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Subject:Re: Looking for information on installing a 85 instrument panel intoan 83.5
From:mark drillock
Date:Thu, 9 Jan 2003 10:33:27 -0800

The wiring on the 14 pin connector is VERY different for early clock
dashes versus tach dashes. Most of the many colored wires must be moved
to different pins. The white plastic connector shell can be opened and
the wires moved easily. Then you close the shell and the pins are locked
in place. I will look for an old explanation of which wires get moved
where.

Mark

"Bergin, Richard" wrote:
>
> After connecting the 85 panel, the tach, fuel, temp and panel lights do not work.  The temp warning light, however does blink continuously even with the ignition turned off.
>
> I would be very grateful for information on how to make this conversion work.
>
> I am also looking for a set of brown plastic curtain tie backs (83-84)with the snaps and the elastic plastic cord for the rear passenger side window.  Either a set of new, used or the material to make them would be a great help.
>
> Thank you for the help
>
> Take Care

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