Reproduction Dash Panel
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And I wonder why the glovebox door and steering column shroud are included...perhaps it is different there than the originals
I wonder why they didn't make it like the original so you can use everything off it.
You guys have raised a lot of valid questions and concerns. We always appreciate feedback and hopefully we can address all of these issues.
With regard to price, comparing this dash with what GM used to offer is not comparing apples with apples. Manufacturing and materials have changed greatly since the 1980's. If GM still had NOS dashes available, we would be paying a whole lot more for a very different product. Our dash is made up of no less than 13 molds for plastic components and 5 metal mounting brackets. Each is built with UV resistant ABS plastic, color sprayed and then top coated with an extremely durable clear that has a soft, vinyl-like feel. Our dash is made in the USA and assembled by hand. Given how resource intensive it is, we can only make a limited number of them at a time, which does push the cost up a bit. While we feel it is well worth the retail price, we are actively investigating ways to make production more economical going forward without sacrificing quality.
The steering column panel and glove box door were not included with the dashes on the 1st production run several years ago. This did lower the price, but it came at a visual cost. Unfortunately, there is no way to make 29+ year old factory panels match our new paint and clear coating. Why spend all that time and money to have a big glove box door sticking out like a sore thumb?
All of the factory parts will work on the dash. Some require modifications while others do not. For people wanting the least amount of modifications, we have radio plates and vent panels that fit directly without modification.
We offer discounts for customers wanting to purchase one of our clusters at the same time. These would also get the same paint treatment to match. There are quite a few gauge cluster options on our website. We have also built clusters using specific Auto Meter gauges requested by customers, as well as Dakota Digital's VHX line. Of course, adding gauges and all the trim bezels adds to the cost. The picture below shows an example we did for a customer who requested Auto Meter gauges and a full black-out look.
As always, we welcome any other questions or concerns you may have about the dash. To learn more about your specific application, please give us a call (877-243-4943). We will do our best to make it work for your budget.
With regard to price, comparing this dash with what GM used to offer is not comparing apples with apples. Manufacturing and materials have changed greatly since the 1980's. If GM still had NOS dashes available, we would be paying a whole lot more for a very different product. Our dash is made up of no less than 13 molds for plastic components and 5 metal mounting brackets. Each is built with UV resistant ABS plastic, color sprayed and then top coated with an extremely durable clear that has a soft, vinyl-like feel. Our dash is made in the USA and assembled by hand. Given how resource intensive it is, we can only make a limited number of them at a time, which does push the cost up a bit. While we feel it is well worth the retail price, we are actively investigating ways to make production more economical going forward without sacrificing quality.
The steering column panel and glove box door were not included with the dashes on the 1st production run several years ago. This did lower the price, but it came at a visual cost. Unfortunately, there is no way to make 29+ year old factory panels match our new paint and clear coating. Why spend all that time and money to have a big glove box door sticking out like a sore thumb?
All of the factory parts will work on the dash. Some require modifications while others do not. For people wanting the least amount of modifications, we have radio plates and vent panels that fit directly without modification.
We offer discounts for customers wanting to purchase one of our clusters at the same time. These would also get the same paint treatment to match. There are quite a few gauge cluster options on our website. We have also built clusters using specific Auto Meter gauges requested by customers, as well as Dakota Digital's VHX line. Of course, adding gauges and all the trim bezels adds to the cost. The picture below shows an example we did for a customer who requested Auto Meter gauges and a full black-out look.
As always, we welcome any other questions or concerns you may have about the dash. To learn more about your specific application, please give us a call (877-243-4943). We will do our best to make it work for your budget.
That looks good in the vehicle. The crooked glove box door is likely from incorrect assembly? While I realize that costs would be through the roof if you did a slush/FIP Instrument panel like the original it would have been nice. The one pictured doesn't have the top mount speakers...is that an option? Also does it meet FMVSS 201 government safety requirement from the 80's?
I like that it's made in the USA. Please don't send your production to China.
It appears that the glove box door could use a little alignment.
Yes, that is an older picture from our first production run. We currently only offer a 4-speaker option. We hope to bring back the stock style in the future.
No, the dash has not been safety tested or certified.
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