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CJJ67 · 01-25-2007, 06:28 PM

I have searched the FAQ section and I can't find specific info that will tell me how to replace my dash. There are photos of before and after and info about cutting through the holes, but I am trying to find the in-between stuff. After I remove the bolts on the end where do i cut. there are spot welds on each end. This is my daily driver so the windshield stays in and I don't want to screw it up. Any help would be appreciated. Oh yeah, the PO cut up the dash to install what looks like a Tv. I have a uncut A/C dash to replace it with so long as I don't screw it up.

CJJ67 · 01-25-2007, 06:29 PM

Sorry, it's a 67 stepside, short bed.

**oldgold70c10** · 01-25-2007, 06:41 PM

The windshield has to come out to remove the dash. After the windshield and seal comes out, you will be able to see the seam where the dash meets the top of the cowl. You will be able to see a bunch of little dimples along this seam, viewd from the outside. I used a 1/8" drill bit to drill through the dimples to remove the dash from my old cab. The dimples are the spotwelds that hold the two pieces together. Took maybe 20 minutes, and I broke a couple of drill bits doing it. It was very easy.

CJJ67 · 01-25-2007, 07:04 PM

thanks for the help Oldgold, but the windshield has to stay in because she is my daily driver and if I break the windshield trying to remove/replace it...if I remember correctly, putter did somethig to his dash but i can't remember...putter!!! Without pictures I'm lost.

Bob Moore · 01-25-2007, 07:26 PM

Once you remove the dash pad you will see a row of slots from one side to the other. You can trim the old dash on the slot line and "rig" the new dash with several sheet metal screws or a few tack welds. The "scar" is covered by the dash pad.

Good luck - Bob

01-25-2007, 06:28 PM	#1
CJJ67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Temecula, Ca. Posts: 64	dash replacement, How To... I have searched the FAQ section and I can't find specific info that will tell me how to replace my dash. There are photos of before and after and info about cutting through the holes, but I am trying to find the in-between stuff. After I remove the bolts on the end where do i cut. there are spot welds on each end. This is my daily driver so the windshield stays in and I don't want to screw it up. Any help would be appreciated. Oh yeah, the PO cut up the dash to install what looks like a Tv. I have a uncut A/C dash to replace it with so long as I don't screw it up.

01-25-2007, 06:29 PM	#2
CJJ67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Temecula, Ca. Posts: 64	Re: dash replacement, How To... Sorry, it's a 67 stepside, short bed.

01-25-2007, 06:41 PM	#3
oldgold70c10 Who's got steelies? Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Morrison, Oklahoma Posts: 1,025	Re: dash replacement, How To... The windshield has to come out to remove the dash. After the windshield and seal comes out, you will be able to see the seam where the dash meets the top of the cowl. You will be able to see a bunch of little dimples along this seam, viewd from the outside. I used a 1/8" drill bit to drill through the dimples to remove the dash from my old cab. The dimples are the spotwelds that hold the two pieces together. Took maybe 20 minutes, and I broke a couple of drill bits doing it. It was very easy. __________________ 1969 C10 LWB W/ 250 I6 & 3spd 1970 C10 with '67 small window cab, 68 front end, blue; 305/TH350, 3.08 limited slip rear end, manual brakes, power steering; & 4-wheel drums-My daily driver. 1975 Chevelle Malibu Classic Coupe 350/th350 mint green 1970 C20 Suburban 350/700R4 4.10 gearing green & white 1978 Big 10 Silverado 350/th350, working ac, 2 tone blue-My summer daily driver 1983 GMC 1500 Sierra 305/SM465 2.73 rear end How to add a trip odometer to your 67-72 stock speedometer How to rebuild your Q-Jet My Truck Page My Youtube Channel

01-25-2007, 07:04 PM	#4
CJJ67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Temecula, Ca. Posts: 64	Re: dash replacement, How To... thanks for the help Oldgold, but the windshield has to stay in because she is my daily driver and if I break the windshield trying to remove/replace it...if I remember correctly, putter did somethig to his dash but i can't remember...putter!!! Without pictures I'm lost.

01-25-2007, 07:26 PM	#5
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Re: dash replacement, How To... Once you remove the dash pad you will see a row of slots from one side to the other. You can trim the old dash on the slot line and "rig" the new dash with several sheet metal screws or a few tack welds. The "scar" is covered by the dash pad. Good luck - Bob __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow



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