interior question
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interior question
I noticed some things in this pic that are identical to my car...the first of which is where the lower panels meet the center console, the little tabs jut out...can that be fixed?
Also, his cross flags are very nicely painted in the center console (under the shifter), is that something that can be done, or do you just buy a new one?
I had the fake wood sticker on mine, hated it, so I brought the whole thing down to chrome, it looks kind of cool that way, but I would like the flags to look good.
finally, when I took this panel off, I noticed 2 toggle switches...any body have ANY idea what they could be for?
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Never seen that type of center console before, but I haven't had too much experience with different C3's. All I can tell you is that it's not stock for a 73. Might be aftermarket?
Those side trim panels are annoying. If I remember right, there's about three thread holes that have to line up for one screw - one for the the center console brace, one for the the lower panel, and one for something else. That squeezes everything together so when you install the side trim panel it doesn't bow out in the middle like that.
Dave
Those side trim panels are annoying. If I remember right, there's about three thread holes that have to line up for one screw - one for the the center console brace, one for the the lower panel, and one for something else. That squeezes everything together so when you install the side trim panel it doesn't bow out in the middle like that.
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actually, I think that may be the center panel for a 68! Since there is no engine badge.
any other tips on making those little tabs not bow out, are appreciated...I will try the screw thing though...I have noticed I am missing a bunch of the metal tabs they are supposed to screw into, so the screws are just biting into, well, not much
any other tips on making those little tabs not bow out, are appreciated...I will try the screw thing though...I have noticed I am missing a bunch of the metal tabs they are supposed to screw into, so the screws are just biting into, well, not much
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Originally Posted by markdtn
The car in the photo is a 68. That is a 68 only non-air shift plate. It should fit 68-76 but there are differences 68, 69, 70-71, 72-76.
DUH,
Look at the key in the dashboard guys.... It's a 68....
Just kidding.........
Cya,
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forest through the trees huh? 
I have a follow up question...I noticed there are no little metal thingies for the screws to go in from the center gauge console to the drivers side & passenger side dash panels (not the right word for it, but I think you get the idea) They screw right into plastic...problem is, those plastic holes are stretched out more than a (insert your own reference here)
How do you guys repair this? My initial thought is fill the holes with epoxy, drill a small hole, then put the screws back in.
I have a follow up question...I noticed there are no little metal thingies for the screws to go in from the center gauge console to the drivers side & passenger side dash panels (not the right word for it, but I think you get the idea) They screw right into plastic...problem is, those plastic holes are stretched out more than a (insert your own reference here)
How do you guys repair this? My initial thought is fill the holes with epoxy, drill a small hole, then put the screws back in.
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Originally Posted by terrible_buddhist
forest through the trees huh?
How do you guys repair this? My initial thought is fill the holes with epoxy, drill a small hole, then put the screws back in.
How do you guys repair this? My initial thought is fill the holes with epoxy, drill a small hole, then put the screws back in.
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Originally Posted by tom102
You could drill the stripped hole out a little bit and put a small plastic drywall molly in there (just trim the length back somewhat to fit) that will work out ok.
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Originally Posted by Jay-Dog
Could it be attached to an alarm system?
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Originally Posted by terrible_buddhist
forest through the trees huh?
I have a follow up question...I noticed there are no little metal thingies for the screws to go in from the center gauge console to the drivers side & passenger side dash panels (not the right word for it, but I think you get the idea) They screw right into plastic...problem is, those plastic holes are stretched out more than a (insert your own reference here)
How do you guys repair this? My initial thought is fill the holes with epoxy, drill a small hole, then put the screws back in.
I have a follow up question...I noticed there are no little metal thingies for the screws to go in from the center gauge console to the drivers side & passenger side dash panels (not the right word for it, but I think you get the idea) They screw right into plastic...problem is, those plastic holes are stretched out more than a (insert your own reference here)
How do you guys repair this? My initial thought is fill the holes with epoxy, drill a small hole, then put the screws back in.
The "ears" alongside of the center console are from those tabs on the lower dashpad being broken. You can't see the break until you take the lower dash off...then you can see the break in the fiberglass on the backside. The vinyl covering is still tight and it pulls the "ears" out.
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Originally Posted by terrible_buddhist
is there a fix with out replacing the panels?
I hope someone chimes in with one. I took my old lower dash panels off, epoxied the broken **** back on, let them set, and they still pulled away from the console when I put them back in.
It's too bad too, because other than the "ears" they were nice dash panels.