For those who have installed the 97+ console into an earlier LT1 I have two questions that I'd appreciate help with...

First, I have the Mustang console/tray that many have put in to fill the gap, but I'd like to know how everyone mounted theirs. It'll have to be held in place well as I'll probably fill it with gauges.

And secondly, has anyone ever tried taking the LT1 convertible switch and installed it with the newer bezel? I'd like to reuse my switch instead of paying $40 for the newer one, but I'm struggling to figure out a mounting option.

Thanks in advance...

 

for the switch I'd just get an LS1 switch and plate and then its a direct swap. Can't help you with the other, but I've done the swap. Its easy and worth it!

 

Please tell me more about this Mustang console/tray your using to fill the gap. Do you have a pic of it? First Ive heard of it being done.

 

If you do a search you might find a pic of it or two. There was a post here in the appearance section about what people used to fill the gap, and there was some info about it.

 

Well, I have the LS1 plate. I just want to use my old convertible switch with it.

Honda Hunter - I bought the tray from Mustang Parts Specialty (who are now mps auto salvage) for $25.00. Just call them and ask for the console tray from a 94-97 Mustang. As for a pic go here: http://www.dreamer1q.michiganspeed.c...3/DSC01941.JPG

Hope that helps. Now of someone could just help me...lol

 

when i did that i built a cd holder out of alimumin turn out pretty nice polished it to look real good then i change the whole dash to a ls1 so i dont have have that problen no more

 

Thanks

 

Ttt

 

Anyone?

 

Since this was originally my idea, I guess I can help

The Mustang part is mounted to the lower radio bezel with bolts. A drill and a few lock washers and bolts and its done and SOLID. I even got some old junk trim from a junkyard and trimmed it to fit the sides of the insert so it blended in better.

As for the switch, I originally kept my LT1 style, I just epoxied the switched into the new bezel. A few years later I actually rewired a LS1 switch to work, and it is alot easier to pull out then something that is expoxied

Hope that helps. Amazes me people are actually coping this, never thought it was that big a deal, guess I was wrong.

 

Thanks for the info....

 

I've got an extra LS1 switch if you want it..

I had it sprayed solid black (to get rid of the white part that says TOP)... I bought two from the dealer.

I have one for the bottle opener and one for the cutout... no more cutout though now that I have a 4" Mufflex.

$20 shipped and she's yours

Drop me an e-mail at madelisle@yahoo.com if you want it.