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84_chevrolet · 10-14-2007, 11:51 PM

Looking for dash ideas. any1 ever put a 88-95 model dash or 96 up? any advice would be appreiated as well as pictures

C&C Chevy · 10-14-2007, 11:55 PM

The 88-95 dashes are hidious. just my $.02

Russell · 10-15-2007, 12:05 AM

I have seen several trucks that have 95+ dashes in em. I recall that the biggest issues were related to getting the air box stuff to work, and the electrical to get all of the gauges working properly.

DirtyLarry · 10-15-2007, 02:09 AM

I have no idea where I found this picture so I hope the owner doesn’t get peeved. Not that these are great pictures or anything….

Anyway, this is a picture of a 73-87 in the build process with what appears to be a 1997 – 2000 GMT 400 C/K dash. The guy installed a late model L31 5.7L while he was at it too.

Looks pretty swanky to me. I like..... Late model powertrains and interiors are cool. Nice clean job this guy did.

impala_631 · 10-15-2007, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by C&C Chevy

The 88-95 dashes are hidious. just my $.02

x2, they look cheap, i have seen a square body with a 98 camro dash that turned out nice

Russell · 10-15-2007, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by DirtyLarry

I have no idea where I found this picture so I hope the owner doesn’t get peeved. Not that these are great pictures or anything….

Anyway, this is a picture of a 73-87 in the build process with what appears to be a 1997 – 2000 GMT 400 C/K dash. The guy installed a late model L31 5.7L while he was at it too.

Looks pretty swanky to me. I like..... Late model powertrains and interiors are cool. Nice clean job this guy did.

That is / was a forum member's truck. He had a tahoe that got wrecked, so he put the engine, wiper pump, overhead console, and a set of 2500HD aluminum wheels on. It is a 74 GMC truck that everything is installed into. He used to have a website that showed some of the work involved with building it...

**N2TRUX** · 10-15-2007, 09:25 AM

Here's one finished up. It looks to bulky to me.

G35MIKE · 10-15-2007, 11:46 AM

those updated interiors look awsome!

EJC78 · 10-15-2007, 02:07 PM

I installed an older dash 61-63 chevy truck

odie82 · 10-15-2007, 04:21 PM

Duro5341 · 10-15-2007, 05:40 PM

I love the look of the newer 99+ dashes....but I love the look of my original dash minus the cracks....so torn

Duro

stepside454 · 10-15-2007, 05:58 PM

I geuss Im more traditional. I love the 99+ dash.....in a 99+ truck
one of the things I like about older cars & trucks, is the factory old dashes. I have a friend that modified the dash in his 66 Chevelle with all Autometer gauges, I personally think he got rid of one of the nicest looking dashes GM ever produced. but its just me. I do however agree about the 88-95 dashes are some of the fugliest, but they can be spruced up pretty easily.

xtreme80 · 10-15-2007, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by stepside454

I geuss Im more traditional. I love the 99+ dash.....in a 99+ truck
one of the things I like about older cars & trucks, is the factory old dashes. I have a friend that modified the dash in his 66 Chevelle with all Autometer gauges, I personally think he got rid of one of the nicest looking dashes GM ever produced. but its just me. I do however agree about the 88-95 dashes are some of the fugliest, but they can be spruced up pretty easily.

Agreed 100%

I love my old dash, and being that it's still in good shape minus a few small cracks, I plan on keeping it for a while. I'll change up the guages a little here and there, but the overall design is staying the same!

Restrorob · 10-15-2007, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by EJC78

I installed an older dash 61-63 chevy truck

Now that looks better than the newer plastic crap, Nothing to rattle/crack or break !!!

Pyrotechnic · 10-15-2007, 08:02 PM

The thought of making that fit and having all the A/C and controls work just makes my head hurt.

bigblock79 · 10-15-2007, 10:21 PM

BaddBusa2005 · 10-16-2007, 12:07 AM

i like my original dash fine, especially with the 91 blazer cluster and side gauges. Now I just need a nice dash pad...

impala_631 · 10-16-2007, 06:25 AM

moneyeater · 10-17-2007, 11:00 AM

Now that looks crazy cool!

84_chevrolet · 10-17-2007, 07:40 PM

how hard was the wiring to do?

SmokeShow · 10-22-2008, 01:03 PM

So, other than pictures, has anyone on here done this??? I'll have the entire truck to swap stuff over from. Wondering about how it fits as far as width and height. Wondering what modifications to the truck or late model dash have to be made.

Any help would be GREAT!!

C-ya

10-14-2007, 11:51 PM	#1
84_chevrolet Truck CRAZY! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: douglas Posts: 81	any1 ever used the dash out of a later model truck? Looking for dash ideas. any1 ever put a 88-95 model dash or 96 up? any advice would be appreiated as well as pictures __________________ 84 Chevrolet stepside, 350 with .60 over pistons, aluminum zr1 heads, doug herbert .500 lift cam, 1.6 roller rockers, elderbrock intake with a 600 holley carb, mated to a 700r4, 208t-case and 4-11 gears,33 goodyear wrangler mtrs

10-14-2007, 11:55 PM	#2
C&C Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Midwest City, OK Posts: 1,001	Re: any1 ever used the dash out of a later model truck? The 88-95 dashes are hidious. just my $.02 __________________ Robert Current: 1986 SWB Silverado 4.3 / TH400 Past: 1985 SWB Silverado 305 / TH350 - sold 1995 1987 1/2 ton Silverado - FI 350 / 700R4 sold 2007

10-15-2007, 12:05 AM	#3
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: any1 ever used the dash out of a later model truck? I have seen several trucks that have 95+ dashes in em. I recall that the biggest issues were related to getting the air box stuff to work, and the electrical to get all of the gauges working properly. __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

10-15-2007, 02:09 AM	#4
DirtyLarry Windy Corner of a Dirty Street Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 2,926	Re: any1 ever used the dash out of a later model truck? I have no idea where I found this picture so I hope the owner doesn’t get peeved. Not that these are great pictures or anything…. Anyway, this is a picture of a 73-87 in the build process with what appears to be a 1997 – 2000 GMT 400 C/K dash. The guy installed a late model L31 5.7L while he was at it too. Looks pretty swanky to me. I like..... Late model powertrains and interiors are cool. Nice clean job this guy did. __________________ Current vehicle collection: 1978 Chevrolet K10, 8.1L, NV4500, NP205 1989 Chevrolet Suburban, 8.1L, NV4500, NP241 1993 Chevrolet C1500 Sportside, TBI 7.4L, 4L60E 2001 Chevrolet K2500HD, Ext Cab, SWB, 8.1L, ZF 6 speed 2014 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 3.6L Vortec 8.1L because life is too short to tolerate underpowered vehicles Instagram Last edited by oldiron; 08-29-2010 at 01:34 AM. Reason: Pictures no longer exist.

10-15-2007, 09:25 AM	#7
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10-15-2007, 02:07 PM	#9
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10-15-2007, 05:40 PM	#11
Duro5341 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Earth Posts: 239	Re: any1 ever used the dash out of a later model truck? I love the look of the newer 99+ dashes....but I love the look of my original dash minus the cracks....so torn Duro __________________ -1986 K10 LWB, 350 HD,TH400 3.08, 30 spline 10 bolt, with an Auburn Posi, 31" tires All original, second owner truck -1979 Monte Carlo, 350, 200r4, 3.73 posi -1987 GT T-top Mustang - slow moving project

10-15-2007, 05:58 PM	#12
stepside454 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: st. louis area Posts: 1,551	Re: any1 ever used the dash out of a later model truck? I geuss Im more traditional. I love the 99+ dash.....in a 99+ truck one of the things I like about older cars & trucks, is the factory old dashes. I have a friend that modified the dash in his 66 Chevelle with all Autometer gauges, I personally think he got rid of one of the nicest looking dashes GM ever produced. but its just me. I do however agree about the 88-95 dashes are some of the fugliest, but they can be spruced up pretty easily. __________________ 75 GMC C-15 short/step factory 454, lowered

10-15-2007, 08:02 PM	#15
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: any1 ever used the dash out of a later model truck? The thought of making that fit and having all the A/C and controls work just makes my head hurt.

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10-16-2007, 12:07 AM	#17
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10-17-2007, 07:40 PM	#20
84_chevrolet Truck CRAZY! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: douglas Posts: 81	Re: any1 ever used the dash out of a later model truck? how hard was the wiring to do? __________________ 84 Chevrolet stepside, 350 with .60 over pistons, aluminum zr1 heads, doug herbert .500 lift cam, 1.6 roller rockers, elderbrock intake with a 600 holley carb, mated to a 700r4, 208t-case and 4-11 gears,33 goodyear wrangler mtrs

10-22-2008, 01:03 PM	#21
SmokeShow Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 120	Re: any1 ever used the dash out of a later model truck? So, other than pictures, has anyone on here done this??? I'll have the entire truck to swap stuff over from. Wondering about how it fits as far as width and height. Wondering what modifications to the truck or late model dash have to be made. Any help would be GREAT!! C-ya __________________ 02 Chevy 2500HD D/A EC SB 4x4 MA SCIII trans, EFI Live, 5" exhaust, 5% tint... 83 GMC K30 Crew Cab Short Bed 06 Duramax & ZF6 (to be installed) and more to come...

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