interchangeable parts

[federal officer]

Ok Great news as I've found as 85 Mercury Capri 5.0 in a junk yard near me. The dash looks to be in very good shape and the price that was quoted to me works very well. So tomorrow I'm going to head north and scope it out. Question is the interior and most of the exterior "look" the same. Are the dash pads the same ? wiper cowl the same ? I'm just not sure so I figured I would ask here. thanks in advance and i'll take pictures because we all know " this thread is useless without pictures"
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[GIXER7502006]

if the drivers side rear marker light molding is ok grab it for me and I will pay you for it and some xtra cash for your time please

dash pads and wiper cowl are the same

[82GTforME]

Another member has been looking hard for some fenders and trim also: http://vb.foureyedpride.com/showthre...d-side-markers

Good luck, I hope there is a lot there for you to look at!

[federal officer]

I can't wait to strip this car in -5 degree New England weather

[smitty54]

I believe that they are the same. See attached on the nos pads
http://www.ascmclarencoupe.com/Proje...Reproductions/

[federal officer]

good read, thank you .

[84GT350CONV]

It's totally off the subject, but the way the things are right now. Thank you for serving and protecting us as well as others that are members on here that do so also!

[tbirdman]

Yes. As GIXER7502006 has said, the dash pad and cowl grill will interchange. As a matter of fact almost all, if not all of the interior parts are identical. So if you need any interior parts you're good to go. Exterior wise that's not the case as the fenders, bumper covers, hatch, rear quarters and hood were different.

[federal officer]

So the dash was not ideal, cowl was "ripped" off the car and thrown in the back seat But I did grab the center console arm rest pad which was in great shape. The steering wheel was absolutely beautiful, door panels beautiful. The front air dam look salvageable. all in all a pretty decent morning. If it weren't so cold I would have grab more stuff but after 15 or 20 minutes of poking around I had had enough.

[tbirdman]

Those side marker moldings look in good shape. I would grab those too. They just screw in. I'm sure someone here (GIXER7502006?) could use them. That steering wheel does look like it's in great shape. Shame about the dash pad.

[federal officer]

passenger side marker was in decent shape, the drivers side was all ready gone Like I said if it wasn't so damn cold I would have grabbed it.

[tonysilver82]

be sure to get that upper bumper cover those are near impossible to find hell just get the hole car

[smitty54]

Where was the car located?

[federal officer]

North Billerica, Jack's used auto parts. If I had room at my place I would grab the whole car.

[ZEN50]

Hey at least it was sunny out & not snowin' n blowin'!

[federal officer]

very true

[sowaxeman]

Damn I hope you grabbed the airdamn and side extensions? Unless they are trashed those things are worth saving. Door panels too if they are really nice.

[onetrackrider]

Sad to see it in the JY but so many good parts there, wish it was closer..

[GIXER7502006]

man I want that steering wheel ahhh

[federal officer]

weather turns I'm all over it.