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Mr. G 07-07-2026 01:35 PM

2nd gen kick panels
 
Will need to replace the kick panels in the '70 T/A as the originals are crispy. Anyone have reviews of reproduction brands they have tried? I was thinking OER but I have not used anything from them before.

72projectbird 07-07-2026 06:52 PM

Used the OER panels in my 70. They fit well. The only knock I have is the cables for the fresh air vents were slightly short, so it took a little tweaking to get them functioning properly.

Overall they look great

unruhjonny 07-13-2026 02:12 PM

what color do you need?

I have a couple sets of originals which are perfect...
And if your original cables are fine, you can swap them over.

1970 used chrome pull knobs, while more common later cars used black knobs.

Mr. G 07-13-2026 07:31 PM

1970 T/A with bright blue interior no A/C. Thank you.

72projectbird 07-14-2026 04:18 PM

Hmm, I have black knobs. I just figured standard interior got black and deluxe got chrome. My originals were so toasted I couldn't tell what they looked like lol

Oh well. Heres a few pics during initial fitment



https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...4b95364a_b.jpg

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...e848c067_b.jpg

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...13380852_b.jpg

Mr. G 07-17-2026 10:01 AM

Yes. Those do look good. What product did you use to get the blue color on those?

Hammertime 07-17-2026 10:52 PM

I purchased some OER brand for my 73 and they are black. I was not impressed with the color as they are very dull looking. I was wondering if they were supposed to be painted with a black paint.

72projectbird 07-18-2026 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. G (Post 6624461)
Yes. Those do look good. What product did you use to get the blue color on those?

I had paint mixed to match the original blue color and sprayed out.

I have a can of spray paint that I believe I got from Ames, and it's close to original. If you're just doing the kick panels, I'd go that route. The match should be close, and since the parts are under the dash you have a little leeway if they dont match spot on.


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