conversion

tarmon8r · 05-03-2004, 10:34 AM

i was wondering if it is possible to put a dash from a 87-93 mustang in my 83. Does anyone know if the wiring harness connections are the same? ( Drivers side kick panel). I have seen a few with this modification but still retain the 83 nose and headlamp assembly. Im sure i could just convert to the 87-93 nose but i really dont want too. Any suggestion would be greatly appreciated

crazypete · 05-05-2004, 08:51 AM

Ok, speaking as someone who has basically replaced practically every wire in the entire car (cause it was all screwy and shorting out) and threw most of them out, I would have to say nay nay. The wiring to the 87-93 console uses a pair of plugs to supply signals through this plastic sheet with traces to operate the gauges on the console. It's conceiveable that you could snip and splice till everything worked and I doubt it would be nightmarishly bad, but it would be a project. I know some things like......the oil level sender??... use a module and you would need to obtain it and wire it up.

Honestly, I'd be interested in going from my 87-93 dash to the earlier 79-85 dash. I think the older analog looking gauges on the old dashes and the recaro seats are sexy.

My humble opinion is stick with what you got.

05-03-2004, 10:34 AM	#1
tarmon8r Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: manassas, va Posts: 186	conversion i was wondering if it is possible to put a dash from a 87-93 mustang in my 83. Does anyone know if the wiring harness connections are the same? ( Drivers side kick panel). I have seen a few with this modification but still retain the 83 nose and headlamp assembly. Im sure i could just convert to the 87-93 nose but i really dont want too. Any suggestion would be greatly appreciated __________________ 1983 mustang, 393 cubic inch stroker small block, victor jr heads and intake, gold race 1.6 roller rockers. comp cam 304, 244@ .050. .576" hydralic retro roller cam,lunati rods. block was o-ringed,10:1 forged pistons, speed pro fit fit rings, clevite bearings,msd distributor and igniton,be cool huge radiator, black lite electric fan, march underdrive pulleys, mildon deep sump oil pan, mac 1 3.4" long tube headers, 3" dr gas x-pipe and mac exhaust,ARP bolts. car weighs 2900 lbs w/out driver, sub frames, weld wheels, mickey thompson sportsman pro 26 x 10.5 x 15's,#8 fuel line steel braided

05-05-2004, 08:51 AM	#2
crazypete Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Boston Posts: 592	Ok, speaking as someone who has basically replaced practically every wire in the entire car (cause it was all screwy and shorting out) and threw most of them out, I would have to say nay nay. The wiring to the 87-93 console uses a pair of plugs to supply signals through this plastic sheet with traces to operate the gauges on the console. It's conceiveable that you could snip and splice till everything worked and I doubt it would be nightmarishly bad, but it would be a project. I know some things like......the oil level sender??... use a module and you would need to obtain it and wire it up. Honestly, I'd be interested in going from my 87-93 dash to the earlier 79-85 dash. I think the older analog looking gauges on the old dashes and the recaro seats are sexy. My humble opinion is stick with what you got. __________________ 91 GT Carb conversion, holley 600 double pumper, edelbrock performer intake, FMS "C" drop springs, march 1000 underdrive pullies, crane 1.7 roller rockers, GT-40P headers, bassani x pipe, american thunder catback, FMS 4.56's, msd aL6, trunkmount battery, A/C eliminator kit, 3000 stall tci streetfighter, AOD with transgo kit, A+ servo, 300M hardened lockup shaft, kevlar bands and 28,000 gvw trans cooler, 3 core radiator, 300 lbs stripped with a full interior Last edited by crazypete; 05-05-2004 at 09:07 AM..

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