60->62 Dash conversion

RredFJ40 · 03-26-08, 07:27 AM

Anyone know positively if the Complete dash out of an 89 '62 will bolt right up in my 82 '60? Thinking of taking the whole kittenkaboodle out of my parts rig. I know Cruiserparts sells it all for a swap but I want to make sure it will work in my year. Anyone done this?

On a related note: can my '60 speedo be swapped into the '62 gauge cluster?

TIA

RredFJ40 · 03-27-08, 08:17 PM

No one? Seriously?

VTCruiser · 03-27-08, 08:35 PM

I don't know for sure, it sounds like a lot of work. Both the pad and steel under dash would probably need to be changed and there are a lot of brackets and clips for the heater and ducting that may not line up. Again, i haven't done the swap or are too familiar with the layout under the dash of a 62. may i ask why?

VTCruiser · 03-27-08, 08:37 PM

on second thought, you may be able to just swap the pad and dash inserts and leave the under-dash in place which would make the job a lot easier. Hard to say without the two side by side...

krookedpandas · 03-27-08, 10:19 PM

Im pretty sure the speedo would swap out no problem.

Godwin · 03-28-08, 04:14 AM

Speedo will swap.

RredFJ40 · 03-28-08, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VTCruiser

I don't know for sure, it sounds like a lot of work. Both the pad and steel under dash would probably need to be changed and there are a lot of brackets and clips for the heater and ducting that may not line up. Again, i haven't done the swap or are too familiar with the layout under the dash of a 62. may i ask why?

Mine's cracked and worn - this 62 has a perfect dash pad (how, I don't know, the rest of the rig was destroyed)

Aseif007 · 03-28-08, 08:31 AM

I have the complete 62 dash in my 87' FJ-60. It will bolt up, at least in an 87' FJ-60. Just keep track of where enverything goes and you will be fine. It looks overwhelming but it is very doable. The only things to take into consideration are that the rear heater control for the 60 is on the dash, and the 62 is on the center console. Are you swapping a 3FE into your 60? I am not sure how the 60 dash wiring harness would integrate into the 62 dash. If you are swapping a 3FE into your 60 PM me if you need any suggestions. I currently have a 60 speedo in the 62 dash because I didn't want to tamper with the mileage. But the speedo will not be correct, if everything was stock.

edit: I do not think the 62 dash pad will bolt to the 60 lower dash frame. I am pretty sure they need to go in as a unit. If you are doing this just for the dash I would try and find a 60 dash pad.

cruiser88 · 03-28-08, 04:57 PM

I would like to have a 60 dash.....never much cared for the 62 dash

takeitforgranite · 03-28-08, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cruiser88

I would like to have a 60 dash.....never much cared for the 62 dash

I was going to say, the 60's safari-style dash looks WAY better than the camel hump on the 62...

Personal opinion only.

cruiser88 · 03-28-08, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by takeitforgranite

I was going to say, the 60's safari-style dash looks WAY better than the camel hump on the 62...

Personal opinion only.

right on....and i like the radio hole much better.

getting a radio in a 62 can be a pain/

hijack over

Godwin · 03-28-08, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cruiser88

I would like to have a 60 dash.....never much cared for the 62 dash

I have an extra 60 dash but it's cracked and split, might not be what you're looking for. Also have a ratty dash mat to go along with it, it at least covers up the cracked dash

.

03-26-08, 07:27 AM	#1
RredFJ40 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Klamath Basin TLCA# 14992 Posts: 1,058	60->62 Dash conversion Anyone know positively if the Complete dash out of an 89 '62 will bolt right up in my 82 '60? Thinking of taking the whole kittenkaboodle out of my parts rig. I know Cruiserparts sells it all for a swap but I want to make sure it will work in my year. Anyone done this? On a related note: can my '60 speedo be swapped into the '62 gauge cluster? TIA __________________ Joel ----- "Birds have nests, foxes have dens but the hope of the whole world lay on the shoulders of a homeless man." - R. Mullins 82 FJ60 - normal stuff 68 FJ40 - gone 88 FJ62 - gone Jefferson State Cruisers

03-27-08, 08:17 PM	#2
RredFJ40 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Klamath Basin TLCA# 14992 Posts: 1,058	No one? Seriously? __________________ Joel ----- "Birds have nests, foxes have dens but the hope of the whole world lay on the shoulders of a homeless man." - R. Mullins 82 FJ60 - normal stuff 68 FJ40 - gone 88 FJ62 - gone Jefferson State Cruisers

03-27-08, 08:35 PM	#3
VTCruiser IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vermont TLCA# 15472 Posts: 2,697	I don't know for sure, it sounds like a lot of work. Both the pad and steel under dash would probably need to be changed and there are a lot of brackets and clips for the heater and ducting that may not line up. Again, i haven't done the swap or are too familiar with the layout under the dash of a 62. may i ask why? __________________ Project Overland Build - Updated 8/1/08 UpstateCruisers.net "Goes where the golden trout are."

03-27-08, 08:37 PM	#4
VTCruiser IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vermont TLCA# 15472 Posts: 2,697	on second thought, you may be able to just swap the pad and dash inserts and leave the under-dash in place which would make the job a lot easier. Hard to say without the two side by side... __________________ Project Overland Build - Updated 8/1/08 UpstateCruisers.net "Goes where the golden trout are."

03-27-08, 10:19 PM	#5
krookedpandas IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Austin, Tx TLCA# 18509 Posts: 371	Im pretty sure the speedo would swap out no problem. __________________ -Matt 1987 60 series-DD plus family project LSLC AUSTIN

03-28-08, 04:14 AM	#6
Godwin IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 978	Speedo will swap. __________________ Jim Godwin 1977 FJ40 with some stuff 1985 FJ60 with 3FE 1986 FJ60 now with stuff 1997 FZJ80 stockish Tallassee, AL

03-28-08, 08:31 AM	#8
Aseif007 IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Northern California TLCA# 11276 Posts: 563	I have the complete 62 dash in my 87' FJ-60. It will bolt up, at least in an 87' FJ-60. Just keep track of where enverything goes and you will be fine. It looks overwhelming but it is very doable. The only things to take into consideration are that the rear heater control for the 60 is on the dash, and the 62 is on the center console. Are you swapping a 3FE into your 60? I am not sure how the 60 dash wiring harness would integrate into the 62 dash. If you are swapping a 3FE into your 60 PM me if you need any suggestions. I currently have a 60 speedo in the 62 dash because I didn't want to tamper with the mileage. But the speedo will not be correct, if everything was stock. edit: I do not think the 62 dash pad will bolt to the 60 lower dash frame. I am pretty sure they need to go in as a unit. If you are doing this just for the dash I would try and find a 60 dash pad. __________________ Andrew 75' FJ-55 (future project) 87' FJ-60 (3FE-H55-Marks gears) 97' FZJ-80 (stock) 01' Taco (stock)

03-28-08, 04:57 PM	#9
cruiser88 They call me crazy88 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: over here TLCA# 17319 Posts: 6,969	I would like to have a 60 dash.....never much cared for the 62 dash __________________ "how 'bout we sing 'kyles mom is a bitch' in E minor?"by OregonCruzer http://s237.photobucket.com/albums/f...13957_15_0.jpg http://s237.photobucket.com/albums/f...113957_1_2.jpg

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