The DashPad Factory
 

I posted a couple weeks ago asking if anyone had done business with them, and it received little response. I assume that's because they just started making dashes for our cars. I found them on Facebook. The sales lady, Alannah, had posted in the group for "Third Generation Camaro and Firebird". She was very polite and even offered me a nice discount. The dash pad is produced using the factory metal frame, so when you purchase, you will need to return your old dash pad as a core. Shipping was prompt and Alannah was quick to answer DMs on Facebook and even answered the phone when I called. I never had to leave a message.
The installation was as easy as a direct OEM replacement. It fits perfectly, and I have a gauge pod installed on the A pillar that could've interfered. If I had to complain about anything, it would be that they don't drill out the holes for the mounting screws around the defrost vents. That set me back about 7 min :)

I highly recommend the product.
Here are their links if anyone is interested -
https://www.ebay.com/str/The-Dash-Pa...p2047675.l2563
https://www.facebook.com/TheDashPadFactory/

Here is a pic of the new dash pad installed -

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Close up pic to see the texture of the factory original -

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Close up pic to see the texture of The DashPad Factory's product -

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...11e6b1cee8.jpg

This is a side by side with factory on the right and the replacement on the left -

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Factory on left and replacement on right -

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...5e7b1e2dea.jpg

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Nice to see we have another alternative.

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This is a nice option

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Did you drill the holes in the vents then? If so, did they crack? The OE holes are countersunk.How do the screws look in the vents?

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I didn't drill the holes. They are there, they just covered them with the coating. I used a tiny nail to find the hole and then I threaded the screw in normally.

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Good to know. Did they line up well with the original threads on the car?

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Mine weren't much trouble, but it did take a few stabs to find. Don't tighten anything until you get them all started.

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:thanks:

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Looks great! Nice to see a great replacement option like this

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too bad they dont have any 3rd gen firebird dashpads tho :-(

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:yup:

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Well now, I just happen to have mine out!

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I lost my dashpad screws, where can I source them?

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How was the pricing?

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Expensive, but way better than the reproduction dashes.

www.classicindustries.com

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Looks good, also Hawks has an entire interior screw kit, Nice to have a few spares. The only one I found was not right was the long screw on the sill plate it wasn't as long as the original and wouldn't bite in.

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Define "exspensive" $500? $1000?

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I bought while they were having a sale. It's been a bit, but I think I paid around $300. It's solid, 9 months later and it still looks perfect.

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I recently Ordered one of these and will say I was impressed! the look and feel of the new pad was great. Sadly mine was bent in shipping so they are sending another. Very good Product and customer service.

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Question for those of you who have these, what do your front corners look like on the underside?

I ordered 2 of these for a better deal from the dash pad factory, top side of the dash is above acceptable for a driver level car, I was extremely happy with the finish. unfortunately for me I was unhappy with the finish on the underside front corners. they have a seam and the cuts/trimming are not consistent. one of the two pads the seam comes all the way up to the top side(can be seen without looking under). I asked for replacements and have been patiently waiting for months now(it took 10 months to get the first two, Covid played a part I suppose)

was told they are redoing the mold so that the corners are a little more factory finished on the underside. my concern is if its an open seam at the corners it probably wouldn't take but a few years in the sun before edges start lifting and separating.

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To the OP if you're watching. Are your seats original? The tweed like material in that color was nowhere to be found when I redid my seats. I'd do them again if that is now available.