Early C4 dash (breadbox) replacement
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Racer
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From: Ottawa Ontario
Early C4 dash (breadbox) replacement
I've done a search but can't seem to find anything although I know this topic must have been discussed before. I'm replacing the dash (bread box, actually it's the map pocket) for the streamlined dash kit from Corvette Central. Anyone have any pictures of how it looks installed? Easy to do?
Thanks!
Thanks!
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17
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Do you intend to keep your original pad? If not, I found it a whole lot easier to just cut the damn thing off,
and access the factory screws from the backside. 10 minute job once I said, eff it, and started cutting. BTW, I used 3/M double-sided tape instead of the cheaper stuff that comes with the kit.
and access the factory screws from the backside. 10 minute job once I said, eff it, and started cutting. BTW, I used 3/M double-sided tape instead of the cheaper stuff that comes with the kit.
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16
I regret cutting mine out of my 87. The guy I sold it to is trying to return to original. When he takes my home made flat panel off to replace the breadbox he is not going to be happy with my butcher job.
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I wouldn't do it to a car where restoration is a possibility....
Instructor
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I've done a search but can't seem to find anything although I know this topic must have been discussed before. I'm replacing the dash (bread box, actually it's the map pocket) for the streamlined dash kit from Corvette Central. Anyone have any pictures of how it looks installed? Easy to do?
Thanks!
Thanks!
FrankM, I put one in mine. It looks great, I think. If you PM your email address, I'll send you a picture.
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The cup holders in the lid do work well:
And what's behind it (prior to install, note that the dash pad had to be removed):
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From: Montreal Quebec
Andrews Woodworking Design in Michigan used to make a fully functional glovebox in various imitation wood grains....to replace the "Breadloaf".... I took it out a while ago....I still have it in the basement somewhere.
