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Old Mar 28, 2009 | 10:49 PM
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i have 82 with a crack in my dash, has tryed the das pad cover, or new dash pad that goes for around 500. if so, how do they look and how easy did they go in
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Old Mar 28, 2009 | 11:01 PM
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did the new dash about 2 months ago,,, for the first time it will be 2 days worth of work... while you got it out you may want to look at things like the heater core, and any other thing you can see to fix and replace.
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Old Mar 28, 2009 | 11:15 PM
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Hang in there, I was working on these instructions for the web site. . . It is not done but I think I can post something that will help you.

Also, the pads are around 400.00 with the discount sale coupon on our forum special section. http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...ducts_id=24338



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Old Mar 28, 2009 | 11:23 PM
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I just finished the instructions for installation and you can find them at this link. http://willcoxcorvette.com/repairand...lp.php?hID=263

This needs to be proof read, I just put it up tonight.

If anyone finds a mistake please email me at WillcoxCustomerService@WillcoxCorvette.C om.

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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 12:56 AM
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Updated instructions are now posted.
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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 01:00 AM
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Dang nice of you to do that, Willcox. It'll come in handy when I tear into mine shortly.

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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 10:24 AM
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No problem!

It has been a long time since I have actually done this job, and I did this from memory but it should be close. I'll have to review this later but it should be close enough to get you in trouble. . . . I'll try to put in some real pictures too, I have some stored somewhere, I just couldn't find them so I used AIM shots.

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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 12:44 PM
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Dang I knew I should have procrastinated this job out a little longer.. Its all apart and NOW you tell me! LOL
but thanks for telling me how to get the pad out past the frame..

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The pad instructions on your car has been on the site for about two years. This is for the 78-82 cars and it is a waaaaay.... different.

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