Simple question...will the 69-73 dash cap fit on a 68

[redducati750]

and if it does not who makes one for the 65-68 cars?

[Wrrnj]

Did you ever find out? Just curious if the shape is the same but defrost openings in a different spot? I am curious to, any replies would be great

[vintagecarlover]

i know you cant use a 68 dash in a later car but dont know about the reverse.

[Wrrnj]

I have a 1967 that I am building into a track car, the frame to my old dash was rotted, so recovering it was not an option. I looked into a fiberglass top, but have also seen guys use the abs coverlays in place of the old dash as a lighweight/cheap alternative. I would prefer to use the coverlay and have no issue trimming it to fit and making mounts, just as long as the contours are the same. There is no defrost/heat/wipers, etc. in my car, so it wouldnt be a concern, just to need to make sure its a possibility. Btw, sorry for jacking the thread, I am having a hard time locating the answer.

[docrodg]

Originally Posted by vintagecarlover

i know you cant use a 68 dash in a later car but dont know about the reverse.

That pretty much says it... if it won't go one way, it most likely won't go the other.

[Wrrnj]

I know the 68 is a two piece and have read the some people think the speakers and defrost vents are in different locations. I have a 67 and not concerned about vent and speaker locations, just want to know if I slip the coverlay onto my dash frame, will the contours be the same?

[Grady Clay]

The ’68 dash is unique to that model year.
However, some early ‘68s had the ’67 type, particularly 912s.

That said, I suspect there can be some switching to both earlier and possibly later dash pads.
For later (’69->) versions, the major difficulty is in the larger defroster vents and early center fresh air vent.

Pictures please.

Best,
Grady