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06-21-2011, 06:08 PM
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dash years?
Will the 73-80 dashpad fit on the 81-91 metal dash "skeleton", or are they completely different? From the pictures I have seen, I like the 73-80 pads better. Especially because of the strange angular passenger side on the dashpad of the 81-91's.
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06-21-2011, 08:02 PM
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Re: dash years?
Yes they will fit fine the only thing is that your vin will be hidden by the dash.
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06-21-2011, 10:38 PM
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Re: dash years?
i think there is a small gap at the top
prob get a pic tommorrow......
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John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350 Last edited by motornut; 06-21-2011 at 10:39 PM. |
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06-21-2011, 10:45 PM
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Re: dash years?
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06-21-2011, 11:41 PM
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Re: dash years?
i got my 78 dash on my 89 burb
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06-22-2011, 12:03 AM
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Re: dash years?
I put a 78 dash pad in my buddy's 86 K5. For the most part, it is a direct swap. Here are some things to consider:
You will need a dash bezel from a 73-80, as well as the piece that goes under the steering wheel. If your wiper switch is on the column, there will be an empty slot where the wiper switch would be. I put a toggle switch there for the off-road lights. The headlamp switch will be in the wrong spot on the new bezel. You'll have to drill a new hole for the switch, and move it up. Not a hard thing to do, but remember to mount the dash bezel, mark where the new headlamp location will be, and drill away. |
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06-22-2011, 07:22 AM
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Re: dash years?
you don't need to change the bezel tho
except for the switches they look the same from what i've seen what i have here is a silver 87 and a black 78 i plan to put the bezel from the 89 burb in to match everything else from it
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John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350 Last edited by motornut; 06-22-2011 at 07:26 AM. |
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06-22-2011, 07:43 PM
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Re: dash years?
When I did the swap, the 86 bezel did not fit properly on the 78 dash.
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