mcfomco

I am looking to swap out my complete dash. I wanna put an 87-93 dash in my 86. Has anyone here done this and how much trouble was it to do?

Blckstng93

Ive never done this but im sure the bracing behind the dash is different and the wiring for the gauges will need to be changed, not sure if the fuse box will need any rewiring. IMO its a lot of work but if its the look youre after than its worth it.

mcfomco

I just need the dash. Nothing will be functional. I just like the looks of the newer dash. It is a play toy and none of the gauges I will be using will be electric like factory. I plan to fab my own cluster panel and mount all my aftermarket mechanical gauges in it. As for lights and wipers. That is no big deal to rewire and make work.

projectresto83

The dash bolts right in. I think you have to bend the upper tabs by the windshield but other than that its pretty much the same. Just be sure to have the steel bracing that is attachted to the dash as well.

mjr46

it's a lot of work I tore a complete 85 set up out and it took some time

projectresto83

Yea tearing it apart for the first time usually does take a little but of time but putting it back together can be a bit easier since you don't have to put every little thing back together. Just the essentials lol. I think I have maybe 8 screws holding my dash in lol.

mcfomco

Thanks for the help guys. Now I just need to find a dash to put in it.