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67 chevy bird · 04-14-2002, 07:50 PM

hey do you guys know what all goes into taking these things apart like how would i get it out of my pickup? and disconnected what do i have to take off?

Andy4639 · 04-14-2002, 08:01 PM

Take the speedomter cable loose,oil line if it has guage, there are two bolts under the dash that hold the colume up, loosen them take the screws out of the front of the dash,take the knobs off. Steering colume should drop down after taking the two bolts loose. pul the dash toward you and unplug the wiring harness, and it should come right out. There nothing to it.

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67 chevy bird · 04-14-2002, 08:04 PM

thank you very much

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67 c-10 with 292(soon to be 350)

Longhorn Man · 04-14-2002, 08:06 PM

I've never had to drop the column, it is tight, but never had a problem.

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'69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man
I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it.
FINALLY got the HORNIAC...a '70 one ton Longhorn with a Pontiac 350/350 and lots of 'personality'. Check out The Longhorn Webite.
If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com
Andy, in Columbus Ohio

BUXMAN66 · 04-14-2002, 08:40 PM

actually dropping the column has nothing to do w/ removing the dash,you're making more work for yourself.disconnect your speedo and oil line like andy said and back out the screws on your dash bezel(8 of 'em)and remove the wiper knob&bezel,reach onder dash to the light switch and depress the little button on the top of the square light assembly.before you depress the button pull out your light switch to the parking lights position,now depress the little button on the underside as you pull the knob all the way out.the stem comes out w/ the knob.now you can get to the "lights"bezel and remove it. your dash will fall forward. pinch the wire connection into the back of the dash and take it out.steering wheel or column drop might give you more room,but is not necessary.just got done doin' this myself a couple of wks. ago.

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'68 swb 350/350 w/edelbrock total performance-performer pkg.ceramic headers,2.5" delta-flow 40 series flowmstrs.no rust of the notorious mid-west on this one!

67 chevy bird · 04-14-2002, 10:30 PM

Alright guys thank you very much I got my dash out of there and painted it and i wouldnt of been able to do it with you you thank you much

cheyenne10 · 04-14-2002, 11:33 PM

Those with stock tach need to drop the steering column as tach needs more room to tilt out. I pulled one on a parts truck once without dropping column, broke the bezel and had to do a little bending on truck. (not worth it)

Longhorn Man · 04-14-2002, 11:53 PM

hmmm, good point, but still done it with out the extra labor.
Not trying to show anyone up, just hate exsesive steps.

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'69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man
I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it.
FINALLY got the HORNIAC...a '70 one ton Longhorn with a Pontiac 350/350 and lots of 'personality'. Check out The Longhorn Webite.
If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com
Andy, in Columbus Ohio

**Desert Rat** · 04-15-2002, 10:06 AM

From my parting experiences non tach no drop column.With Tach easier with column down a hair,you can get it out but its forcing it,unless you dont care about the bezel.but column is only 2 bolts so it only takes a second,aint that worth a tach?

71Chev · 04-15-2002, 11:41 AM

I can remove and replace my tach dash with cloumn in place. It's just a litle tighter than with a non tach dash. No biggie.

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71 Chevy CST Long Fleet 350/350/3.07 leaf rear.

**Desert Rat** · 04-15-2002, 11:47 AM

71 you have one of those rare easy removal quick disconnect tach dashes.hang on to that one!!!just kidding it can be done,i dont always drop the column anymore-depends if im in a hurry stealing it out of someones truck or not,or taking my time on mine,and dont wanna scratch the new bezels

04-14-2002, 07:50 PM	#1
67 chevy bird Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: worland wy usa Posts: 22	Dash assemblies hey do you guys know what all goes into taking these things apart like how would i get it out of my pickup? and disconnected what do i have to take off? __________________ 67 c-10 with 292(soon to be 350)

04-14-2002, 08:01 PM	#2
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Take the speedomter cable loose,oil line if it has guage, there are two bolts under the dash that hold the colume up, loosen them take the screws out of the front of the dash,take the knobs off. Steering colume should drop down after taking the two bolts loose. pul the dash toward you and unplug the wiring harness, and it should come right out. There nothing to it. ------------------ Andy 71's Are for ever!!! or 67,68,69,70,72 www.geocities.com/chevy71tpi/main.html] www.picturetrail.com/Andy4639] __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

04-14-2002, 08:04 PM	#3
67 chevy bird Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: worland wy usa Posts: 22	thank you very much ------------------ 67 c-10 with 292(soon to be 350) __________________ 67 c-10 with 292(soon to be 350)

04-14-2002, 08:40 PM	#5
BUXMAN66 go bucks! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: MIAMISBURG OHIO USA Posts: 803	actually dropping the column has nothing to do w/ removing the dash,you're making more work for yourself.disconnect your speedo and oil line like andy said and back out the screws on your dash bezel(8 of 'em)and remove the wiper knob&bezel,reach onder dash to the light switch and depress the little button on the top of the square light assembly.before you depress the button pull out your light switch to the parking lights position,now depress the little button on the underside as you pull the knob all the way out.the stem comes out w/ the knob.now you can get to the "lights"bezel and remove it. your dash will fall forward. pinch the wire connection into the back of the dash and take it out.steering wheel or column drop might give you more room,but is not necessary.just got done doin' this myself a couple of wks. ago. ------------------ '68 swb 350/350 w/edelbrock total performance-performer pkg.ceramic headers,2.5" delta-flow 40 series flowmstrs.no rust of the notorious mid-west on this one! __________________ '68 swb 1/2t 350/350th '86 lngbd 3/4 TON parts getter '49 gmc 1/2 t 5 window 350/350th '96 gmc sonoma sle ext-cab. hey it's a 4cyl. 5 spd and good on gas y'know?

04-14-2002, 10:30 PM	#6
67 chevy bird Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: worland wy usa Posts: 22	Alright guys thank you very much I got my dash out of there and painted it and i wouldnt of been able to do it with you you thank you much __________________ 67 c-10 with 292(soon to be 350)

04-14-2002, 08:06 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	I've never had to drop the column, it is tight, but never had a problem. ------------------ '69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it. FINALLY got the HORNIAC...a '70 one ton Longhorn with a Pontiac 350/350 and lots of 'personality'. Check out The Longhorn Webite. If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com Andy, in Columbus Ohio

04-14-2002, 11:33 PM	#7
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	Those with stock tach need to drop the steering column as tach needs more room to tilt out. I pulled one on a parts truck once without dropping column, broke the bezel and had to do a little bending on truck. (not worth it) __________________ Bob

04-14-2002, 11:53 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	hmmm, good point, but still done it with out the extra labor. Not trying to show anyone up, just hate exsesive steps. ------------------ '69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it. FINALLY got the HORNIAC...a '70 one ton Longhorn with a Pontiac 350/350 and lots of 'personality'. Check out The Longhorn Webite. If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com Andy, in Columbus Ohio

04-15-2002, 10:06 AM	#9
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	From my parting experiences non tach no drop column.With Tach easier with column down a hair,you can get it out but its forcing it,unless you dont care about the bezel.but column is only 2 bolts so it only takes a second,aint that worth a tach?

04-15-2002, 11:41 AM	#10
71Chev Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,074	I can remove and replace my tach dash with cloumn in place. It's just a litle tighter than with a non tach dash. No biggie. ------------------ 71 Chevy CST Long Fleet 350/350/3.07 leaf rear. __________________ 71 Chevy CST Long Fleet 350/350/3.07 leaf rear.

04-15-2002, 11:47 AM	#11
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	71 you have one of those rare easy removal quick disconnect tach dashes.hang on to that one!!!just kidding it can be done,i dont always drop the column anymore-depends if im in a hurry stealing it out of someones truck or not,or taking my time on mine,and dont wanna scratch the new bezels



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