68 with Map Pockets?
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8th Gear
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68 with Map Pockets?
I just purchased a 1968 427,
It has the map pockets on the passenger side.
The person I purchased the car from claims they were there from the factory.
It is my understanding that they did not come on the '68s.
This is a late production, June 68, car.
Any way this could be original?
If not, where can I find the OE dash panel?
Thanks
It has the map pockets on the passenger side.
The person I purchased the car from claims they were there from the factory.
It is my understanding that they did not come on the '68s.
This is a late production, June 68, car.
Any way this could be original?
If not, where can I find the OE dash panel?
Thanks
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All the 68's I have seen had the 68 only panel, no map pocket. My brother bought a '68 that was 6 months old and it was like all the others.
Easy to swap out and might have been years ago. I believe some of the original's panels may have stamped dates on the backside, like some door panels did.
Easy to swap out and might have been years ago. I believe some of the original's panels may have stamped dates on the backside, like some door panels did.
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8th Gear
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All the 68's I have seen had the 68 only panel, no map pocket. My brother bought a '68 that was 6 months old and it was like all the others.
Easy to swap out and might have been years ago. I believe some of the original's panels may have stamped dates on the backside, like some door panels did.
Easy to swap out and might have been years ago. I believe some of the original's panels may have stamped dates on the backside, like some door panels did.
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For additional referece our '68 is an August build, not far from the 'end' of the '68's. Stock interior. No map pocket. Best, Paul
PS: it does have a saddle interior which technically was not an option for '68 but is known to show up in late '68's. Still no map pocket. :-)
PS: it does have a saddle interior which technically was not an option for '68 but is known to show up in late '68's. Still no map pocket. :-)
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