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Have a question, just bought a 79 last month and notice most I see have black console, mine is wood grain, was this available in 79 or added later?
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The wood grain trim was not available from the factory, but it was a semi popular add on back then.
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Seems to suit your interior colour though, and looks to be in good shape.
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Thanks guys appreciate the info!
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My 79 has the same interior color, with the wood grain. I think it looks cool.
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Seems to suit your interior colour though, and looks to be in good shape.
Totally agree. Usually that wood grain press on bullshi+ looks horrible. In your case, I kind of like it. Keep it!
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yes whoever installed it did a great job, can tell its been with the car a long time but done so well I thought it came from the factory this way, wasn't until I saw so many without it that I suspected it was not factory option. I'm new to the corvette world but have been reading everything I can to learn.
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i also noticed that on your speedo, the po added km/h to your speedo dial. is your steering wheel the same colour as your dash? as i have oyster trim, but my steering wheel has a slight grey tinge.
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FWIW: in addition to the wood like appliques, your stereo is aftermarket.

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I have to agree, usually to me the wood grain stickers look cheesy. Yours looks great and I think I'd keep it.
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Originally Posted by grumpyonetwo
i also noticed that on your speedo, the po added km/h to your speedo dial. is your steering wheel the same colour as your dash? as i have oyster trim, but my steering wheel has a slight grey tinge.
I just double checked, my steering wheel is the same color as the dash
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I have to agree, usually to me the wood grain stickers look cheesy. Yours looks great and I think I'd keep it.
thanks, yes I like the way it looks going to keep it
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