Q1) I am repairing all rust on my 1968 Bird and the panel on top of the dash needs patchwork or replacing. I am concerned that replacing that will cause a buyer to question the originality of the car since I will have to re-rivet the vin to the panel I replace, something I want to avoid due to my documentation. Any suggestions?
Q2) My car came with a standard black interior, and the seats which appear original and are in need of a recover have a white trim at the edge of the interior striped material(the lines of the pattern of the standard seatcovers). It goes around both covers of each seat (seat back and bottom cushion). Is this standard for my car? The pattern of the front and rear are otherwise correct for the year.
Q3) My car came with the custom seat belts with front shoulder belts, yet there are no holes in the factory headliner for this. Is this normal?
Q4) Grab bar and glove box emblem are just for custom interior, correct? Is A/C a factor in this?
Q5) Do all 1968's have 1967 dated tail lights?
Q6) Wood grain console and center dash panel can be in a 4spd w/console Standard interior car, correct?
Q7) All the fan shrouds are too short to cover the fan, is this correct?
Thanks for the help

A1 Document the whole job with pictures. Show the tag on the car with the correct rivets first.

A2 I have never seen the white trimmed seat in a Firebird.

A3 Normal if the headliner is not factory.

A4 Yes, just deluxe. AC not a factor.

A5 My 68's have 68 tail lights. Although, they are interchangeable.

A6 Correct

A7 The fan shroud should just cover the fan. Although, the closer to the rad. the better.

Hi John,

I believe the dash metal for the '68 has a cut out where the VIN is so there is nothing to re-rivet. Anyone else want to chime in on this? Good luck on your project!

John, On mine, the fan only sets into the shroud about a half inch or so with original spacers and fan, OEM fan clutch and shroud.

John, you might want to get in touch with the Bay Area Firebird's:

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