GMC C6000 Dash

[Richard Gillaspie]

Does anyone make an after market dash pad for a 1979 GMC C6000 .

 

[PrairieDrifter]

Does anyone make an after market dash pad for a 1979 GMC C6000 .

I would say no. I'm not positive though, but I don't think there is an aftermarket for the big trucks, especially not factory interior pieces. Maintenance and mechanical parts? yes. Interior? Ehhhh

 

[Richard Gillaspie]

I would say no. I'm not positive though, but I don't think there is an aftermarket for the big trucks, especially not factory interior pieces. Maintenance and mechanical parts? yes. Interior? Ehhhh

Thats what Im finding out. Do you know if
1/2 or 3/4 .or 1 ton will fit the bigger trucks

 

[PrairieDrifter]

Thats what Im finding out. Do you know if
1/2 or 3/4 .or 1 ton will fit the bigger trucks

They should fit, just don't get an a/c dash. 1/2 through 1 ton are all the same, I believe the big truck dashes are the same as well, as in mounting. They're just a different design.

 

[Richard Gillaspie]

They should fit, just don't get an a/c dash. 1/2 through 1 ton are all the same, I believe the big truck dashes are the same as well, as in mounting. They're just a different design.

Ive talked with LMC and Dash Direct. They wouldnt comnit on fitment. This is my sons truck Ill see it this weekend Im going to take meaurements and pictures

 

[Scott91370]

If you have the original dash and it is just cracked take it by an upholstery shop and see what they would charge to redo it. I paid $350 to have mine done and it looks so much better than oem/replacement.

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[Richard Gillaspie]

That was suggested to me else where.
Its a good idea. I think it was on this sight someone repaired his own using expanding foam. He did a step by step.
He did a really good job.

 

[Northdakotak10]

The GM Medium Duty cabs (with the exception of the floor panel) and most interior parts were the same as light duty truck parts. In fact, about 70% of GM MD truck parts were shared with light duty (class 1-3) trucks. The floor panels were different to accommodate the various diesel engines offered at the time.

I also seem to remember the doors had some extra reinforcements in them to keep the mirrors from shaking.

 

[Richard Gillaspie]

The GM Medium Duty cabs (with the exception of the floor panel) and most interior parts were the same as light duty truck parts. In fact, about 70% of GM MD truck parts were shared with light duty (class 1-3) trucks. The floor panels were different to accommodate the various diesel engines offered at the time.

I also seem to remember the doors had some extra reinforcements in them to keep the mirrors from shaking.

Thank you , thats the info Ive been looking for.

 

[Richard Gillaspie]

Pictures of dash in question.

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[Richard Gillaspie]

Actually shell isnt too bad , very britle around the screw holes.

 

[Turbo4whl]

The medium duty dash pads are constructed differently. The early models for sure were a painted fiberboard. Richard, light duty squares have metal, foam pad and vinyl dash all glued together.

To check fitment, pick up a poor dash pad from a salvage yard. Maybe even free? If it fits okay, then you will know an aftermarket reproduction pad will fit.

 

[bucket]

The medium duty dash pads are constructed differently. The early models for sure were a painted fiberboard. Richard, light duty squares have metal, foam pad and vinyl dash all glued together.

To check fitment, pick up a poor dash pad from a salvage yard. Maybe even free? If it fits okay, then you will know an aftermarket reproduction pad will fit.

Lol, I'm not so sure about that statement. Some of the aftermarket pads don't fit very well.

 

[Turbo4whl]

Lol, I'm not so sure about that statement. Some of the aftermarket pads don't fit very well.

Well, you are probably right about that. Then again, that is where some members of our forum here, should be able to give the OP direction as to which aftermarket pad is best.

 

[bucket]

There's actually at least a couple discussions about the best aftermarket pads here. I'll see if I can find one.