Date:         Wed, 8 Feb 2006 16:57:53 -0700
Reply-To:     bueses <bueses@EARTHLINK.NET>
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From:         bueses <bueses@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: dash question
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> In a message dated 2/8/06 4:16:12 PM Eastern Standard Time, jjolson@GWTC.NET
> writes:
>
>
>> Does a 1991 dash fit in a 1985?  Aren't they the same?
>>
>>
>
> yes it will fit.. but it will probably have the square hole for the a/c
> controls on it next to the climate control lever hole..   so basically you'll
> have
> a  big extra square hole in there that all the late model vanagons had.    the
> dashes without the a/c switch holes that are the same as a '85 are the ones
> from 85-88 if its a passenger van, and 85-86 if its a camper. also 84
> wolfsburg
> edition dashes are the same as '85's, but only if its a wolfsburg edition.
> the earlier '80-'84 dashes are the same too, but they wont have the holes for
> the 85-91 dash pad, and if its from a '80-'84 westy, it will have an extra
> hole for the notorious "SILVER SOCKET"..
>
> are you thoroughly confused now? :<)

OK, but here's another dash related question since we are on that topic.
Can I remove the clock from my 84 Westy dash, & substitute the stock tach in
that place? Would like a tach but don't need a big honking clock as I am on
VW Westy time when I drive it.  I want to keep my good dash w/ og odometer,
etc. so only want to change the clock.

Thanks,

Tom-if feasible for plug & play, anyone got a tach to sell?