Ever since I bought my first mustang, my favorite thing about the late models is the interchangeability of parts among the fox chassis ('79-'04), and the various engine combinations that have been offered throughout the years. I think it's so awesome that you can pretty much bolt in an entire 03/04 cobra drivetrain... IRS and all... into an earlier fox. One of my first modifications to my '83 T-Top GT were power seats from a junkyard SN-95 and doors from a 93 'vert with all the power options. The more aerodynamic looking mirrors on the later 'vert doors combined with the slightly better looking door panels and switches, matching interior color and all, was a nice refresher for an aging square light car.
As the new mustang chassis evolves (wow, it's been 5 years already!) we're discovering that many of the newer parts from these cars can be swapped around to earlier cars without having to perform a prohibitive amount of modification to either the donor or recipient.
I've seen a few foxes with the dash and interior bits from an 04 cobra and I thought that was the neatest thing ever. While it's not a bolt-in ordeal, it can be done nicely.
After seeing the beautiful interior from the '10 cars which come with a HUGE nav screen and adjustable interior lighting colors, I started daydreaming about swapping over the dash and as many interior bits as possible into a Fox body, while still trying to maintain an OE fit and finish.
Has anyone tried swapping the dash from an 05-09 car into an earlier sn-95, fox, or even into a classic late 60's stang?
While I know it would be an involved process to try and make the dash dimensions fit, not to mention making sure you have all the wiring and components for the Nav and HVAC intact, it would be such a cool thing to see in a fox, if done right.
As soon as the '10 mustangs come out, donor cars will start popping up. Think about it... A '93 Fox Notch with a donor 5.4, interior, wheels and brakes from a '10 GT500. Could be pretty sweet!
What do you all think?
Homer
As the new mustang chassis evolves (wow, it's been 5 years already!) we're discovering that many of the newer parts from these cars can be swapped around to earlier cars without having to perform a prohibitive amount of modification to either the donor or recipient.
I've seen a few foxes with the dash and interior bits from an 04 cobra and I thought that was the neatest thing ever. While it's not a bolt-in ordeal, it can be done nicely.
After seeing the beautiful interior from the '10 cars which come with a HUGE nav screen and adjustable interior lighting colors, I started daydreaming about swapping over the dash and as many interior bits as possible into a Fox body, while still trying to maintain an OE fit and finish.
Has anyone tried swapping the dash from an 05-09 car into an earlier sn-95, fox, or even into a classic late 60's stang?
While I know it would be an involved process to try and make the dash dimensions fit, not to mention making sure you have all the wiring and components for the Nav and HVAC intact, it would be such a cool thing to see in a fox, if done right.
As soon as the '10 mustangs come out, donor cars will start popping up. Think about it... A '93 Fox Notch with a donor 5.4, interior, wheels and brakes from a '10 GT500. Could be pretty sweet!
What do you all think?
Homer
