Ron Dame Posted January 18, 2018 Report Share Posted January 18, 2018 Before I get too deep into a purchase, other than gauges and color, is there any difference between a 1976 dash and a 1963 dash? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunslinger Posted January 18, 2018 Report Share Posted January 18, 2018 There is a difference in the gauge inlay...it's cut different. The inlay fits the same but the ignition key inserts in the lock on the steering column in a '76 so what was the round hole for the switch in a '63 is now oblong for something else in a '76. There are a few added holes punched for different indicator lights in the '76. Outside of that, the vinyl dash pad is the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Dame Posted January 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2018 Thanks, I'm buying it only for the vinyl dash pad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64studeavanti Posted January 18, 2018 Report Share Posted January 18, 2018 Isn't the cutout for the steering column a little larger as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted January 18, 2018 Report Share Posted January 18, 2018 3 hours ago, 64studeavanti said: Isn't the cutout for the steering column a little larger as well? Good point! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Dame Posted January 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2018 By how much? This is much cheaper than Just Dashes, but if it looks bad, then I don't want it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64studeavanti Posted January 19, 2018 Report Share Posted January 19, 2018 I don't think it is much. If no one beats me to it, I will get measurements tomorrow afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Dame Posted January 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2018 Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64studeavanti Posted January 20, 2018 Report Share Posted January 20, 2018 (edited) The 76 dash has a 4.25 inch cutout for the steering column vs 3 inch for the Stude. The Stude instrument panel will hide most of the difference except for about 3/8 of an inch or so at the bottom on each side. I also checked the speaker opening and they appear to be the same. I bought a replacement from SI in 2007 at the International meet. Do they still have them? Edited January 20, 2018 by 64studeavanti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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