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#21
06-16-2022, 07:22 PM
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Here are 2 pictures of my dash looks original.
I looked at bottom of dash under glove box to find a a bunch of half zeros stamped no date of manufacture possibly I looked in the wrong area but no dates |
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#22
06-16-2022, 09:26 PM
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LHD dashes aren't my thing but there's a few areas in that pic that I'd be looking closer at. The gauge recess appears that the dash cover only extends half way to back. There appears to be edging and another layer at the air vent near glovebox. Is that the vent reflection, the surround should go over the dash. Could be just the photo. The dash top seems awfully high along the rear edge compared to metal cowl it should line up with. The glovebox lid often sits slightly proud of the dash, this one is inset. Again, these may all be nothing but to me could indicate something else.
Last edited by Trevor78; 06-16-2022 at 09:32 PM. |
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#23
06-16-2022, 11:11 PM
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Did you have the steering wheel recovered?
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1970 Formula 400 Carousel Red paint on Black standard interior A no-engine, no-transmission, no-wheel option car. Quite likely one of few '70 Muncie three speed Formula 400's left. 1991 Grand Am: 14.4 @ 93.7mph (DA corrected) (retired DD, stock appearing) 2009 Cobalt SS: 13.9 @ 103mph (current DD; makes something north of 300hp & 350ft/lbs) |
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#24
06-17-2022, 08:25 AM
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I agree with with Trevor. That looks very much like a dash cap that has been 'feathered in' with some filler to conceal the edges. It does look well done. There should be no edge at the gauge cluster, and it does look a bit heavy or thick on the pass side. I would have to look at it in person to convince me otherwise. Wheel looks like Sue S.'s work. Curiosity, did the pace cars originally have a leather wrapped wheel?
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#25
06-17-2022, 09:43 AM
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just now seeing the dash pics... that is 100% definitely a cap. you can clearly see the edge on the right side of the dash gauge bezel area, its not feathered or filled in at all, just a blunt edge that ends before going all the way behind the bezel, like all dash caps do. same for the right hand vent next to glove box, & the door is very recessed.
mystery solved, its a cap. |
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#26
06-17-2022, 06:09 PM
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Thanks
The car was restored when I got it
New Paint beautiful including the rims New seat covers / interior trim pieces new All but the engine compartment I see online at a few places : 1970 - 1981 Firebird and Trans Am Dash Pad Assembly So the mystery is solved I see there is an overlay and a pad you can buy from different suppliers on the internet Thanks Again Last edited by 8453johng; 06-17-2022 at 06:15 PM. |
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#27
06-17-2022, 08:50 PM
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But it looks great so don't let that get you down either. The grab bar is still optional to add again if you felt the need.
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