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10-19-2004, 11:39 PM
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Another 69-20 years later
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Cedar Hill, TX
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Dash swapout
I am planning to change out the dash to add factory air. Any tips from anyone who has changed the dash would be appreciated. Thanks!
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10-19-2004, 11:56 PM
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<<< Later! Wife's Calling
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Everson, Washington
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I have seen several retro-installs. There is a "right way" to do it. Here are a couple of Magazine Articles that might help. Good luck!
http://www.classictrucksweb.com/tech...air/index.html http://www.customclassictrucks.com/h...498/index.html |
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10-20-2004, 12:01 AM
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Senior Member
 Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: WIS
Posts: 1,752
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dash remove
There are 2 bolts at each end under the dash. After that you have 2 options. (1) Remove the dashpad & cut between the slots carefully. (2) Remove the windshield & drill out the 40 or so spot welds that hold the dash in place. If you're in a hurry, #1 is the fastest. If you have alot of time & PATIENCE, #2 is the correct way IMO. Either way, there is welding involved to put the "new" one back in.
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10-20-2004, 12:24 AM
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Resident Young Old Dude !
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Nevada
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ZOOMY's right.. I removed an A/C dash from a Junkyard donor.. I didn't have the right drill bit.. I forgot what you call it, I bought one from Piston.. I never did put the dash in my Truck, it's sitting where all of the other, "Maybe to do" things I have. If I were going to do the Retro. to an A/C dash, I would definitely cut the dash under the dash pad.. This is an area that is always covered and you wouldn't have to finish it perfect, Just smooth the welds..And you don't have to remove the windshield.... OR, I have never seen this done, But a Few of the board members have stated they just cut the holes in the dash for the A/C outlets..
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10-20-2004, 11:29 AM
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It's a catastrophic success.
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Oklahoma
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Its a pain, but if you have the windshield out or dont mind pulling it other wise cut it under the pad.
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10-20-2004, 12:33 PM
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I miss this truck.
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Lexington, KY U.S.A.
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Actually I learned this weekend that on my spare '71 dash there were 3 bolts on each end. Look very carefully before you frustrate yourself trying to cut the last 2 bolts only to realize they are bolts, not spot welds.
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10-20-2004, 12:53 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Bradenton, FL
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I cut the holes in mine insted of swaping the hole dash. It was prity easy. I used a coping saw and a drill. Just a couple of hours.
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