I made this post a couple of weeks ago but when the site crashed my post dissappeared. I am wondering if I can swap my 83 dash for a 84 or 85 dash without modification or if if I have to mod something what do I need to mod?...Any info will help a lot.......Thanks

 

that's very difficult. The dash of a car is the most complex fitting of hoses, electrics, wiring harnesses, and sharp metal lurking inside plastics in your whole car.

If you're up for it, I'm sure it can be done though there will be some components (like dash subframes) designed to fit 84-85s specifically

 

it has been done the other way. an 84-85 dash in a series 1-2 chassie... i think it was direct freak that did it (but i donot remember, as usual)... but not your run of the mill swap...

 

Ive heard of it being done I know it can be done I really just want to know what all I have to do to make the swap..

 

You'll need the wiring harness.

 

Is that all?

 

Well, you'll need the dash too

 

ive seen a few of them, i think you need everything, the dash (it comes out complete), you need all of the ducting, and maybe more.

mike

 

The ducts are a must.

 

Probably need the whole substructure as well.

 

the 84-85 dash comes out as one whole assembly its not like the earlier ones

mike

 

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According to Magnus, the ducts won't fit.

http://www.dataphone.se/~berglund/wankel/

I'm pretty sure I'm going to use my 82 dash in my Project 82, because I want defroster ducts. I'll keep the 85 car complete for now.

 

Are all the mounting points the same from the 85 dash to the 83 body?.....Thats the main thing im worried about.....Everything else I'll work out somehow....(ducts and electrical)

 

yes all the mountings are the same

mike

 

sub frame is all the same, as far as the side A pillar mounts and top of the firewall etc.. But you gonna need everything, the blower box, the heater core and box, etc.. In my opinion this is a waste of time, why make the car appear older? Why not buy a older FB to start with?

 

Im not trying to make my car look older .......I have an 83 and I want an 85 dash

 

Well It did fit.. (not the ducts but the dahs) You'll have to cut a few of the old mountings but I got my in place..
The only thing I see as a problem is that I changed the whole intrerior AND electrical system.. Did not keep a thing from the old 81 parts...
Just connecting the 84-85 dash to the pre 84 elctricals .. hmm.. not worth a try!

I think I have some images of fitting the dash somewhere..

// magnus

 

Magnus - I want your car! It's awesome... and I'm not a big fan of white


Jeff

 

Thanks!
I rellay dont like the color either..
But I just bought a house so it will have to stay withe a little longer...

I'm thinking of painting it blue later.. when I have the money..

// magnus