Thomas Simcich

Can the instrument panel from a 67 Cutlass (the gray part that the switches and controls attach to) be a straight up swap on a 1966 442? If not a straight up swap what would be needed to complete the project?

OLDSmobility

They're identical except for the wiper switch mounting hole.

https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...s-67-dash.html

Thomas Simcich

Is the area around the steering column larger on a 67 than a 66? I am trying to mate a 67 instrument panel to a 66. Thanks

OLDSmobility

Are you referring to the metal dash? The instrument panel doesn't extend down to the opening in the dash for the steering column.

Thomas Simcich

Can I swap over to a 67 wiper switch to make the conversion easier?

Thomas Simcich

On a 1966 442 instrument panel is there a cut out for the air conditioning outlet that is covered by the radio face plate? I am looking to buy a used panel but in the pictures there are three squares cut-out, one for the radio, one for the climate control, and I assume the air conditioning outlet. Is this the way all instrument panels were made? Thanks.

Ranzan

yes they are all made like that with delete plates for whatever is not used

Thomas Simcich

Are the delete plates hard to find? The reason I ask is because my dash does not have the delete plates. There is an aftermarket radio and a metal sign that reads "BOSS" screwed to the dash, so I would need the delete plates.

rroth01

If you need any help or want to buy a restored IP
I have some for sale.
Send me an email address and I will show you what I am talking about.
Ron

Thomas Simcich

Email address is Wahoo22@aol.com

danimal442

Hi Ron -

I'm in need of restoring or replacing my current IP in my 1967 Cutlass - do you have one? / What's the cost? Email is:

dantodd@kc.rr.com


Thanks in advance!