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87Silvy · 12-09-2003, 09:06 PM

Anyone know anything about swapping a '98 dash into a 81-87 truck? I saw in the latest Truckin' mag where a guy did this in his '72 I believe, and I think it looks awesome. Can anyone provide me with any info? Thanks!!!

87Silvy · 12-10-2003, 05:09 PM

Anyone???

**Captkaos** · 12-10-2003, 07:02 PM

I can tell you that no one here has done it, but with a sawzall, a welder and some time, anything is possible.

Grim Reaper · 12-10-2003, 07:10 PM

Thay had a newer dash swap picture in one of the mags a couple years back. The newer trucks from the 90's are not as wide as the older trucks. Like 4 inches less at the point the dash attaches. Leaves a gap at the side of the dash as a result.

phantom dually · 12-10-2003, 08:02 PM

I beleive fitting the dash in the truck would be possible for a hands on guy. The wiring for the gauges to operate is the hard part.

**N2TRUX** · 12-10-2003, 10:11 PM

Actually that was the yellow Pro-street 79 that had a 98 Chevy dash in it. I saw the truck at Houston Auto-Rama last weekend, and it is a nice truck.

The dash was using the 98 gauges, and looked like it fit pretty good, but I couldn't get very close.

Unfortunately I can't give any insight on what was involved in the conversion. There wasn't any one around the truck to talk with about it.

The article says the owner's have a body shop in Tomball, TX by the name of Esh's Enterprises. Give them a call, maybe they can tell you what is involved.

r0lf- · 12-10-2003, 11:06 PM

Not too shabby. I think its kind of a waste of time though.

**swervin ervin** · 12-11-2003, 12:50 AM

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Originally posted by r0lf-
Not too shabby. I think its kind of a waste of time though.

Exactly what I was thinking. What's the point??

Izzy · 12-11-2003, 12:59 AM

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Originally posted by N2TRUX
Actually that was the yellow Pro-street 79 that had a 98 Chevy dash in it. I saw the truck at Houston Auto-Rama last weekend, and it is a nice truck.

The dash was using the 98 gauges, and looked like it fit pretty good, but I couldn't get very close.

Unfortunately I can't give any insight on what was involved in the conversion. There wasn't any one around the truck to talk with about it.

The article says the owner's have a body shop in Tomball, TX by the name of Esh's Enterprises. Give them a call, maybe they can tell you what is involved.

That truck is very nice in person.

I like it because it's subtle but will get people scratching thier head. Plus he's got an 88+ bumper and the 88-91 'Burb front clip.

**N2TRUX** · 12-11-2003, 01:48 AM

Yeah, even though I am not a Pro-Street fan, I did like the truck. It was put together very well...

Grim Reaper · 12-11-2003, 04:42 PM

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Originally posted by N2TRUX
Actually that was the yellow Pro-street 79 that had a 98 Chevy dash in it. I saw the truck at Houston Auto-Rama last weekend, and it is a nice truck.

The dash was using the 98 gauges, and looked like it fit pretty good, but I couldn't get very close.

Unfortunately I can't give any insight on what was involved in the conversion. There wasn't any one around the truck to talk with about it.

The article says the owner's have a body shop in Tomball, TX by the name of Esh's Enterprises. Give them a call, maybe they can tell you what is involved.

Pretty clean job. I like the center consol. I do see one problem. To get it in they rocked the dash back. The face of the bezzel arounf the gages that has the vents should be vertical. They tipped the top back to get it against the windsheild or to get the right angle on the steering colum.

LOHRTBT · 12-11-2003, 07:00 PM

I just love the whole truck!!

bigd65 · 12-11-2003, 07:25 PM

i think its AWSOME. i wouldnt mind doing that dash thing to my truck, but i may have another project in the works

TwinTurbo · 12-12-2003, 04:35 AM

I think our dash looks way better, especially a silverado one. I hate black plastic everywhere and the newer gauges are fugly

**swervin ervin** · 12-12-2003, 01:50 PM

I agree. Sometimes folks do things just to be different, which is fine I guess. But why do it and make things look worse. I like the way our dashes look. Late model stuff is too plasticy (is that a word?) and busy.

Prerunner1982 · 12-12-2003, 01:57 PM

its cool, but it doesnt flow with the door panels either... but to each thier own.

ItsNotABlazer · 12-13-2003, 10:10 PM

Check the 73+ Blazer board. Guy named Monypit has pics of a newer dash installed in a 73 Blazer. Just pics of the dash shell for now though. I kinda like the way it looks myself from the pics I have seen but would have to see it in person before I decided for sure to do it to mine. Heres the link

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...5&pagenumber=3

Brad

**N2TRUX** · 12-14-2003, 01:05 AM

Here it is Brad...

**swervin ervin** · 12-14-2003, 01:31 AM

Hmmm....

That looks like a ton of work to pull off. Again, some of the stuff us truck guys do just to be different.

**N2TRUX** · 12-14-2003, 02:05 AM

Considering what the rest of the truck looks like, the dash looks like another small piece of the puzzle. I can see people wanting something different, I'm just not sure that's the way to go.

Maybe I'll put a 67-72 dash in mine...or.....95 to 99 door panels

12-09-2003, 09:06 PM	#1
87Silvy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Texas Posts: 326	Swapping '98 Dash Anyone know anything about swapping a '98 dash into a 81-87 truck? I saw in the latest Truckin' mag where a guy did this in his '72 I believe, and I think it looks awesome. Can anyone provide me with any info? Thanks!!! __________________ 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 2005 Chevrolet Silverado

12-10-2003, 05:09 PM	#2
87Silvy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Texas Posts: 326	Anyone??? __________________ 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 2005 Chevrolet Silverado

12-10-2003, 07:02 PM	#3
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	I can tell you that no one here has done it, but with a sawzall, a welder and some time, anything is possible. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

12-10-2003, 07:10 PM	#4
Grim Reaper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,704	Thay had a newer dash swap picture in one of the mags a couple years back. The newer trucks from the 90's are not as wide as the older trucks. Like 4 inches less at the point the dash attaches. Leaves a gap at the side of the dash as a result. __________________ Grim-Reaper 70 Pontiac LeMans Sport Convertible, worlds longest resto in progress Looking for 71-72 2wd Blazer or Jimmy Project

12-10-2003, 08:02 PM	#5
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,792	I beleive fitting the dash in the truck would be possible for a hands on guy. The wiring for the gauges to operate is the hard part. __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

12-10-2003, 10:11 PM	#6
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Actually that was the yellow Pro-street 79 that had a 98 Chevy dash in it. I saw the truck at Houston Auto-Rama last weekend, and it is a nice truck. The dash was using the 98 gauges, and looked like it fit pretty good, but I couldn't get very close. Unfortunately I can't give any insight on what was involved in the conversion. There wasn't any one around the truck to talk with about it. The article says the owner's have a body shop in Tomball, TX by the name of Esh's Enterprises. Give them a call, maybe they can tell you what is involved. Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

12-10-2003, 11:06 PM	#7
r0lf- Hotwheels? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Pleasant Hill, CA Posts: 1,145	Not too shabby. I think its kind of a waste of time though. __________________ 1978 Money Pit - CUSTOM DELUXE!!!!

12-11-2003, 01:48 AM	#10
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Yeah, even though I am not a Pro-Street fan, I did like the truck. It was put together very well... Attached Images

12-11-2003, 07:00 PM	#12
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	I just love the whole truck!! __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

12-11-2003, 07:25 PM	#13
bigd65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Clute, TX. Posts: 1,935	i think its AWSOME. i wouldnt mind doing that dash thing to my truck, but i may have another project in the works __________________ 2004 Silverado Crewcab 1972 Chevy Monte Carlo 2017 Chevy Tahoe

12-12-2003, 04:35 AM	#14
TwinTurbo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 994	I think our dash looks way better, especially a silverado one. I hate black plastic everywhere and the newer gauges are fugly

12-12-2003, 01:50 PM	#15
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	I agree. Sometimes folks do things just to be different, which is fine I guess. But why do it and make things look worse. I like the way our dashes look. Late model stuff is too plasticy (is that a word?) and busy.

12-12-2003, 01:57 PM	#16
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	its cool, but it doesnt flow with the door panels either... but to each thier own. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

12-13-2003, 10:10 PM	#17
ItsNotABlazer The full convertible guy Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Paris Texas Posts: 728	Check the 73+ Blazer board. Guy named Monypit has pics of a newer dash installed in a 73 Blazer. Just pics of the dash shell for now though. I kinda like the way it looks myself from the pics I have seen but would have to see it in person before I decided for sure to do it to mine. Heres the link http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...5&pagenumber=3 Brad __________________ 2012 Kawasaki Vaquero (Lime Green) 2000 BMW 740iL 1995 Chevy ECSB riding on air 1975 GMC Jimmy 2WD lowered 4/6 1972 Chevy Trazer soon to be roadster 1965 Mustang 289/3 speed (friends dad bought it new) 1964 Chevy C10 (dad bought it new)

12-14-2003, 01:05 AM	#18
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Here it is Brad...



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12-14-2003, 01:31 AM	#19
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Hmmm.... That looks like a ton of work to pull off. Again, some of the stuff us truck guys do just to be different.

12-14-2003, 02:05 AM	#20
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Considering what the rest of the truck looks like, the dash looks like another small piece of the puzzle. I can see people wanting something different, I'm just not sure that's the way to go. Maybe I'll put a 67-72 dash in mine...or.....95 to 99 door panels Last edited by N2TRUX; 12-14-2003 at 02:07 AM.

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