I am definitely a rookie but I just bought an 80 camaro that lacks the entire dash. I found a guy who is partingout his 78'. I know the dashboard looks different but will it fit okay?

 

Most of the resto kits I've seen go up to 78. They do look different, but I feel they should be close. If the other guy already has his out, you could do the same and see before you hand over any cash.

 

Well like I said I am missing the entire dash in my 80' down to like metal pieces which I assume the dash bolts into. I talked to the guy with the 78' and he said it would look different than the stock 1980 dash but would bolt in. He said if I came and dissembled the dash I could get that and the center console for only $100. That is why I am jumping on this. I am just wondering if they will indeed bolt in fine and fit in the car fine.

 

destroyer,

if you don't need the dash out of that 78 I am restoring a 78 and could use it. Let me know if you wish to part with it.

 

the mounting to the cowl panel is the same.

 

should be the same just keep all the hardware and take pics so you dont forget how to reassemble