Removing Corvette Breadbox!!
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Heel & Toe
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From: Searcy Ar
Removing Corvette Breadbox!!
Does any one know how to remove the breadbox that's on the passenger side on the dash
? Going to do some custom work so I need to pointers on how to remove it out!! thanks!!
? Going to do some custom work so I need to pointers on how to remove it out!! thanks!!
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Melting Slicks
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Yeah, from what I remember the lower carpeted bolster has to come out and there are four nuts that are a royal PIA to get out, maybe someone can chime in on access to those nuts, the dash pad and radio are a breeze.
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From: Summerland B.C. Canada
Some info from my 86 FSM
http://members.shaw.ca/agent86/Dash%...%20Removal.pdf
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It has been years since I took mine out, but I recall removing the top pad and the carpet section under it.
There was one diagonal metal strap near the middle (I think) that was going to be so hard to get to that I used a cutoff wheel in a Dremel and cut it in half. It went in the trash anyway so why be gentle removing it??
I have made a couple of mods to the dash to make getting it apart easier. It is an absolutely terrible design.
There was one diagonal metal strap near the middle (I think) that was going to be so hard to get to that I used a cutoff wheel in a Dremel and cut it in half. It went in the trash anyway so why be gentle removing it??
I have made a couple of mods to the dash to make getting it apart easier. It is an absolutely terrible design.
I'm making mine like that, many thanks for the pid
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You don't have to take anything apart to remove it. If you want to you can go through the fuse box opening with a hand held saw to get at the brackets. Saw through the bracket or the fastener to release the whole box. The whole thing can be removed to be replaced with a panel that way. Replacing the bread box was one of the first things I did, the flat panel looks much better to me.
Last edited by Aardwolf; Feb 7, 2011 at 12:44 PM.
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Here is a write-up on how to remove the breadbox. Also, I have a custom made American black walnut replacement dash panel if you are interested.
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Heel & Toe
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From: Searcy Ar
pmihaltian how much ya wanting for the panel? and do you have all the hardware to go with it? thanks it you want text me a pic of it at 501-281-6976 or email one at blueford_99@yahoo.com thanks again for all the help!!
