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Title: Dash question
Post by: ne-chevy on June 04, 2009, 12:30:37 pm

I have never been behind the dash pad in any of my Chevy trucks, so I was just wondering if the metal framework of the dash could be unbolted and replace with a newer style? Say take one out of my 76 and put in one from an 85 or so. Any info would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks
Wade

Title: Re: Dash question
Post by: frogman68 on June 04, 2009, 01:07:13 pm

Its spot welded in

read thru this one

http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php?topic=5724.0

He has just done it

Title: Re: Dash question
Post by: 80stepsideguy on June 04, 2009, 01:42:57 pm

Start on page 17 of the build and you`ll see the start. I removed the dash out of that cab which was originally a 1985 cab and bought a metal dash from frog here that came out of 1 of his trucks... Its not hard its time consuming though.. My trucks cab originally was badly rusted i needed to find a good solid cab and i came across this 1 but the dash needed to be changed as it didnt have the hole for the winshield wiper switch. Plus i wanted to make it more period correct... The whole windsield post area has alot of spot welds you`ll need a spot weld cutter to remove them all.The sides do unbolt but it wont remove that dash from your cab... If you need any questions answered let me know i`ll help you out...

thanks
pat

Title: Re: Dash question
Post by: zieg85 on June 04, 2009, 01:43:15 pm

Welcome to the site

Title: Re: Dash question
Post by: ne-chevy on June 08, 2009, 06:22:57 am

Thanks for the info! I will have to go digging into the dash to see just how many spot welds there are so I can decide if I want to attempt it or not. Should be fun!!

Thanks again.

Wade

Title: Re: Dash question
Post by: frogman68 on June 08, 2009, 06:35:00 am

There is a ton lol one like ever two to four inches at the windshield