Dash reinstall
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Melting Slicks
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From: Hereford AZ
Dash reinstall
Guys,
I am putting my dash back in after wiring and Vintage Air install. I have the factory manual so I think i got it...other than the bolts/washers across the top, the rivets on each door area, and some sort of adhesive at the trans tunnel...what else? Any tips? I don't have new pads yet, will they be too tough to install if the dash is already in?
Johnny
I am putting my dash back in after wiring and Vintage Air install. I have the factory manual so I think i got it...other than the bolts/washers across the top, the rivets on each door area, and some sort of adhesive at the trans tunnel...what else? Any tips? I don't have new pads yet, will they be too tough to install if the dash is already in?
Johnny
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Melting Slicks
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From: Hereford AZ
Racer
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From: Hilbert WI
I am in the same boat right now. I have my dash out to dye my dash and pads. I am going to re-install the dash without the wiring, then install the cluster and harness together.
Pro
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From: Born and Raised in South Detroit (Windsor) Ontario
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I agree with the group, just finished installing my dash and cluster last week, one thing I want to mention is after I put the dash in I checked to make sure the console side screws would line up with the brackets, they did not, so I had to adjust the lower part of the dash a little so the console could move forward a 1/4 in. before final gluing and screwing in place, just check before gluing the lower section.
Ric
Ric
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Army
I agree with the group, just finished installing my dash and cluster last week, one thing I want to mention is after I put the dash in I checked to make sure the console side screws would line up with the brackets, they did not, so I had to adjust the lower part of the dash a little so the console could move forward a 1/4 in. before final gluing and screwing in place, just check before gluing the lower section.
Ric
Ric
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pads first, radio speaker - make sure all don't rattle then cluster.. horseshoe console holds all down when installed properly
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