1982 Camaro Dash Pad Differences??
12-09-2010, 03:42 PM
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Car: 1982 Z28
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1982 Camaro Dash Pad Differences??
Is there something different about the dash pad in my 82 Z28 versus later cars.... I was in a 90 RS at my shop the other day and noticed not only are the switches and dash missing the sharp lines like my 82 but the upper dash pad was more rounded too... I was looking to replace or have just dashes restore my cracked dash but I saw the repop ones that say for 82-92.. But I want this to be a CORRECT repair as this car only has 61,000 on it now... ye all knowledgeble ppl please tune in.
12-09-2010, 03:44 PM
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Re: 1982 Camaro Dash Pad Differences??
The '82 and '83 dashes are different than the later ones.
12-09-2010, 04:23 PM
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Re: 1982 Camaro Dash Pad Differences??
1984 went to more rounded, sloped front edge. The 82-83 dash is going to be tough to replace with a correct dashpad. You may want to see if an upholstery shop can repair the one you have.
12-09-2010, 04:45 PM
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Re: 1982 Camaro Dash Pad Differences??
Yup, there are no new replacements out there that I've seen. The steering wheel is also different on the '82-'83 Z/28's. The spoke at the 6:00 position has a line running through it, on '84-'89 that spoke is flat.
12-10-2010, 09:36 AM
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Re: 1982 Camaro Dash Pad Differences??
Yep, thats what I was afraid of. So I guess I will let Just Dashes re-do my original. Ive never had experience with them... so any input on the quality of their service would be more than welcome....
And yeah I already notice the steering wheel being different... but my Z has the NK3 Sport wheel with the steel center and leather wrap.. I need to have the leather redone bc its gotten stretched and loose and the paint on the steel is peeling a little... Does anyone know a place that restores these kind of steering wheels?
THANK YOU ALL FOR YOU INPUT, KEEP IT COMING AND I WILL RETURN THE FAVOR.
And yeah I already notice the steering wheel being different... but my Z has the NK3 Sport wheel with the steel center and leather wrap.. I need to have the leather redone bc its gotten stretched and loose and the paint on the steel is peeling a little... Does anyone know a place that restores these kind of steering wheels?
THANK YOU ALL FOR YOU INPUT, KEEP IT COMING AND I WILL RETURN THE FAVOR.
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