Breadloaf Begone!
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Looks like the wheel center emblem for turbines
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The mod looks good, but I'm a stickler for originality. I like the breadloaf...Most people don't have a clue what it was for originally.
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Some people just need to leave cars alone. I won't buy a C4 if the breadloaf (if it's a early model) or the original radio is missing. I've seen too many Vettes hacked up by those who " knew" what they were doing.
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I think that "modded" flat panel looks like something original must have broken on that side of the dash and the owner just cut a panel of plastic to fit back in it's place. I've seen one or two of them installed and wasn't really impressed. The dash looked too big and too long. Someone here said he's surprised that there are any breadbox's left on early C4's? Pretty sure that most early C4's still have the breadbox intact. I'll keep mine for sure.
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I think that "modded" flat panel looks like something original must have broken on that side of the dash and the owner just cut a panel of plastic to fit back in it's place. I've seen one or two of them installed and wasn't really impressed. The dash looked too big and too long. Someone here said he's surprised that there are any breadbox's left on early C4's? Pretty sure that most early C4's still have the breadbox intact. I'll keep mine for sure.
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I tell friends riding in my 1989 (usually after they try to open the "glove compartment"), that its function is to cushion their head when it hits the instrument panel during hard braking...
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Does anyone have an early C4 prototype interior photo?
I've always been curious how the general originally planned this to look.
Just can't believe that this pop riveted monstrosity was an original design.
I've always been curious how the general originally planned this to look.
Just can't believe that this pop riveted monstrosity was an original design.
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Fairly sure it was the plan from day one. It was used from 1984 to 1989. It didn't seem to deter anyone from buying them new considering how many were sold. It was GM's attempt at safety in that era for the passenger in a collision. Years before airbags were even thought of. The only flat panel dash replacement I thought was a decent design had a compartment behind it. There was even a breadbox designed replacement with a compartment behind it. Neither lasted very long.
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^^ Thats why I'm curious for pics. ^^
It's not even close to following the design lines.
Just an after thought......
And a fugly one at that.
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It's not even close to following the design lines.
Just an after thought......
And a fugly one at that.
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For some reason, I thought the breadbox was meant to house an air bag...but I probably interpreted "passive restraint" incorrectly along the way.
From this specialty sales website, you note item #8 under 1984 states it was original design in anticipation of Reagan-era government policy.
I never liked that bump either. I understand the notion/desire to keep originality and appreciate cars done as such. I also understand the desire to modify/build what you envision IF regulations/constraints hadn't shaped the outcome. (The powerplant would be the obvious first thought).
In the late 80's, we hadn't hit the era of carbon fiber yet, so mine ended up like this... (with the addition of an emblem I saw as more indicative of the mid-year cross-flag logo). FWIW, I also have sidepipes since midyear and stingray designs were more interesting (to me) at the time. Heck, one might wonder the body shape had the general not be so consumed with MPG in the 80's?
From this specialty sales website, you note item #8 under 1984 states it was original design in anticipation of Reagan-era government policy.
I never liked that bump either. I understand the notion/desire to keep originality and appreciate cars done as such. I also understand the desire to modify/build what you envision IF regulations/constraints hadn't shaped the outcome. (The powerplant would be the obvious first thought).
In the late 80's, we hadn't hit the era of carbon fiber yet, so mine ended up like this... (with the addition of an emblem I saw as more indicative of the mid-year cross-flag logo). FWIW, I also have sidepipes since midyear and stingray designs were more interesting (to me) at the time. Heck, one might wonder the body shape had the general not be so consumed with MPG in the 80's?
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I have a 1/2 finished project using a flat panel made by me with the Corvette name cut out and backed by lexan. It will be backlit if I ever work on it again. Until that time I'm rocking the breadbox.
They use to make a glovebox replacement but they haven't been for sale for years. I wish I would have bought one back then.
They use to make a glovebox replacement but they haven't been for sale for years. I wish I would have bought one back then.
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Raidmagic If breadbox is in decent shape. I'll take it off your hands. As long as it's not to much. TIA
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Now that I see photobucket wants to charge for 3rd party hosting (linking), any suggestions for a new hosting site (especially if not Corvette-related)? I guess I'll upload vette pics to albums here.
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