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Chevelle454 · 04-06-2004, 01:40 AM

I am trying to take off my dash pad to replace it. I have already ripped the pad off, and I am left with 2 metal straps. They have screws of some sort fastened with a nut made of tin or something like it. The screws are completely flat, flush with everything else. How am I supposed to get these things out?

Thanks...

Slammed66 · 04-06-2004, 01:46 AM

your goin to have to remove your cluster and your glove box liner there a several speed nuts along the inside of the dash that hold those two remaining strips to the dash a couple in each corner and a few spanning across the dash the screw on the outside will have to come out as well then just pop it off , put the new one in a crank it down, your set !

Chevelle454 · 04-06-2004, 01:56 AM

How much should I tighten them? Won't the pad be warped if I tighten too much?

Slammed66 · 04-06-2004, 01:57 AM

dont get too crazy with em just snug em down so it doesnt move shake or rattle , I dont think you'll get it tight enough to warp it tho.

67cst · 04-06-2004, 02:21 AM

do you have to take the cluster out? cant work around it?

Hotrod70C10 · 04-06-2004, 02:59 AM

I took mine out. I'm not sure if you have to take the cluster out or not though. But, If you haven't taken your cluster apart and cleaned it up you might as well do it while you're putting the dash pad on.

OrangePride · 04-06-2004, 04:25 AM

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Originally posted by 67cst
do you have to take the cluster out? cant work around it?

If the cluster is in the way, taking it out isn't a big deal at all, just be careful with not to disconnect any wires.

Huck · 04-06-2004, 09:55 AM

Might want to disconnect the battery while your playing under your dash----trust me----it's better with the juice off when mucking with tools around your wires!!

Chevelle454 · 04-06-2004, 09:56 AM

Don't have to worry about that too much, my truck is in about ten thousand pieces around the shop...

SWEET7T · 04-06-2004, 12:37 PM

I say pull the cluster. As simple as it is to get out, and makes it a whole lot easier to get to those little speed nuts for the dash!

cojnit · 04-06-2004, 02:13 PM

I did mine without removing the dash pad, but I did remove the little air vent pieces in the top of the dash. Couldnt seem to get my cluster loose of the dash for whatever reason, so I just used some extensions and it worked out ok. No bloody knuckles or anything.

Rdrdave · 04-06-2004, 07:09 PM

If you're around 6' you'll probably need to remove a seat or two. It just makes life easier when you can lie on the floor instead of having your legs kicking the headliner just to get a cramp!

Chevelle454 · 04-06-2004, 08:12 PM

The cab is being stripped for painting. I am restoring it. I got it off, thanks guys.

04-06-2004, 01:40 AM	#1
Chevelle454 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 380	How do I get this stupid thing off? I am trying to take off my dash pad to replace it. I have already ripped the pad off, and I am left with 2 metal straps. They have screws of some sort fastened with a nut made of tin or something like it. The screws are completely flat, flush with everything else. How am I supposed to get these things out? Thanks... __________________ 1972 C10 1972 C20

04-06-2004, 01:46 AM	#2
Slammed66 Needs a Big Block Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Red Deer , Alberta Posts: 1,198	your goin to have to remove your cluster and your glove box liner there a several speed nuts along the inside of the dash that hold those two remaining strips to the dash a couple in each corner and a few spanning across the dash the screw on the outside will have to come out as well then just pop it off , put the new one in a crank it down, your set ! __________________ 1964 Short box On dropmembers and billets 1962 Suburban family cruiser 1972 K10

04-06-2004, 01:56 AM	#3
Chevelle454 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 380	How much should I tighten them? Won't the pad be warped if I tighten too much? __________________ 1972 C10 1972 C20

04-06-2004, 01:57 AM	#4
Slammed66 Needs a Big Block Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Red Deer , Alberta Posts: 1,198	dont get too crazy with em just snug em down so it doesnt move shake or rattle , I dont think you'll get it tight enough to warp it tho. __________________ 1964 Short box On dropmembers and billets 1962 Suburban family cruiser 1972 K10

04-06-2004, 02:21 AM	#5
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	do you have to take the cluster out? cant work around it? __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

04-06-2004, 02:59 AM	#6
Hotrod70C10 Low & Slow Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,047	I took mine out. I'm not sure if you have to take the cluster out or not though. But, If you haven't taken your cluster apart and cleaned it up you might as well do it while you're putting the dash pad on. __________________ 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside 4.5/6 drop

04-06-2004, 09:55 AM	#8
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	Might want to disconnect the battery while your playing under your dash----trust me----it's better with the juice off when mucking with tools around your wires!!

04-06-2004, 09:56 AM	#9
Chevelle454 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 380	Don't have to worry about that too much, my truck is in about ten thousand pieces around the shop... __________________ 1972 C10 1972 C20

04-06-2004, 12:37 PM	#10
SWEET7T Try spinnin 4 rear tars Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 757	I say pull the cluster. As simple as it is to get out, and makes it a whole lot easier to get to those little speed nuts for the dash! __________________ SWEET7T 1970 C10, 2wd, LB, 307/TH350/3.08. PS, PB

04-06-2004, 02:13 PM	#11
cojnit Nothing clever Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Kailua HI Posts: 828	I did mine without removing the dash pad, but I did remove the little air vent pieces in the top of the dash. Couldnt seem to get my cluster loose of the dash for whatever reason, so I just used some extensions and it worked out ok. No bloody knuckles or anything. __________________ Got "the Midas Touch!"

04-06-2004, 07:09 PM	#12
Rdrdave Broke and still trying Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 562	If you're around 6' you'll probably need to remove a seat or two. It just makes life easier when you can lie on the floor instead of having your legs kicking the headliner just to get a cramp!

04-06-2004, 08:12 PM	#13
Chevelle454 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 380	The cab is being stripped for painting. I am restoring it. I got it off, thanks guys. __________________ 1972 C10 1972 C20



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