75' dash into 94' fab work expected
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75' dash into 94' fab work expected
I realize this won't be a plug and play conversion. Not concerned about wiring or gauges and know will need to make new mounting brackets and such. Gauge panel will be custom with aftermarket gauges.
Asking about basic fitment, as in how close dimensions of cab and dash are.
The cab will be completely bare, down to bare metal, so welding brackets & tabs can be done easier.
Wondering about any major dimensional differences that will need to be dealt with. Any pointers etc.
Oh and yes I did search for any info. Couldn't find anything that directly answered this inquiry. :-)
Cheers, Allen
Asking about basic fitment, as in how close dimensions of cab and dash are.
The cab will be completely bare, down to bare metal, so welding brackets & tabs can be done easier.
Wondering about any major dimensional differences that will need to be dealt with. Any pointers etc.
Oh and yes I did search for any info. Couldn't find anything that directly answered this inquiry. :-)
Cheers, Allen
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LOL if it turns out to be a not very feasible thing to do and abandon it won't cost me anything, pulling a 75' F150 dash out for free.
With the dash sitting there and an empty shell cab, will check out the feasibility of it. If it turns out to be a nightmare job to do then oh well.
I'll post pics of the dash and cab for others future reference anyway.
Cheers, Allen
With the dash sitting there and an empty shell cab, will check out the feasibility of it. If it turns out to be a nightmare job to do then oh well.
I'll post pics of the dash and cab for others future reference anyway.
Cheers, Allen
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They're both a year off but it should be close
62.5 wide
14 tall
13 deep on the 74
62.5
16
15 on the 95
My biggest worry is the wiring but if you're up for it the 94 has a much more curved windshield and the 75 is much flatter in the front
62.5 wide
14 tall
13 deep on the 74
62.5
16
15 on the 95
My biggest worry is the wiring but if you're up for it the 94 has a much more curved windshield and the 75 is much flatter in the front
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That sounds like it may be doable then. Since the 74' is deep can put some sheet metal to close up between dash & curve of 94' windshield. Planning on making a metal dash cover anyway. Hopefully get the 75' dasg pulled some time nxt wk.
Thanks, that's a help and encouraging.
Cheers, Allen
Thanks, that's a help and encouraging.
Cheers, Allen
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Someone did a bump on a late model chassis(and late model interior). Don't see why you can't make anything fit with a welder and a grinder.
I wish I could find the thread in the 67-72 forums. Been quite some time since I saw any updates posted on the project.
I wish I could find the thread in the 67-72 forums. Been quite some time since I saw any updates posted on the project.
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Wiring is easy. They are just wires and an OBS truck does not have a complicated electrical system. If he is using aftermarket gauges than there is almost NO electrical work needed to adapt the dash. Just lighting and heat/ac controls if he is even using them. Radio and other basic stuff like wipers and lights.
I say go for it!
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Cheers, Allen
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It may need a PSOM to function correctly, but that doesn't mean he has to look at it. Stuff it in a box on the firewall, and you're good to go.
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What are the locations of the fasteners that hold the 75' dash in place? Or the aprox locations?
If I know how many and aprox locations of the fasteners will help a lot when pulling it.
Cheers, Allen
If I know how many and aprox locations of the fasteners will help a lot when pulling it.
Cheers, Allen