1968 nova metal dash panel

[1968 nova ss]

working on my other 68 nova ss .was going to replace the dash metal panel right at the windshield/dash area.with the 68 nova dash being for 68only ;the 69-72 metal dash panel is probably different than the 68;anybody no the answer to this one ;if so;need a donor car;any help guys

[69 Post Sedan]

Contact Tommy...he will set you straight.

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[nova7579]

As you already stated the 68 dash panel is a one year only deal.

Brian

[SuperNovaSS]

I think he is asking is the dash top that VIN and has the speaker mesh in it is the same.

Jason

[1968 nova ss]

that is correct jason.if I had a 69-72 metal dash panel to compare to the 68 it would be easy to see if it is a minor or major change,surely somebody out there has ran into this before.Chris

[Schonyenko2]

Post a picture of the area that is rusted. You can section the area in under the windshield with out replacing the entire dash top, or disturbing the VIN nbr.

[1968 nova ss]

the rust is not too bad .But I noticed the camaro and nova use the same metal dash panel.in a camaro catalog the 68 dash panel is different is it the same as a 68 nova metal dash panel;another question for our expert panel.it appears to be same 68 parts.any feedback from our expert panel out there.Chris

[jasonL78]

Chris,
I have to do the same to the 68 nova I am restoring also. I am going to use the 68 camaro dash panel, it looks the same to me. I was at spring Carisle the past couple of days and couldn't find the 68 camaro dash panel to look at! No one had it! Let me know how you make out. I will be getting mine in a couple of months when I place my sheet metal order.

Jason

[Schonyenko2]

The piece you need, that goes under the windshield, if I'm understanding you correctly is compatible with the Nova dash from classic, or other dealers. There is no real need to replace the entire dash top, if you only have issues under the windshield area. By sectioning in that area with the windshield area from a new piece, you don't have to remove the VIN which is frowned on by law enforcement.

[jasonL78]

With my 68 it is up into the top of the dash more. I will buy the 68 camaro top dash panel and graft it into the original nova panel. Most likely from one side to the other. Very common on these cars as you know. I won't have to remove the vin plate on my car just cut around it.