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Woodnears · 03-12-2010, 06:46 PM

I hope it is ok to post in here! I bought a 68 chevy c20 for my first build!
first question........ Whats the best way to remove the dash as to get at the firewall? I have it unbolted but seem to be stuck on the pinch weld at the window joint! I have removed the cab and front clip the rest is going to the crusher! I have a few donor trucks as well one is a short bed frame and one is a long bed. I am looking to build this truck as a slammed and bagged short bed. looking at a porterbuilt setup all around. It has a straight 6 right now and i am really digging the inline 6 for now. Has any body ran a 6 backed by a turbo 350 and a 10 or 12 bolt rearend? I am new to this stuff so please understand my ignorance! The plan is to build this truck so my son will have a bad ride to school! This will be a complete frame off resto and completely modified truck!

**john** · 03-12-2010, 08:00 PM

welcome to the board. You will have to drill the spotwelds to remove dash panel.

**71blksuper4x4** · 03-12-2010, 08:06 PM

Just as John has stated, there are many spot welds throughout the windshield/dash channel and will have to be drilled out to get the dashboard out of the truck. Trevor

Woodnears · 03-12-2010, 08:32 PM

Good idea I was about to start cutting! Thanks guys!

**wancosc356** · 03-12-2010, 08:44 PM

I always take a reciprocating saw or cut off wheel to it. Either cut inside the pinch weld on the dash or cut outside the pinch weld on the windshield frame.

By the way, WELCOME!

PanelDeland · 03-13-2010, 08:16 AM

Why do you want to get the dash out?If you want the front panel where the instrument cluster goes you can cut the slotted area under the dash pad and weld back in there also.It's covered by the dash pad and will never be seen.

03-12-2010, 06:46 PM	#1
Woodnears Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dodge city Ks Posts: 618	dash question? I hope it is ok to post in here! I bought a 68 chevy c20 for my first build! first question........ Whats the best way to remove the dash as to get at the firewall? I have it unbolted but seem to be stuck on the pinch weld at the window joint! I have removed the cab and front clip the rest is going to the crusher! I have a few donor trucks as well one is a short bed frame and one is a long bed. I am looking to build this truck as a slammed and bagged short bed. looking at a porterbuilt setup all around. It has a straight 6 right now and i am really digging the inline 6 for now. Has any body ran a 6 backed by a turbo 350 and a 10 or 12 bolt rearend? I am new to this stuff so please understand my ignorance! The plan is to build this truck so my son will have a bad ride to school! This will be a complete frame off resto and completely modified truck!

03-12-2010, 08:00 PM	#2
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: dash question? welcome to the board. You will have to drill the spotwelds to remove dash panel. __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

03-12-2010, 08:06 PM	#3
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,155	Re: dash question? Just as John has stated, there are many spot welds throughout the windshield/dash channel and will have to be drilled out to get the dashboard out of the truck. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

03-12-2010, 08:32 PM	#4
Woodnears Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dodge city Ks Posts: 618	Re: dash question? Good idea I was about to start cutting! Thanks guys!

03-12-2010, 08:44 PM	#5
wancosc356 I Like Mine With No Shine! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,705	Re: dash question? I always take a reciprocating saw or cut off wheel to it. Either cut inside the pinch weld on the dash or cut outside the pinch weld on the windshield frame. By the way, WELCOME! __________________ Michael 1967 Chevrolet C10 Short Fleet (Literal Ground Up....One Day) 2006 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 4x4 1969 Lincoln Continental Coupe Project FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=4578&cat=17 1981 Honda CM400 C Bobber SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384152 Last edited by wancosc356; 03-12-2010 at 08:44 PM.

03-13-2010, 08:16 AM	#6
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: dash question? Why do you want to get the dash out?If you want the front panel where the instrument cluster goes you can cut the slotted area under the dash pad and weld back in there also.It's covered by the dash pad and will never be seen. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"



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