Removing Dash Pad Cover - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BigFishBobby · 01-04-2007, 07:55 AM

I am pretty sure I got one of these el cheapo plastic dash pad covers over my dash pad on my 69 C10. I want to take it off and replace, but cannot find any screws. I take it that it is glued on? Also, where are the screws to take off the actual dash pad? I figure they are under the dash pad, but I don't want to destroy it looking for the screws. Thanks.

ostncoln · 01-04-2007, 08:00 AM

yeah they are underneath the pad. studs go through the dash. you get to the nuts from backside under the dash, i cant remember how many though

jamon8 · 01-04-2007, 08:05 AM

spend all day reaching under dash or take the glove box liner and the cluster out and presto you will get to the speed nuts that hold her together

BigFishBobby · 01-04-2007, 08:24 AM

Thanks guys. Looks like there is no easy way out of this one. I think I will order the new dash pad and see how many studs, and where they are positioned before attempting anything.

72armyswbtruck · 01-04-2007, 10:12 AM

That's a good plan

Longhorn Man · 01-04-2007, 04:49 PM

you'll really hate the job if you have A/C.
Honestly, when I did mine, none of the nuts went on, just the screws, and no one would ever know either.

PanelDeland · 01-04-2007, 05:50 PM

Be careful tightening the nuts back down.If you overtighten one it will cause the pad to not lay flat.I found that a 1/4 in socket set with extra extensions and swivels helped a lot.Going back I put a small piece of double sided sticky tape inside the socket to help hold the nut.(Rub it with a bit of dust or lint so it sticks to the socket and only holds the nut).I don't have AC but I can tell you it would be a pain to get to with it since it is without.

raoul.duke · 01-05-2007, 11:22 AM

It may not seem like it, but you can save time and maybe a broken or cut up wrist if you pull out your dash bezel (including headlight switch), center a/c vent and radio, and your glovebox.......

Joe67 · 01-05-2007, 11:24 AM

I was suprised to see how that dash pad was attached on my 67 - that thing wasn't going anywhere

01-04-2007, 07:55 AM	#1
BigFishBobby Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: OZ Posts: 75	Removing Dash Pad Cover I am pretty sure I got one of these el cheapo plastic dash pad covers over my dash pad on my 69 C10. I want to take it off and replace, but cannot find any screws. I take it that it is glued on? Also, where are the screws to take off the actual dash pad? I figure they are under the dash pad, but I don't want to destroy it looking for the screws. Thanks.

01-04-2007, 08:00 AM	#2
ostncoln Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Amarillo, TX Posts: 178	Re: Removing Dash Pad Cover yeah they are underneath the pad. studs go through the dash. you get to the nuts from backside under the dash, i cant remember how many though

01-04-2007, 08:05 AM	#3
jamon8 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: southern Il Posts: 335	Re: Removing Dash Pad Cover spend all day reaching under dash or take the glove box liner and the cluster out and presto you will get to the speed nuts that hold her together

01-04-2007, 08:24 AM	#4
BigFishBobby Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: OZ Posts: 75	Re: Removing Dash Pad Cover Thanks guys. Looks like there is no easy way out of this one. I think I will order the new dash pad and see how many studs, and where they are positioned before attempting anything.

01-04-2007, 10:12 AM	#5
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: Removing Dash Pad Cover That's a good plan __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

01-04-2007, 04:49 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Removing Dash Pad Cover you'll really hate the job if you have A/C. Honestly, when I did mine, none of the nuts went on, just the screws, and no one would ever know either.

01-04-2007, 05:50 PM	#7
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Removing Dash Pad Cover Be careful tightening the nuts back down.If you overtighten one it will cause the pad to not lay flat.I found that a 1/4 in socket set with extra extensions and swivels helped a lot.Going back I put a small piece of double sided sticky tape inside the socket to help hold the nut.(Rub it with a bit of dust or lint so it sticks to the socket and only holds the nut).I don't have AC but I can tell you it would be a pain to get to with it since it is without. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil" Last edited by PanelDeland; 01-04-2007 at 05:51 PM.

01-05-2007, 11:22 AM	#8
raoul.duke Sandwich: Club Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 119	Re: Removing Dash Pad Cover It may not seem like it, but you can save time and maybe a broken or cut up wrist if you pull out your dash bezel (including headlight switch), center a/c vent and radio, and your glovebox.......

01-05-2007, 11:24 AM	#9
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Re: Removing Dash Pad Cover I was suprised to see how that dash pad was attached on my 67 - that thing wasn't going anywhere __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member



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