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Old 05-30-2015, 09:07 PM
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Actually just replaced my dash today. Got it all back in and repaired. No cracks and no passenger side sag anymore.

Wiring comes out of the firewall. One section goes up and towards the passenger side. Speedo and cluster wires go towards where the headlight switch is. Comes in to the cluster from the left. That passenger side harness goes towards the ashtray area. In front of the ashtray area. It tucks in right underneath the front of the dash where the glove box hinges are. It tucks all the way in a channel there.

There is the heat and air and radio harness that goes to the left of the ac controls and up to the radio.

There is an edition of the main harness that goes around the left side of the cab to the fuse box and then over to the steering column.


 
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Old 05-30-2015, 10:00 PM
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thanks buddy!!!
i see the light now! ill work on it again tomorrow!
 
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Old 05-30-2015, 10:11 PM
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You bet man!

Anything else, don't hesitate to ask. I became very familiar with it the last few days.

You know how to get in touch with me.
 
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Old 06-11-2015, 05:27 PM
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update:
after a 70 hour week, i was able to spend some time on it.
the firewall has been modified.
1/2 of the column support tach'd in,
was sent the incorrect steering column.
i had to rape the one out of my 63 Ranchero (yes its got a PSD and a OBS column)
got the wiring situated in the dash.
too hot to continue working on it today, more in the AM





 
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Old 06-16-2015, 04:56 PM
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install complete.
both mounts for the steering column are done.
had to fab a top brace for the pedals too.

alot of work swaping this.
but time is monAy!




 
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Old 06-16-2015, 09:59 PM
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Looks good, can't imagine doing it with a gasser and dealing with all that wiring too!
 
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Old 06-17-2015, 01:21 AM
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Originally Posted by PlumCrazy7
Looks good, can't imagine doing it with a gasser and dealing with all that wiring too!

gasser trucks arnt worth the work LOL

this used to be a gasser, the reason i did all of this is because of the PSD.
with all supporting wiring/hardware.
i know its an IDI forum, but its a bricknose...??
 
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Old 08-08-2015, 03:20 PM
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Did you ever finish This?
 
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Yes... did you ever get it finished? We need pix.
 
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Old 08-20-2015, 06:20 AM
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the dash swap is done.
only thing left is chassis electrical, and fuel lines & FSV.
waiting to get paid.
 
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