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I am gathering parts to put my steering column back in.  The lower steering column cover is broken but the replacement part found on several sites seems incorrect. Attached is a picture I took of my original part and a picture of the supposed replacement part for 68-72 chevelle.  The replacement seems too big and it doesn't look like the mounting holes are in the right place.  Has anyone encountered this before?  Any ideas?

 

 



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The pic of the repro one is what the '69s look like.

Maybe '68 is different than 69-72?

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Derek69SS wrote:

The pic of the repro one is what the '69s look like.

Maybe '68 is different than 69-72?

 That is what I think.  The 67 part is also close but still not the same.  I am learning that some parts for 68 are hard to find.



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You might try this guy and see if he has the part you need. From the comprensive list he has there, he just might have it.

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/wsh/pts/4784971140.html



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Sometimes there is a part number molded in the plastic on the back. I've had success doing a search of those part numbers and coming up with other options, such as a Buick or Olds part that is the same. In fact, some '68 Chevelle's came with Buick  and Olds interiors. You may find that your larger carpet guard is a Buick/Olds part.

http://chevellestuff.net/1968/interiors/alt_int.htm



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Mitch D.   River Falls, WI

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Thanks Chris that guy has a long list of parts for sale in savage.

Mitch, I found a listing on ebay for the part I need and it says for an Olds!  Guess your right some of the time anyway!laughing

Thanks for the info.



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Chris S wrote:

Thanks Chris that guy has a long list of parts for sale in savage.

Mitch, I found a listing on ebay for the part I need and it says for an Olds!  Guess your right some of the time anyway!laughing

Thanks for the info.

 Even a blind squirrel finds a nut once in a while...laughing



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I might have an extra one. I can check if you want.

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Let me know what you have Bryan. Thanks



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I will check tonight.


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I have a spare one just like in the second picture. It's the same as in my '72. I'm thinking 68 must be different? The spare is from a Monte Carlo.

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Thanks for looking anyway Bryan.



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I haven't had any luck sourcing a new toe kick panel so I turned on the A/C in the shop today and decided to build something. Ever since I removed the old one, the floor mat keeps balling up under the clutch pedal.

I made the new one a little larger to cover up the edge of the carpet. I was also able to route the speedo cable underneath so it is also protected from the clutch pedal. It is very solid now.

Seems like a lot of work for something you don't see unless you climb in on the floor!

 



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thumbsup Looks like the search is over.



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Looks pretty good! Cleans it up nicely!

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It looks like you have a good solution!

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