Dash Question
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Drifting
Joined: Jan 2012
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From: Port Huron MI
Dash Question
I've been redoing the entire interior of my silver 75, taking out every piece and redying it or repainting bezels, etc... The dash is a dark gray, all the other interior pieces are silver.
Was this darker color original to keep down glare or should it be silver like the rest?
Any pics of code correct silver c3 interiors before or after restoration would be very much appreciated. Thanks gang.
Was this darker color original to keep down glare or should it be silver like the rest?
Any pics of code correct silver c3 interiors before or after restoration would be very much appreciated. Thanks gang.
Le Mans Master
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From: Peekskill NY
Look on line.
I found these with silver interiors.
http://eastcoastcorvettesllc.com/Inv...1008/1008.html
http://hobbycarcorvettes.net/1975_st..._corvette.html
Glenn
I found these with silver interiors.
http://eastcoastcorvettesllc.com/Inv...1008/1008.html
http://hobbycarcorvettes.net/1975_st..._corvette.html
Glenn
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Post pics. The dash should be consistent with the upholstery, door panels, console, etc. There should not be too much color variation between panels.
Carpet could be darker than the panels. Belts may not be a perfect match, either.
Carpet could be darker than the panels. Belts may not be a perfect match, either.
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Drifting
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From: Port Huron MI
The difference with this dash and the silver interior I'm currently restoring is exactly what I'm talking about. This is how my car was when purchased (obviously not this nice).
My question is: Was this factory correct? And will a bright silver like the rest of this interior cause a glare when driving?
Again, thanks for all the help.
My question is: Was this factory correct? And will a bright silver like the rest of this interior cause a glare when driving?
Again, thanks for all the help.
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Drifting
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From: Port Huron MI
Here's the two Glenn recommended.
I'm not sure which is right for my 75. But more than which is right, I'm wondering if the silver (which I think I prefer) is going to cause a bad glare. Any thoughts on the bright dash?
I'm not sure which is right for my 75. But more than which is right, I'm wondering if the silver (which I think I prefer) is going to cause a bad glare. Any thoughts on the bright dash?
Team Owner
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Looks like the dash is darker to prevent glare. It appears to match the carpeting, since it is a darker gray color, also. I don't think I would want a silver dash (at least, not driving toward the sun!).
Burning Brakes
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From: Oswego IL
My father has a 1975 Sliver Exterior and Silver interior. The car is original and the dash pad is darker than the rest of the interior pieces.
I had the same question as you did when he first purchased it. Since then I typcially look at other silver interiors and notice that they all have the slighlty darker dah pad. If it is in good shape, I would leave it alone.
I had the same question as you did when he first purchased it. Since then I typcially look at other silver interiors and notice that they all have the slighlty darker dah pad. If it is in good shape, I would leave it alone.
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