Thanks for the info Frank. Sounds like it may be more than I want to deal
with right now - not so much the work as the expense. I was hoping to be
able to just pick up a dash, make a few mods for my current gauges and
switches, and slap it in. I don't really want to replace the steering column
though. I think I'll just find some way to dress up the dash I have and
maybe find a really tattered padded dash and try stripping the foam off and
going from there.
Thanks!
Eddie
----- Original Message -----
From "Frank Clarici" <spritenut at Exit109.com>
To: "Eddie Sheffield" <esheffield@prizmail.com>
Cc: "Spridgets" <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2001 11:22 AM
Subject: Re: Dash conversion
> Eddie Sheffield wrote:
> >
> > But I was
> > browsing through OSM and started thinking that the older metal dashes >
looked pretty sharp.
> > anyone done such a conversion from a padded dash (mine's a 1971) to an >
older metal one? Any real gotchas?
>
> It fits just fine, you have to add 2 carridge bolts in the top corners
> but nobody will see them between the windshield post and crash pad.
> You will need a pre 68 crash pad, pre 68 steering column and signal
> switch.
> The later collapsable column is not compatable with the early dash.
> I have done this 3 or 4 times, PIECES is running this conversion now.
> But without a 65-67 parts car to donate the crash pad, column, s/wheel,
> gauges, switches, and wiring, it's a tough job. Make that expensive job.
> If you have the parts, it is a 1/2 day job just swapping over parts.
> Everything bolts up, you have to drill 2 holes and fabricate a blanking
> plate to cover the larger steering column hole on the later car. (a
> round piece of metal with a hole in it)
> All the wiring can be cut and reconnected but the earlier harness is a
> direct replacement and saves your existing harness from making you one
> of those DPOs should you sell the car.
> --
>
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
> No More Chinese Junk
> http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut
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