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Old 09-16-2010, 08:16 PM   #1
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Will a 81 & up dashpad fit on a 79?

Anyone know if a dashpad from a 81 and up can be installed on a 79 dash?

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Re: Will a 81 & up dashpad fit on a 79?

yep but half the vin is covered by dash
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Old 09-16-2010, 08:42 PM   #3
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Re: Will a 81 & up dashpad fit on a 79?

take a look at this vinyl covered dashes just some good old public relations
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Re: Will a 81 & up dashpad fit on a 79?

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Old 09-16-2010, 10:21 PM   #5
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Re: Will a 81 & up dashpad fit on a 79?

so the vin plates are located in different positions on the dash?
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Re: Will a 81 & up dashpad fit on a 79?

yes
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Old 09-17-2010, 11:37 AM   #7
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Re: Will a 81 & up dashpad fit on a 79?

thanks, another clue to help ID the year of the truck.
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Re: Will a 81 & up dashpad fit on a 79?

ok just a 1/4 of the plate is shown
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