Remove Steel Dash?

[Apache'71]

I tried to do a search thinking someone has discussed how to remove the steel dash (not to be confused with the dash pad), but I couldn't find anything.

Is the dash held in with spot welds as well as bolts? I recall there being bolts, but couldn't figure how to get the entire dash out.

Please help or point me to an old thread on this topic. Thanks.

[67chevy2wd]

Remove the 4 bolts right and left side under the dash, the drill the spot welds under the windshield rubber or cut it uner the dash pad where the slots are.

[Apache'71]

Yeah, I thought it must have been spot welds somewhere. Thanks.

[BigMike]

See all the holes on the window lip, those are the spot welds that need to come out

Mike

[Apache'71]

That's exactly what I was invisioning. Thanks for the pics. What do think is easier considering the reinstillation, drilling the spot welds or cutting the slots?

I am little unclear about the slot cutting...this must not allow for the top of the dash to be removed, huh?

Best to cut the spot welds...

[67chevy2wd]

In the last pic that mike posted you can see the slots/ holes under the dash pad. That is just where most people cut it if they cut it. I had my window out so I drilled the spot welds.

[Apache'71]

yeah...spot welds are the way to go...

[BigMike]

Originally Posted by 67chevy2wd

In the last pic that mike posted you can see the slots/ holes under the dash pad. That is just where most people cut it if they cut it. I had my window out so I drilled the spot welds.

If you still have your windshield in, cut the slots. If you do not have a windshield in or you plan on replacing it anyways, go for the spot weld cuts. My truck was a basket case when I bought it so there was no windshield to worry about. I think it is about the same amount of work either way, the slots will need to have more welding though.

Mike