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wxman1 · 06-18-2002, 11:14 PM

I'm trying to remove the dashpad from my 69 C-10 pickup.
I removed the 4 screws that are visible from the front.
It seems to want to move a little but something's holding it.
Are there other screws that need to come out?
Does it have clips holding it in place?

My service manual doesn't talk about removing the dashpad
and I don't have an Assembly Manual.

Any help is appreciated!

Jim M.

Solver · 06-18-2002, 11:30 PM

There are about 8 speed nuts up under the dash that hold the front of dash down. Probably have to remove glove box to get to right ones and easiest if dash bezel is out for left ones.There is one in each of the far corners and Keep in mind there is one lined up with speaker that is hardest to get to. I think they are 3/8 nuts

*racedvl* · 06-18-2002, 11:35 PM

Yea, those back ones are a pain in the arse.

Rabid · 06-18-2002, 11:49 PM

Good timing with this thread. I've got a dashpad on order and I was also wondering about how to go about removing the old pad.

*Fast68Chevy* · 06-19-2002, 01:26 AM

remove instrument panel and glovebox liner and maybe even radio and ashtray and heater controls even, need all the room you can get, luckily our dashes are basic simple ones., there are 7 studs under dash poking through out of the pad itself, the one on each very tippy tip end are pointing straight forward to front of truck and are a ***** first to remove and then to get out of the dash metal holes to allow you to get the pad up and off dash metal.,

good luck, its a fight!~

70c10 · 06-19-2002, 08:00 AM

Start practicing standing on your head!

johnnyp · 06-19-2002, 10:05 AM

I removed mine a while back to paint the dash. I removed the glove box liner, the ashtray, and the radio - all of these are easy to remove. With these items removed it was fairly easy to get to the speed nuts. The hardest one to reach is the one in the corner of the driver's side. It would be easy if the instrument bezel was out, but I didn't want to go to that much trouble.

When I put the pad back on, I never did get the nut in the driver's corner back on, so I just left it off - I can't tell it makes much difference. If I ever take the instrument bezel out, I'll put the nut back on. I found ignition wrenches worked best, because they are small enough to work in the confined space.

bobs409 · 06-20-2002, 06:59 AM

To make the one in the driver side corner easier, remove the headlight switch.

I just remove the glove box and speedometer bezel and can get to all the nuts on mine. (no AC)

GREEN70-72 · 06-20-2002, 07:54 AM

I JUST HAD MINE WRAPED IN GRAY TWEED. I MADE SURE I LEFT THE SPEED NUT OUT BUY THE RADIO. THAT WAS THE PAIN IN THE @SS FOR ME

mt Al · 06-20-2002, 02:25 PM

I'd definitely take out the instrument panel, headlight switch, glove box, radio and a/c center bezel if so equipped. These nuts are a bugger, be prepared with lots of bugs bunny bandaids for your knuckles!

While you're at it, you might want to change everything else out that needs changing, its better to do it all at once (windshield wiper, hoses, radio, glove box liner, dash bezel, etc.).

06-18-2002, 11:14 PM	#1
wxman1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: mt juliet, tennessee, usa Posts: 237	Dashpad Removal I'm trying to remove the dashpad from my 69 C-10 pickup. I removed the 4 screws that are visible from the front. It seems to want to move a little but something's holding it. Are there other screws that need to come out? Does it have clips holding it in place? My service manual doesn't talk about removing the dashpad and I don't have an Assembly Manual. Any help is appreciated! Jim M.

06-18-2002, 11:30 PM	#2
Solver Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Storm Lake, Ia Posts: 1,449	There are about 8 speed nuts up under the dash that hold the front of dash down. Probably have to remove glove box to get to right ones and easiest if dash bezel is out for left ones.There is one in each of the far corners and Keep in mind there is one lined up with speaker that is hardest to get to. I think they are 3/8 nuts __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 LWB-Blue 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Black 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Red 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-green 1972 GMC 4x4 LWB-White 1971 Cheyenne 10 LWB-Ochre 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Copper 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Black 1969 Custom 10 LWB-lt blue 1968 GMC 3/4 ton-green 1968 1/2 ton swb stepside-silver 1967 Chevrolet CST 10 LWB-green 1967 Chevrolet custom 20 LWB-Maroon

06-19-2002, 08:00 AM	#6
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Start practicing standing on your head! __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

06-19-2002, 10:05 AM	#7
johnnyp Keepin' It Stock Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Grand Island, Nebraska, USA Posts: 554	I removed mine a while back to paint the dash. I removed the glove box liner, the ashtray, and the radio - all of these are easy to remove. With these items removed it was fairly easy to get to the speed nuts. The hardest one to reach is the one in the corner of the driver's side. It would be easy if the instrument bezel was out, but I didn't want to go to that much trouble. When I put the pad back on, I never did get the nut in the driver's corner back on, so I just left it off - I can't tell it makes much difference. If I ever take the instrument bezel out, I'll put the nut back on. I found ignition wrenches worked best, because they are small enough to work in the confined space. __________________ 72 Sierra Grande - Maych Forget about "do it right the first time". Do it wrong the first time to learn how, then do it right the second time.

06-20-2002, 06:59 AM	#8
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	To make the one in the driver side corner easier, remove the headlight switch. I just remove the glove box and speedometer bezel and can get to all the nuts on mine. (no AC) __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

06-18-2002, 11:35 PM	#3
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	Yea, those back ones are a pain in the arse.

06-18-2002, 11:49 PM	#4
Rabid Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 1,237	Good timing with this thread. I've got a dashpad on order and I was also wondering about how to go about removing the old pad.

06-19-2002, 01:26 AM	#5
Fast68Chevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2000 Location: IL Posts: 0	remove instrument panel and glovebox liner and maybe even radio and ashtray and heater controls even, need all the room you can get, luckily our dashes are basic simple ones., there are 7 studs under dash poking through out of the pad itself, the one on each very tippy tip end are pointing straight forward to front of truck and are a ***** first to remove and then to get out of the dash metal holes to allow you to get the pad up and off dash metal., good luck, its a fight!~

06-20-2002, 07:54 AM	#9
GREEN70-72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: CRESTVIEW,FL,US Posts: 355	I JUST HAD MINE WRAPED IN GRAY TWEED. I MADE SURE I LEFT THE SPEED NUT OUT BUY THE RADIO. THAT WAS THE PAIN IN THE @SS FOR ME

06-20-2002, 02:25 PM	#10
mt Al Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Bozeman, Montana Posts: 243	I'd definitely take out the instrument panel, headlight switch, glove box, radio and a/c center bezel if so equipped. These nuts are a bugger, be prepared with lots of bugs bunny bandaids for your knuckles! While you're at it, you might want to change everything else out that needs changing, its better to do it all at once (windshield wiper, hoses, radio, glove box liner, dash bezel, etc.). __________________ '72 GMC 1/2T 4x4 1500 Super Custom pickup (current) past rides were: '70 Chev 2wd farm truck '71 GMC 2wd 1/2T 402 nice! '72 Chev 2wd 1/2T 396 '72 GMC 3/4T 4x4 2500 Super Custom suburban. Bozeman, Montana



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