? What year are you looking for? 73-80, or 81+? Chris (captkaos) has six GM pads for the 81+ models...so PM him like others have suggested. Just an FYI, the 73-80's have two different variations based on where the VIN tag is located on the vehicle. The earlier ones have a slot in the pad since the VIN is on the dash, the later ones do not have this slot as the VIN moved to the door jamb. Also, you want a GM pad...they are the best...fit, finish, and quality wise. They will cost more, but you will be happier. Also, I see them on eBay ALL the time... Good luck. ) __________________ 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; 12-18-2006 at 12:05 AM.

12-18-2006, 06:05 AM	#10
Pyro Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: New Boston, MI Posts: 71	Re: Dash pads? Thanks for the help everyone! I'm sending Capt Kaos a pm! It's an 86 Sierra, I got it suprisingly cheap so I'm going to restore it to like new and drop a LT4 in. Already have the engine and trans, now I'm just trying to find resto parts for int interior. I'll get some pics up soon so you can all get an idea what I'm dealing with. Thanks again for the help!

12-18-2006, 11:43 AM	#11
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Dash pads? Sent you a PM reply. Here they are listed on this site: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=214896 __________________ 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



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