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1969 Coronet R/T dash question #2455370 02/22/18 12:06 AM 02/22/18 12:06 AM
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 553 Chattanooga, TN orange elephants OP mopar
orange elephants OP mopar Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 553 Chattanooga, TN	What would be involved in swapping a rallye dash instrument cluster in place of the standard dash in a 1969 Coronet R/T? Is it a direct bolt-in swap?

Re: 1969 Coronet R/T dash question [Re: orange elephants] #2455371 02/22/18 12:06 AM 02/22/18 12:06 AM
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moparmarks I Live Here Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 12,494 Western Colorado High Desert	Have to change out the dash frame. 72 Satellite Sebring Plus 440, 72 Dart 5.9 4-spd, 68 Valiant, 73 W200, 78 D100 sb, 78 D200, 98 DAKOTA, . Moparmarks Parts & Restorations Desert Mopar Metal Grand Jct. CO 970-261-7039 http://moparmark.com/ motormangj@gmail.com

Re: 1969 Coronet R/T dash question [Re: orange elephants] #2455431 02/22/18 02:46 AM 02/22/18 02:46 AM
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BigMoneyLewis master Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 4,247 Alabama	I would leave it alone, it's worth more that way . To swap to rallye dash involves new metal dash frame (swapping the VIN) new harness , and all assorted trim from one end of the dash to the other . The standard R/T dash has it's own wow factor with it's 15 (150) speedo and it's slick woodgrain . Just my opinion. Greg gregward@mchsi.com phone 256-852-0955

Re: 1969 Coronet R/T dash question [Re: orange elephants] #2455445 02/22/18 03:14 AM 02/22/18 03:14 AM
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451Mopar master Joined: May 2008 Posts: 5,399 Aurora, Colorado	What these guys said. Different dash frames. I have cars with both dashes, and while the rallye looks good, to me it is off-center of the steering wheel. The right turn indicator is straight ahead of the steering wheel where you would expect the high beam indicator, and the left turn signal indicator is way over by the headlight switch. Not sure if it is OCD, but the rallye layout bugs me when driving the car.

Re: 1969 Coronet R/T dash question [Re: 451Mopar] #2455501 02/22/18 09:04 AM 02/22/18 09:04 AM
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jt4406 pro stock J Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,567 Ky	Quote: Different dash frames Anyone got pics that show the difference? jrss Yeah, it's hopped up to over 160...

Re: 1969 Coronet R/T dash question [Re: BigMoneyLewis] #2457066 02/25/18 12:20 AM 02/25/18 12:20 AM
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OhioMopar master Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 8,779 Mt.Gilead, Ohio	Originally Posted By BigMoneyLewis To swap to rallye dash involves new metal dash frame (swapping the VIN) new harness , and all assorted trim from one end of the dash to the other . The standard R/T dash has it's own wow factor with it's 15 (150) speedo and it's slick woodgrain . Just my opinion. Greg It takes a bit of time and you have to pull the windshield. I think the rallye dash is much cooler, but if the car has much originality left in it, the original dash is the way to go IMO. 1969 Dart GTS 340 1969 Super Bee X9 N-96 1969 Coronet R/T X9 N-96 2015 Dodge Dart GT 2019 Ram 2500 Big Horn. Looking for the original block for my Bee. The last 4 are 7449

Re: 1969 Coronet R/T dash question [Re: BigMoneyLewis] #2457360 02/25/18 04:15 PM 02/25/18 04:15 PM
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Morty426 master M Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 9,550 Sacramento CA	Originally Posted By BigMoneyLewis I would leave it alone, it's worth more that way . To swap to rallye dash involves new metal dash frame (swapping the VIN) new harness , and all assorted trim from one end of the dash to the other . The standard R/T dash has it's own wow factor with it's 15 (150) speedo and it's slick woodgrain . Just my opinion. Greg Agree 100% Don't do it. There was a Black V code 70 R/T that sold not to long ago and the original owner did this swap. Killed the value of the car for a lot of people. Plus it's cool when your are goes to 15

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