1967 Buick Special / Skylark / GS Turquoise dash pad (mint) OEM

Discussion in 'Parts wanted' started by finitebidder, Apr 9, 2020.

  1. finitebidder

    finitebidder Well-Known Member

    I am looking for an original (not redyed) turquoise dash pad in mint or excellent condition. I am looking for one with no cracks, burns, nicks, gouges, tape residue, deformity etc..... Also one that is still pliable. I know they repop these dash pads but I would like an OEM dash pad.

    Thanks, Rick
     
  2. BigBlocksRule

    BigBlocksRule Well-Known Member

    Too bad the one I have is cracked up....
     
  3. Chi-Town67

    Chi-Town67 Gold Level Contributor

    That's harder to find than an NOS trunk molding for a '67 GS..................isn't that right Rick? ;):D
     
  4. Chi-Town67

    Chi-Town67 Gold Level Contributor

    There, I corrected your text for ya.;):)
     
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  5. 69 GS 400

    69 GS 400 Well-Known Member

    I know where there is a mint one. On my brothers car that he started to restore 35 years ago. Been trying to get him to finish it or part it out.
     
  6. Quick Buick

    Quick Buick Arlington Wa

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  7. Chi-Town67

    Chi-Town67 Gold Level Contributor

  8. Quick Buick

    Quick Buick Arlington Wa

    Whats the different... only thing I really see is the knobs, steering wheel.
    66 vs 67. cant be much different in the pad .. Biggest Question is how can one the difference from that crapy pic.
     
  9. Chi-Town67

    Chi-Town67 Gold Level Contributor

    The '66 pad is much thinner than the'67, unfortunately I don't have a pic handy to show you the difference. I'll see if I can come up with one.
    Edit, found one
    Here's a '67 pad....
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    Here's a '66......
    [​IMG]
     
    Last edited: Sep 20, 2020
  10. gokitty

    gokitty Platinum Level Contributor

    Hmm. have I seen that dash pad before?:)
     
  11. Quick Buick

    Quick Buick Arlington Wa

    Thank you.. Never noticed that..Cool.. Also explains how you noticed the difference in the crapy pic.
     
  12. Chi-Town67

    Chi-Town67 Gold Level Contributor

    I believe you have Arch ;):)
     
  13. 1969RIVI

    1969RIVI Well-Known Member

    Rick I've been keeping my eye out for ya up here in Canada but so far no luck, sorry.
     
  14. GSFredsbuddy

    GSFredsbuddy So much to do so little time

    If no luck finding one The Dash Pad Factory has them $480.00 brand new / steel core and for 25.00 extra they will dye it the correct color.
     
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  15. RogerlvsUNC

    RogerlvsUNC Member

    Where are you located? My buddy needs a dark blue one and just found a nice turquoise one. Thanks Roger
     
  16. RogerlvsUNC

    RogerlvsUNC Member

    I thought I saw you had a dark blue one some time ago, we are in Ohio also and may trade if you have a blue one
     
  17. RogerlvsUNC

    RogerlvsUNC Member

    Sorry Rick ours is a 66 I didn’t know what years ours was out of, we will keep an eye out
     
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  18. Chi-Town67

    Chi-Town67 Gold Level Contributor

    Good luck Rick,
    I think there might be some Turquoise pads lurking in one of those bin Laden caves, and he can no longer tell us where that might be. :)
     
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  19. boe

    boe Platinum Level Contributor

    Sorry no pad for you but wanted to share an experience. I bought a nice dash pad a number of years ago I believe from member here. It arrived on a cold Iowa January day. I opened the box when I came home from work and the pad was cracked. I'd guess from a big swing in temperatures like nice warm truck to my porch all day below zero. Needless to say I returned it and possibly the seller filed a claim, I'm not sure, but we were both disappointed.
     
  20. NZ GS 400

    NZ GS 400 Gold Level Contributor

    Hi Rick,
    I reckon you should travel to pick up your dream pad wherever it is if it ever turns up. I would if it was that important to me. Within reason. I would consider the CONUS within reason.
     

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