Removing bread box on an 86
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Removing bread box on an 86
I bought a flat panel kit to replace the bread box and the instructions are not clear on how to remove the box. Does anyone know an easy way to remove it without taking the whole dash apart?
Thanks,
JD
Thanks,
JD
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You may want to do a search on this topic....people have cut corners by breaking hardware off to get the job done quicker....but you have to pretty remove the whole top of the dash.
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If I recall correctly from reading posts on this subject, I think you have to remove the dash pad, which isn't all that hard. But... I know for sure I have heard posters say that you almost certainly cannot replace ALL the bolts when installing the flat panel. I would do a search on it for sure. Good luck.
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On my '88 I just reached in through the fuse panel and cut the supports with a hack saw blade. That didn't take long at all.
I reused one of the cut angle support brackets and riveted it on the side of the delete panel to add strength and help secure it.
I reused one of the cut angle support brackets and riveted it on the side of the delete panel to add strength and help secure it.
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FWIW, using the cheaply made, flat kit for a subsequent simu-wood covering was a waste of money. I'd have done equally well, for near nothing, with a thin piece of plywood or about any other material.
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I used a hack saw blade to cut out the bread box. I hated the look of the stock dash. I got this dash kit from Mid America. It's been on for about 5 years.
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Just did mine this past weekend (85). I took the dash off which wasn't that big of a deal. removed 3 of the 4 screws holding the bread box in minutes. That last one took about 15.
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What kit is this, out of curiosity? THe only ones I've seen are the flat types to replace the box. I actually like the way the box looks, so something like this would be perfect.
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I didn't buy a kit I just used clear Plexiglas
Anything's better than that horrible pad. This is just Plexiglas i cut and painted from the back. Works for me (me being my wallet). As far as taking it apart the previous owner had most of it apart when i bought it
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I do not believe that they are available new anymore. I bought one from a member last year through the FS section of the forum.
