97+ lens cluster bezel in a 93
09-06-2007, 06:22 PM
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97+ lens cluster bezel in a 93 I have seen a folks who have done the swap, so I know it is possible, but what all is involved in making the 97 lens cluster bezel work in a 93-96 Firebird? Also I noticed almost every one who has done the swap has after market gauge faces, for what year vehicle did you purchase the gauge faces? As I recall the 93-96 set ups encompass the entire gauge face where as 97+ only pertain to the actual instrument areas.
09-07-2007, 09:45 AM
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You need to swap the whole front end if you're talking about the headlights. Hood, fenders, radiator support, headlights, bumper, brackets.
I believe that for 93-97 you use the 97 cluster if you're going for a 98+ conversion. There's plenty of threads on here that are tutorials. Probably a sticky in the auto body section.
I believe that for 93-97 you use the 97 cluster if you're going for a 98+ conversion. There's plenty of threads on here that are tutorials. Probably a sticky in the auto body section.
09-14-2007, 05:02 PM
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ok bizzatch... (haha) i have a 97 formula but its an early 97 so it doesnt have a digital odo.... and i wanted the bezel too... ill PM you with details but heres a pic so i can show you waht i mean...
09-14-2007, 08:19 PM
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That looks awesome, thanks for the PM man. To get the 97 bezel to fit, you have to cut the mounting tabs off, grind down some lips and notch a small peace of the bottom for a cluster down. Wasn't any thing you cant do with a dremel in about 10 minutes. The old lens and bezel bolt in, this one is pretty much secured in via the gauge cluster bolts.
