Teh E36 M3
Teh E36 M3 SuperDork
5/17/20 8:00 p.m.

As the leader on the internet of esoteric information and sources, I ask you, GRM... how does one get a "new" dashboard for a 1980 Toyota pickup? And for that matter, carpet, seat covers, etc.

 

Kickass example on FB marketplace for a good price, but the interior is completely berkeleyed. Any leads are heartily appreciated.

 

I don't have the quotes around my username yet- I'm losing my job shortly, but I'll pay up. I can afford.

Teh E36 M3
Teh E36 M3 SuperDork
5/17/20 8:08 p.m.

Oh, and my duck duck go fu is seriuosly lacking today because I cant find a carb legal (thank you ca) injection conversion.

irish44j (Forum Supporter)
irish44j (Forum Supporter) MegaDork
5/17/20 8:27 p.m.

IDK about dashboards, but carpets and seat covers should be easy enough to find. I mean, it's simple to find carpet kits for a 2-door Dodge Raider/Montero, which were sold in way smaller numbers. 

These are probably made by the same companies. Usually have a couple choices of carpet style, backing, etc.  They tend to fit fairly well with a bit of work. 

Dr. Hess (Forum Supporter)
Dr. Hess (Forum Supporter) MegaDork
5/17/20 8:47 p.m.

I got the carpet for my 86 RN Truck from JC Whitney a few years ago.  I made the seat covers myself.

http://www.drhess.net/web_temp/Red2.jpg
Teh E36 M3
Teh E36 M3 SuperDork
5/17/20 9:54 p.m.

Awesome job.  The dash is the bitch. 

CAinCA
CAinCA Reader
5/18/20 10:25 a.m.
Teh E36 M3 said:

Oh, and my duck duck go fu is seriuosly lacking today because I cant find a carb legal (thank you ca) injection conversion.

It's a 1980. It shouldn't need to be CARB legal. 25 year exemption and all. 

ShawnG
ShawnG UltimaDork
5/18/20 10:41 a.m.

Justdashes.com

It'll be spendy but they will rebuild your old one.

Teh E36 M3
Teh E36 M3 SuperDork
5/18/20 1:41 p.m.

as bad as this one?

 

Teh E36 M3
Teh E36 M3 SuperDork
5/18/20 1:41 p.m.
CAinCA said:
Teh E36 M3 said:

Oh, and my duck duck go fu is seriuosly lacking today because I cant find a carb legal (thank you ca) injection conversion.

It's a 1980. It shouldn't need to be CARB legal. 25 year exemption and all. 

I think there isn't a "25 year rule" in CA. It's 1975 and older that are exempt.

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