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Will the top part of the dash from a firebird fit in a camaro?

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Old Jul 3, 2008 | 10:11 PM
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Will the top part of the dash from a firebird fit in a camaro?

I have a 1991 firebird dash, the top black part, will it fit into a camaro? thanks
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 12:09 AM
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Re: Will the top part of the dash from a firebird fit in a camaro?

Im not sure if it will fit right. The center vents on the camaros stuck out a little farther and the camaro dash pads actually had a lip to incorporate into the vents. The firebirds didn't have that center vent.
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 12:37 AM
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Re: Will the top part of the dash from a firebird fit in a camaro?

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Im not sure if it will fit right. The center vents on the camaros stuck out a little farther and the camaro dash pads actually had a lip to incorporate into the vents. The firebirds didn't have that center vent.
What center vent are you referring to? My GTA, as well as EVERY dash pad I've seen, has them. The only dofference I've ever seen is the 2 small vents for blowing on the door glass.

But, as I understand, there is about a small difference in depth, front to back. Meaning, a Firebird one will fit to the glass, but not reach the hold-down screws. Or starting at the screws, not reach the glass.
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 03:29 AM
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Re: Will the top part of the dash from a firebird fit in a camaro?

Im referring to the center dash lip that goes over the vents. If you look in the pic you can see it circled in yellow. I dont know if it would work right if you used a firebird dash because I didn't think they had that lip?
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 10:36 AM
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Re: Will the top part of the dash from a firebird fit in a camaro?

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Im referring to the center dash lip that goes over the vents. If you look in the pic you can see it circled in yellow. I dont know if it would work right if you used a firebird dash because I didn't think they had that lip?
Oh...Birds have the vents, but not that lip.
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Old Jul 6, 2008 | 02:19 AM
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Re: Will the top part of the dash from a firebird fit in a camaro?

No, I attempted to put a dash pad from a 91 firebird into my 88 Camaro. I forget exactly why it wouldn't work, but it was off a little in size and the screw to hold it down didn't line up.
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Old Jul 6, 2008 | 11:51 AM
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Re: Will the top part of the dash from a firebird fit in a camaro?

Yeah, if your referring to swapping the dash pads, it won't work. The corners are quite different and it won't sit or line-up properly.
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 10:56 PM
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Re: Will the top part of the dash from a firebird fit in a camaro?

ok thanks u guys
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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 10:47 AM
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Re: Will the top part of the dash from a firebird fit in a camaro?

i need a good dash pad for my 91 firebird
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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 10:52 AM
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Re: Will the top part of the dash from a firebird fit in a camaro?

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i need a good dash pad for my 91 firebird
Try looking or posting in the Wanted Forum, not here, and you might find one.
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Old Aug 22, 2008 | 06:50 AM
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Re: Will the top part of the dash from a firebird fit in a camaro?

PM RCAR7395 in the " parts for sale" forums He can usually get some really good ones....
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