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Old May 24, 2007 | 11:44 AM
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What's the difference between the '70-'76 upper dash pad and the '77 upper dash pad. I'm asking because I found a '72 dash on Ebay and I want to make sure it will fit my application.
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Old May 24, 2007 | 12:39 PM
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Should be the same.http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...4&dept_id=1656
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77 upper dash pad is all by itself. I do not believe the earlier ones will interchange with it.
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77s got the new center cluster and console (plastic). Center cluster is one year only and that might make a difference in the dash pad.

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I think they will fit just fine its just that 77 has a smooth front edge and the others have stiching on the front edge.
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Originally Posted by DWncchs
I think they will fit just fine its just that 77 has a smooth front edge and the others have stiching on the front edge.
Correct answer. The 77-only pad wasn't available in repop when I replaced mine years ago...the earlier pad fits fine.
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Alright thanks guys that will widen my search and make finding a pad much easier.
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