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Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 11:23 am 
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hey all, i have just got my hands on a farimont ghia middle console out of a EL, is it possible to install one into a ED and still keep the ED dash *not for long, wanting to do the dash conversion* please let me know as its sitting here doing nothing atm. thanks any one

 

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Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 2:27 pm 
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Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 9:01 pm 
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It has been done, and it looks terrible (Sorry Huggie)

They do not match at all and will look very unfinished. The centre console also requires the correct carpet, white plastic under carpet mold and the black floor plastic.

Do it all and do it right, or not at all. That is my advice.

However as this is your car, do whatever you want, as long as you are happy.

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Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 9:35 pm 
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If you were going to keep the ED dash, this would be the way to go:
http://www.fordmods.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=52980

 

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Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 5:41 pm 
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do the AU console mod looks heaps better.

 

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Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 8:01 pm 
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snap0964 wrote:
If you were going to keep the ED dash, this would be the way to go:
http://www.fordmods.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=52980


I just checked out that thread, and ringa did a great job, that would be ideal for any boxcar owner wanting to retain the EA/B/D dash.

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Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 8:22 pm 
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once again andrew u have brought the Bromance
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Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 8:25 pm 
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btw if you wanna see how the rest turned out check out my car domain link below

i have now put the NL Fairlane interior in and tryed to sell the interior i did have but no1 wanted it all for $20 oh well its in landfill now lol
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Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 9:46 pm 
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It has been done, and it looks terrible (Sorry Huggie)
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dont worry i agree. i would have filled mine in and made it match more but i have my shiftkit installed under there so i need access... and in a few months the lane will be fully NL interior anyways so then you cant complain lol.

here is what it looks like.
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Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2008 2:08 am 
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do the AU console mod looks heaps better.


easy install or mods required?

link to anyone who has done it?
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Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2008 8:55 am 
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Yes the AU console looks a lot better, BUT, is no good if you have pwr windows. There is no facility for the Switches in the AU console as the controls are on the door in the AU. Not impossible to correct, but something to be aware of.

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Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2008 2:38 pm 
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aggreed is a real nice mod but can be a PITA if you do have power windows.

i myself did a dodge on my switches and trimed the panel down to suit the cup holder shape and supa glued in for now seems to do the job just fine but looking into other options as we speak.

some have either done the switches to the side of the console or some have put them into the arm rests on the front doors(one option i have done so far) the other is to mount a AU armrest in the trim and hook switches up that way.

 

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Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2008 5:32 pm 
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once again andrew u have brought the Bromance


Keepin the bromance alive...

On another note, i have seen the au fitted console, it does look ok, but as said, it is FTL if you have P/W.

I'd go with what ringa did, that looks phat.

 

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Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2008 6:17 pm 
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thats why i threw the EL console in my lane... bloody power windows. they suck lol.

the EB is only a GLi so im throwing an AU console in there next week :D

 

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Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2008 12:06 am 
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thanks heaps guys, i wanna do that black and white, looks fu*king insane!
any ideas on how much it would set me back?

 

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