88-94 to 95-98 All Swap Info Compile

[08racer]

Thanks for the info. I did the swap it took about 4 hours start to finish. It was actually pretty easy. I switched over all of the gauges and just spliced in the speed O connector. For the A/C controls I keep the old one and used the lower hole in the dash and it fit pretty good. Now the oly issue it the A/C control opening for the 96 style dash, Do they make a pocket for that opening?

I found a guy here who was parting out a bunch of truck and scored the complete dash, Gauges, Control, and wiring for $100.00

So all in all it was a pretty good deal.

Thanks again for the info.

Tom

[94_Blacklabel]

How did you guys do you firewall plug did you cut the firewall to make it fit or tie into the old firewall plug. I got a carbed 383 motor so wireing should be easier

[1500chevy5.7l]

i know i should read more..but will a 95+ cluster fit intoa 1992 obs i love the look of the new ones but will it fit in the same spot?

[1500chevy5.7l]

well come on some still answers this thread right read above post some and just tell me yes or no please....lol

[K25T]

Originally Posted by 1500chevy5.7l

well come on some still answers this thread right read above post some and just tell me yes or no please....lol

Hi there, yes and no...a lot of dash mod's required with original dash, as the cluster 'shape' is different to the 88-94'.

Best bet is too upgrade to the 95-98 interior.

I know this because I've asked the same Q before.

[1500chevy5.7l]

thanks

[93gmcls1]

ok....couple of questions....
First, I have complete door panels from a '95 GMC Sierra....I am going/try to swap the panels out from my '92 GMC Sierra..What do I need to complete the swap?..as I have read this whole thread.....I have got confusing/conflicting stories
What I have understood is just a few pin connectors & match the wires..RIGHT?
If I'm wrong let me know.
2nd, I bought '95 bucket seats(driver side is power)...The seats in my '92 gmc are manual...
How do I get the power seat to work on the driver side?
Any help is appreciated.

[90k1500350]

i have a buddy who did the interior swap in his 94 i was about to start on my 90 and he said it would be easier to change the cab out then to modify everything to get the dash in is this true ???

[94_Blacklabel]

I just did the cab swap its 10 times easier, trust me.

[90k1500350]

thanks now a second ? is there any issues wiht a title when u switch the cabs out b/c isn't the vin located on the cab?

Hey, now I have a question. I took a cluster out of a 91 5spd. K2500LD and put it in my 88 K1500 Automatic. I swaped the gear indicator over, plugged it in, and it doesn't work. What am I doing wrong or what do I need to fix? I've heard that since they're manual and automatic trucks they won't swap over.

The only things I'm trying to gain is a tach and working odo.

so no answers at FSC? No suprise there. Later ****ers

[stumpinnjumpin]

HELP PLEASE
My swap is almost done, I used a 96 donor to upgrade my 92 K2500. I retained the stock heater a/c controls and rewired and relocated then in the center console. My question is, has anyone done the syeering column? Thats what I have left, It is mounted in the truck, but i am unsure of some of the wiring. Any help please.
Thanks,
Jason

[NorCal_z71]

Originally Posted by stumpinnjumpin

HELP PLEASE
My swap is almost done, I used a 96 donor to upgrade my 92 K2500. I retained the stock heater a/c controls and rewired and relocated then in the center console. My question is, has anyone done the syeering column? Thats what I have left, It is mounted in the truck, but i am unsure of some of the wiring. Any help please.
Thanks,
Jason

you wouldnt happen to have pictures of said swap would you? especially how you have the column mounted up? also, if you dont mind my asking, how much do you have in the dash and door swap?

how was the wiring so far? also why not attempt to use the updated A/C controls?

thanks man, im trying to start to gather parts of my eventual swap.

[stumpinnjumpin]

yea, I will snap some pics tomorrow. the swap was pretty simple just took alot of patience. I didnt swap the ac controls because my dvd player and cd player take up most of the dash and it wasnt worth the trouble of changing it when its hiddin in the center console anyway. for the column I welded two brackets that I fabbed, was a piece of cake, I could have bolted them on but i have a welder so I went that route. im into it a total of 150. the guy i bought it from totalled his truck and sold me the entire interior for 150 and i had to remove it. the wiring on the column is the most difficult thing i have come across so far, i really need a schematic for it.

[NorCal_z71]

man well i guess there is hope for me yet then, i need to find all that stuff for $150 and then im THERE

pics would be awesome though, ill see if i cant find anywhere that has a wiring diagram of the steering column. what all is on there, emergency flashers, turn signal, wiper controls, horn, lights?

[stumpinnjumpin]

i still need to figure out the turn signals and wipers, already figured out the ignition, horn and hi/lo switch(lights are on the dash, easy splice) I will post it all up when i get it together, let me know if u find a schematic please. I found my stuff on craislist, was a good deal.

[stumpinnjumpin]

ok, so i aquired all the factory wiring schematics from 91-98...my steering column is done, was actually pretty easy. a few very minor details and my swap is complete.

[NorCal_z71]

ill ship you a huge case of your favorite beer if you can get some of that info up here, sounds like you're one of the few who has gone all the way with the swap minus the A/C stuff, maybe that will have to be my addition to the info here. pics asap, sounds awsome

[stumpinnjumpin]

will snap some pics as soon as i get all the trim in and lookin all pretty....i dont have a scanner, but I can take some digital pics of the nesecarry schematics and post em up. also, will snap a pic of my splices.