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I would love to find the engineer who design the attachment of the right side lower dash trim piece that fits under the radio! What a #$%$#^%$%. Remove ashtray, radio.....only to scrape your hands with a snubby screwdriver to remove 6 screws. I also noticed that each piece aligns a little different with the dash itself. Doesnt surprise me with these cars. You would think that each piece is identical - part number was! Also,while I had the ashtray out I noticed I could get to the screw that holds in the center dash AC vent.Can I get to the other side screw by removing the dashbox liner? Is this how that piece is replaced? I have a nice nos piece and would love to install it without major issues.help?

Yes, the lower dash trim for 1970 is different than 1971 to 1974. It's a detail often overlooked until it's time to install them (as I found out). The '71-74 trim has a moulded groove in the plastic near the edge and does have a different fit to the frame and pad.

If the dash frame and dash pad are from mixed years the job of getting the right pieces to fit becomes a bit of a challenge. (no pun intended)

Sorry, can't help with the AC vent.