Best order to assemble dash?
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 186
Likes: 6
From: Lebanon Junction KY
Hi Mark,
(This is for a no a/c car.) (An a/c car doesn't have the kick panel vet controls)
I think it's best to get the console in first, then the install the small 'frame' that the heater/defroster controller mounts in to the console.
Hook up the Bowden cable for the controller's hot/cold function and the Bowden cables for the kick panel vent doors.
Then hook make the electrical connections for the lighter and then position the shifter plate on the console.
If it's a 4 speed install the shifter boot and then finally screws for the shifter console plate.
Be sure the heater/defroster control, the Bowden cables, and the lighter and it's light are operating properly before putting the shift plate screws in.
Regards,
Alan
(This is for a no a/c car.) (An a/c car doesn't have the kick panel vet controls)
I think it's best to get the console in first, then the install the small 'frame' that the heater/defroster controller mounts in to the console.
Hook up the Bowden cable for the controller's hot/cold function and the Bowden cables for the kick panel vent doors.
Then hook make the electrical connections for the lighter and then position the shifter plate on the console.
If it's a 4 speed install the shifter boot and then finally screws for the shifter console plate.
Be sure the heater/defroster control, the Bowden cables, and the lighter and it's light are operating properly before putting the shift plate screws in.
Regards,
Alan
Mark
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 31,283
Likes: 4,373
From: Westminster Maryland
Hi Mark,
Working in the interior is VERY tedious and can eat up many hours of time.
You have to be very careful in measuring and fitting the carpet and extra careful before cutting it.
The plastic parts need to be handled carefully because if they're the originals some pieces have become fragile.
When dealing with new parts you have to be prepared for things not always fitting just as you'd like… it's the down side to new interior parts.
BUT, the interior really shows off carefully done work!
Have fun!
Regards,
Alan
Working in the interior is VERY tedious and can eat up many hours of time.
You have to be very careful in measuring and fitting the carpet and extra careful before cutting it.
The plastic parts need to be handled carefully because if they're the originals some pieces have become fragile.
When dealing with new parts you have to be prepared for things not always fitting just as you'd like… it's the down side to new interior parts.
BUT, the interior really shows off carefully done work!
Have fun!
Regards,
Alan
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 186
Likes: 6
From: Lebanon Junction KY
Hi Mark,
Working in the interior is VERY tedious and can eat up many hours of time.
You have to be very careful in measuring and fitting the carpet and extra careful before cutting it.
The plastic parts need to be handled carefully because if they're the originals some pieces have become fragile.
When dealing with new parts you have to be prepared for things not always fitting just as you'd like… it's the down side to new interior parts.
BUT, the interior really shows off carefully done work!
Have fun!
Regards,
Alan
Working in the interior is VERY tedious and can eat up many hours of time.
You have to be very careful in measuring and fitting the carpet and extra careful before cutting it.
The plastic parts need to be handled carefully because if they're the originals some pieces have become fragile.
When dealing with new parts you have to be prepared for things not always fitting just as you'd like… it's the down side to new interior parts.
BUT, the interior really shows off carefully done work!
Have fun!
Regards,
Alan
Mark
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 31,283
Likes: 4,373
From: Westminster Maryland
Hi Mark,
I agree that the appearance of the dash and interior is very striking compared to other cars of the era.
I also agree that the design used to assemble the dash is 'curious' to say the least. (It's sort of holding it up by it's own bootstraps!)
The results can certainly be worth the effort though when done well.
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan
I agree that the appearance of the dash and interior is very striking compared to other cars of the era.
I also agree that the design used to assemble the dash is 'curious' to say the least. (It's sort of holding it up by it's own bootstraps!)
The results can certainly be worth the effort though when done well.
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan
