PAD, Dash / Instrument Panel, Urethane, *NPD Exclusive*, BEST-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. 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
0-0 *CURRENT DELAY IN INVENTORY, SALES STAFF: PLEASE PUT INTERESTED
0-0 CUSTOMERS ON AN UNPAID BACK ORDER TO BE BE CONTACTED AS
0-0 SOON AS INVENTORY ARRIVES, AS THESE DASH PADS WILL GO FAST *
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.
This is a beautiful piece, very high quality. The surface texture is gorgeous, and the padding is soft. All the dimensions are very accurate, I love how it fits. I do have one very serious issue with it, though: All the edges are beautifully finished, the urethane wraps around everything and provides a perfect, rounded edge everywhere except for one place... the entire top edge of the dash. For some reason I can't fathom, that edge is left cut short and raw. This is especially ironic because that's literally the ONLY edge that really remains visible once everything is assembled and installed. All the other beautifully finished edges don't matter, they're hidden from view. But the top edge is 100% visible through the windshield, people touch it whenever they reach for something on the top of the dash. Why is that one edge not rounded off? I don't get it. And it's very disappointing considering how much this product costs. I expected better. In fact, the main reason I'm replacing my dash is because the nice, rounded edge at the top of my old one was getting worn out and ragged after 45 years. Now I'm replacing it with a part that has a raw, unfinished edge. It's enough to give me buyer's remorse.
Submitted on April 07, 2022 by Frank G.
YES I would recommend this product.
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Quality product. The texture looks spot on!
Submitted on April 14, 2022 by Mark C.
YES I would recommend this product.
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This dash is amazing, soft feel, great texture! It was exactly what I was looking for.
Submitted on April 16, 2022 by Leland F.
YES I would recommend this product.
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Perfect fit and finish. Well worth the price
Submitted on January 03, 2023 by cory h.
YES I would recommend this product.
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Submitted on January 08, 2023 by Mark D.
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very happy, looks great, have not installed it yet.
Submitted on February 15, 2023 by Troy H.
YES I would recommend this product.
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