Switching From Non Air To Air Dash

[RON WOODGEARD]

I spent three hours today in the wrecking yard taking the AIR dash out of a donor truck, What a job......... They are tack welded about every 1-1/2" I took this one out with a hammer and chisel, a couple of minor cuts from brokenwindshield glass,a bruise or two from missing the chisel and a gallon of water to help stay hydrated in 106 degree heat but it's out... And I wouldn't do it again!!!!! unless there would be an easier way. I also picked up a real nice windshield rubber and the stainless trim, I got all of the under dash wiring to make the air install easier. It had a real nice heater/air dash control unit I grabbed, I found a passenger door which I needed. straight no rust just a few added mirror holes I'll weld closed, but not a ding in it otherwise. I also got the inside and outside heater/air box and controls. All of these "goodies" for $65.00 and sweat. not bad, or at least I'm happy about it. I found quite a few good things for these years of our trucks, but the wrecking yard just bought their own crusher.. that scares me.. I hope they don't pick on our years of stuff to grind up into metal mush..

Just another day in the life of a OLD TRUCK JUNKIE,,, hehehe

RON