My dad is working on his '50 Ford. He isn't to computer literate so he asked me if I could help.
He is having problems removing the dash. He said he can't figure out what is still holding it on. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Tim

 

There are three nuts holding it to bolts protruding from the backside of the dash.

 

I'm sorry, I should have been more clear. He wants to remove the complete dash piece which goes from door to door.
Thanks
Tim

 

That is welded in and a structural part of the cab.

 

I would not recommend this level of surgery. It is major. If you are intent upon it you will spent a lot of time with a die grinder and drilling out numerous spot welds. The dash is an important structural piece that will need equivalent structure in its stead. lol

 

Unless it`s damaged beyond repair it`s best to leave in place.

 

Thanks so much guys. I told dad about it. He said the first reply was what he wanted that I had misunderstood him. I told him if he has any more questions let me know and I will ask.
I think he has 3 or 4 of these old trucks. I know one is original and he drives it around the farm some. The next one has the body installed on a 1979 F150 4X4 frame and the last one is a 1 1/2 ton with out a bed. Dad and my youngest brother cut the '79 frame and shortened so the '50 body looks correct on it.
They have done quite a bit of work on that one but he still has a ways to go.
Thank you so much.
Tim and his Dad

 

Sounds like some neat old Fords, keep us posted and any more questions ask away.

 

Welcome to the board!! It sounds like you and your family have a pretty neat stable of trucks. Your dad sounds like quite a fabricator. We'd love to see pics of all of the trucks!

Way back when I had dreams of replacing my dash also (a previous owner used a church key and a smoke wrench to modify my radio opening). I even went so far as to try and cut one out of a truck at a wrecking yard with basic handtools (don't ask). I gave up when I realized the huge scope of the project. Like the guys said, the dash is a major structural component of the cab. Your best bet would be to cut a patch panel out of a known good dash and use that in yours.

Good luck
Bobby