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Old Jan 14, 2006 | 09:31 PM
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1981 f100 interior

I would like to know if the dash and door panels from the 92-96 model year will fit into an 1981 f100 lariat. I'm doing an upgrade on the interior and would like to make it a little nicer on the inside. thanks
 
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the doorpanels wont. the DOORS will and you get rid of the 80-81 sliding door locks.

the dash will swap WITH the doors IF you have an auto. If its a stick you will need the 87-up pedal hanger assembly and convert to a hydraulic clutch.
the 87-96/98 dashes place the VIN in a differant spot than the 80-86, so you can't see it unless you put in a 87-96/98 windshield.

do you have a whole parts truck to work with?
 

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yes it is an automatic, do you also know if I could swap out to a 92-96 steering column, I'm assuming i could considering I'll be using the same year dash. thanks
 
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Old Jan 14, 2006 | 09:55 PM
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no i don't have a whole parts truck to work with, i got to replace the windsheild anyway, its got a big crack in it
 
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Old Jan 14, 2006 | 09:59 PM
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a 87-91 column is a direct bolt in and plug in. the wiring changed in 92 and I don't know exactly how. the 92-96 column should bolt in.
 
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