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Feb 8, 2007 | 06:16 PM

#21

65Z01

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From: SE NY

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This kit I got was made in California several years back......

Do you still have the mfg data on that kit??

Feb 8, 2007 | 07:00 PM

#22

ps374

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From: Monroe Twp, NJ

I think the bread box is tastefully done. It fits the 1980s image. I actually like it and fine myself actually looking at it when Im driving.

Feb 8, 2007 | 07:58 PM

#23

Aardwolf

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From: WI

I really disliked the breadbox, it's delete was one of the first things I did. I used the kit, it took two hours and wasn't to bad of a job.

Feb 10, 2007 | 09:39 PM

#24

mgafun

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What I have in mind is what's there now but with a
hinged front and no foam inside to form a glovebox.

Feb 10, 2007 | 10:18 PM

#25

LoneStarSoldier

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From: Copperas Cove TX

Quote:

Originally Posted by 65Z01

Do you still have the mfg data on that kit??

No did not save the label.......Was told that the individual that manufactured them had died and all of his molds had been destroyed or disposed of.......Truth or not don't know........I still have the pictures if any one is interested in posting them write me an email and I'll send them to you for posting......
eanthoney@hot.rr.com
Have a Great Day!!!!!!!!

Feb 10, 2007 | 10:19 PM

#26

Chewch87

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From: POINT PLEASANT NEW JERSEY

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Originally Posted by DaleD

. What where they thinking with that thing?

I have heard this question asked a million times. I usually reply, jokingly however, that it was the airbag in its infancy. Which in all accounts may not be too far from the truth!!!
I have seen the conversion kits. The only useful ones I think one could consider would be those which offer a leather type storage pouch where the "pad" use to be. Myself...I like the pad....even if it serves no particular purpose. I have heard people say its as ugly as the front end of an Edsel....I don't agree.

Feb 11, 2007 | 02:08 AM

#27

5speedC4

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From: Lowell Arkansas

I like the bread box too.

Feb 11, 2007 | 08:52 AM

#28

jon0108

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Originally Posted by JrRifleCoach

IMHO the bread box looks out of place, like a cheap after thought.

I found a nice panel and removed the overstated head bumper.

where did you get that panel? Its really nice with the word "corvette" engraved in it. All the ones I've seen are plain.

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Feb 11, 2007 | 09:02 AM

#29

TaylorMutts

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From: Farmington Hills MI

That is a nice panel--I remember seeing one of our forum member's breadbox replacement that had an analog clock mounted in it. I thought it looked really sharp. I think the flat panel by itself looks unfinished--either put an emblem there or something else lie the above mentioned clock. Otherwise, it ends up looking like the dash of an '82 Camaro.

Feb 11, 2007 | 09:14 AM

#30

Muffin

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From: Merritt Ils Fl

Quote:

Originally Posted by JrRifleCoach

IMHO the bread box looks out of place.

I agree with The Coach,as modified. I am trying to figure out how to get my ECM up there.

Feb 11, 2007 | 11:07 AM

#31

zoro

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From: Calgary '85 Z51 coupe

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaleD

What where they thinking with that thing?

When they were designing the car for the '83 year some kind of passenger protection like that was expected to be required, but that requirement got dropped. When the car was produced in '84 they just left it like that.

Feb 11, 2007 | 11:09 AM

#32

zoro

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From: Calgary '85 Z51 coupe

Quote:

Originally Posted by corvetteronw

Here is the padded cover I made for my previous 87. By the way, do not dye your dashboard as it reflects terribly off the windshield.

And you did such a nice job with that too Ron.

Feb 11, 2007 | 02:27 PM

#33

Cozmo

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Feb 11, 2007 | 03:13 PM

#34

donandsandra

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Cozmo

Here are your pics Earl

Dude that looks great.. and useful ... I want one...

Feb 11, 2007 | 03:26 PM

#35

davidf4925

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From: louisvlle ky

I don't like the bread box, I got rid of mine and had the flat plastic thing there, then bought a new ID plate and put it next to the vent.

Feb 11, 2007 | 05:00 PM

#36

ps374

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From: Monroe Twp, NJ

As I stated eariler I like the bread box, but would I be pushing it to say it reminds me a little of the older C1s that had the grab bar with the word Corvette written behind it?