How to remove dash?
#21
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Working with the driver's side instrument panel, you'll have to pretty much lower the steering wheel. Disconnect it from the mount were it mounts to the bottom of the windshield frame. You can then lower it by maybe three inches.
When you go to re-install the driver's side vertical dash panel, the tach and speedo cannisters will often interfere with the wiring harness. Remove the tach and speed cannister from the dash, reinstall it and put your hands through the holes for the speedo and tack and move the wire harness out of the way. Then remove the vertical dash, re=install the tach and speedo and install.
Also, working on the interior driver's side dash..or the clutch..or brake mechanism...or removing/installing the vacuum boost cannister..BECOMES SO MUCH EASIER IF YOU REMOVE THE STEERING COLUMN. I's pretty easy to remove..a little tedious...buy basically easy. A lot easier than laying on your back trying to work on the interior firewall wire harnesses, clutch, brake, etc.
Last edited by 68/70Vette; 06-15-2015 at 11:44 PM.
#23
Race Director
I believe it is an OE bezel cut out for DIN syereo. Something that has to be done a lot cuz most were cut for 80's Pioneer stereos anyway. Mine was. Rather badly.
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#26
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Chevy Corvette Radio DASH KIT: Single Din Install Aftermarket Stereo Faceplate
http://www.ebay.com/itm/380450306056
It works for both shaft and single DIN.
Last edited by Iceaxe; 09-08-2015 at 12:38 AM.
#27
Melting Slicks
This might be what you are looking for.
Chevy Corvette Radio DASH KIT: Single Din Install Aftermarket Stereo Faceplate
http://www.ebay.com/itm/380450306056
It works for both shaft and single DIN.
Chevy Corvette Radio DASH KIT: Single Din Install Aftermarket Stereo Faceplate
http://www.ebay.com/itm/380450306056
It works for both shaft and single DIN.
#28
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Just a quick idea I picked up when I had to replace the dash in my '70 LS5. Before I installed the new dash I laid it in the sun for about an hour to really heat it up. After getting it really hot, it was really easy to bend in order to install without fear of cracking it down the middle. Just my TCW........
#29
Melting Slicks
Just a quick idea I picked up when I had to replace the dash in my '70 LS5. Before I installed the new dash I laid it in the sun for about an hour to really heat it up. After getting it really hot, it was really easy to bend in order to install without fear of cracking it down the middle. Just my TCW........
#30
Purchase the assembly instruction manual (AIM). It helps. Take a look at how the dash was installed at the factory. Knowing how it went in is helpful when taking it out. The steering column mount bolts are also shown in the AIM.
I have always found it easier to start on the passenger's side and work my way left. Installation is the opposite; start on the driver's side and work your way right.
Go back to work on your seat mount bolts. Dash work is easier if the seats are out of the car.
Good luck.
I have always found it easier to start on the passenger's side and work my way left. Installation is the opposite; start on the driver's side and work your way right.
Go back to work on your seat mount bolts. Dash work is easier if the seats are out of the car.
Good luck.
#31
Le Mans Master
I know this is an old post, but I just started the process of putting an overdrive manual into my 72, and thought I would try to remove the dash to do some minor "patching" since half of the interior is already apart. I'm wandering if they put the dash in at the factory before the windshield was installed. Does anyone know if it will come out that way without having to try to bend it. I'm afraid to snap that old thing in half.
Hope this helps.
#32
If you have the two "A" pillar side covers removed and the screw(s) removed under the dash so essentially it's free, gently apply pressure up from the bottom of the dash ( making it bow up a bit in the middle ) and at the same time slide a corner out (say the left side ) away from the pillar and presto, it's done. Some I believe have let the car sit in the sun to soften the dash to make more pliable just be patient and use light pressure.