interior swap, will this work?
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interior swap, will this work?
I am looking for a new Ranger, and was wondering if it would be possible to swap the dash, seats, etc from my 86 to a newer style like the early 90's. I don't realy care for the interior of the 90's, and mine is in excellent condition. Is this possible? Minor 'adjustment' is fine, I just don't want large gaps if the newer cab is wider, or vice versa.
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interior swap, will this work?
Unless you are a mechanical engineer and have a mass of equipment at your disposal it's pretty much impossible. Nothing will line up, and all of the electrical will have to be changed.
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interior swap, will this work?
But here's a couple thoughts:
1) Your '86 probably has some wood trim on the dash, right? Order a wood trim kit for the newer model.
2) The late 80's- early 90's Rangers definitely had "plusher" interiors: Nicer seats, velour instead of the "burlap" they use now. Take out the seats from the new one, have some padding added and have them re-upholstered in the velour from your truck. Even if they can't match it exact, you can get fabric that's real close.
3) Get a re-carpet kit from <a href="http://www.qksrv.net/click-525300-5900434">JC Whitney</a> that's the real plush style carpet from the 80's. The new stuff is barely more than felt.
Am I on the right track here? I mean, are these the things that you like from your '86? Or is it something else?
1) Your '86 probably has some wood trim on the dash, right? Order a wood trim kit for the newer model.
2) The late 80's- early 90's Rangers definitely had "plusher" interiors: Nicer seats, velour instead of the "burlap" they use now. Take out the seats from the new one, have some padding added and have them re-upholstered in the velour from your truck. Even if they can't match it exact, you can get fabric that's real close.
3) Get a re-carpet kit from <a href="http://www.qksrv.net/click-525300-5900434">JC Whitney</a> that's the real plush style carpet from the 80's. The new stuff is barely more than felt.
Am I on the right track here? I mean, are these the things that you like from your '86? Or is it something else?
