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Project SVT

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Alright guys, I've searched and found things about the fix. But i have question. I was at a junkyard today and saw something.


First off this is what my dash looks like
http://www.freeimagehost.eu/image/09f8941430800
http://www.freeimagehost.eu/image/0b8ac31430801

And this was at the junkyard, See between the red lines??
http://www.freeimagehost.eu/image/a1a4b71430802
http://www.freeimagehost.eu/image/4a97b81430803

It's like a cover that would go over my defrost vent, covering the warpage. How easy is that to remove?? Im going back this weekend to get it, but i wanna know if i have to remove the dash to take it out.
 
My 2000 is about as bad as your warpage. I was figuring on replacing my entire dash with that style. I believe it is early '98?
 
well i think it was a pre-98. but the dash looks to be the same, but i wanna know if i can just steal that piece and install it.
 
Two styles of dashes:

95-98.5 - Non warping
99-00 - Warping

I recommend a complete dash replacement from a 95-98.5
 
well i just don't wanna pull the whole dash. So like i was saying. Will these piece fit on my 00 dash?? I mean more as will it fit the contours of the dash since it's pretty much the same. I can mount it my own way. I just wanna make sure it will fit.
 
Project SVT said:
well i just don't wanna pull the whole dash. So like i was saying. Will these piece fit on my 00 dash?? I mean more as will it fit the contours of the dash since it's pretty much the same. I can mount it my own way. I just wanna make sure it will fit.
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It can be done with some cutting away at the dash but it looks like crap. You can't do it neatly enough to look stock.
 
So if a '95-'97 contour dash is swapped into the 2000 contour, does the console have to be swapped to line up correctly?
 
i think my warpage is the worst :laugh: really need to replace it!!! i think i can get the whole dash for under $50 at UPULLIT here in south florida.... if yall need something let me know, my dad can get some parts whole variety of contours :cool: Im thinking of replacing it this weekend if it doesnt rain... Ill post some pics for yall!!!
 
I'll go with a '95 to '97 since they do not warp at all. I figure that I have to basically pull the dash either way. That recall kit requires you to basically take out the dash. Might as well put a better made dash in its place. Back to projectsvt's question about that piece; you might be able to put 3M double sided tape on there to hold it down.
 
The only change from 95-97 was most likely the glue used above the gauge cluster.

It's VERY easily repaired with some tiny screws that can never be seen. If you have a chance at a 98-98.5 dash, don't pass it up because of the minor warp.

Oh and, 98-98.5 has a nicer passenger side vent. The Pre-98 passenger vent will match the dash bezel for those years, but not the 98+.
 
Rich2279 said:
I'll go with a '95 to '97 since they do not warp at all. I figure that I have to basically pull the dash either way. That recall kit requires you to basically take out the dash. Might as well put a better made dash in its place. Back to projectsvt's question about that piece; you might be able to put 3M double sided tape on there to hold it down.
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well see thats what i was thinking. I could pull the black vent part itself outta my car, and this piece would just sit perfectly on top. And if i could use 3m double sided tape properly in the right spots it would stay in place and would cover the warpage up.
 
now this is bad warpage..:

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My 99 dash has never had any warpage and its in perfect condition.

Now that I said something it'll warp like crazy tomorrow.:blackeye: :troutslap:
 
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