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Old 08-02-2007, 11:45 PM
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How do I get rid of the bread box in my 89?? is there a kit out there???
Old 08-03-2007, 12:18 AM
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You have to take off the hush panel (carpeted piece by your shins) then you can get to the bolts that hold the breadbox on. Most Vette catalog's have the replacement panel for the breadbox removal. Pipe
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Originally Posted by kowalski340
How do I get rid of the bread box in my 89?? is there a kit out there???
http://www.mamotorworks.com/corvette...rame=3.54.1027

http://content.madirect.com/pdf/603136.pdf
Old 08-03-2007, 01:40 AM
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While that kit is not bad,its a flimsy POS plastic panel.I made one out of wood and covered it in black vinyl.I tried that panel and it did nothing but squeak and rattle in there.Others may have had better luck than me.

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Originally Posted by Aggravated4life
I made one out of wood and covered it in black vinyl.
Pics? Cost to make?
Old 08-03-2007, 09:30 AM
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When I worked on mine I went through the fuse area with a hand held saw blade and sawed the screws off.

The panel I used rivets and made angle bracket to make it stronger. There are no squeeks.
Old 08-03-2007, 10:58 AM
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I have a new never used kit in the box from Midamerica that came with my 1989. The instructions are with it and tell you how to install. I will sell it for $40.00 with ground ship. You will need to provide the little piece of flex A/C duct, I don't have it. You can buy at local auto parts for a buck or two. PM me if interested.
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You can do something like this.

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Originally Posted by BADDUCK
I have a new never used kit in the box from Midamerica that came with my 1989. The instructions are with it and tell you how to install. I will sell it for $40.00 with ground ship. You will need to provide the little piece of flex A/C duct, I don't have it. You can buy at local auto parts for a buck or two. PM me if interested.
Mine did not come with that little extra piece of flex duct either, but it did not need it on my car. The stock duct that is there fit perfectly.
Old 08-03-2007, 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by 86PACER
Pics? Cost to make?
Sorry,dont have any pics..I havent had my car for a while either,it was sold a few years back.

The wood was free,it was plywood cut to size but the vinyl wrap I had an upholstery shop heat smooth and glue the vunyl,trim it flush and cost about 12 bucks or so If I remember right.It was super cheap to do.
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Originally Posted by BADDUCK
I have a new never used kit in the box from Midamerica that came with my 1989. The instructions are with it and tell you how to install. I will sell it for $40.00 with ground ship. You will need to provide the little piece of flex A/C duct, I don't have it. You can buy at local auto parts for a buck or two. PM me if interested.
My Man, you have a Private Message.

Are all the dash panels the same color?

I seem to have overlooked that until I was looking at the MidAmerica website provided and noticed that there wasn't any colors listed.
Old 08-04-2007, 08:35 AM
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John you have a PM.
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Originally Posted by jhammons01
My Man, you have a Private Message.

Are all the dash panels the same color?

I seem to have overlooked that until I was looking at the MidAmerica website provided and noticed that there wasn't any colors listed.
Just black is offered, you could paint it though.
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nono, no painting of interior pieces for me. I just want that bread box gone. I get tired of explaining to people what it was supposed to be.

I'll have principles from the companies I represent come out and visit clients with me...........each time I have to into the story of what it is and what it is supposed to be yadyadayada.

I wonder if I could put this on my expense report

THAT and I wish I could get a bit more leg room for the passenger. I wonder if there is a way to make the cushions on the passenger seat lower profile.
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John do you want mine or not? If not I will put on eBay.
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If he doesn't want it, I do.

Let me know.

Thanks!
Old 08-06-2007, 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by volzfan
If he doesn't want it, I do.

Let me know.

Thanks!
You have a PM.

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Old 08-07-2007, 01:54 AM
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Originally Posted by BADDUCK
John do you want mine or not? If not I will put on eBay.
Oh yes.....I'll send the Paypal in the morning. Sorry, I was out visiting clients all day.
Old 08-07-2007, 01:58 AM
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I seem to recall seeing a kit that made the breadbox into a small glove compartment.... Can't remember who made it ...
Old 08-07-2007, 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by jhammons01
Oh yes.....I'll send the Paypal in the morning. Sorry, I was out visiting clients all day.
Sorry dude, when I didn't hear back from you I sold it to Volzfan. Don't send payment.


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