m38a1 data plates

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m38a1 data plates

Post by Shug4 » Sat Sep 19, 2015 10:29 am

I have a 52 m38a1 that has the data plate backing plate riveted to the dash. Is this normal?


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Re: m38a1 data plates

Post by Joe Gopan » Sat Sep 19, 2015 4:01 pm

The Mounting Plate, 802634 is attached to the dash panel with 4 Ea. GM-161790 Cross-recess-pan-hd #6 x 3/8 long Sheet Metal Screws.
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Re: m38a1 data plates

Post by Shug4 » Fri Sep 25, 2015 6:09 am

That's what I have always seen but this one is riveted to the dash.


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