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sqweak · 02-01-2014, 01:18 AM

at some point someone had photos and said that ths was something easy to do.. anyone has any suggestions...

i know its spot welded below the windshield

SS Tim · 02-01-2014, 03:02 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=567157

This should fix you up.

SCHRUMGMC · 02-01-2014, 03:06 AM

Don't mean to side track the thread, but did he sell the truck to another person and then you bought it back?

**HIGHWAY BY THE SEA** · 02-02-2014, 01:35 PM

Is that #6 panel thing easy to fix that has rust-through? It appears my 1968 has a rusted spot there that might be leaking down into my floor kick panels (they are rust-bubbling for some reason).

**derotoreut** · 02-02-2014, 05:47 PM

My dash had been cut up for a radio and had all kind of weird holes in it. I also wanted an A/C dash. I replaced my dash in a different way then most guys. From what I've seen, most people drill out the pinch welds, remove the six bolts (3 per side) and pull out the old dash. Then they install the replacement dash and weld in place, and then repaint. I didn't want to go this route because my truck was already painted and I didn't want to install the new dash and worry about painting it afterwards.

What I did was cut out the old dash using a cutting wheel. I did not drill out the pinch welds. The replacement dash was painted ahead of time, so it matched the truck perfectly. The new dash was reinstalled and secured using automotive panel bond. It is crazy strong and has held great. You can see my pictures.

Pic 1 shows original dash with holes, cut up radio area and no A/C
Pics 2-4 show replacement uncut A/C dash installed and secured with vice grips until panel bond dried.

02-01-2014, 01:18 AM	#1
sqweak Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Roanoke, Va Posts: 28	removal of complete dash at some point someone had photos and said that ths was something easy to do.. anyone has any suggestions... i know its spot welded below the windshield __________________ Project:Charlie My Grandfather-in-law bought a 1968 StepSide in 1993 and worked hard to restore it, in 1994 he had in almost fully restored, when the body shop's owner's son stole all the parts, as a good man he never pressed charges, and let it go 20years later i have taken this truck back and working to put it back together for him as a surprise

02-01-2014, 03:02 AM	#2
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: removal of complete dash http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=567157 This should fix you up. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

02-01-2014, 03:06 AM	#3
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: removal of complete dash Don't mean to side track the thread, but did he sell the truck to another person and then you bought it back? __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

02-02-2014, 01:35 PM	#4
HIGHWAY BY THE SEA Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: BY THE CAROLINA SEA Posts: 922	Re: removal of complete dash Is that #6 panel thing easy to fix that has rust-through? It appears my 1968 has a rusted spot there that might be leaking down into my floor kick panels (they are rust-bubbling for some reason). __________________ FRANKENTRUCK 1981 Chevrolet C10 Shortbed Stepside GRANDTRUCK 1968 Chevrolet C10 Stepside Longbed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=584617 PROJECT JIGSAW 1967 GMC C3500 GREAT WHITE 1986 Blazer M1009 454 engine w/700R4 transmission gas conversion

02-02-2014, 05:47 PM	#5
derotoreut Roto Reuter thats the name... Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Darien, NY Posts: 1,853	Re: removal of complete dash My dash had been cut up for a radio and had all kind of weird holes in it. I also wanted an A/C dash. I replaced my dash in a different way then most guys. From what I've seen, most people drill out the pinch welds, remove the six bolts (3 per side) and pull out the old dash. Then they install the replacement dash and weld in place, and then repaint. I didn't want to go this route because my truck was already painted and I didn't want to install the new dash and worry about painting it afterwards. What I did was cut out the old dash using a cutting wheel. I did not drill out the pinch welds. The replacement dash was painted ahead of time, so it matched the truck perfectly. The new dash was reinstalled and secured using automotive panel bond. It is crazy strong and has held great. You can see my pictures. Pic 1 shows original dash with holes, cut up radio area and no A/C Pics 2-4 show replacement uncut A/C dash installed and secured with vice grips until panel bond dried. Attached Images __________________ ~ Dan My 70 K10 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=782232 My 71 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651394 1970 SWB Fleet K10 4X4, 5.3L LM7, 4L60E, Dakota Digital RTX, Vintage Air, Ididit tilt 1971 SWB Fleet C10 - Original SWB Arizona truck, new custom restoration project "Kick out your motor and drive while you're still alive - kick it out!" - Heart 1977



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