"HUBBARD, Charles" wrote:
> I consider the lack of a center console a great feature because of the ratty
> look that the glued on vinyl crap takes on after it gets old. The 1600 and
> 2000 dashes have about as much appeal as a those vinyl tops those old guys
> put on their Cadillac's to make them look like convertibles. The 1500 has a
> smooth metal dash and a center panel used to hold the radio, vents, and map
> light. Its lines are rounded, simple, and more appealing to the eye. Even
> the round ashtray is cool looking. The top of the dash is a removable cap
> that can be changed out in minutes.
>
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>
> but you guys with the later model
> roadsters have the butt ugliest looking consoles and dashboards. They look
> almost impossible to restore. I'm sure that the superior speed and power
> more than makes up for it. I just think that they should have stuck with the
> old design.
>
> That's my $.02 and I'm sticking with it.
>
> Charlie Hubbard
> 1964 (slow as hell with a great dash) SPL310
>
Right On Charlie! Plus we have all that brilliant chrome ;<)
Tim C.
2 1964 Fairlady's
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