PAD, Dash / Instrument Panel, Urethane, *NPD Exclusive*, LOWER-GRADE, made with new tooling and features correct grain, sheen and construction, plus the weight and sturdiness of the original pad, reproduction
Since these pads are so difficult and sensitive to produce, there are quality variations within the production runs. Some pads arrive from the manufacture with tiny bubbles around the perimeter of the instrument cluster, and some arrive with the character line/ridge around the perimeter of the instrument cluster not as crisp in certain areas. there may also be different grain intensity. smaller bubbles/imperfections may be seen around the headlight switch area, instrument cluster, ashtray and vent aera's. the grab handle holes are not pre-punched like the photos shown, but if you would like to install a grab handle, the hole locations are marked on the inside of the dash pad along with the mounting tabs. We hand-inspect every pad, and sort into three categories/grades, BEST-GRADE, MID-GRADE, and LOWER-GRADE. See part number C-14655-214AB for MID-GRADE, and part number C-14655-214AC for LOWER-GRADE, priced accordingly.
The Mid-Grade pads will have minor imperfections, while the Lower-Grade dash pads will have more pronounced imperfections than the Mid-Grade pads.
A long overdue part is finally available for 1970-81 Firebird or Trans Am owners: this brand new NPD exclusive dash pad. Starting with original GM dash pads, new tooling was created to mold original-style urethane with correct grain, sheen and construction, plus the weight and sturdiness of the original dash pad. Over FOUR YEARS was invested into the development of these dash pads, in the effort to achieve proper fit and original appearance. This pad surpasses any other modern reproduction on the market, and certainly surpasses your cracked/used/warped original.
Restoration Note:
Can be dyed to match other interior colors (we recommend our NPD line of flexible SEM restoration paints and preps).
Note:
This pad is a correct reproduction for 1970-1976 and 1977 first design models, but will fit 1978-1981 models as well. 1978-1981 models originally used a 2 1/2 inch height measurement on the radio opening (this pad uses a 2 inch radio height correct for 1970-1976 and 1977 first design models).
Pontiac Firebird / Trans Am Years:
1970 (70), 1971 (71), 1972 (72), 1973 (73), 1974 (74), 1975 (75), 1976 (76), 1977 (77)
1970-1976 FIREBIRD FIREBIRD AND TRANS AM
1977-1977 FIREBIRD FIREBIRD / TRANS AM, 1ST DESIGN, 2 INCH HEIGHT RADIO OPENING
1978-1981 FIREBIRD FIREBIRD AND TRANS AM, NOT OE-CORRECT IN RADIO AREA,
0-0 MUST BE USED WITH 1970-1977 2 INCH HEIGHT RADIO
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and DEHP, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Submitted on April 25, 2022 by Lyle g.
YES I would recommend this product.
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From what we can tell at the time of delivery the product was in good shape with no visible flaws. We are currently happy with our purchase.
Submitted on May 04, 2022 by Robert h.
YES I would recommend this product.
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Description is “lower grade” however this dash looks amazing to me. I do see some really slight imperfections around the emergency brake release but for my car, not a show car, this is not an issue for me.
Submitted on July 31, 2023 by Brian F.
YES I would recommend this product.
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