1967 Camaro Center Dash Panel Question

[Andy]

I've had my 67 Camaro for 25 years now and as a teenager, I made the mistake of cutting the dash and putting an aftermarket stereo in it. I was searching hemmings today and came across a 67 Camaro that was an all original car that had this dash panel in it. I'd like to remove my radio and replace it with a panel like this since I haven't listened to the radio in the car for the last 15 years. After some searching, I found this plate, which is a reproduction of what the factory used. How is it attached to the actual dash panel? Glued in place?

https://www.ss396.com/camaro/IRD-67F.html

[Too Many Projects]

Been a while since I had mine off, but there should be 2 screws at the very bottom and then slide it up a little to disengage the hook strap at the top. You may need to remove the ash tray bracket too.

[Too Many Projects]

That is a really interesting pic. Base car with column shift, radio delete, but A/C and power windows...:cool2: A frugal buyer in a hot southern state ?

[olredalert]

----It would be a good thing to see the backside as there may be a bracket attached with a couple of screws that holds it on. There was on my 67 442!....Bill S

[Too Many Projects]

There is a plastic bracket at the top, Bill, but the top edge of the panel slides down into it.


https://cdn3.volusion.com/gt5ox.bos7j/v/vspfiles/photos/DAS-56-2.jpg?v-cache=1650263661
And I'm wrong about the bottom, there are 4 screws...


https://cdn3.volusion.com/gt5ox.bos7j/v/vspfiles/photos/DAS-52-2.gif?v-cache=1650263661

[Andy]

Thanks for the info! I am specifically wondering how the delete panel attaches to the actual dash panel? I've replaced the larger center panel twice actually. I learned something new about 67s today when I saw this car with the radio delete panel so it has me intrigued as to how it is fastened in place.

[Andy]

That is a really interesting pic. Base car with column shift, radio delete, but A/C and power windows...:cool2: A frugal buyer in a hot southern state ?

Yes, it was a really unusual/interesting to see this car!

Here is a link to it.

https://www.hemmings.com/auction/1967-chevrolet-camaro-elma-ny-715462?utm_medium=email&utm_source=EDaily&utm_campaign=

[Too Many Projects]

I thought you were going to buy the repro face plate. The one in the pic appears to be all one panel too. But, if it is just a separate delete plate, it would have studs that go thru the stem holes with washers/fasteners on the backside.

[Too Many Projects]

WHY do people take pics of cars in a dark garage ????? Too dark and not a good angle to determine if that is a 1 piece face panel or a separate delete panel.

[X66 714]

It's been a long time since I've had a radio block off plate but I seem to remember 2 large piloted washers that came in from the back side of the dash panel.....Joe

[Andy]

I thought you were going to buy the repro face plate. The one in the pic appears to be all one panel too. But, if it is just a separate delete plate, it would have studs that go thru the stem holes with washers/fasteners on the backside.

I am. I can't find a repro that's all one panel. Looking really close at the one in that car it looks like it may have a plate on it too. My car has A/C & heat so I guess mine would look like his when I put the block off plate on it, or as close as possible anyway.

[Andy]

Found it in the factory assembly manual.

[jbtech]

This is an original GM Radio cover plate.

[Too Many Projects]

The pic I posted is a repro, radio delete face plate, but it's all 1 piece, not like original with an add on plate for the radio hole. Top hole is heater controls and bottom is ash tray.
Here are 2 vendors with repro delete only plates.
https://www.heartbeatcitycamaro.com/20429/67-68-Camaro-%26-Firebird-Radio-Delete-Plate-GM%23-3893845/


https://www.classicindustries.com/product/rd01.html

[Andy]

Does any company make a dash radio repair panel for 67/68 Camaros? The only thing I see is the entire dash assembly. Looks like I'll have to repair the dash anyway to use this delete panel.

[Too Many Projects]

Since you are just going to cover the area, I would fashion a panel by hand from sheet and weld or rivet it in...:dunno: It only needs to hold the delete plate.

[1967Z28]

Post a want ad here and maybe somebody will have a section of the metal dash that you are looking for.