New style dash in a foxbody(how hard would this be)

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link please

 

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Come on people I need more info and help on this.

 

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Don't like it, if you want that get a 94 or up I do like the 2 cup holders though.

 

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I think it looks pretty good, but at the same time I like the fox interior. I would like to see what an 05+ dash would look like in a fox. The first time I saw it I was reminded of the fox dash because of the more square shape and the two tone.

 

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bditty50 said:

Come on people I need more info and help on this.

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Go to www.corral.net and search for it... Not sure why you want someone else to do that for you?

This has been done so many times, there are even guys with the door panels, rear seats, everything. It takes time, and some fitment work and probably shouldnt be tackled by someone who isn't patient or skilled, but definately far from impossible.

 

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I love it and i hope everyone does it. It just makes my '85 interior that much cooler

 

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I like the fox interior, just want to find a way to make it 100% creak free, more solid feeling, and wrap it in leather (tastefully of course). Then it would be nice. One of the very few 80s interiors I think actually looks decent today!

 

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Don't get me wrong, i do think it looks badass....i just happen to really like the feel of old interiors. I could mod the hell out of my cars exterior but i like knowing that i'm still driving a car that's 23 years old. Of course my interior right now isn't a good example of this, but look at interiors like Hissin's Cobra and any of the clean Pacecar interiors. The look of a clean black 4 eye interior is perfect for me.


What's even cooler is a mint condition tan 4 eye interior but that's a whole different subject.

 

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You'd lose a lot of room with that dash... My girlfriend has a 98 stang its a lot more cramped then mine is... It does looks sick but if your ever gunna ride with anyone else its just feels cramped.... Newer interior older fox FTL...

 

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theres a couple of threads on this on corral, but heres the cliffs:

dash almost bolts in. little careful trimming, the center concole is alittle rougher though.

door panels dont match, but you can make some frankenstien door panels, but it takes a ton of work.

wiring diagram should be on corral soon too.

 

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See I like having luxury stuff in the interior... fox seats are comfortable for 80s seats, but nothing like new car seats, fox dashes look good, but don't compare to the new car stuff, fox cars interior works well when all is stock, but when you start upgrading one or two things, the rest almost has to follow. If I could just find the donor car I want I would try something out.

 

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SVT32VDOHC said:

Cut dash bracket from 94-04 car
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x258/svt32vdohc/81notchproject022.jpg

Bolt dash bracket to dash....do not weld to tunnel until dash is in final position
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x258/svt32vdohc/81notchproject023.jpg

Dash and console.
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x258/svt32vdohc/81notchproject024.jpg

Dash before console
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x258/svt32vdohc/81notchproject018.jpg

Dash at windshield
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x258/svt32vdohc/81notchproject021.jpg

The last pick is why I am talking about tinit the bottom half of the windshield to hide that. The a pillr trim fit in perfect with no ugliness. There is tint already on new windshields, but if I need to go higher I will tint it with double limo, or run some black vinal on the inside. I am actually thinking of trying to use what I can from the 94-04 defrost vent trim. I have enough room to cut it and fit it in there....just to fill in some of the gap....we will see what happens with that months from now....that is the least of my concern right now.

This is what will take you a lond time. but it must be done to use the newer motor and trans and harness.

Money shot.....Motor in
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x258/svt32vdohc/81notchproject012.jpg

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did you have working heat and AC ?

 

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You do realize this thread is from 2008...

 

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a91what said:

You do realize this thread is from 2008...

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No,...no he didn't.

 

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Me personally, I think a SN 95 dash in a fox is the proverbial round peg in a square hole. The two car platforms are night and day. A 1968 dash, or a s 197 dash is what belongs in the car instead. Both will be too wide to fit I'm sure.

 

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I like the look of the SN95 dash in a fox, but my biggest worry would be fit, and squeaks and rattles as a result of the swap. Plus I was never a fan of how the door handles interfere with the dash.

It looks cool every time I see a picture of a dash swap, but I just wonder how the actual fit is an how daily living with it actually is. I saw this because there was a local car done up years ago that looked beautiful in the pics and pristine and was a high quality fox...and then I got to ride in it and discovered it was a total rattlebox in the interior and had so many "compromises" when you looked closely. Car sold for over $20K later on.