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88fordf150 · 07-23-2013, 05:28 PM

I need to remove my dash from my 69 to do a repair on the cowl area. Whats the best way to separate the dash from the lower window frame? It looks like it is spot welded together.

mmiddle · 07-23-2013, 05:40 PM

you can ether buy a spot weld cutter and cut these spot welds out or cut the dash where the dash pad is. It all depends on you.

68gmsee · 07-23-2013, 08:56 PM

I think that cutting along the area below the dashpad and rewelding would be a better way. There are lots of spot welds there on the front. I'd be reluctant to cut them out for fear of introducing more openings for rust to set in after rewelding.

mmiddle · 07-23-2013, 09:06 PM

I do agree, if the top dash board does not need to move then just cut at the dotted line and reweld.

88fordf150 · 07-24-2013, 05:03 AM

I agree, thanks for the idea!

07-23-2013, 05:28 PM	#1
88fordf150 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 474	Need To Remove The Dash From My Truck! I need to remove my dash from my 69 to do a repair on the cowl area. Whats the best way to separate the dash from the lower window frame? It looks like it is spot welded together. __________________ Brad handshoe

07-23-2013, 05:40 PM	#2
mmiddle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Forestburg, Texas Posts: 659	Re: Need To Remove The Dash From My Truck! you can ether buy a spot weld cutter and cut these spot welds out or cut the dash where the dash pad is. It all depends on you. __________________ Mark Jesus is the Way! 2003 2500HD CCLB Duramax/Ali (Clifford) 2014 2SS/RS black on black Camaro (Betty) 2006 Pontiac SOLSTICE silver/black (Lula-Bell) 1970 C/10 Short Wide (Peggy) 1964 C/10 Short Step (Hambone) RIP Jimmy Hamilton Thank you for the trucks

07-23-2013, 08:56 PM	#3
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Need To Remove The Dash From My Truck! I think that cutting along the area below the dashpad and rewelding would be a better way. There are lots of spot welds there on the front. I'd be reluctant to cut them out for fear of introducing more openings for rust to set in after rewelding. __________________ 68 GMC 250/3 speed Saginaw p/b p/s 69 Chevy 350/350 currently in pieces still lookin for a cab 06 Trailblazer I just want a vehicle that I can work on, that won't talk to me, leave error msgs or keep track of how I drive...

07-23-2013, 09:06 PM	#4
mmiddle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Forestburg, Texas Posts: 659	Re: Need To Remove The Dash From My Truck! I do agree, if the top dash board does not need to move then just cut at the dotted line and reweld. __________________ Mark Jesus is the Way! 2003 2500HD CCLB Duramax/Ali (Clifford) 2014 2SS/RS black on black Camaro (Betty) 2006 Pontiac SOLSTICE silver/black (Lula-Bell) 1970 C/10 Short Wide (Peggy) 1964 C/10 Short Step (Hambone) RIP Jimmy Hamilton Thank you for the trucks

07-24-2013, 05:03 AM	#5
88fordf150 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 474	Re: Need To Remove The Dash From My Truck! I agree, thanks for the idea! __________________ Brad handshoe



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