3LT/2LT dash ordering
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3LT/2LT dash ordering
Well three auto upholstery shops said they wouldn’t touch my dash for any kind of repair so looks like I’ll have to replace it, unless someone has had any work done in the SF Bay Area. If not, does anyone sell just the dash? Rather not have the dealership do it. Haven’t had any luck looking up part numbers.
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Well three auto upholstery shops said they wouldn’t touch my dash for any kind of repair so looks like I’ll have to replace it, unless someone has had any work done in the SF Bay Area. If not, does anyone sell just the dash? Rather not have the dealership do it. Haven’t had any luck looking up part numbers.
Here are the part numbers for panels that may be in GM Inventory:
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2025 C6 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2024 C6 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2023 C6 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2022 C6 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2021 C6 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
This issue started with the C6 generation, good luck with your search 
Melting Slicks
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Does that mean 3LT trim level? I have a 3LT and I’m leaning toward replacing mine with the 2LT as long as the texture/look is the same as the leather.
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Thanks Bill great info. This detail and going from Endicott to Charlotte, if I was a betting man I would said you were a IBM'er. ha ha
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Steve, do a search as recently some great 2lt vs 3lt pictures were posted side by side. There is a noticeable difference depending how picky you are (I am that picky). Also you have to check with your dealer as mine said they order based on your vin and would not substitute a 2lt when the car calls for a 3lt. I was getting the 3lt anyway (GSCE) but I couldn't be happier, I love the new dash. Price was workable and GM paid some so I'm very happy.
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[QUOTE=stevettec7;1605531852]Thanks! Do you know if your new dash is the "improved" version that they used staples to prevent the leather from lifting from the vent, etc?[/QUOTE
the redesigned dash has more dash material underneath with more staples and different glue. My dash was replaced by dealer 2019 stingray. See The Corvette Mechanic on Facebook.
the redesigned dash has more dash material underneath with more staples and different glue. My dash was replaced by dealer 2019 stingray. See The Corvette Mechanic on Facebook.
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[QUOTE=hotrod03;1605532866]
You wouldn’t happen to have a link to that specific post would you? I just scrolled through hundreds of videos looking for a post on the dashboard.
Thanks! Do you know if your new dash is the "improved" version that they used staples to prevent the leather from lifting from the vent, etc?[/QUOTE
the redesigned dash has more dash material underneath with more staples and different glue. My dash was replaced by dealer 2019 stingray. See The Corvette Mechanic on Facebook.
the redesigned dash has more dash material underneath with more staples and different glue. My dash was replaced by dealer 2019 stingray. See The Corvette Mechanic on Facebook.
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[QUOTE=stevettec7;1605533769]
https://fb.watch/eS41_rmr6H/
Here above is the link to the explanation of the new dashboard design with more staples and modifications GM is using on the 3LT dash.
Here above is the link to the explanation of the new dashboard design with more staples and modifications GM is using on the 3LT dash.
Melting Slicks
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[QUOTE=joemessman;1605533891]
Excellent! Thanks for sharing this.
https://fb.watch/eS41_rmr6H/
Here above is the link to the explanation of the new dashboard design with more staples and modifications GM is using on the 3LT dash.
Here above is the link to the explanation of the new dashboard design with more staples and modifications GM is using on the 3LT dash.
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Im in the market for my first vette. In fact a 2014 A6 2lt got sold out from under me yesterday. Therefore I'm back in the hunt but between reading about all the A8 issues and 3lt dash issues Ive been leery of the 2015-16s, especially 3lt’s. Since I reside in the Texas heat, how prevalent is the dash de-lamination? Is it just the matching color trim pc over the gages or the whole dash? I guess Im curious why it seems so difficult to repair. Thanks in advance for the education.
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[QUOTE=joemessman;1605533891]
Thanks Joe. I heard about the staples but this is the first time ive seen proof. My warranty replaced 3LT must be the new version as its been perfect for 5 years. 
https://fb.watch/eS41_rmr6H/
Here above is the link to the explanation of the new dashboard design with more staples and modifications GM is using on the 3LT dash.
Here above is the link to the explanation of the new dashboard design with more staples and modifications GM is using on the 3LT dash.
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Im in the market for my first vette. In fact a 2014 A6 2lt got sold out from under me yesterday. Therefore I'm back in the hunt but between reading about all the A8 issues and 3lt dash issues Ive been leery of the 2015-16s, especially 3lt’s. Since I reside in the Texas heat, how prevalent is the dash de-lamination? Is it just the matching color trim pc over the gages or the whole dash? I guess Im curious why it seems so difficult to repair. Thanks in advance for the education.