Leadbreakfast Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Hi there. iv got a 1991 defender that I'm going to strip and rebuild with facelift parts. Can a puma dashboard be made to fit it and what would be invold in doing so. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookie64 Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 the main issue with trying to fit a puma dash is the gear sticks on a puma they are side by side where a 200tdi has them one infront of the other so they would foul the dashboard also the vent flaps because useless so you would have to bolt them shut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadbreakfast Posted May 3, 2016 Author Share Posted May 3, 2016 Ahh that could be a problem. What about bending the gear stick or would it not be possible to get the right angle? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotts90 Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Heater motor is different, transmission tunnel is different, you'll need to adapt and alter wiring/clocks to suit. They can be made to fit, like most things it depends on how handy and knowledgeable you are! Doing a search will bring up examples of people who have done such a conversion, most use a Puma bulkhead and are working around the older technology without having to fabricate items so that the new type dash merely fits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skauldy Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 I heard of someone using the disco selector turret moving the hi lo lever he gear selector giving some extra room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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