93 Mustang dash in an 87 Thunderbird-Console pics also November 11, 2005, 10:50:22 PM Well I got my old 5.0 T-Bird back after 5 years and it just wasnt the same as it was when I sold it.The wiring was all messed up and so fourth.I thought I had the wiring figured out so I tested it.Low and behold there were more fried wires then I suspected. To make a long story short, I went to the junkyard I work at today and pulled a complete 93 stang dash out along with all the wiring.I pulled my heater box out and put the stang one in, it fit right in like it was supposed to be there.I sat the dash up where it goes and believe it or not, its almost a direct fit.There are gonna have to be some mods done to it, but not much.The wiring for the seats, keyless entry, windows, lights etc. should be pretty easy with my EVTM. I just wanted to share this bit of info.Its going to take some time but my old 5.0 Thunderbird will be running 12s again, maybe faster if money permits. Thanks, Chris Quote Selected
93 Mustang dash in an 87 Thunderbird-Console pics also Reply #1 – November 12, 2005, 06:25:11 AM dont forget to shoot some pix Quote Selected
93 Mustang dash in an 87 Thunderbird-Console pics also Reply #2 – November 14, 2005, 10:13:44 AM yeppers. we needs them pics. Quote Selected
93 Mustang dash in an 87 Thunderbird-Console pics also Reply #3 – November 14, 2005, 11:09:23 AM I dont have any pics yet.I will this week-end and I have a long week-end over Thanksgiving so I will have some then for sure.But it looks to be a simple swap, just the wiring is going to be a PITA for all the acc. and lights. Thanks, Chris Quote Selected
93 Mustang dash in an 87 Thunderbird-Console pics also Reply #4 – November 14, 2005, 09:00:54 PM i realy want to see that dash in your car. im look'n for ways to modify my dash to make it look better, different, or just plane more efficiant. Quote Selected
93 Mustang dash in an 87 Thunderbird-Console pics also Reply #5 – November 15, 2005, 09:32:58 AM do you know where i can get a manual to show what wires are what for the instument cluster in a 87 bird.im doing a 95 stang dash and i have the wiring diagram for that car but 1@aol.comnot the bird email me if you couls turboed35 Quote Selected
93 Mustang dash in an 87 Thunderbird-Console pics also Reply #6 – November 15, 2005, 11:02:34 AM Quote from: turboed302do you know where i can get a manual to show what wires are what for the instument cluster in a 87 bird.im doing a 95 stang dash and i have the wiring diagram for that car but 1@aol.comnot the bird email me if you couls turboed35What cluster are you using? None of the cluster wires are going to work for your windows and so fourth.I have an EVTM from an 87 Bird that I could scan for you, well the pages that you need.Are you going to be needing brake lights and all that? Because they are different then the Mustangs. Quote Selected
93 Mustang dash in an 87 Thunderbird-Console pics also Reply #7 – November 18, 2005, 10:33:21 PM That will be a cool swap when its done. I've even got an extra Mustang dash laying around. Quote Selected
93 Mustang dash in an 87 Thunderbird-Console pics also Reply #8 – November 26, 2005, 11:33:33 PM Holy is all I can say.I went to fit the dash in today and I am going to have to make some custom brackets this is for sure.I tried to fit it when with all the wiring but it was to bulky and kept falling just as I was about to make my marks.I removed all the duct work and wiring and was able to get it set in.Now tomorrow I am going to cut the factory brackets off and fab up some new ones.Its just to hard with the factory brackets in trying to move it around and all. I must say, this swap is not for someone who doesnt have patience or the correct tools, like a grinder or welder.Or any metal fabrication skills. There should be a couple pics posted here tomorrow night with some progress. Thanks, Chris Quote Selected
93 Mustang dash in an 87 Thunderbird-Console pics also Reply #9 – November 27, 2005, 12:16:19 AM sweet cant waite to see some pix. iv removed and installd these dash's like 3x and it is not for the faint of heart, expecialy if its a turbo car or well optioned in general. Quote Selected
93 Mustang dash in an 87 Thunderbird-Console pics also Reply #10 – November 27, 2005, 08:49:10 AM Bring on the pics!!!! Quote Selected
Here are the pics........... Reply #11 – November 27, 2005, 12:54:32 PM Well its coming along pretty good.I didnt have to weld anything, just bend the orginal brackets and grind some of them off.I also had to use my Riv-Nut gun to make new anchors for the new bolts I needed to put in.The Mustang dash has like 6 bolts holding it across the top compared to the 3 for the Bird, so I opted to use 3.Other then that all I have to do now is bolt it all in. The heater box and everything is in also.Everything lined up just like it was supposed to.Thats what suprised me the most.I had to trim the pass. side speaker cover some and most likey will the drivers side one also, I dont have that yet, oops.But I used the T-Bird pillar covers and they fit quite well. This isnt an easy job though.Lots of patience and know how are needed. Quote Selected
93 Mustang dash in an 87 Thunderbird-Console pics also Reply #12 – November 27, 2005, 01:10:54 PM wow looks almost stock looking. Goodj job. Quote Selected
93 Mustang dash in an 87 Thunderbird-Console pics also Reply #13 – November 27, 2005, 01:24:15 PM looks good. not a job id want to go threw just for looks. you'll like that dash for when your on the road and grab a bite to eat cup holder and anything else you can throw on the shelf. are you going to run the mustang console as well? Quote Selected
93 Mustang dash in an 87 Thunderbird-Console pics also Reply #14 – November 27, 2005, 02:32:11 PM Thanks everyone.I am going to use the Mustang console but just the front part around teh shifter.I am going to graph the T-Bird one into it so I can have my window and seat controls still. Thanks, Chris Quote Selected
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