Can someone help with a dash pad install? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jeff1vol · 01-23-2008, 09:27 AM

I've searched the forum and cannot find anything regarding this.

I need to replace my dashpad and I'm trying to remove my old one, but for some reason it won't come loose after I remove the four screws. How else are they attached? Did they glue 'em or something? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

JimKshortstep4x4 · 01-23-2008, 09:30 AM

There are 6 or 7 stamped 3/8" nuts holding the pad on from underneath. I usually pull the glove box and dash to get at them but if you contort enough and have the right tools you can get at them. (If you don't have AC).

Jim

Rollie396 · 01-23-2008, 09:34 AM

.Be warned however,changing the dash pad and pulling the cluster and glovebox was exactly how my worktruck turned into a full frameoff build...

jeff1vol · 01-24-2008, 12:56 AM

**lks dcvn** · 01-24-2008, 01:30 AM

Some get lucky and the end bolts are missing (or not installed) - looks like yours are still attached at the ends.

Some people don't use the end bolts when installing it - to make that next time they need to replace it or remove it that much easier...

Orange · 01-24-2008, 03:49 AM

What they said - plus some patience.

A 1/4" swivel or universal makes the job a lot easier as well.
If you are putting a radio, center vent, cluster, ANYTHING else in the dash, put it in after you put the dash pad on.

DLB

GMT900 · 01-24-2008, 04:01 AM

Disconnect the neg battery terminal first. You short the hot lead on the headlamp switch if to touch it with the wrench or extension.

01-23-2008, 09:27 AM	#1
jeff1vol Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 71	Can someone help with a dash pad install? I've searched the forum and cannot find anything regarding this. I need to replace my dashpad and I'm trying to remove my old one, but for some reason it won't come loose after I remove the four screws. How else are they attached? Did they glue 'em or something? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

01-23-2008, 09:30 AM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Can someone help with a dash pad install? There are 6 or 7 stamped 3/8" nuts holding the pad on from underneath. I usually pull the glove box and dash to get at them but if you contort enough and have the right tools you can get at them. (If you don't have AC). Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

01-23-2008, 09:34 AM	#3
Rollie396 someday it will be done! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lloydminster,AB. Canada Posts: 1,620	Re: Can someone help with a dash pad install? .Be warned however,changing the dash pad and pulling the cluster and glovebox was exactly how my worktruck turned into a full frameoff build... __________________ '72 C-10 Proud owner of a million new and used pieces that used to be and will once again be(god willing) a testament to the term "they don't build em like that anymore. '80 LWB 2wd beater '67 GMC long fleet (cab donor) '66 long step (parked till it's turn comes around) '65 short step (parts truck that will donate it's bed and possibly frame to the '66) '06 Grand Prix wife's car (she hardly lets me touch it) my pics

01-24-2008, 12:56 AM	#4
jeff1vol Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 71	Thanks! I appreciate your help!

01-24-2008, 01:30 AM	#5
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	Re: Can someone help with a dash pad install? Some get lucky and the end bolts are missing (or not installed) - looks like yours are still attached at the ends. Some people don't use the end bolts when installing it - to make that next time they need to replace it or remove it that much easier...

01-24-2008, 03:49 AM	#6
Orange Licensed to Thrill! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northwest, GA Posts: 1,673	Re: Can someone help with a dash pad install? What they said - plus some patience. A 1/4" swivel or universal makes the job a lot easier as well. If you are putting a radio, center vent, cluster, ANYTHING else in the dash, put it in after you put the dash pad on. DLB __________________ 1971 GMC.Lowered. Overdrive. Orange. Krue's excellent FAQ Index.

01-24-2008, 04:01 AM	#7
GMT900 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 39	Re: Can someone help with a dash pad install? Disconnect the neg battery terminal first. You short the hot lead on the headlamp switch if to touch it with the wrench or extension. __________________ The puppy barks but the trucks roll along.



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