In a message dated 98-03-25 14:12:58 EST, mac.chen@IX.NETCOM.COM writes:

<< Anyway, I'm curious about putting
 one of the later model padded dashes into my '84. Are there any
 differences in dashboards as far as mounting and fitting through the
 model years? >>

you just have to remove your padding at the edge of your '84 dash, and install
the new one. you will either have to drill a few new holes, or trim off the
'85-'91 dash pad stubs, and just glue the new dash down w/ body adhesive.
easy.
i did it on my '84 GL too.

chris