Re: 83' URQ Dash Removal

[Huw Powell <human@nh.ultranet.com>]

>         Newer style dash looks great but all the switches need wiring
> changes which is a PITA.

At least the color coding is almost identical.  I measured the switches
with meters and power supplies to identify what they did, then compared
to the Bentley for the old ones.  About 50 cut'n'splice jobs - be
careful in there with your heat gun when you heatshrink them.

>  Just now finished everything but still have the
> old gauges.  Tried the new ones but the wiring is different and the lights
> light up wrong.  It isn';t worth my tire to try to put the new gauges in.
>         Anyhow, have fun and enjoy.  Too bad ABT doesnt' mkae a pod for
> the newer dashes.  NOw I have to make my own.  Any ideas anyone.

Can't you Q guys move your diff locks, say to the underdash panel or
inside the glove box, and use the stock coupe gauge panel?

-- 
Huw Powell

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