Dashboard Confessions...Not Really - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Throwback · 10-24-2009, 04:48 PM

Alright, I am in the process of gutting my crew and gotten everything out but the stupid dash. Do I have to have the windshield removed to remove the dash as I don't see a seam on the dash to where it mates up with the firewall to get it removed. I have all the bolts out but do not want to start wrestling it out and end up breaking my windshield. Any help on how to remove it will be greatly appreciated.

Scootin 81 C20 · 10-24-2009, 04:52 PM

Are you talking about the dash pad or the metal dash itself? If the pad, then no, the windshield can stay in. If the metal dash, then the windshield must come out and the welds cut and then the dash can come out.

Throwback · 10-24-2009, 04:59 PM

The metal itself. I don't understand why they put bolts on the sides but welded it up at the top. I was hoping it would be something simple. Guess I will be breaking out the saw-z-all

Scootin 81 C20 · 10-24-2009, 05:02 PM

I think I remembered it correctly. If I didn't, one of the other members will correct me. I remember this being brought up a while back though.

cableguy0 · 10-24-2009, 05:05 PM

the dash is actually a part of the cab structure and helps to stop it from collapsing in a crash. Why are you removing it? just out of curiosity

Throwback · 10-24-2009, 05:06 PM

I believe ya. I couldn't find a seam and it looked like it ran into the windshield lip. I just am lost on why GM put 4 bolts on the sides to hold it and welded it at the top. IT is like they are Daring you to try to remove it but know you can't.

Throwback · 10-24-2009, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cableguy0

the dash is actually a part of the cab structure and helps to stop it from collapsing in a crash. Why are you removing it? just out of curiosity

MY truck is bagged and bodydropped and I want to run all fiberglass panels since alot of the inside panels on my truck are damaged. I have a dash out of a 63 C-10 I was thinking of putting in and making a fiberglass centerconsole and fiberglassing all the panels but I am worried if people will be able to notice whats metal and whats not.

84lwb · 10-24-2009, 06:49 PM

don't use a sawzall,just get a 1/4 inch drill bit and drill out the spotwelds,it will be much easier to remove.just drill through that layer of metal and not the whole pinch weld that way you have something to weld to later.

Throwback · 10-24-2009, 10:17 PM

Trying to do it without removing my windshield just yet. I plan on cutting behind the vin so I still have some metal to attach whatever I decide to do.

10-24-2009, 04:48 PM	#1
Throwback Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Watson LA Posts: 105	Dashboard Confessions...Not Really Alright, I am in the process of gutting my crew and gotten everything out but the stupid dash. Do I have to have the windshield removed to remove the dash as I don't see a seam on the dash to where it mates up with the firewall to get it removed. I have all the bolts out but do not want to start wrestling it out and end up breaking my windshield. Any help on how to remove it will be greatly appreciated.

10-24-2009, 04:52 PM	#2
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Re: Dashboard Confessions...Not Really Are you talking about the dash pad or the metal dash itself? If the pad, then no, the windshield can stay in. If the metal dash, then the windshield must come out and the welds cut and then the dash can come out. __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy.

10-24-2009, 04:59 PM	#3
Throwback Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Watson LA Posts: 105	Re: Dashboard Confessions...Not Really The metal itself. I don't understand why they put bolts on the sides but welded it up at the top. I was hoping it would be something simple. Guess I will be breaking out the saw-z-all

10-24-2009, 05:02 PM	#4
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Re: Dashboard Confessions...Not Really I think I remembered it correctly. If I didn't, one of the other members will correct me. I remember this being brought up a while back though. __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy.

10-24-2009, 05:05 PM	#5
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	Re: Dashboard Confessions...Not Really the dash is actually a part of the cab structure and helps to stop it from collapsing in a crash. Why are you removing it? just out of curiosity __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

10-24-2009, 05:06 PM	#6
Throwback Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Watson LA Posts: 105	Re: Dashboard Confessions...Not Really I believe ya. I couldn't find a seam and it looked like it ran into the windshield lip. I just am lost on why GM put 4 bolts on the sides to hold it and welded it at the top. IT is like they are Daring you to try to remove it but know you can't.

10-24-2009, 06:49 PM	#8
84lwb Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 209	Re: Dashboard Confessions...Not Really don't use a sawzall,just get a 1/4 inch drill bit and drill out the spotwelds,it will be much easier to remove.just drill through that layer of metal and not the whole pinch weld that way you have something to weld to later. Last edited by 84lwb; 10-24-2009 at 06:50 PM.

10-24-2009, 10:17 PM	#9
Throwback Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Watson LA Posts: 105	Re: Dashboard Confessions...Not Really Trying to do it without removing my windshield just yet. I plan on cutting behind the vin so I still have some metal to attach whatever I decide to do.



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