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11-07-2002, 08:46 PM
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WHYBYNU when old will do
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Hot Springs, AR.
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Dash pad ?
I was installing my new dash pad today and after getting the old one off (and you know how much fun that is) the new one is an 1" to short ! Anyone ever had this problem? It's a GM resto part so it shocked me when it didn't fit. I've made some phone calls to get it replaced so I'll let you know how it goes....
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11-08-2002, 01:36 AM
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its all about the +6 inches
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I've seen this on these pages before.
Isn't it amazing that the good general is authorizing sub standard parts for restorations these days? |
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11-08-2002, 01:43 AM
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I noticed that the new one that I got was about a 1/2" short on both ends. All of the holes lined up ok though.
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11-08-2002, 08:48 AM
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Were they JUST DASHES or DASHES DIRECT dash pads?
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11-08-2002, 10:54 AM
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Just put one in from GMC Pauls and it fit fine. I don't remember who he gets his from. BUMMER!
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11-08-2002, 05:29 PM
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WHYBYNU when old will do
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update: The dash did fit after all it just had pushed & pulled alittle! It is alittle short but not as bad as I first thought. I want to thank Les and the guys at GMCPAULS for the help today, the dash looks great...
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11-08-2002, 05:46 PM
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Found mine to be a bit short on either end as well. I can live with it. One thing before installing, make sure you trim the excess plastic off around the base of the bolts. Sometimes the molding process leaves some undesirable bits and you soon learn of them after installing. I had one noticeable "hump" and had to pull it all out again just to trim a bit of plastic.
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