63, passenger dash pad

[Steve D.]

My 63 convertible has a 67 passenger dash pad, i.e. the passenger dash does not have a hand grab hole. This pad was in the car when I bought it 15 yrs ago, and the car is a driver. I have finally decided that I would like to have the hole. Would it be reasonable to attempt to cut a hole in the existing pad, or might that cause problems (loosen) with the skin on the rest of the pad? Barring any loose skin problems, it seems like the metal insert for the hole would cover any evidence of trauma from cutting the hole. The alternative of course is to replace the pad, but I thought I would ask, just in case someone might have had success in doing this.

Steve

[Bob R.]

Re: 63, passenger dash pad

If you try to cut a hole in the pad you will have a mess. I don't believe there is a metal insert there is a plastic trim cover on the bottom of the opening. I don't think the grain is correct from a 67 pad for use on a 63 so if you are looking to make it correct it would still be wrong. See if you can find a used one on eBay but an original pad in good condition is not easy to find. What color are you looking for.

[Joe R.]

Re: 63, passenger dash pad

Simply order a new pad from Corvette America and trade it out. Sell the old 67 and probably get 75% of your money back.

JR

[Steve D.]

Re: 63, passenger dash pad

Thanks Joe; that may be the easiest route

[Steve D.]

Re: 63, passenger dash pad

Thanks Bob. The pads are black; I will check ebay