dash pad fit
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From: jarrett north carolina
dash pad fit
hello all! i bought this project car(76 coupe) and i am ready to put the top dash pad on but have found that it is too long.there is not enough space on either end for the pillar post covers,which i bought new as there were not any with the car.i don't know if this pad goes with this car or not!i had to force it past the windshield when i put it in place. could someone measure the length of their pad from end to end on a 76 and post it? i've had to buy a lot of new parts that were missing or some were wrong,so i could have the wrong pad.thanks-----john
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hello all! i bought this project car(76 coupe) and i am ready to put the top dash pad on but have found that it is too long.there is not enough space on either end for the pillar post covers,which i bought new as there were not any with the car.i don't know if this pad goes with this car or not!i had to force it past the windshield when i put it in place. could someone measure the length of their pad from end to end on a 76 and post it? i've had to buy a lot of new parts that were missing or some were wrong,so i could have the wrong pad.thanks-----john
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my largest problems center around getting that stupid center gauge cluster to line up correctly, it allways looks LO on the driver's side, the top chrome has been a bug-a-boo for 12 years now....
basically I hate the interior for the silliness with which it's put together....overall appearance is fine, mechanically it's a disaster to the point of sublime allready....
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Melting Slicks
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From: Connecticut
I realize the C3 is a very tight package all around but there are a many things that could have been engendered a little better.... the fixed cross member on the 4 speeds is another major blunder on GM's part. Since your dash pad is new at least you lessen the chance of cracking it while bending it upon installation.
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