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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 01:54 PM
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Dash Trim Kit = Crap?

Hello 3rdgen,
As always, I would like to thank you for all the help you all have provided me. I am looking to get my interior done in all black (1989 RS LS1/T56).

For the dash, all I can find are these crappy sick on trim kits. Is everyone using these? WHY ARE PICTURES OF THESE KITS IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND?!

Where can I find a kit that replaces OEM dash trim as oppose to sticking on top of it?
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 03:04 PM
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Re: Dash Trim Kit = Crap?

What exactly do you mean by dash trim? the dashpad?
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 03:29 PM
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Re: Dash Trim Kit = Crap?

The dash mounts to the firewall, the colored part that you see is the "trim" (including the pad).

basically I want to know how to turn my dash from brown to black, and I dont want a "stick on" sleeve that go's over the old parts.f

HOW DO I MAKE THE DASH BLACK? WHERE DO I BUY THE PARTS? ANYONE?
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 04:58 PM
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Re: Dash Trim Kit = Crap?

PATNT? Have you thought of useing interior trim paint? several companies make it,and they hold-up quit well.
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 05:08 PM
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Re: Dash Trim Kit = Crap?

yea, I thought of using trim paint. My console and dash are 20 yrs old and in bad condition. alot of the parts need to be replaced. I guess I would use the paint, IF i could find replacement parts to install first.

Guess I am assuming the dash parts are sold in black. Am I correct or wrong? How did you restore your dash?
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 07:01 PM
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Re: Dash Trim Kit = Crap?

you can buy the dash already in black, including all the trim. i believe that would be the best; most efficient way to make sure its done right and comes out looking the best.
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Old Sep 22, 2009 | 06:32 PM
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Re: Dash Trim Kit = Crap?

Originally Posted by j3rry92
you can buy the dash already in black, including all the trim. i believe that would be the best; most efficient way to make sure its done right and comes out looking the best.
Where can I buy the dash and all its parts NEW? anyone?
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Old Oct 7, 2009 | 12:27 AM
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Re: Dash Trim Kit = Crap?

dose anyone know where I go to buy a new dash and console?
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Old Oct 7, 2009 | 12:55 AM
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Re: Dash Trim Kit = Crap?

Originally Posted by blakecharles
dose anyone know where I go to buy a new dash and console?
I know classic industries sells the dash tops new. They might have the other parts. Google em!
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Old Oct 7, 2009 | 02:56 AM
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Re: Dash Trim Kit = Crap?

Originally Posted by ThePain
I know classic industries sells the dash tops new. They might have the other parts. Google em!
i think year one also sells them
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Old Oct 7, 2009 | 03:04 AM
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ebay
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Old Oct 7, 2009 | 11:01 AM
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ebay, year one and classic industries don't sale all the parts.
WHERE CAN I BUY ALL THE PARTS FOR MY DASH? WHY ARE THESE PARTS IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND?
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Old Oct 7, 2009 | 11:06 AM
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Found a place that sales the console
http://www.youngsfbody.com/8292_Camaro_Console_Parts

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