69 dash pad bushings

[Brad S.]

I found these flaired bushings on the floor of my car when I bought it. They are painted interior color. The previous owner had started to take the drivers side lower dash pad out and it was just laying on the column . I am thinking they are a "spacer' for the screws that hold the lower dash to the upper dash. I think they prevent the screws from sinking too far into the dash padding. Any body know if this is the case

[Terry M.]

Re: 69 dash pad bushings

I found these flaired bushings on the floor of my car when I bought it. They are painted interior color. The previous owner had started to take the drivers side lower dash pad out and it was just laying on the column . I am thinking they are a "spacer' for the screws that hold the lower dash to the upper dash. I think they prevent the screws from sinking too far into the dash padding. Any body know if this is the case

I think you have nailed it, but you might want to wait and see if Reba or someone who knows more about interiors than I picks up on this thread. I hope your interior is black because those look black. There are three screws, so either one remained on the screw or one is MIA.

[Brad S.]

Re: 69 dash pad bushings

Terry, they just look black in the picture they are actually blue. The problem I have is these are the only 2 I have and it takes 6. Any idea where I can find them? thanks Brad

[Terry M.]

Re: 69 dash pad bushings

Yep, six total both sides. Blue interior then, I hope. They can be hard to see when the screw is installed. Are you sure the others are not on the screws, or under the seat(s)

No I do not know where to get them.

[Paul D.]

Re: 69 dash pad bushings

Sometimes they remain stuck in the dash pad. Look closely at the pad. I have seen some actually pull through the vinyl and disappear in the pad. Chip.

[Reba W.]

Re: 69 dash pad bushings

Paul and Terry are right-on. I have seen them deeply imbedded in dash pads. I suspect they are only available from salvage yards.

[Alan S.]

Re: 69 dash pad bushings

Hi Brad,
If you don't find the others I believe Dr. Rebuild sells them as part of the dash pad screw set; he calls them eyelets, but I think they're what your picture shows.
Hope you find the rest!
Regards,
Alan

[Richard C.]

Re: 69 dash pad bushings

Brad, go to home depto and get a box of steel crimp connectors 18-10awg. and cut them shorter or you are welcome to call the shop and i will send you some. 615-255-3939. richard