1968 Dart interior piece questions

Yes, 1968 slides forward, 1967 and 1969-1976 flip down. The 1968 was redesigned for the lower pads, in 1969 they were not mandated anymore so they went back to the 67 design...

We’re the lower dash pads federally mandated? I never heard that before. I assumed it was just a design change. Usually once the government mandates something they don’t change their minds the next year. I personally like the lower pads. They make the dash look sleeker. Thanks for verifying that the ashtray is a one year only item. That and the column bezel are the only two pieces I’m missing