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That looks pretty awesome! I found this one through Amazon/Ecklers that I may go with. I'm a little hesitant to spend $40 for an emblem on a $50 panel though.
I think it's a little small based on the measurements on Amazon
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.
H P, I'm with you on this. The PO of our 89 had removed the bread box, it just never looked right to me being removed. The C3 chrome crossed flags didn't help. I put the original box back on and never looked back.
H P, I'm with you on this. The PO of our 89 had removed the bread box, it just never looked right to me being removed. The C3 chrome crossed flags didn't help. I put the original box back on and never looked back.
-Daniel
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
Steve
You do know that's exactly what that padded "breadbox" was designed for ...right?
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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.
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.
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.
2020 Corvette of the Year Finalist (appearance mods)
C4 of Year Winner (appearance mods) 2019
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?
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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.
2020 Corvette of the Year Finalist (appearance mods)
C4 of Year Winner (appearance mods) 2019
Originally Posted by HAD2HAV2
Hey GREGG, your picture didn't come through. I got one of those ugly Photobuckets images instead of your interior which I have never seen.
Fixed by hosting on this website.
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.
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.
from the book "the newest corvette" by michael lamm...
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.
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.
