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replacing dash
How big of a project is to remove the dash from a 72 truck?? I`ve never done this before and looking for some pointers before i start.... Thanks
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Re: replacing dash
The easiest way to remove the dash with the windshield in is remove the dash pad then cut the dash were the dash pad would be. Then remove the three bolts on each side of the dash and remove dash.
Cut the section off the replacement dash that's still in the cab and weld the two pieces together after bolting in the dash. Its easier this way because the dash is spot welding to the cab. |
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If you mean the gauge assembly....it is not difficult if you know what to do and what tools to use.
First things first tho', is this what you mean by removing the dash or are you referring to the metalwork portion? Coley ![]()
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Re: replacing dash
Im talking about the metal dash its cut and I would like to replace it and was wondering how it comes out.Thanks
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Re: replacing dash
I dont remember how many spotwelds are in the bottom part of the windeshield i wanna say 15 20ish i drilled em out and pryed it out and removed the bolts on the side on my junk 1970 non ac cab and my 1967 ac cab I converted my 67 small window ac cab to a 1970 small window non ac cab
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Re: replacing dash
I see this is your 2nd post....welcome.
If your dash is cut at the radio the easiest way to fix it is to strip everything off and cut it at the guages, glovebox and across the slots where the dash pad mounts. You can pick up a uncut section on the parts board for cheap and have it welded in, thats what I did. You could also cut it all the way across the slots and unbolt it at each end. I'd stay away from the spot welds. Here is a pic of mine.....can you tell where it was fixed?
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Re: replacing dash
If you want to remove the entire dashboard assembly (up to the windshield) be prepared to do some work. Ask me how I know.
See all those spot welds that have to be cut out!? Yeah, I did this so I could install this bad-boy! Dumb-huh? As mentioned above, if you want to just fix a hacked up radio hole- just cut that section out and patch in a good piece.
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Thank Reno- I was getting a tired of the stock dash configuration. I've seen so many nice rides on here with shaved this and that, layin' frame on rims that cost more than my beemer, exotic bed wood from some jungle in French Samoa and seats covered in Tibeten Yak hides, etc, etc, but the dash is the same old boring unit that came in the truck. Yawn, for sure! Being as I'll spend 95% of my time staring at the inside of my truck I thought I'd put some creativity into making it more appealling to my tastes-so I scoured around and found a unit from a '63 Nova...the instrument cluster is simple, elegant and compact and the lines are just sexy IMHO.
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Re: replacing dash
Dingfodgy,,, do you have any pictures of the finished job? that is interesting
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Cool dash Dingfodgy!
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Re: replacing dash
Replacement piece - cut high
Dash to repair - cut low or swap, either way you then have plenty of metal to trim for proper fitment.
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Re: replacing dash
I used a sawsall...cut yours at the bottom of the slot, leaving as much "tab" as possible.
The patch should be cut at the top so it will have "tabs" also. Then trim the "tabs" to fit together. This keeps the margin for error down. Posted via Mobile Device
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Re: replacing dash
Thanks. One more question. I have both a cutoff tool and a sawzall. Could a person use a cutoff wheel or is it too hard to cut at the ends with one?
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Re: replacing dash
That's why I cut mine at the guages and the glove box, ends looked tricky.
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