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Sep 7, 2005 | 11:35 AM

badtexasZ28

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is this stretching it?

do you think it would be possible to install a dash assembly from a 98-02 f-body into a 1966 el camino? not just the gauges but the entire dash.how much fabrication do you think there will be? i know i have seen another car on here that had it done....i think it was either a first gen or second gen camaro....

Sep 7, 2005 | 11:52 AM

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Anything is possible with the right amount of time, fabrication skills and money. More than likely you will be able to fit it with just some mild notching and/or fabrication.

Sep 7, 2005 | 02:53 PM

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ive seen all kinds of dash swaps. it can be done. heck you could put a airplane dash in a car with some sectioning.

give it a shot.

Sep 7, 2005 | 03:15 PM

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thats just it... i have sectioned metal body panels before, how would i go about doing it with the plastic or whatever it is made of?

Sep 7, 2005 | 03:19 PM

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you can plastic weld it maybe, or smooth it and paint it.

Sep 7, 2005 | 05:08 PM

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On my car I used the 99 firewall and had to space the dash back 6 inches because the older cars had a longer wheel base. I also welded the sheet metal that fits under the dash into my car. You can see where the vents had been lengthened 6 inches to get the AC to work. All wiring is from 99 Z28.

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Sep 7, 2005 | 05:35 PM

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76LS1BIRD- i dont quite see/get what you are talking about when you say 6 inches and 4 inches....what was added where? and would i be able to use the stock firewall i have?

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Sep 7, 2005 | 09:32 PM

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the second gen car has a longer wheel base than the 4th gen. and the driver sits back about 6" further because of it. so i had to lengthen everything that comes into contact with the driver 6" {steering column,AC vents,shifter,pedals} this is because i had the 99' firewall in the car if you dont use the 99' firewall you dont have to worry about this
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dale