85 Dashpad needeed

[72Stingray]

Doe anyone know where to buy Dashpads besides LMC? Do any of you guys have one for sale? Let me know. Thanks

 

[bucket]

Right now there are no quality pads available and nice used pads are a crack waiting to happen. I don't like to spend much money on used dash pads, so the only way I'll buy one is locally (because of $ shipping).

If there's only a few cracks you can repair them and have a decent pad for a driver. I've seen some dash pads covered in leather and it looks good... not like factory, but better than a wavy, floppy repro dash pad. That's my thoughts anyway.

 

[FRANKENTRUCK]

So none of the repro dash pads are worth buying? I was thinking on starting a thread about this very question since I am getting ready to replace mine. My dashpad looks like a dry riverbed and I HATE it.

 

[Jims86]

Coverlay...nuff said

 

[bucket]

So none of the repro dash pads are worth buying? I was thinking on starting a thread about this very question since I am getting ready to replace mine. My dashpad looks like a dry riverbed and I HATE it.

If they were half price they would be worth it. I think you can have one covered in leather for about the same price as buying a new one, but the new ones don't fit or look right. Even if the pad has more cracks than a plumber's convention, it can be covered. The biggest downside to that option is the lack of speaker openings.

Coverlay...nuff said

When it comes to a few things, I'm a picky SOB. I don't like the feel or look of them and I can spot them from a mile away. I'd rather have one of those carpet covers.

 

[FRANKENTRUCK]

Perhaps I should reconsider buying a new dash. I am ready to get my bench seat recovered and perhaps the same trim shop can do this for me too. I can have them sew in some mesh material for my speaker openings to solve that particular problem. I NEED my speakers and I will be installing some in my presently speakerless dash.

 

[elstm3]

im going to take my spare one that is all torn up and remove all the foam and stuff and smooth it out and see how it looks.

 

[foamypirate]

Classic parts still has 81-87 Original GM dashpads in stock. You'll need to dye it the appropriate color though as they say "colors will vary." You'll certainly pay for it though...it's $500 plus shipping.

http://www.classicparts.com/1981-91-Dash-Pad-Original-GM/productinfo/30-815/