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Old 10-15-2010, 12:38 PM
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new dash?

My dash is cracked (nothing new I know) AND I was going to replace with the one Geno sells BUT, Genos has them on back order AND I need to replace my heater core before the weather turns cold.

Genos Link: http://www.genosgarage.com/prodinfo.asp?number=DRD8-1

Geno is keeping the manufacturer a secret. wholesalemopar.com wants ~ $500 delivered.

What other sources are there for a dash, not a dash cap?
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I remember seeing those dashes on ebay before Geno's started selling them. Its been awhile and I can't recall the name of the seller. You may try searching there. I believe the seller was the manufacturer.

If you have the agate (charcoal) interior, $500 shipped is not a bad price. I paid over $400 for mine from the local dealer. I got lucky because someone had ordered it and never picked it up. From what I hear the OEM dashes are hard to come by as well.

As far as I know Geno's may be the only place to get the aftermarket replacement. Good luck.
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sent you a pm. found this thread also.

https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...d.php?t=271000
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How much was the Geno's unit?
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It's $329 in the catalog I have.
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Apparently the same one Genos sells is becoming available on the street. I'm cheap - gonna find it for less. No sense paying retail. Will try another site where I can take bids.
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Keep us posted on this!!
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I watched a vid of a dash cap install & may go that route when I pull the dash for heater core.

http://www.dashcoversplus.com/site/1427228/page/3414074
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I hear LMC Truck is starting to carry them
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Originally Posted by Junk Man
I watched a vid of a dash cap install & may go that route when I pull the dash for heater core.

http://www.dashcoversplus.com/site/1427228/page/3414074

you saw the same one i did...they make it look pretty nice & doesn't look too difficult...i think they even paint it to match for a little extra....i was thinking about trying them also when i get ready....
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www.lmctruck.com is less $.
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I have that exact dash cover and it makes all kinds of noise. Maybe I s/h used 3 more tubes of silicone b/c it sounds like chity chity bang bang going down the road. I did like the dramatic sounds in the video. I'm at a point where I don't know if I should try to "re" silicone it or replace the entire dash. I'm afraid if I drive down a rough road the dash is going to be in my lap.
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I paid $27 for my last two dash units complete with bezel, glove box, kick panel, switches etc... Look in your local U pull yard. Find a "work truck" that never had armorall sprayed on the dash. The dash never cracks if that crap never gets sprayed on.
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This is the same dash as what geno has.

http://www.autobodyfillersusa.com/servlet/Detail?no=115

Hope this helps

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https://www.dodgepartsdept.com/dodge...500-parts.html


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