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Old 07-31-2016, 11:22 AM
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86 F-150 XLT Lariat Dash

Does anyone know where I could get an OEM dash? I want to make my truck look new but with the stock parts.

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Old 07-31-2016, 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by silentcameron
Does anyone know where I could get an OEM dash? I want to make my truck look new but with the stock parts.

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I will assume you mean dash PAD
maybe numberdummye can help you locate a new one.
 
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Old 07-31-2016, 02:33 PM
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If you are looking to replace the upper pad due to cracking, you'll want to stay away from OEM/NOS as they tend to be dried out due to dry rot. The foam contained dries out over time. Coverlay makes a very suitable replacement which can be painted to match. I ordered my Coverlay in black and plan to leave it that way given my interior color change choice.
A few moths ago I was fortunate to hook up with a guy who had an original complete instrument panel with pad that had been stored. Although it was protected from the elements, it still suffered the wrath of time and was brittle to the touch. I was able to use many of the dash components such as the IP bezels, but I will be using the Coverlay pad.
 
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Originally Posted by WhatsAChevy?
If you are looking to replace the upper pad due to cracking, you'll want to stay away from OEM/NOS as they tend to be dried out due to dry rot. The foam contained dries out over time. Coverlay makes a very suitable replacement which can be painted to match. I ordered my Coverlay in black and plan to leave it that way given my interior color change choice.
A few moths ago I was fortunate to hook up with a guy who had an original complete instrument panel with pad that had been stored. Although it was protected from the elements, it still suffered the wrath of time and was brittle to the touch. I was able to use many of the dash components such as the IP bezels, but I will be using the Coverlay pad.
So if I want it to look OEM what do I go for?

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It's great that many of us want to stick with OEM/NOS parts for purist reasons but the sad truth is...many vinyl upholstered trim pieces do not stand the test of time given environmental conditions. Sometimes we just have to bite the bullet and accept a suitable replacement and tweek it to look like factory. It may not be Concours correct but as long as it's close and you can live with it....it's all good.
 
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justdashes.com in Van Nuys CA can redo your dash pad, but be prepared for sticker shock.
 
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Old 07-31-2016, 03:15 PM
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Bill, I recently had some tuck-n-roll upholstery done for my '51 Merc just south of the CA border.
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Originally Posted by Diesel_Brad
I will assume you mean dash PAD
maybe numberdummye can help you locate a new one.
Doubt it...but if he can, it may not be worth much more than what is in the poster's truck considering time, environment, etc. Even the best of storage cannot prevent deterioration.
What comes from the earth, shall eventually..... return to the earth.
 
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A decent one can still be found at the local recycling yard. I found this one about 3 weeks ago, cleaned 'er up, and dyed the correct blue. They had another one, that was blue, had 2 small cracks where the radio bezel would be, the top was perfect. It would have been hard to see the cracks, unless you were looking for them.
 
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if you find an NOS one they are Much better than anyone that has been in a truck for the past 30+ years. the SUN is what kills them. If it was in a box in a warehouse for 30+ years it has NOT seen sun.

National parts depot sells new ones but they are 3-400
 
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That's not too bad at all especially considering shipping gets very pricey at that package length and its included for that item.
 
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That's not too bad at all especially considering shipping gets very pricey at that package length and its included for that item.

Especially when compared to this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/80-86-Ford-Truck-Dash-Pad-F100-F150-F250-F350-Bronco-Pickup/201633878169?_trksid=p2047675.c100623.m-1&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D35389%26meid%3Dc6febcb5163041d2b5567921facb1262%26pid%3D100623%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D262555174657
 
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Boy, did I do good at $20.00!!
 


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