1985 Ford Mustang GT Dashpad Replacement

Two more screws above the dashpanel to the right secure the pad on the starboard side. Don't forget the defroster outlet screws, also on this side.

Two screws are located at each defroster outlet. Make sure you don't drop a screw down the defroster outlet. Stuff rags down the defroster outlet or use tape as a block.

The old dashpad lifts out easily once all the screws are out.

Tinnerman's nuts are transferred from the old dashpad to the new one.

Because this is a molded dashpad, screw holes need a little help with a center punch or a #2 Phillips screwdriver.

Attachment points on the right-hand side may need mild modification with duck bill pliers and slightly larger screw holes (no larger than 1/8-inch) to align with the right-hand dash panel nut plates.

We were impressed with the fit of our Latemodel Restoration dashpad from Dashes Direct. It dropped right into place with ease. All we had to do was some finite adjustment to achieve proper screw hole alignment.

This dashpad is not pre-drilled behind the instrument bezel because every dashboard is different. Determine screw hole locations and mate the pad....

.....with the dashboard. Mark the screw hole location with a felt tip pen and drill a 1/8-inch screw hole.

On the right-hand side are two attachment points. You may have to drill out this screw slot to 1/8-inch for proper screw hole alignment. Push down on the dashpad until the screw holes line up.

The instrument bezel tabs drop in across the bottom, allowing three screw holes across the top to line up for installation. We like the '85-'86 aircraft instrument pod look, which was also used late in 1984 on the 20th Anniversary Edition GT350 cars.

Look what you can do for a '79-'86 Mustang interior in about one hour for under $200, not including shipping and potential sales tax. This is the LRS-04282D Light Gray dashpad, which has improved this interior's demeanor. Now we just need some soap and water on the rest of the dash...