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Apr 22, 2007 | 10:48 AM

joes85vette

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need HELP...dash conversion

hello everyone, im fairly new to the forums, but have owned my 1985 vette for many years...ive been seriously interested in converting my digital dash to analog gauges...has this been done? if so, does anyone know any websites or any phone numbers where i can get more info about this?

thanks for your patience

Apr 22, 2007 | 11:03 AM

corvetteronw

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It has been done. I'm sure that someone will chime in soon with the info you need.
Here is a pic I found but I do not know who the owner is:

While you are at it why not install this purple carbon fiber kit too?

Apr 22, 2007 | 11:29 AM

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That dash looks pretty good. The purple carbon fiber on the other hand... well...

Apr 22, 2007 | 02:07 PM

03whitecoupe

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Here's an old thread talking about the conversion and includes some pictures. Do a search, there are a ton of threads about the same issue.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...ht=analog+dash

Apr 22, 2007 | 02:40 PM

vinnies87

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Heres the conversion on my 87, final fit pic:

Apr 24, 2007 | 10:41 AM

joes85vette

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does anyone know a ballpark figure im looking at to change my dash?

Apr 24, 2007 | 10:46 AM

CentralCoaster

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The factory manual tells you all the output signals for the gauges. You should check that against what components you're putting in so your readings are accurate.

There is no kit, except for the Dakota digital, which is a joke for one of these cars, being already digital, and way better than the Dakota unit.