I need to know the answer to this soon. It may be the case, as pointed out by another member. I hope this is the case, as I will WIN my case{s}. Experts please chime in. Enthusiasts that have made observations are encouraged to discuss the issue. My situation relates to a so called 1970 Stage 1 that has a tan dash repainted brown, with a black wrinkle finish VIN tag, that was rivetted in after the dash was repainted and the scratches through the paint are evident.
This should help you. Applies to Camaros but procedure was standard to GM "Completion of Body Trim The cowl vent panel was removed and placed in the back seat. The VIN plate went in first and the dash mat and upper-level ventilation adapters, ducts, and outlets (or A/C outlets), and the radio speaker and defroster duct went in next, followed by the inside mirror, wiper motor and linkage, washer nozzles and hoses, and cowl vent panel end seals. The A/C air intake plenum valve assembly and A/C vacuum tank followed, and the inside and outside heater or A/C boxes, cables, and control head came next, followed by the A/C inside/outside air valve and cover on the R.H. kickpad. The radio antenna cable was routed and clipped across the lower instrument panel, and the antenna body was taped to the outside of the hinge pillar; rear antenna cars got the hole punched in the quarter panel, and the Fisher-installed cable and antenna body was retrieved from the trunk and assembled to the quarter panel." http://www.camaros.org/assemblyprocess.shtml
