2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission 1998-2002 interior in my 1997?

[APyontek]

Hi guys, I want to put a newer style interior in my 1997 CTD I had a 1998 club cab 1500 prior to this truck and my dad has a 1998 club cab 12 valve, and I just loved the way the interior was set up on those trucks. Now I have most the door panels, pillar panels, seats, dash (Inc), and I need carpet, manual shifter console, headliner, and visors and the 1998 club cab rear panels. aside from everyone who is going to tell me this is a bad idea, can anyone tell me if most of my accessories under the dash will fit, such as E Brake, blower motor (I have the plumbing), and will most of the electrical connectors be the same as a 1998 12 valve? My dads motor is a 1997 with all the same connectors so I am guessing the motor wiring harness is the same. If anyone has any ideas, or something to suggest, let me know.

Thanks

Andrew Pyontek

 

[Andy Redmond]

Wiring harness and connectors are drastically different from the 1997-1998 yrs. as well as the pcms/ controls. The 12v 97 vs 1998 underhood may turn out to be the least of your worries. You sound like you have a 1998 1500 series wiring harness?



Other than making it a salvage title how bout putting a 1998 cab on your 1997 frame if you must have the updated interior. . with a diesel wiring harness from a 1998?



Good luck

Andy