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67B Dash Removal, how to?

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klutterbutt

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I've tried working around it, but I'm going to have to remove the dash in order to redo the wiring, fit a new glove box, reinstall guages and heater vent tubes. Some of you may be able to fit and fix any or all of these items but I'm finding I'm just too old, too big and too stiff to get under the dash. So, how do I go about removing the dash? I've read through all six manuals I have on B restorations and can't find any guide lines on the removal of the dash. I remember reading a detailed description on dash removal on line a few years back but haven't any idea where I found it. Does anyone have any idea where I can find instructions for properly removing and reinstalling my dash? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif
 
Klutterbutt:

I took a quick look at Moss motors website. The link to their 67 dash page is -

https://www.mossmotors.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=29080

I rebuilt the dash in my 74.5 B-GT about two months ago, but the configuration appears too different for me to be of much help.

Just the same, the 74.5 has two sheet metal screws in flanges at the bottom of the dash, and nuts and washers on 6 studs set in a shallow channel along the top of the back face.

Sorry I couldn't be of more help.


Mike /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/patriot.gif
 
Thanks Mike, I have the Moss exploded view and just as you thought to do so, I too checked it out first thing. What I'm looking for is a detailed sequence for removal and reinstallation of the dash. The exploded view will be handy for putting it all back together as a whole dash assembly prior to reinstallation.

Has anyone ever seen anything in writing that gives instructions for proper removal of a dash? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif
 
Chuck, THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! That's it, that's exactly what I was looking for. Now that I've read through it again I see that I'll probably need a second set of smaller hands anyway. At least now I know how to go about removing the dash without getting the cart before the horse.

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Kluterbutt:

I took a quick glance at the instruction page that Chuck provided the link to - very nice.

Only one added suggestion.

If you use a metal can, attaching a magnet to the bottom of the can helps capture those little nuts and washers and hold them in the can in the event of an overturning incident.

A radio speaker magnet works well.

Mike
 
Thanks for the added tip Mike. I think that would be helpful for someone who is able to start and finish a task in a few hours to a few days, maybe even a week. At most, I may get a day or two to work on my cars then I won't touch them for a month to several months----so I tag or bag everything. All wires, hoses and etc....are taped and numbered----the number is written in a notebook with a full description of where and how the piece fits back on the car. I also have a library of digital photos on file. It may seem like over-kill to some but I'm working on two cars at the same time and I've gone as long as 12 months without even giving the cars more then a glance in passing.

I do use a magnetized tray when working on a quick fix type project----it's perfect for keeping nuts, screws, washers and whatever from getting dropped or even lost.
 
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