2nd gen in 1st gen

85'12a-Blake · 01-01-2011, 03:04 AM

sry if this is a repeaet but i couldnt find another forum tht had this......

okay so my 12a finally went and i've been lookin around for donors and all i can find is 2nd gens...i found a 88' and a 89' and both still runs and is drivable but wrecked in the ass end and 1 in the front driver counter panel...i was wanting to kno what all is needed to put either 1 of the motors in my 85' FB...i kno i need the motor mount bracket but what trans bracket would i need and also if the FB harness for the dash and stuff would work with the second gen or if all of it would need to be replaced with the 2nd gen's harness and wiring....this is first time doin so and dont wanna screw it up so the more info and advice the better...not doin anything crazy just a swap bc its a beautiful car and i love to drive it and want to get it back on the road asap safely

01-01-2011, 03:04 AM	#1
85'12a-Blake 1stGen 4 a 1st Rx Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Madisonville, TN Posts: 50 Rep Power: 16	2nd gen in 1st gen sry if this is a repeaet but i couldnt find another forum tht had this...... okay so my 12a finally went and i've been lookin around for donors and all i can find is 2nd gens...i found a 88' and a 89' and both still runs and is drivable but wrecked in the ass end and 1 in the front driver counter panel...i was wanting to kno what all is needed to put either 1 of the motors in my 85' FB...i kno i need the motor mount bracket but what trans bracket would i need and also if the FB harness for the dash and stuff would work with the second gen or if all of it would need to be replaced with the 2nd gen's harness and wiring....this is first time doin so and dont wanna screw it up so the more info and advice the better...not doin anything crazy just a swap bc its a beautiful car and i love to drive it and want to get it back on the road asap safely