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Dash pad interchangable?

Old Jul 18, 2011 | 06:33 PM
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Dash pad interchangable?

I just recently picked up a pristine Dash pad out of a 92 Firebird but was told that it will not fit perfectly in my 91 Camaro. He said it will be about an inch shorter and wont fill the gap near the windshield. Is that the case? and has anyone done a swap like this... was there any solution that didn't look hideous?

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Old Jul 18, 2011 | 09:36 PM
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Re: Dash pad interchangable?

From reading about this on here in the past, I do not believe they are interchangable without significant modifications, which wouldnt be worth the cost. You are correct on the difference in size....
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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 09:34 PM
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Re: Dash pad interchangable?

They are not interchangeable. The Camaro dash pad is about two inches deeper (front to back) than the Firebird's
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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 09:42 PM
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Re: Dash pad interchangable?

So I guess you can sell me the 92 pad?????
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Old Jul 27, 2011 | 06:55 PM
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Re: Dash pad interchangable?

I just bought one of these as well for my Camaro. I just got done trying to fit it in my car. I can assure you that a dash pad out of a Firebird will not fit. I got mine because it was in such great shape. I would rate the one i got as near perfect. The speaker covers were taken out and one of the defrost vents (passenger side) is missing.
Im not trying to steal anyones sale but..... if he doesnt sell you his i might sell you the one i got. I will post pictures if you would like.
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