62 dash-order of installing items
06-11-2013, 01:13 AM
#1
Racer
Thread Starter
62 dash-order of installing items
Restoring my wife's 62 and about to start installing the new and restored parts under and around the dash, the windshield and frame has not been installed yet although it is all together and ready for install. The body is bare at this point. My question is what is the order all the parts go back in to eliminate the need to remove the parts you have installed in the wrong order to install another part. This is my first C1 restoration and I'm still in that learning curve.
Thanks
Billy
Thanks
Billy
06-11-2013, 05:44 AM
#2
Team Owner
You'll have to be a little more specific - how much did you dis-assemble?
If you took the wiper transmissions and center pulley mount out then put that back in first and attach the cables. Any wire harness replacement should have already been done if needed. Route the tach and speedo cable through the dash now if needed.
Then replace the dash pad CAREFULLY gluing the front lip UNDER where the windshield rests - that is what secures it.
Then radio speaker, defroster ducts, dash pad end caps and interior light housing and rear view mirror. Followed by dash aluminum package tray insert, grab bar and gauge cluster. Re-attach the cowl vent handle if you removed/loosened it. Prob some small things I may have missed but not deal breakers. Of course heater box/radio (if you have those go in along with center console plate and clock). Parking brake, hood release, etc...
I didn't put the windshield back on until the last thing; others may have done it sooner.
A forum search on the individual steps is helpful -- I know I did a whole write up on installing my C1 dash pad a few years back with a ton of pictures.
If you took the wiper transmissions and center pulley mount out then put that back in first and attach the cables. Any wire harness replacement should have already been done if needed. Route the tach and speedo cable through the dash now if needed.
Then replace the dash pad CAREFULLY gluing the front lip UNDER where the windshield rests - that is what secures it.
Then radio speaker, defroster ducts, dash pad end caps and interior light housing and rear view mirror. Followed by dash aluminum package tray insert, grab bar and gauge cluster. Re-attach the cowl vent handle if you removed/loosened it. Prob some small things I may have missed but not deal breakers. Of course heater box/radio (if you have those go in along with center console plate and clock). Parking brake, hood release, etc...
I didn't put the windshield back on until the last thing; others may have done it sooner.
A forum search on the individual steps is helpful -- I know I did a whole write up on installing my C1 dash pad a few years back with a ton of pictures.
Last edited by Frankie the Fink; 06-11-2013 at 05:53 AM.
06-11-2013, 07:41 AM
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I agree with Frankie on the assembly. I did an article last year on how to remove and replace the cluster.
If you need a copy either do a search or I can send one.
Joe
If you need a copy either do a search or I can send one.
Joe
06-11-2013, 11:34 AM
#4
Racer
Thread Starter
You'll have to be a little more specific - how much did you dis-assemble?
If you took the wiper transmissions and center pulley mount out then put that back in first and attach the cables. Any wire harness replacement should have already been done if needed. Route the tach and speedo cable through the dash now if needed.
Then replace the dash pad CAREFULLY gluing the front lip UNDER where the windshield rests - that is what secures it.
Then radio speaker, defroster ducts, dash pad end caps and interior light housing and rear view mirror. Followed by dash aluminum package tray insert, grab bar and gauge cluster. Re-attach the cowl vent handle if you removed/loosened it. Prob some small things I may have missed but not deal breakers. Of course heater box/radio (if you have those go in along with center console plate and clock). Parking brake, hood release, etc...
I didn't put the windshield back on until the last thing; others may have done it sooner.
A forum search on the individual steps is helpful -- I know I did a whole write up on installing my C1 dash pad a few years back with a ton of pictures.
If you took the wiper transmissions and center pulley mount out then put that back in first and attach the cables. Any wire harness replacement should have already been done if needed. Route the tach and speedo cable through the dash now if needed.
Then replace the dash pad CAREFULLY gluing the front lip UNDER where the windshield rests - that is what secures it.
Then radio speaker, defroster ducts, dash pad end caps and interior light housing and rear view mirror. Followed by dash aluminum package tray insert, grab bar and gauge cluster. Re-attach the cowl vent handle if you removed/loosened it. Prob some small things I may have missed but not deal breakers. Of course heater box/radio (if you have those go in along with center console plate and clock). Parking brake, hood release, etc...
I didn't put the windshield back on until the last thing; others may have done it sooner.
A forum search on the individual steps is helpful -- I know I did a whole write up on installing my C1 dash pad a few years back with a ton of pictures.
Thanks
Billy
Last edited by BILLY 63 swc; 06-11-2013 at 11:39 AM. Reason: spelling
06-11-2013, 11:37 AM
#5
Racer
Thread Starter
At this point the dash cluster looks to be the last part to install and should be not to difficult if things go right but will you please send me the article on the dash cluster install, I would appreciate that.
Thanks
Billy626364@hotmail.com
Last edited by BILLY 63 swc; 06-11-2013 at 11:51 AM. Reason: email
06-11-2013, 10:37 PM
#7
Burning Brakes
Yep-follow Frankie's game plan...it worked for me.
Mike
Mike