'97 Mystique dash into a '00 CSVT

[BiggityBon]

For all of those wondering whether or not to do this; it is possible!

A buddy of mine works at a body shop, and he found a prairie tan dash out of a wrecked 97 CONTOUR. So tonight, he and my boyfriend ripped out my dash (2000 CSVT) and put the new one in. There are a couple minor cosmetic differences (the pass. side vent) and the obvious defroster vent...but everything went in PERFECTLY!! We weren't sure at first if the '00 gauge bezel was going to fit, but everything worked out. The best part about this whole deal: I got an a MINT condition leather tan steering wheel and the whole dash assembly for FREE!!!! Yes, that's right, FREE No monies were involved in this transaction

Women are always good at finding the bargains

I'll have pics as soon as my friend decides not to be lazy!!

[Beans]

Is it tan?

[CSVT1214]

Theres no way it came from a Mystique if you used the 00 Contour bezel.

I'm going to say you used a 97 Contour dash.

[BiggityBon]

Yes, it's tan. Same color as what was in my 'tour.

And yes, Tony, the dash did come out of a 97 mystique. And the bezel does fit. As soon as I can get a hold of my friend I will post pics of the swap!!

[CSVT1214]

Well it's definitely not a Mystique dash, w/e car it came from.

95-98.5 Mystique had the dash below, while 99-00 switched over to the warping Contour dash.

[BiggityBon]

Well excuse me for being fed the wrong information!!!!! sheesh LOL

So they thought it was a Mystique.....now he says it was a Contour b/c the air bag from the steering wheel said FORD on it. MY BAD Whatever it is, I will have pics. All I know is that I used my original bezel and airbag. Guess I shouldn't trust info other people tell me from now on, until I see it in person!

[CSVT1214]

LOL No worries. I wasn't trying to be a pain.

I knew there was no way it was from a Mystique. A Mystique dash would fit with no problem, BUT you would need everything else to go with it (bezel, HVAC, center console, etc.).

[todras]

Takes about 2-3 hrs to remove. About 2 to go back depending and how much plastic you want to break. Bloody knuckles suckzors.

[TRicker]

your just putting a pre98 contour dash into a post 98 is all. it's been done! leme get my pic up





there ya go. yeah, i got the correct shifter bezel on the way....

[CSVT1214]

Dude, that's not a dash. That's a console.