New Member with '69 Coupe needs help with upper dash pad

[Shane S.]

I just bought my first Corvette. I am in Austin, Texas. I joined NCRS and the Texas Chapter just this month. This is my first post so I am sure I will break some rules, sorry in advance.

I need an upper dash pad. I bought an original on Ebay and it was good Except is warped. The person who is doing the work says it can not be installed. There are no more on Ebay that are original and I don't know where else to look for one. That being said which of the after market brands are better. Any advise or point in the right direction would be appreciated.

[Edward J.]

Re: New Member with '69 Coupe needs help with upper dash pad

Shane, there are no really good reproductions, all are a poor fit and screw holes don't generally line up. post a pic. of the one you brought, I have never seen a warped one since they are a metal backed. I know the installation is tricky, they sometimes require two people because the center has to be flexed in the middle to clear the pillars.

[Tim G.]

Re: New Member with '69 Coupe needs help with upper dash pad

I hope someone can help Shane. He's a great new member and acquired a very original 1969 as his first Corvette. I'm guiding him the best I can, but I'm more of a C-2 guy. I suggested he post for assistance. Thank you to all that reply.

[Tim G.]

Re: New Member with '69 Coupe needs help with upper dash pad

Someone came to his rescue, thank you.