77 upper dash pad
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From: ny ny
77 upper dash pad
I am redoing my interior and my upper dash pash needs to be replaced i have one on the way and i was told that this is the hardest part of the interior to replace. is this true? whats involved in replacing this? if anybody knows of any instructional links or has any advice i would really appreciate it 
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From: Raleigh NC
I didn't find it hard on my '77. Undo all the screws along the tops of both dash pads and gauge bezel. Remove the RS dash pad--undo the 5/16" hex head bolt on the bottom of the upper dash pad. Remove the pillar post covers. Then wiggle it out. Mind the speaker wires.
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From: CORTLANDT MANOR NY
In order to remove it or install it you have to flex it in the middle so that you can clear the windshield posts.
Make sure it is warm and flexible. If it is cold it can crack the vynl. Don't ask how I know this.
Make sure it is warm and flexible. If it is cold it can crack the vynl. Don't ask how I know this.
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Originally Posted by I'm Batman
....take your time, it's a tight fit to get past the windshield pillars, even with the trim off. Angling the pad a bit side-to-side might help.
I recall reading somewhere that the upper dash pads were installed on the assembly line before the windshield went in. I can see where the job would be a heckuva lot easier without the glass in the way.
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Originally Posted by thomascalandrino
thanks for all the great ideas. I will be installing it soon i will let u know how it goes. anymore ideas or thoughts? the more the better
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damn sorry to hear that you cracked your windshield. i will make a mental note to becareful not to be too forecful. would anyone know where i could see some pictures of what it looks like under there once the upper dash pad out so im not too suprized
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Originally Posted by Easy Mike
I recall reading somewhere that the upper dash pads were installed on the assembly line before the windshield went in. I can see where the job would be a heckuva lot easier without the glass in the way.