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LuckyLightning · 07-30-2015, 03:38 AM

I recently replaced the dash pad on my '79 Chevy with a dash pad from 80s+ GMC. It was in better shape and had the longer edge on the passenger side so you can actually put stuff on your dash.

Anyway, point being: the hole for the VIN does not align the same (it's off sideways about half an inch I think). Not sure if this because of the year difference or the Chevy/GMC difference, but it's there. And one of the holes to screw into the metal dash is misaligned as well (near the VIN hole of course).

07-30-2015, 03:38 AM	#1
LuckyLightning Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 348	Re: 73-80 vs 81-87 interior differences I recently replaced the dash pad on my '79 Chevy with a dash pad from 80s+ GMC. It was in better shape and had the longer edge on the passenger side so you can actually put stuff on your dash. Anyway, point being: the hole for the VIN does not align the same (it's off sideways about half an inch I think). Not sure if this because of the year difference or the Chevy/GMC difference, but it's there. And one of the holes to screw into the metal dash is misaligned as well (near the VIN hole of course). __________________ Michael - 1962 C20 LB stepside (project thread) - sold - 1963 Chevy C10 LB stepside (donor) - 1963 Chevy C10 LB Custom flatbed (project thread) - sold - 1979 K20 LB fleetside (project thread) Favorite exchange on the board so far: ol_Curt: "Jason, do you have power steering?" jason65: "No, but I lift weights."