C3 Dashboard replacement
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C3 Dashboard replacement
Hello! I recently got a 76 corvette, and the interior needs some work. Basically, it sat out for many years and water leaked in and destroyed the dash. It came out in pieces. All that's left is a gear shifter, a steering wheel, and a bunch of loose wires that almost certainly have to be replaced. I was wondering, what do people usually do to replace these dashes? I'd rather not go full custom or pay someone to do it, so do y'all have any places you'd recommend for getting a replacement dash? Is there a full kit I can find for it? I was thinking about checking out a corvette junkyard, but I'd rather get something nice and clean, if possible.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Last edited by Henry Ryle; Dec 15, 2020 at 08:01 PM.
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You really need to check the "birdcage" (the under-structure of the windshield surround and the rear of t-top frame) for rust. That much water inside, to destroy those parts as to come out in pieces, is extremely severe water damage.
Last edited by barkingrats; Dec 16, 2020 at 10:32 AM.
Melting Slicks
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Then you gotta wonder how much water sat in the car and for how long. I'd be lookng at the gauges, seat frames, everything inside. Are the carpets moldy?
What does engine compartment look like?
What does engine compartment look like?
