Here are some pictures of the new dash my next door neighbor and I just installed in my '83 GSL. It took us an entire afternoon. :P I picked up the dash from a '83 in a junk yard. The dash was this faded green color. I cleaned it up real good and sprayed it with black dye that you can get at your local auto parts store. The most annoying problem with this installation was getting the few screws under the dash and the ventilation was in the way.

This is a shot of the dash right when we started.

 

More work.

 

Woo hoo! The old dash is finally out.

 

shot of the new and old dash

 

from the back.

 

close up of the new and old.

 

Finally installed. woo hoo *happy little dance* next the door panels need to be done. The stereo is out because I'm getting a new one. The center console grey plastic part will be painted yellow.

 

very nice! looks like a whole other car!

 

Wow, and I thought the 84-85 dashes were a pain.
that looks like a good workout, great job! nice color choice!

 

They are a pain when trying to get it out. Getting it back in seemed to be easier for some strange reason.

 

taking dashed out suck.. when i took mine out i just went ahead and took out the whole sub frame too..

but good job.. a clean interior really makes a big difference

 

thanks. yeah it makes a hug difference!

 

Nice hood mounted radio... how do you change the station?

 

Good going on the project! Looks killer

 

it's funny that you mention that, because I took a pic of it when I was working of the dash. hehehehe.

As for changing stations.

My Fiancé says, "well, you see you get a pool cue...".
My neighbor says, "with a IR remote of course, silly".
I thought why not setup the window wipers to change the stations.

 

How in the world did you find an uncracked dash in the junkyard??????

You suck...but good for you looks nice

 

Yeah, I was totally surprised to find it. It cost me $20. It was dirty but no cracks. Matter of fact it's still soft. Just used some cleaner dye, and clearcoat.

 

nice find.. it is hard to find ones in the junk yards here that are good.. they are all beaten to death by the sun and dirt..

 

All I have to say is that I was very lucky to find one in this shape. When I come across first gens they are ravaged by people getting other parts under the dash.