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Offline usmcchevy

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dash removal
« on: April 22, 2005, 08:39:00 pm »
does anybody know if the metal shell that the dash pad and gauges attaches to is able to be removed. if so how can i do it. thanks for any help

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Offline aprice

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Re: dash removal
« Reply #1 on: April 23, 2005, 02:25:00 am »
one or two bolts on each side, a center brace. a couple bolts around the  steering wheel i think, and then you will have to take a cut off wheel and cut alone next to the windshield if you dont remove it. i did it in my mudder and just left it in, either way its welded at the top. i may have missed a few, it is pretty easy when after you start

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Offline roundedline

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Re: dash removal
« Reply #2 on: April 25, 2005, 09:51:00 am »
The metal shell is tack welded to the windshield frame, if you want it gone you have to cut it out.  If the VIN in on the dash you may run into issues if you ever get pulled over and you have no VIN there.  Just something to keep in mind.

Chris Lucas
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Offline Pinger74GMC

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Re: dash removal
« Reply #3 on: April 25, 2005, 06:41:00 pm »
Has anybody changed their dash? Also any info on putting a later model dash, say from an 85 or 86 model in an early model, '74? Can just the dash pad be switched? The metal part of my dash is in perfect condition, but the padded cover is hammered! Probably no suprise there...

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Offline BruceLopesJr

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Re: dash removal
« Reply #4 on: April 25, 2005, 08:11:00 pm »
You can buy the covers that slide over the stock dashes and glue on.  They look like the stock stuff and hold up well.  I didi that to my old GTO and no one could tell it was a shell.  Best $100 I ever spent.  

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Offline roundedline

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Re: dash removal
« Reply #5 on: April 25, 2005, 10:25:00 pm »
Cabs didn't change throughout the run, so any interior parts can be switched.  My 73 had a 86 model interior in it.  So yes the pad can be switched out.

I sell Dashes Direct replacement dashes and I also sell the Coverlay dash covers.

Chris Lucas
www.73-87chevytrucks.com
www.captkaoscustoms.com
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Jimmy 2WD Project

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Offline DnStClr

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Re: dash removal
« Reply #6 on: April 27, 2005, 08:11:00 am »
Man, I should have checked.:\  I recently bought one from another source. When it arrived, it was also from Dashes Direct.

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Re: dash removal
« Reply #7 on: April 27, 2005, 10:45:00 am »
DnStClr No biggie. I haven't added it to the catalog yet so you wouldn't have seen it.  How did you like it?

Chris Lucas
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