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Old Aug 21, 2021 | 10:04 PM
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Has anybody here replaced there dashboard? And if so, who would you recommend I buy it from? I have zip corvette, ecklers, corvette central and Top flight for books. I'm looking for good quality but with a good price if possible. I don't want the dash pad. I want the dashboard. Is there any other place besides what I listed? Thank you
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Old Aug 22, 2021 | 12:27 AM
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"Dashboard" is not a normal C3 term. R-L dash pad, gauge bezel, upper dash pad or the generally accepted names. Which are you referring to?
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Old Aug 22, 2021 | 01:51 AM
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Of course that lesson in terminology does not really apply if your car is a 1978 or later where you can replace the whole "dashboard".


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Yes, I had a quick look at Gary's profile. No mention of the year of his car.
That being said. they can be recovered, reskined or replaced. Most claim the replacements just don't fit perfectly. I recovered mine. looks great.



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Excuse me"" Upper dash pad"' Its for a 1977, should I mention CORVETTE

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Originally Posted by garykuter
Excuse me"" Upper dash pad"' Its for a 1977, should I mention CORVETTE
Easy does it. Two different types of dashes. 68-77 like 7T1VETTE said and 78-82 like Greg said.

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I've never heard the term "dash pad" used for the speedo cluster in late C3 models, either..........
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So does anybody here know the best dash pad I can buy for my vette? Like I mentioned I have a few books I can order from. Just asking if anyone here has ordered one that is good quality and also a good price. Thanks everyone

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Wherever you get it, there are just two sources for new reproductions.

Corvette America, now part of Top Flight (and their website is hot garbage)
1977 Dash Pad

and Al Knoch
70-77 Dash Pads

Any other vendors (Zip, Willcox, eBay, whatever), will sell one or the other, and you might save some money shopping around and checking sales.
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okay, thank you
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4-vettes,
That looks really good! Any "before" pictures? I need one too and I like the option of re covering, but mine is pretty bad.


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Yes, I had a quick look at Gary's profile. No mention of the year of his car.
That being said. they can be recovered, reskined or replaced. Most claim the replacements just don't fit perfectly. I recovered mine. looks great.

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