79 Camaro lower dash question.

[Dans79]

I'm starting to redo the inside of my Camaro. I bought this OEM lower dash but when I went to install it, it doesn't match. Notice the outward insert that appears to light up. As you can see , my lower dash piece has been cut, that's why I'm replacing it.

 

[Dans79]

This is the way mine should look I guess. So is this a camaro dash and not a Z28 dash?

 

[Twisted_Metal]

Your old one also has the provision for the "Fasten Seat Belt" light.

All of the lower dashes from 74-81 had the light. (Early lower Camaro dash panels command a premium price without the light.)
For 79-81, the upper dash covered it and the functioning "Fasten Seat Belt" light was moved to the dash bezel. (That panel to the right of the cigarette lighter.)

Summary.... You bought a lower dash which will work in your 79.

 

[Dans79]

Nice man now just trying to figure out how to remove it lol. I've taken a load of stuff off but cant take off the upper dash, not sure if ita not melted on. So that light would just fit up under the dash panel?

 

[Twisted_Metal]

Yes, the light is behind the upper dash in a 79-81.

You don't need to remove the upper dash to replace the lower dash.
My son and I did it several years ago in his car so I'm sure it can be done.

 

[Dans79]

When I went to try and remove it , it appears to have been possibly glued or melted. I'm going to try and make time to work on it tomorrow.

 

[Dans79]

I'll have to take some pics