Anyone know if the OE steel frames for dashpads are different for A/C vs non-A/C and one vs three speakers? Are there differences in the frames? Or only in the foam/padding/etc applied to them? I know the difference in the pads themselves but would like to know if there would be an issue returning (for example) a non A/C dashpad core when purchasing an A/C one.
Thanks
Quote from: Duodec on June 07, 2023, 06:41:43 PM
Anyone know if the OE steel frames for dashpads are different for A/C vs non-A/C and one vs three speakers? Are there differences in the frames? Or only in the foam/padding/etc applied to them? I know the difference in the pads themselves but would like to know if there would be an issue returning (for example) a non A/C dashpad core when purchasing an A/C one.
Thanks
I would suggest that you communicate with the intended vendor as to their policy. I would think they might differ some.
that's a good question. Certainly they all have the same overall dimensions and same mounting specs. I would think it would be the same regardless of 3-speaker or not, just based on how they look. Possibly the A/C vs non-A/C are the same also.
But I'm not an expert on it.
I believe they are the same for both . . :bigthumb:
Quote from: 71GranCoupe on June 07, 2023, 06:57:06 PM
I would suggest that you communicate with the intended vendor as to their policy. I would think they might differ some.
Thanks, I did about a week ago but have not heard back so thought I'd ask around here.
I might have an option on a thrashed non A/C dashpad core. My original A/C pad has some cracks and one moderate valley but from watching various repair job videos I would rather keep it if I could, and if an alternate core is both cheaper and acceptable.
All the steel frames are the same. :alan2cents:
Thank you! Still waiting to hear back from the vendor but that's a good sign.
Take all you can get when it comes to dash pads.
I will negotiate a purchase of any tags that are available to make your core purchases worth while.
Well my one core option fell through. I did give up on the first vendor and contacted Dash Pad Pros ($1700!!!! and $400 core charge) and they said they accept any year or variant E-body dashpad as a core for any E body dash pad purchased as long as its in decent condition (core not pad).
Once again sticker shocking on how much things have gone up in the last 20 years; of course 20 years ago nobody did a quality reproduction/rebuild so you were stuck with Just Dashes recovers that never looked quite right.