Dash Pad Removal??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Ironangel** · 02-08-2011, 11:28 PM

Are the dash pads riveted on the ends? Can someone please explain the R+R on a dash pad removal procedure? Thanks for the reply's...

67chevy1series · 02-08-2011, 11:34 PM

they are just screwed/bolted there are the 4 screws and then there is 5 or 6 bolts (they are the same bolts as the emblems for the fenders) the old ones are a pita to pull off for some reason! the new ones go on good and come off good

Longhorn Man · 02-08-2011, 11:42 PM

count on pulling the inst panel, radio, center A/C vent (if equipped) and the glove box liner. It can probably be done without removing all this, but you won't want to do it that way.

**Ironangel** · 02-08-2011, 11:42 PM

Right on, and thanks for the quick reply Rick! Im headed back out to the shop!

I got the four screws out no problem, when I pulled on the old pad that seemed to be stuck or glued, the end broke off and exposed what appeared to be a rivet! I think Ill grind the end screw heads to free the steel straps through the old pad. Sound feasible? I have a new pad to reinstall. Thanks Longhorn for the reply!

67chevy1series · 02-08-2011, 11:45 PM

it does just be car ful with your dash! good luck and take pics to! i took mine out but still need to buy a red one and install ....your welcome buddy!

cheyenne shortstep · 02-09-2011, 12:04 AM

I would suggest following Longhorn Mans advice, sounds like he's actually done it once or ten times.

C10-Driver · 02-09-2011, 12:10 AM

As Longhorn suggested, you'll be a lot further ahead taking some items out of your way. It can be done but is not easy. The bolts stick through to the backside of the dash... Some are relatively easy to get to, some aren't. Stick your arm up behind the dash and you should be able to feel them... There is 1 at either end and then 4 or 5 in between. The ones behind the cluster and above the radio can be a PITA.

67chevy1series · 02-09-2011, 12:12 AM

yes long horns man is nice ......man i even sound like i dont know what i am doing??......

67chevy1series · 02-09-2011, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by C10-Driver

As Longhorn suggested, you'll be a lot further ahead taking some items out of your way. It can be done but is not easy. The bolts stick through to the backside of the dash... Some are relatively easy to get to, some aren't. Stick your arm up behind the dash and you should be able to feel them... There is 1 at either end and then 4 or 5 in between. The ones behind the cluster and above the radio can be a PITA.

my biggest problems were the ones on both ends!

VA72C10 · 02-09-2011, 12:33 AM

Just to add....some of the trucks I had where people switched them out they used adhesive and no bolts at all due to the hard nature of the installation...so I'd check to see if it will come up easily...

....and depending on how much you're doing on the interior put it back on before you put your glovebox, radio, and cluster in...

sameyrasmea72 · 02-09-2011, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Ironangel

Right on, and thanks for the quick reply Rick! Im headed back out to the shop!

I got the four screws out no problem, when I pulled on the old pad that seemed to be stuck or glued, the end broke off and exposed what appeared to be a rivet! I think Ill grind the end screw heads to free the steel straps through the old pad. Sound feasible? I have a new pad to reinstall. Thanks Longhorn for the reply!

If your not wanting to take your whole dash pad apart right now there is another option. If your old pad is worhtless you can rip off all the old padding and there will two strips of metal. The top strip has the 7 bolts in it. You can use tin snips to cut away the bulk of the metal. Then use a sawsall to cut the 7 bolts. Just don.t cut your dash You might scratch it abit but the new pad will cover it.

This is sort of a temporary solution if you are not wanting to take every thing apart right now. The four screws on the outside of the new pad will hold it in place til you get ready to do the 7 bolts or the ones you cant reach now.

**Ironangel** · 02-09-2011, 01:36 AM

Hey Thanks for the reply's you guy's! That "suck factor" just shot out of sight! I closed the shop and will dismantle the whole dash tomorrow. This did resolve a decision to paint the dash or not. Ill go ahead and look into sliding that steering column forward a bit while everything's apart. Im going to have a screw driver or a wrench on every bolt and screw on this old girl...whether I want to or not! Ill post pics tomorrow...Thanks again

PanelDeland · 02-09-2011, 03:31 AM

A 1/4 socket set and extensions will help a lot..

cdowns · 02-09-2011, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by PanelDeland

A 1/4 socket set and extensions will help a lot..

plus using a palm rachet makes it very easy to do

Longhorn Man · 02-09-2011, 06:02 PM

I guessed I shoulda said it more like this...
if you try to do it without removing alll that stuff, it'll make you want to punch a nun in the face you'll be so ticked off.
I gotta say, I DO like the sawzall idea.

**kev2809** · 02-09-2011, 06:54 PM

i used my cutoff wheel..just be careful!
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**leddzepp** · 02-09-2011, 06:58 PM

a gear wrench works great too
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CORSAIR · 02-09-2011, 08:33 PM

Wow I didn't know that there was so many was to screw in a light bulb!!

02-08-2011, 11:28 PM	#1
Ironangel Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Falls City, Nebraska "100 Miles From Nowhere" Posts: 2,219	Dash Pad Removal??? Are the dash pads riveted on the ends? Can someone please explain the R+R on a dash pad removal procedure? Thanks for the reply's... __________________ Michael of the clan Hill, "Two Seventy Two's" 71 1-ton Dually 350 4-Speed 71 C/50 Grain Truck, 350 Split-Axle 4-Speed 02 3/4 ton Express 14 Indian Chief Vintage 1952 Ford 8N, "Only Ford Allowed On The Property" "Be American, Buy American"

02-08-2011, 11:34 PM	#2
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Dash Pad Removal??? they are just screwed/bolted there are the 4 screws and then there is 5 or 6 bolts (they are the same bolts as the emblems for the fenders) the old ones are a pita to pull off for some reason! the new ones go on good and come off good

02-08-2011, 11:42 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Dash Pad Removal??? count on pulling the inst panel, radio, center A/C vent (if equipped) and the glove box liner. It can probably be done without removing all this, but you won't want to do it that way.

02-08-2011, 11:42 PM	#4
Ironangel Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Falls City, Nebraska "100 Miles From Nowhere" Posts: 2,219	Re: Dash Pad Removal??? Right on, and thanks for the quick reply Rick! Im headed back out to the shop! I got the four screws out no problem, when I pulled on the old pad that seemed to be stuck or glued, the end broke off and exposed what appeared to be a rivet! I think Ill grind the end screw heads to free the steel straps through the old pad. Sound feasible? I have a new pad to reinstall. Thanks Longhorn for the reply! __________________ Michael of the clan Hill, "Two Seventy Two's" 71 1-ton Dually 350 4-Speed 71 C/50 Grain Truck, 350 Split-Axle 4-Speed 02 3/4 ton Express 14 Indian Chief Vintage 1952 Ford 8N, "Only Ford Allowed On The Property" "Be American, Buy American" Last edited by Ironangel; 02-08-2011 at 11:44 PM.

02-08-2011, 11:45 PM	#5
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Dash Pad Removal??? it does just be car ful with your dash! good luck and take pics to! i took mine out but still need to buy a red one and install ....your welcome buddy!

02-09-2011, 12:04 AM	#6
cheyenne shortstep Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vista Ca. Posts: 2,405	Re: Dash Pad Removal??? I would suggest following Longhorn Mans advice, sounds like he's actually done it once or ten times.

02-09-2011, 12:10 AM	#7
C10-Driver Chevy Truck Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kelowna, BC Posts: 1,176	Re: Dash Pad Removal??? As Longhorn suggested, you'll be a lot further ahead taking some items out of your way. It can be done but is not easy. The bolts stick through to the backside of the dash... Some are relatively easy to get to, some aren't. Stick your arm up behind the dash and you should be able to feel them... There is 1 at either end and then 4 or 5 in between. The ones behind the cluster and above the radio can be a PITA. __________________ . 1970 Chev C/10 SWB, 355 SBC, 700R4, 3.73 Posi, Air Ride (Click to view Build Thread) (SOLD) 1978 Chevy C/10 SWB 1970 Pontiac Lemans .

02-09-2011, 12:12 AM	#8
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Dash Pad Removal??? yes long horns man is nice ......man i even sound like i dont know what i am doing??......

02-09-2011, 12:33 AM	#10
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Dash Pad Removal??? Just to add....some of the trucks I had where people switched them out they used adhesive and no bolts at all due to the hard nature of the installation...so I'd check to see if it will come up easily... ....and depending on how much you're doing on the interior put it back on before you put your glovebox, radio, and cluster in... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

02-09-2011, 01:36 AM	#12
Ironangel Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Falls City, Nebraska "100 Miles From Nowhere" Posts: 2,219	Re: Dash Pad Removal??? Hey Thanks for the reply's you guy's! That "suck factor" just shot out of sight! I closed the shop and will dismantle the whole dash tomorrow. This did resolve a decision to paint the dash or not. Ill go ahead and look into sliding that steering column forward a bit while everything's apart. Im going to have a screw driver or a wrench on every bolt and screw on this old girl...whether I want to or not! Ill post pics tomorrow...Thanks again __________________ Michael of the clan Hill, "Two Seventy Two's" 71 1-ton Dually 350 4-Speed 71 C/50 Grain Truck, 350 Split-Axle 4-Speed 02 3/4 ton Express 14 Indian Chief Vintage 1952 Ford 8N, "Only Ford Allowed On The Property" "Be American, Buy American"

02-09-2011, 03:31 AM	#13
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02-09-2011, 06:02 PM	#15
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Dash Pad Removal??? I guessed I shoulda said it more like this... if you try to do it without removing alll that stuff, it'll make you want to punch a nun in the face you'll be so ticked off. I gotta say, I DO like the sawzall idea.

02-09-2011, 06:54 PM	#16
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02-09-2011, 08:33 PM	#18
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