Original Dash vs. Dash Cover

ianthegreat · 01-03-2010, 10:51 PM

Hey guys,

I have an 86 Ford Ranger 2.0 and the original dash is cracked/weatherd. I would like to replace this, but am unable to source an original. I have only seen dash covers - just not what I am looking for.

Is there a way to get ahold of an original dash (online, magazine, etc)? Junkyards in my area of the country are picked pretty clean.

Thanks!

Ian

**Original_Ranger84** · 01-04-2010, 03:09 AM

LMC trucks online should have dashboard replacement... I was going to get one from there pretty soon actually.

ianthegreat · 01-04-2010, 02:16 PM

I've checked but it's never the correct picture.. so I am not sure what I am buying is the correct piece.

I'll take a picture when I get home and show you guys to verify!

coryg · 01-04-2010, 04:22 PM

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/fr/full.aspx?Page=97

**Original_Ranger84** · 01-04-2010, 08:54 PM

^^^ thats the page^^^ when you remove your dash board you flip it over and the padded part is screwed onto the metal dash part.

85_Ranger4x4 · 01-04-2010, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coryg

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/fr/full.aspx?Page=97

That is a dash cover, it just glues on top of the original dash. I think he wants a replacement dash which as far as I know is unavailable.

83bagged · 01-05-2010, 02:39 AM

which part are you looking for? the only part that can "crack" is the vinyl dash pad... what color do you want? i have a complete 83 (first gen same as yours) TAN pad and lower metal part of the dash. i have everything for it except the top metal part that butts up to the windshield

Mudhound · 01-05-2010, 04:41 AM

JBG has the actual pad, or least did until recently. I got one from them for my 84 BII.

ianthegreat · 01-05-2010, 10:13 AM

coryg: thanks for the help!!

I didn't know the dash pad was separate from the physical dash itself. I need the dash pad.

**JoshT** · 01-14-2010, 02:29 AM

Mudhound what is JBG? Don't believe I have heard of that company.

Never mind I figured it out. Jeff's Bronco Graveyard

ianthegreat · 01-14-2010, 10:20 AM

I couldn't find the correct dash for my 86 ranger on JBG.

http://broncograveyard.com/bronco/c-...vers_80-86.htm

coryg · 01-14-2010, 10:30 AM

id go with lmc.... i got my new dash pad from them. it was kind of pricey... but it beats spending a year or two trying to find a decent one.

01-03-2010, 10:51 PM	#1
ianthegreat Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Houston, TX Year: 1986 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 2.0 Class: 2WD Posts: 173 Rep Power: 8 iTrader: (0)	Original Dash vs. Dash Cover Hey guys, I have an 86 Ford Ranger 2.0 and the original dash is cracked/weatherd. I would like to replace this, but am unable to source an original. I have only seen dash covers - just not what I am looking for. Is there a way to get ahold of an original dash (online, magazine, etc)? Junkyards in my area of the country are picked pretty clean. Thanks! Ian
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ianthegreat Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Houston, TX Year: 1986 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 2.0 Class: 2WD Posts: 173 Rep Power: 8 iTrader: (0)	I've checked but it's never the correct picture.. so I am not sure what I am buying is the correct piece. I'll take a picture when I get home and show you guys to verify!
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coryg Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: warsaw, in Year: 87, 91 Make: ford Model: rangers Engine: 2.9 Class: 2wd 4wd Used For: eating my money Posts: 343 Rep Power: 8 iTrader: (1)	http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/fr/full.aspx?Page=97 __________________ 91 ranger 2.9 5spd 4wd, roll bar, off road lights, 58mm tb, monte carlo airbox with custom cold air setup, 30" goodyears and a cherry bomb. 87 shadow ranger- just a shell right now....
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01-05-2010, 02:39 AM	#7
83bagged January 2010 STOTM Winner Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LOUISIANA Year: 83 Make: ford Model: ranger Engine: 2.3L Class: BAGGED Used For: collecting reflectors :) Posts: 334 Rep Power: 9 iTrader: (0)	which part are you looking for? the only part that can "crack" is the vinyl dash pad... what color do you want? i have a complete 83 (first gen same as yours) TAN pad and lower metal part of the dash. i have everything for it except the top metal part that butts up to the windshield
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Mudhound Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Eaastern Ky- out in the woods ( literally) Year: 84 87 Make: Ford Model: Bronco II Ranger Supercab STX Engine: 173 and 331 CI Class: between 4x4 & 4x4 extreme Used For: wasting materials, time and fuel. Posts: 468 Rep Power: 8 iTrader: (0)	JBG has the actual pad, or least did until recently. I got one from them for my 84 BII.
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ianthegreat Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Houston, TX Year: 1986 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 2.0 Class: 2WD Posts: 173 Rep Power: 8 iTrader: (0)	coryg: thanks for the help!! I didn't know the dash pad was separate from the physical dash itself. I need the dash pad. Last edited by ianthegreat; 01-05-2010 at 10:20 AM.
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JoshT Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Macon/Fort Valley, GA Year: 1999 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 4.0L Class: 4x4 Used For: Back-up DD, Hunting, ETC. Posts: 1,408 Rep Power: 15 iTrader: (1)	Mudhound what is JBG? Don't believe I have heard of that company. Never mind I figured it out. Jeff's Bronco Graveyard __________________ 1984 Ranger 2wd - RIP 1986 Ranger 2wd - V8/street truck/rebuild project 1998 Explorer EB V8 - Totaled engine donor for 86 1999 Ranger 4wd - Back-up DD/Hunting truck 2003 Honda Shadow Sabre - For Sale 2010 Kia Forte Koup SX - DD Last edited by JoshT; 01-14-2010 at 02:33 AM.
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ianthegreat Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Houston, TX Year: 1986 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 2.0 Class: 2WD Posts: 173 Rep Power: 8 iTrader: (0)	I couldn't find the correct dash for my 86 ranger on JBG. http://broncograveyard.com/bronco/c-...vers_80-86.htm
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coryg Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: warsaw, in Year: 87, 91 Make: ford Model: rangers Engine: 2.9 Class: 2wd 4wd Used For: eating my money Posts: 343 Rep Power: 8 iTrader: (1)	id go with lmc.... i got my new dash pad from them. it was kind of pricey... but it beats spending a year or two trying to find a decent one. __________________ 91 ranger 2.9 5spd 4wd, roll bar, off road lights, 58mm tb, monte carlo airbox with custom cold air setup, 30" goodyears and a cherry bomb. 87 shadow ranger- just a shell right now....
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