Technical Interior trim options.

[Lolabunnn]

Hi all, I've got a 2006 panda 4x4 1.2 and I love him, however, I'm a retro car girlie at heart and I'm modifying my panda to look and feel like a modern day fiat giardiniera (more practical version of the 500) by essentially swapping panda parts for 500 parts like the dashboard, seats, retro 4 slot wheels, door cards etc. I'm starting with the dashboard because that seems to be where a lot of the retro fiat styling from the 500 is based on the interior.

My question is, will a 2007-ish fiat 500 dashboard fit in my panda? What needs to be changed, can I get help with this because I want to make it happen but I need more information. Thanks all!

 

[koalar]

Not something I would even attempt

Not only is the wiring different

The function of the wires is different

Here's the 500 and panda dash

Not to mention the physical fit of the two

 

[rmjbn1]

Hi and welcome
I like an optimistic and ambitious project
Dash swap might be a step too far, maybe a retrim?

I upholstered my b & c pillar trim panels after a rogue suitcase smashed one, which made me wonder about smartening up the door cards and dash. A lot of work though.

I'd be keen to see what other modifications you make. Seat swap is quite popular, needs a bit of work.

 

[Lolabunnn]

Hi and welcome
I like an optimistic and ambitious project
Dash swap might be a step too far, maybe a retrim?

I upholstered my b & c pillar trim panels after a rogue suitcase smashed one, which made me wonder about smartening up the door cards and dash. A lot of work though.

I'd be keen to see what other modifications you make. Seat swap is quite popular, needs a bit of work.

I might take a trip to my local haberdashery store and see what fabric I can find. Thank you!

 

[Lolabunnn]

Not something I would even attempt

Not only is the wiring different

The function of the wires is different

Here's the 500 and panda dash

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Not to mention the physical fit of the two

I think you're right, I'll try reupholstering instead