Changing out the Dash
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Changing out the Dash
Hello everyone!
I am currently in the market for a new C4 corvette and am in love with the digital gauges that came standard in the C4s between 1980-89 (i think thats the correct years). However, my research thus far suggests that the corvettes that were produced towards the end of the C4 generation are more reliable and generally just better to be converted into a daily-driver type car. I was wondering if anybody knows how difficult it would be to swap a dash/gauge panel from an earlier C4 (say 84-86) into the dash that comes standard in one of the later models (most likely a 91). I'm relatively new to the corvette scene, so any sort of information would be greatly appreciated!
I am currently in the market for a new C4 corvette and am in love with the digital gauges that came standard in the C4s between 1980-89 (i think thats the correct years). However, my research thus far suggests that the corvettes that were produced towards the end of the C4 generation are more reliable and generally just better to be converted into a daily-driver type car. I was wondering if anybody knows how difficult it would be to swap a dash/gauge panel from an earlier C4 (say 84-86) into the dash that comes standard in one of the later models (most likely a 91). I'm relatively new to the corvette scene, so any sort of information would be greatly appreciated!
Last edited by TurboKelly122; Mar 2, 2020 at 08:29 PM.
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From: Clifton Park, NY ............Clearwater, FL ... 85 Original Owner
Hello everyone!
I am currently in the market for a new C4 corvette and am in love with the digital gauges that came standard in the C4s between 1980-89 (i think thats the correct years). However, my research thus far suggests that the corvettes that were produced towards the end of the C4 generation are more reliable and generally just better to be converted into a daily-driver type car. I was wondering if anybody knows how difficult it would be to swap a dash/gauge panel from an earlier C4 (say 84-86) into the dash that comes standard in one of the later models (most likely a 91). I'm relatively new to the corvette scene, so any sort of information would be greatly appreciated!
I am currently in the market for a new C4 corvette and am in love with the digital gauges that came standard in the C4s between 1980-89 (i think thats the correct years). However, my research thus far suggests that the corvettes that were produced towards the end of the C4 generation are more reliable and generally just better to be converted into a daily-driver type car. I was wondering if anybody knows how difficult it would be to swap a dash/gauge panel from an earlier C4 (say 84-86) into the dash that comes standard in one of the later models (most likely a 91). I'm relatively new to the corvette scene, so any sort of information would be greatly appreciated!
Melting Slicks
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From: Langley BC
That would be a major paint in the butt project. I agree with you that the earlier digital dash is pretty cool. Just buy a nice L98 car and enjoy it, or upgrade it to make it faster if you like. Much easier than doing an entire interior swap and re-wiring the car.
Drifting
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From: Brisbane Australia
C4 of Year Finalist (performance mods) 2019
My 84 4+3 car is used most week days so early c4s can be daily drivers. I like the earlier dashes as well. IMHO the dashes from 85 onwards look a little better. The later L98s have aluminum heads which is another plus.
