Detailed interior disassembly pics?
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Burning Brakes
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From: Northeast Ohio
Detailed interior disassembly pics?
I am looking for someone with some detailed pics from a restoration in regards to the interior and dis-assembly. Figured it might save some time when I try to figure out how my interior goes back together!
72 coupe but I suppose they are all very similar.
72 coupe but I suppose they are all very similar.
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi db,
I don't have any pictures of disassembly but will offer some advice.
Carefully mark and bag EVERY fastener as you take the interior apart.
MANY of the fasteners are similar but just slightly different in size, length, head configuration, finish, or type of washer or collet used.
It's very difficult to reassemble successfully if you're not sure what fastener goes where.
Also, be VERY gentile as you take things apart.... the dash pads, gauge bezels, and vinyl covered plastic trim panels are fragile and easy to split or break.
I know of no source of interior installation information better than the Assembly Instruction Manual. (AIM).
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan
I don't have any pictures of disassembly but will offer some advice.
Carefully mark and bag EVERY fastener as you take the interior apart.
MANY of the fasteners are similar but just slightly different in size, length, head configuration, finish, or type of washer or collet used.
It's very difficult to reassemble successfully if you're not sure what fastener goes where.
Also, be VERY gentile as you take things apart.... the dash pads, gauge bezels, and vinyl covered plastic trim panels are fragile and easy to split or break.
I know of no source of interior installation information better than the Assembly Instruction Manual. (AIM).
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 866
Likes: 1
From: Northeast Ohio
Hi db,
I don't have any pictures of disassembly but will offer some advice.
Carefully mark and bag EVERY fastener as you take the interior apart.
MANY of the fasteners are similar but just slightly different in size, length, head configuration, finish, or type of washer or collet used.
It's very difficult to reassemble successfully if you're not sure what fastener goes where.
Also, be VERY gentile as you take things apart.... the dash pads, gauge bezels, and vinyl covered plastic trim panels are fragile and easy to split or break.
I know of no source of interior installation information better than the Assembly Instruction Manual. (AIM).
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan
I don't have any pictures of disassembly but will offer some advice.
Carefully mark and bag EVERY fastener as you take the interior apart.
MANY of the fasteners are similar but just slightly different in size, length, head configuration, finish, or type of washer or collet used.
It's very difficult to reassemble successfully if you're not sure what fastener goes where.
Also, be VERY gentile as you take things apart.... the dash pads, gauge bezels, and vinyl covered plastic trim panels are fragile and easy to split or break.
I know of no source of interior installation information better than the Assembly Instruction Manual. (AIM).
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan
Great info, unfortunately my interior has long since been removed and those procedures were not done. This is why I am in need of some pics from someone. I have the manual, but nice color pics can't hurt. I am sure it can be figured out but just trying to save time on putting stuff on then realizing something else had to go first and then taking stuff back apart.
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi db,
I'll start with the dash sequence...
Shifter console. Difficult because of kick panel vent cables.
E-brake cover.
Upper dash pad. Careful you don't crack it in the middle or on the ends.
Driver's side dash pad. Very difficult because of harness, ductwork, Steering column, speed and tach cables.
Center gauge bezel. Very difficult and VERY fragile. If you use the wrong screw at the top of the wiper switch bezel you'll put a hole in the upper dash pad. Careful!
Passenger's side dash pad.
Interiors not easy under the best of circumstances.
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan
What condition is the dash harness in and is it labeled at all?
What condition are the dash and console vacuum lines in and are they labed at all?
I wouldn't even consider doing it without the AIM to refer to every step of the way.
I'll start with the dash sequence...
Shifter console. Difficult because of kick panel vent cables.
E-brake cover.
Upper dash pad. Careful you don't crack it in the middle or on the ends.
Driver's side dash pad. Very difficult because of harness, ductwork, Steering column, speed and tach cables.
Center gauge bezel. Very difficult and VERY fragile. If you use the wrong screw at the top of the wiper switch bezel you'll put a hole in the upper dash pad. Careful!
Passenger's side dash pad.
Interiors not easy under the best of circumstances.
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan
What condition is the dash harness in and is it labeled at all?
What condition are the dash and console vacuum lines in and are they labed at all?
I wouldn't even consider doing it without the AIM to refer to every step of the way.
Last edited by Alan 71; Oct 14, 2013 at 06:41 PM.
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 866
Likes: 1
From: Northeast Ohio
Hi db,
I'll start with the dash sequence...
Shifter console. Difficult because of kick panel vent cables.
E-brake cover.
Upper dash pad. Careful you don't crack it in the middle or on the ends.
Driver's side dash pad. Very difficult because of harness, ductwork, Steering column, speed and tach cables.
Center gauge bezel. Very difficult and VERY fragile. If you use the wrong screw at the top of the wiper switch bezel you'll put a hole in the upper dash pad. Careful!
Passenger's side dash pad.
Interiors not easy under the best of circumstances.
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan
What condition is the dash harness in and is it labeled at all?
What condition are the dash and console vacuum lines in and are they labed at all?
I wouldn't even consider doing it without the AIM to refer to every step of the way.
I'll start with the dash sequence...
Shifter console. Difficult because of kick panel vent cables.
E-brake cover.
Upper dash pad. Careful you don't crack it in the middle or on the ends.
Driver's side dash pad. Very difficult because of harness, ductwork, Steering column, speed and tach cables.
Center gauge bezel. Very difficult and VERY fragile. If you use the wrong screw at the top of the wiper switch bezel you'll put a hole in the upper dash pad. Careful!
Passenger's side dash pad.
Interiors not easy under the best of circumstances.
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan
What condition is the dash harness in and is it labeled at all?
What condition are the dash and console vacuum lines in and are they labed at all?
I wouldn't even consider doing it without the AIM to refer to every step of the way.
Thank you for the order on getting started.
Team Owner
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From: Southbound
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Order the 72 assembly instruction manual (AIM). The AIM shows how the car was assembled at St. Louis. You are shooting yourself in the foot if you try to put the car back together without help from the AIM.
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