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Ad Cam · 06-27-2019, 07:15 PM

Like a lot of squarebody owners my dash pad is trashed. I have a chance to buy an OE pad that's in pretty good shape (only a couple of tiny cracks in the speaker holes.) Bonus is that it's the right color. I like to buy original parts when I can, but is it a smart move to buy a new one instead (Cheyenne?) I appreciate any input on this. I'm slowly learning what I can about these trucks! Here's the pad:

cadillac_al · 06-27-2019, 07:20 PM

For the older ones, 70's, I would definitely buy a good used one. That one looks nice too. I'd say jump on it.

**Palf70Step** · 06-27-2019, 07:22 PM

I have mixed emotions on this stuff too. Too me a dash pad, OE like yours is still30+ years old and probably been sun baked most of the time, so how long till the little cracks and all get worse and it starts crumbling. I have done a couple of aftermarket ones and had no issues, although colors are limited normally. I have the original in mine and it should last a while since it is in a building when it hasn'e been used.

**TKCR** · 06-27-2019, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

I have done a couple of aftermarket ones and had no issues, although colors are limited normally.

USA1 Industries has every one of out trucks interior colors. They are built over a metal frame also, just like the OEM dashes.

Ad Cam · 06-27-2019, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by cadillac_al

For the older ones, 70's, I would definitely buy a good used one. That one looks nice too. I'd say jump on it.

Forgot to include that it's for my '76. I can get it for about half the cost of a new one. Decisions, decisions

06-27-2019, 07:15 PM	#1
Ad Cam Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Downers Grove, IL Posts: 205	OE dash pad Like a lot of squarebody owners my dash pad is trashed. I have a chance to buy an OE pad that's in pretty good shape (only a couple of tiny cracks in the speaker holes.) Bonus is that it's the right color. I like to buy original parts when I can, but is it a smart move to buy a new one instead (Cheyenne?) I appreciate any input on this. I'm slowly learning what I can about these trucks! Here's the pad: Attached Images

06-27-2019, 07:20 PM	#2
cadillac_al Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Maine Posts: 2,334	Re: OE dash pad For the older ones, 70's, I would definitely buy a good used one. That one looks nice too. I'd say jump on it. __________________ 76 Chevy K20 76 GMC K15 77 Chevy C10 77 Chevy K10

06-27-2019, 07:22 PM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,634	Re: OE dash pad I have mixed emotions on this stuff too. Too me a dash pad, OE like yours is still30+ years old and probably been sun baked most of the time, so how long till the little cracks and all get worse and it starts crumbling. I have done a couple of aftermarket ones and had no issues, although colors are limited normally. I have the original in mine and it should last a while since it is in a building when it hasn'e been used. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!



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