[blue89bird]

This post will show before and after pictures and how it fits once I get it back.

This is what I sent him:

[Z282NV]

Nice to see it was Made in Canada. You don't see that very often these days.

[blue89bird]

Yeah that surprised me too. I wonder if anyone can tell what the stampings mean.

[Sauron67MM]

I've had them that were Canadian stamped, not in a circle though. Someone else posted photos of theirs which was also made in Canada.

[Z282NV]

I don't know for sure what the 866 crayon marking (could be inspector marking) but the 118 I believe is the Julian date that the part was made on in 1967..

118 67 = Friday April 28, 1967

[blue89bird]

wouldn't that be strange that a 68 dash pad was made when 68's weren't even in production yet and 67's were still going strong?

[Z282NV]

Originally Posted by blue89bird

wouldn't that be strange that a 68 dash pad was made when 68's weren't even in production yet and 67's were still going strong?

True, but unless someone comes up with a better theory that's all I got.

[blue89bird]

better theory found....the 118 stands for November 8th.

[Garfields Maro]

Originally Posted by Z282NV

True, but unless someone comes up with a better theory that's all I got.

lol...I like yur attitude.

I'm curious, is there a set price to do the dash pad....all the same no matter what condition they're in ? If so, I think you'll be getting your money's worth.

[blue89bird]

Originally Posted by Garfields Maro

lol...I like yur attitude.

I'm curious, is there a set price to do the dash pad....all the same no matter what condition they're in ? If so, I think you'll be getting your money's worth.

I was quoted $125. Which seems very reasonable to me. The bad part was shipping. It cost me $20 in boxes and $10 in bubble wrap plus the $65 to send it from NJ to TX.

Still...for the $225 all said and done, it's better than dealing with the crappy repro's that are out there.

[Sauron67MM]

Businesses and others who ship large volumes often receive lower rates. I've received prepaid shipping labels from those who have them. Unless there is limited access in a particular area, cardboard for box construction can be obtained for free.

[jeff68]

I was just looking at my 68 dash pad the other day. It has made in Canada in a circle and 521 68 (if I remember correctly). I assumed it was the production date in May 1968.

Did you leave the trim on the dash pad when you sent it to Al Knoch?

[blue89bird]

Originally Posted by jeff68

I was just looking at my 68 dash pad the other day. It has made in Canada in a circle and 521 68 (if I remember correctly). I assumed it was the production date in May 1968.

Did you leave the trim on the dash pad when you sent it to Al Knoch?

I did actually and I meant to take it off. Whoops. I assume they'll just take it off anyway.

[Garfields Maro]

Originally Posted by blue89bird

I was quoted $125. Which seems very reasonable to me. The bad part was shipping. It cost me $20 in boxes and $10 in bubble wrap plus the $65 to send it from NJ to TX.

Still...for the $225 all said and done, it's better than dealing with the crappy repro's that are out there.

You bet, and from what I've seen, Al Knoch dashes are TOP NOTCH !

Thanks

[6781camaro]

After reading this thread, I was curious to check my dash pad out too. Looks like I have the same stampings too... Made in Canada and all. I can't quite make out what the chalked numbers are since they are not too clear. any ideas guys?

I see the 915 67... my chalked numbers are written all the way on the opposite side of the julian white stampings. Interesting...