Thread: The Ultimate stupid question

Yes it can be done, Disco_ute unpicked a 97 D1 dash and fitted it complete to his 93 RRC (not softdash) shell along with all the panels and inner guards. Big job and not for the faint hearted but if you are prepaired for the work and have the time go for it, they would be pretty cheap to pickup now.

Originally Posted by mcrover

No I think you will find that you have seen a RRC soft dash model, there were a few subtle differences.

I know someone who has tried and it doesnt fit but go ahead and try if you like, not my money.

Not so, I've seen a few done, both disco ugly dash and late dash

Same dimensions and actually a relatively easy fit

Originally Posted by dirtdawg

omg could you be w.w.w.w.w.w.w.w.w.wrong can that even happen

You wouldnt have a clue because your scared of spanners

Originally Posted by rovercare

Not so, I've seen a few done, both disco ugly dash and late dash

Same dimensions and actually a relatively easy fit

Thanks Matt so the guys at Deacons are wrong then

Originally Posted by Scouse

Well, I've seen the late D1 dash in classic RRs so anything is possible.....

I've seen a DunnyDoor dash in a classic Rangie.

Originally Posted by Scouse

Sorry, but I know what an MA RR dash looks like. I have been with LR since 1989 & know most of the model changes inside out.

I know someone who fitted the whole dash from an update D1 into a late 80s classic. It's not a straight bolt in job but the body is physically the same size on the RR & D1. I thought it would look disgusting but it turned out quite OK.

I've seen pics of a Disco 1 with a classic RR front end and it looks remarkably good.

Originally Posted by Scouse

Sorry, but I know what an MA RR dash looks like. I have been with LR since 1989 & know most of the model changes inside out.

Pffft! What would you know!

Originally Posted by p38arover

I've seen a DunnyDoor dash in a classic Rangie.

And what an abortion that is .

If you are going to rip out the dash, put in a new heater matrix. We all know the Discos/RRs were built around the heater, and its a pig of a job to replace.
Just do it!

And just for something completely off beam, I changed the dash in a '73 transit van, all cedar and smiths gauges, and even a little cradle for the ancient bottle of wood oil......

stuff we do when we are young........