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68 SHORT-STEP'N · 05-03-2011, 08:24 AM

Can I replace my 68 cut-up dash with a 70 dash ? I'm pretty sure they are the same , just want to make sure . Thanks , jimmy

gcburdic · 05-03-2011, 09:17 AM

I believe so....the only difference I know of is AC vs non-ac dash

68 SHORT-STEP'N · 05-03-2011, 09:20 AM

Thanks Geoff , they are both non a/c . Now I need to find someone trust-worthy enough to switch them out for me .

gcburdic · 05-03-2011, 09:47 AM

....why don't you cut it along the dash pad area, and weld it into yours??

The pad will cover the welds, so no worries if you can't weld like me

68 SHORT-STEP'N · 05-03-2011, 09:57 AM

The only thing I've ever used is J B Weld ! lol Thinking about a small one from Harbor Freight , mabey with a little practice .

gcburdic · 05-03-2011, 10:08 AM

check out this thread....it has a picture showing where to make the cut.....I think this is an excellent spot to practice welding cuz you can cover it up after you're done

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http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=348977

68 SHORT-STEP'N · 05-03-2011, 10:29 AM

Just went out and looked at the un-cut dash , what happens when you get to the last holes on each end ? Continue straight across , up , down ?

gcburdic · 05-03-2011, 12:28 PM

well....I'm not sure....I'll have to look when I get home....isn't it bolted to the kick panel??.....look up under the dash and see if you can unbolt and pull off after making that cut

68 SHORT-STEP'N · 05-03-2011, 12:57 PM

I see now ! I'm a little slow sometimes . lol You continue the same line till you get to the end . I did'nt think the dash pad went all the way over & tuck down by the windshield post . Thanks for all your help Geoff . I think I'll give it a try when I get to that point .

gcburdic · 05-03-2011, 01:10 PM

we need a how-to on it....so post up a detailed how-to with pictures when you do it

!!!

05-03-2011, 08:24 AM	#1
68 SHORT-STEP'N SLOW POKE Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tyro, VA Posts: 1,208	Can I ? Can I replace my 68 cut-up dash with a 70 dash ? I'm pretty sure they are the same , just want to make sure . Thanks , jimmy __________________ 68 SHORT-BED-STEP-SIDE piece by piece , day by day , I will restore this truck , before the 100th anniversary !!!

05-03-2011, 09:17 AM	#2
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Can I ? I believe so....the only difference I know of is AC vs non-ac dash __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

05-03-2011, 09:20 AM	#3
68 SHORT-STEP'N SLOW POKE Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tyro, VA Posts: 1,208	Re: Can I ? Thanks Geoff , they are both non a/c . Now I need to find someone trust-worthy enough to switch them out for me . __________________ 68 SHORT-BED-STEP-SIDE piece by piece , day by day , I will restore this truck , before the 100th anniversary !!! Last edited by 68 SHORT-STEP'N; 05-03-2011 at 09:23 AM.

05-03-2011, 09:47 AM	#4
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Can I ? ....why don't you cut it along the dash pad area, and weld it into yours?? The pad will cover the welds, so no worries if you can't weld like me __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

05-03-2011, 09:57 AM	#5
68 SHORT-STEP'N SLOW POKE Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tyro, VA Posts: 1,208	Re: Can I ? The only thing I've ever used is J B Weld ! lol Thinking about a small one from Harbor Freight , mabey with a little practice . __________________ 68 SHORT-BED-STEP-SIDE piece by piece , day by day , I will restore this truck , before the 100th anniversary !!!

05-03-2011, 10:08 AM	#6
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Can I ? check out this thread....it has a picture showing where to make the cut.....I think this is an excellent spot to practice welding cuz you can cover it up after you're done.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=348977 __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

05-03-2011, 10:29 AM	#7
68 SHORT-STEP'N SLOW POKE Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tyro, VA Posts: 1,208	Re: Can I ? Just went out and looked at the un-cut dash , what happens when you get to the last holes on each end ? Continue straight across , up , down ? __________________ 68 SHORT-BED-STEP-SIDE piece by piece , day by day , I will restore this truck , before the 100th anniversary !!!

05-03-2011, 12:28 PM	#8
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Can I ? well....I'm not sure....I'll have to look when I get home....isn't it bolted to the kick panel??.....look up under the dash and see if you can unbolt and pull off after making that cut __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

05-03-2011, 12:57 PM	#9
68 SHORT-STEP'N SLOW POKE Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tyro, VA Posts: 1,208	Re: Can I ? I see now ! I'm a little slow sometimes . lol You continue the same line till you get to the end . I did'nt think the dash pad went all the way over & tuck down by the windshield post . Thanks for all your help Geoff . I think I'll give it a try when I get to that point . __________________ 68 SHORT-BED-STEP-SIDE piece by piece , day by day , I will restore this truck , before the 100th anniversary !!!

05-03-2011, 01:10 PM	#10
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Can I ? we need a how-to on it....so post up a detailed how-to with pictures when you do it!!! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present



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