NeonHomer Posted February 14, 2003 Report Share Posted February 14, 2003 When it rains, it pours... When I was pulling the dash apart to change radios in my 88 Olds, I noticed the dash pad was pulling back from the backbone. Pulling it off revealed the dash pad had pulled back and was covering the defroster vents! Does anyone know if there is a source for new dash pads? (Not those things you buy at your local auto parts store.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
91CuttyConv Posted February 14, 2003 Report Share Posted February 14, 2003 If your talking about the entire upper dash piece, the best would be new from GM, but they are costly. You can also check junk yards, sometimes when they peel just a little they are fixable, I fixed mine and it looks good as new. Hope this helps. Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeonHomer Posted February 14, 2003 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2003 Question is, would GM still be able to get em? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
91CuttyConv Posted February 14, 2003 Report Share Posted February 14, 2003 I am not for sure, but if they don't a good dealership would help you locate one. Also try used auto parts stores, they are out there, just a matter of finding it. I have a guy I can contact in TX if you don't have any luck. Let me know Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hambone Posted February 14, 2003 Report Share Posted February 14, 2003 i had heard that there was a 'hidden warranty' on our dash boards... anyone else ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnatGoSplat Posted February 14, 2003 Report Share Posted February 14, 2003 I've never heard any such recall, but it would be nice. The dashpad is almost guaranteed to warp, so I've pre-emptively driven screws into the ledge that the defroster vent fits into and that seems to greatly reduce the chance of warping/lifting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 89regal31 Posted February 14, 2003 Report Share Posted February 14, 2003 i just looked at my parts book and gm has discontinuid it, no replacement options either. ill dig thru my books to see if a aftermarket company makes one yet 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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