I recently picked up an 80 2dr malibu and looking to swap from from a super beat/cracked dash to the 81-88 style malibu /monte/elco dash. what is all involved to swap out dashes? car is a heat only setup.
that is what i was hoping to hear. i was curious if the vent piping was the same. i know i can dash cap my current dash but they never look right .All you'll really need is the plastic trim panel & out board speakers if your current dash has the center speaker. Everything else is the same.
It's still a challenge to find the newer style that doesn't have cracks. I'm on the hunt for one since the two I have need to be capped.that is what i was hoping to hear. i was curious if the vent piping was the same. i know i can dash cap my current dash but they never look right .
And never seems like one is in stock anywhere.The newer dash is reproduced now. Big $$$$ though.
i got lucky and found a 81 up style locally for 400 with the hvac control panel for my 81 wagon.It's still a challenge to find the newer style that doesn't have cracks. I'm on the hunt for one since the two I have need to be capped.
Exactly . always on back order for months. and can only get 81 up style. have not seen a repro for the 78-80 complete dash. only found capsThe newer dash is reproduced now. Big $$$$ though.
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