1976 dash in a '63?

[Ron Dame]

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?

 

[Gunslinger]

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.  

[Ron Dame]

Thanks, I'm buying it only for the vinyl dash pad.

[64studeavanti]

Isn't the cutout for the steering column a little larger as well?

[mfg]

3 hours ago, 64studeavanti said:

Isn't the cutout for the steering column a little larger as well?

Good point!

[Ron Dame]

By how much? This is much cheaper than  Just Dashes, but if it looks bad, then I don't want it.

[64studeavanti]

I don't think it is much. If no one beats me to it, I will get measurements tomorrow afternoon.

[Ron Dame]

Thanks!

[64studeavanti]

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