71-73 Dash pad question

[cjp69]

Are the dash pads identical for all three years?  I have a 71 Riv, wondering if a 72 or 73 is an exact replacement?

Thanks in advance, Chris

[NC1968Riviera]

According to Book 14 of the Buick Parts manual, the answer is yes, 71-72  years dash pads, refered to a Covers, are interchangeable.. 73 is not. 

 

7 1 - 72  All E                  Part Number 1237331         1972 Cost: 89.10    COVER (black) (prime & paint to match)

71   Model: 9000            Part Number: 1237334         1972 Cost: 89.10    COVER (dk. beige)

7 1 - 72   Model: 9000    Part Number: 1237333         1972 Cost: 89.10    COVER (dk. blue)

72  Model: 9000             Part Number: 1239213         1972 Cost: 89.10  COVER ( T -654-674-684) (midnight covert)

72  Model: 9000              Part Number: 1239212         1972 Cost: 89.10    COVER (T-670-680) (dk. green)

Edited October 4, 2019 by NC1968Riviera (see edit history)

[JZRIV]

1971/1972 are interchangeable. The passenger side face was concave to mimic the driver side instrument panel section. In 1973 the passenger side was no longer concave and just straight. So the interior lines were softened as well as exterior in 73.

Edited October 3, 2019 by JZRIV (see edit history)

[cjp69]

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Thanks Mike and Jason!

 

Mike, I will take one of these please, check for $89.10 is in the mail!  :>)

 

7 1 - 72  All E                  Part Number 1237331         1972 Cost: 89.10    COVER (black) (prime & paint to match)

[RivNut]

52 minutes ago, NC1968Riviera said:

Hmm, maybe the parts book was printed before the 73 production year. Thanks for the correction!

I really like that wrap around dash and instrument cluster. It look so practical!

In your previous post, I don't see any mention of the 73; only 71/72.

[PWB]

On my next boat tail (bucket list) I'm going to swap the speedo's from a gorgeous '74.

 

Can this be done?