Xlhowie

I am semi restoring a 68 Cutlass S and need the mounting hardware for the gages, black glovebox, and dash pad. I just cut out a whole bunch of welded in body work on the dash and I am wanting to install a stock dash. I have the dash face plate. Please look at pics. Let me know everything I'll need. thx, Howie
I have included the current pic and an old pic (tin not cut out)

Allan R

Looks like you need everything. FYI 68/69 dashes are the same so you can use either for donor parts. Like the 70-72 models there is no difference in the dashes between trim/models, although I believe non AC cars don't have all the vents.

Xlhowie

How much of the metal is actually exposed? I have to do a lot of sanding and smoothing to repaint where I had to cut it. I dont want to do it if it is under the dash or pad. Thx, Howie

Olds24

Almost, 68 has Ignition switch in Dash 69 does not.

dnmfranco

have black glove box which are different from 69 as well as lower dash
dash pad will check, far as 68 ONE YEAR dash ONLY if non a/c
pretty sure on gauges mounting parts

Allan R

Ah yes, 69 was the year they went to the ignition on the steering column.

Xlhowie: you can see how little metal is actually exposed in these shots. How much of a 'semi restoration' are you doing? I guess to me the bottom line would be if you wanted the stock look for the year. Dash pads are really easy to color change.

The dash pad for 68/69 is different if the car is AC or non AC. I'm curious what differences the lower dash has - other than trim and ignition switch? Note: All Cutlass models equipped with wing windows and non AC from 68 - 72 did not have vents in the dash pad. This may be true for earlier models too, but I'd have to check and verify that.

Here are 2 pics of 68/69 dashes. The first one - 1968 without AC

Note ignition in dash to right of heater controls. Looks like the other switches and controls are in the same place, just different trim *****.



1969 - without AC - note heater plate and lower vent pulls.

goldie442

good morning...i have some pristine 68 dash parts (black) including the glove box lid..if you are interested please send me your email address and i will send you pics of what i have and we can go from there..my email address is: sixtiesclassics@live.com

Xlhowie

I sent you a pm about the parts. My yahoo is giving me fits. Can you email me at xlhowie@yahoo.com

Thanx, Howie