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Fordeater · 01-02-2005, 12:58 AM

Anybody got any info on swapping a dash from a 95 chevy truck into a 2nd gen? I know its been done, just trying to find more info on it.

Fordeater · 01-04-2005, 10:14 PM

Anybody????

ItsNotABlazer · 01-04-2005, 10:48 PM

Fordeater i asked the same question a while back and got no replies. The truck I remember seeing someone post was a Blazer I think. I have a 95 dash for my 75 Jimmy and some of the issues I have come up with on it just measuring and thinking are ! 1. the newer dash is not as wide so you would have to decide on how to center it. 2. The newer dash has a wide cutout for the steering column so it might look odd if you didnt try to incorporate the newer column as well. 3.Have to trim some off the windshield side of the dash for it to not stick out too far.

Hopefully someone will chime in with pics of the other Blazer soon lol.

Brad

useRc10 · 01-04-2005, 11:26 PM

i dont remember whos blazer it was but this crew cab is one of rickspickuppart 's customers

ItsNotABlazer · 01-05-2005, 09:40 AM

Looks like he did a good job of molding it in except for that red string on it

Brad

76CustomDeluxe · 01-05-2005, 12:22 PM

I know nothing about how the conversion goes but here is a link to a truck that was on here a while back that I saved that had the dash conversion plus more done to it. Unfortunately the page doesn't have any way to contact him to get some info from him, but there are some good pics to look at anywas and hopefully it might help you out. http://webpages.charter.net/toolboy/

Izzy · 01-05-2005, 12:29 PM

Here's a truck I've seen in person a few times.

**N2TRUX** · 01-05-2005, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fiveeightchevy

Here's a truck I've seen in person a few times.

That's the same one I have, except my pic sucks and yours don't....

**Palf70Step** · 01-05-2005, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 76CustomDeluxe

I know nothing about how the conversion goes but here is a link to a truck that was on here a while back that I saved that had the dash conversion plus more done to it. Unfortunately the page doesn't have any way to contact him to get some info from him, but there are some good pics to look at anywas and hopefully it might help you out. http://webpages.charter.net/toolboy/

User name of that GMC truck in the link with all the newer components is Toolboy23

Fordeater · 01-05-2005, 10:47 PM

I've already tried to message toolboy23, but he isn't responding. Don't know if he comes on here anymore or not

**Palf70Step** · 01-05-2005, 10:58 PM

I think he has registered twcie, toolboy was his original board name, his last series of posts are as toolboy23. But your right I don't seem him post much and he hasn't posted in a while.

Fordeater · 01-12-2005, 08:47 PM

Got my dash in the mail today. Now its time to get to work. I've already got the gauges for a manual tranny to swap in, and i've got a line on a steering column. Now the puzzle begins. Wiring, and Fabbing up mounts. Wish me luck

Doug

Ric83 · 01-13-2005, 09:44 AM

Kool. Keep us updated as to your progress. I have been looking into this too, but had not been able to find much good info. on how to do so. Maybe you could help some of us out.

01-02-2005, 12:58 AM	#1
Fordeater Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 57	Dash swap Anybody got any info on swapping a dash from a 95 chevy truck into a 2nd gen? I know its been done, just trying to find more info on it.

01-04-2005, 10:48 PM	#3
ItsNotABlazer The full convertible guy Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Paris Texas Posts: 728	Fordeater i asked the same question a while back and got no replies. The truck I remember seeing someone post was a Blazer I think. I have a 95 dash for my 75 Jimmy and some of the issues I have come up with on it just measuring and thinking are ! 1. the newer dash is not as wide so you would have to decide on how to center it. 2. The newer dash has a wide cutout for the steering column so it might look odd if you didnt try to incorporate the newer column as well. 3.Have to trim some off the windshield side of the dash for it to not stick out too far. Hopefully someone will chime in with pics of the other Blazer soon lol. 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)

01-04-2005, 11:26 PM	#4
useRc10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mechanicsville, VA, 23111 Posts: 1,138	i dont remember whos blazer it was but this crew cab is one of rickspickuppart 's customers Attached Images __________________ -'02 Chevy Avalanche, 5.3L, 4x4... needing a small lift and bigger tires -'72 Chevy C-10(350, bored 60 over)dual flowmasters, 3 on the tree -'85 K5 Blazer,305 NO MORE...350 is in,2" lift,33" Mickey Thompson Baja Claw Radials -dads '70 burb (red, 5-7 drop, 350...) www.geocities.com/userc10/truckhome.html AIM: Auntjoedadda

01-05-2005, 09:40 AM	#5
ItsNotABlazer The full convertible guy Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Paris Texas Posts: 728	Looks like he did a good job of molding it in except for that red string on it 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)

01-05-2005, 10:47 PM	#10
Fordeater Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 57	I've already tried to message toolboy23, but he isn't responding. Don't know if he comes on here anymore or not Last edited by Fordeater; 01-05-2005 at 11:45 PM.

01-04-2005, 10:14 PM	#2
Fordeater Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 57	Anybody????

01-05-2005, 12:22 PM	#6
76CustomDeluxe Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 10	I know nothing about how the conversion goes but here is a link to a truck that was on here a while back that I saved that had the dash conversion plus more done to it. Unfortunately the page doesn't have any way to contact him to get some info from him, but there are some good pics to look at anywas and hopefully it might help you out. http://webpages.charter.net/toolboy/

01-05-2005, 12:29 PM	#7
Izzy Trucker. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 1,364	Here's a truck I've seen in person a few times.

01-05-2005, 10:58 PM	#11
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,226	I think he has registered twcie, toolboy was his original board name, his last series of posts are as toolboy23. But your right I don't seem him post much and he hasn't posted in a while. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

01-12-2005, 08:47 PM	#12
Fordeater Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 57	Got my dash in the mail today. Now its time to get to work. I've already got the gauges for a manual tranny to swap in, and i've got a line on a steering column. Now the puzzle begins. Wiring, and Fabbing up mounts. Wish me luck Doug

01-13-2005, 09:44 AM	#13
Ric83 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 824	Kool. Keep us updated as to your progress. I have been looking into this too, but had not been able to find much good info. on how to do so. Maybe you could help some of us out. __________________ Ric '83 Silverado SWB Fleetside Here she is

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