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Old October 15th, 2009   #1
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1955 Buick Century dash panel in a Special

Is it possible to put a 55 Century dash trim package in a 55 Special? Are there relief tabs already cut out in the Special to accommodate, or will it need to be slotted?

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Old October 15th, 2009   #2
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Re: 1955 Buick Century dash panel in a Special

Yes, both dashes are the same.
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Re: 1955 Buick Century dash panel in a Special

What about the panel that is unique to the Century- will it fit in without issue?
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Re: 1955 Buick Century dash panel in a Special

As stated earlier, both dashes are the same and a Special dash will accept the Century trim.
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Old October 19th, 2009   #5
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Re: 1955 Buick Century dash panel in a Special

Hey Rich,
That is a cool modification. I thought about doing that to my 55, but couldn't find a decent one in time for my restoration. A bit of advice. Keep the Special speedo. It is MUCH easier to read in the bright sun than the Century version. The reflection off the redline plastic has to be shielded if you are wearing a white t-shirt.
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Re: 1955 Buick Century dash panel in a Special

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What about the panel that is unique to the Century- will it fit in without issue?

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the Century has a "red Line " arc speed indicator - which sweeps

special is a standard needle


i aquired a rebuit Century for my Special for around $40
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Re: 1955 Buick Century dash panel in a Special

The red line with the trip odometer was a option for the Special series.
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Re: 1955 Buick Century dash panel in a Special

Good luck on finding the thin moulding retainer clips for the moulding at bottom of Century dash applique. I'm trying to find some now for a Century I am restoring.
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Re: 1955 Buick Century dash panel in a Special

i seen a nice repro on ebay
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