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Old 10-03-2003, 08:49 PM
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dash swap?

Are there any dashes that will fit in a 79, like one perhaps from a 97 f250 w/ minor fab work?
 
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Old 10-03-2003, 11:34 PM
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Not that I know of. A 97 has Electronic Speedometer so I dont see it happining
 
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Old 10-04-2003, 02:11 PM
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the electric speedo should pose no problem, you just need the correct sender, but anyways, i would find a "doner"truck, or just a buddies and do some measuring, but no matter what, it'll be alot of work.
 
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Old 10-06-2003, 02:15 PM
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I haven't done the truck swap, but I did swap a 95 Tbird dash into a 79 Tbird, and it was a ton of work. I had about 200 hours into getting the dash in and fitting right. Then there is the trouble of the heater duct work and electronics. Anything can be done, but it does take time.

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Old 10-06-2003, 02:40 PM
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A dash from another 78 - 79 will

(sorry, I couldn't resist)

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Old 10-07-2003, 05:47 PM
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Hahaha nice kj, very true though!!!! You could always go down in years and maybe not have such a problem? Just a thought though. Goodluck
 




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