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Cheyenne Super · 01-13-2003, 09:18 PM

Approx. how many spot welds and where are they located to remove a dash. Also what about the bolts.
Thanks

zyggy72 · 01-13-2003, 09:36 PM

The exact number of spot welds holding the dash in should be 34 and there should be 4 to 6 bolts also. 2 or 3 bolts per side.

da-burb · 01-13-2003, 10:44 PM

3 bolts, 1/2" heads each side. When I pull the dash I have used a saws-all and cut it at the outer window gasket edge. I haven't had to put one in yet so I never bothered with the spot welds.

Cheyenne Super · 01-14-2003, 08:24 PM

are they just along the window mounting tab or elsewhere also?
thanks

Cheyenne Super · 01-15-2003, 07:17 AM

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**1971Stepside** · 01-15-2003, 11:33 AM

3 bolts per side is correct, plus the two bolts on the bottom that go into the steering shaft support. The pinch welds are just along the windshield. A sawsall is the only way I can see to get it out.

**John Fabris** · 01-15-2003, 11:40 AM

You can use a spot weld cutter. This is a drill bit that looks like a small hole cutter, and it fits into any drill. Goto your local body and paint supply store to get one. Should be around $30. then all you have to do is locate each spotweld, center punch the middle to keep the bit from traveling. You will cut from the outside, or the windshield side, that way when you have a new dash to put in, you already have the small holes that you can use to weld and fill to the new dash.

sakohntr · 01-15-2003, 01:46 PM

I have also seen people cut the dash at the slots under the dash pad and then reweld it up. You dont see it once the dash pad is put back on. It is alot faster.....

Cheyenne Super · 01-15-2003, 10:29 PM

I have a set try 100 from my friendly Snap-On man. It has 7 different sizes. The good thing by buying from Snap On it will add to my total for the year wich will get written off on next years taxes.

01-13-2003, 09:18 PM	#1
Cheyenne Super Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Efland, NC Posts: 303	Dash removal Approx. how many spot welds and where are they located to remove a dash. Also what about the bolts. Thanks __________________ 1971 Cheyenne Super Soon to be converted to '68 front clip. Efland, NC

01-13-2003, 10:44 PM	#3
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	3 bolts, 1/2" heads each side. When I pull the dash I have used a saws-all and cut it at the outer window gasket edge. I haven't had to put one in yet so I never bothered with the spot welds. __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

01-14-2003, 08:24 PM	#4
Cheyenne Super Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Efland, NC Posts: 303	spot welds are they just along the window mounting tab or elsewhere also? thanks __________________ 1971 Cheyenne Super Soon to be converted to '68 front clip. Efland, NC

01-15-2003, 07:17 AM	#5
Cheyenne Super Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Efland, NC Posts: 303	anyone?? ?? __________________ 1971 Cheyenne Super Soon to be converted to '68 front clip. Efland, NC

01-15-2003, 11:33 AM	#6
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	3 bolts per side is correct, plus the two bolts on the bottom that go into the steering shaft support. The pinch welds are just along the windshield. A sawsall is the only way I can see to get it out. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

01-13-2003, 09:36 PM	#2
zyggy72 Can't kick the addiction! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Riverton, CT 06065 Posts: 402	The exact number of spot welds holding the dash in should be 34 and there should be 4 to 6 bolts also. 2 or 3 bolts per side.

01-15-2003, 11:40 AM	#7
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	You can use a spot weld cutter. This is a drill bit that looks like a small hole cutter, and it fits into any drill. Goto your local body and paint supply store to get one. Should be around $30. then all you have to do is locate each spotweld, center punch the middle to keep the bit from traveling. You will cut from the outside, or the windshield side, that way when you have a new dash to put in, you already have the small holes that you can use to weld and fill to the new dash. __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB

01-15-2003, 01:46 PM	#8
sakohntr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Floodwood Minnesota Posts: 1,057	cutting I have also seen people cut the dash at the slots under the dash pad and then reweld it up. You dont see it once the dash pad is put back on. It is alot faster..... __________________ 1967 K30 Napco 292/SM420 original paint 30k miles 1968 K60 Napco 396/5spd. dbl frame 52" michelins 1969 K10 SWB GMC 454/4spd 6" 35's posi,hooks 1972 C30 longhorn,BB/AT,A/C,Tilt,Toolbox,lokr 1987 K20 Chevrolet Suburban. 6" lift. 5.7L/TH400 1979 K60 GMC Coleman 4x4, 427/Allison.

01-15-2003, 10:29 PM	#9
Cheyenne Super Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Efland, NC Posts: 303	spot weld removers I have a set try 100 from my friendly Snap-On man. It has 7 different sizes. The good thing by buying from Snap On it will add to my total for the year wich will get written off on next years taxes. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne Super Soon to be converted to '68 front clip. Efland, NC



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