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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 04:27 PM
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51/52 Dash

Does the dash come out on the 51 / 52 to allow better acess to the wiring or is it welded in? Any advice on removing it if possible would be great.
 
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 04:37 PM
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It's one solid piece connected to the the rest of the cab, unfortunately. Maybe you could get that chick leaning on that Harley to help you with that. If you do, be sure and take pictures of the project. We like pictures.
 
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 06:30 PM
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You'll find yourself wrapped around the gearshift, standing on your head in case you wondered about Doc's question.... lol
 
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 06:37 PM
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Take the seat out, it only takes 10 minutes, and lay some carpet padding down. I have a reading pillow (the kind with arms) that elevates my shoulders just enough that it's "almost" comfortable to do underdash work. Except when hot solder falls down on my face...
 
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by ALBUQ F-1
Take the seat out, it only takes 10 minutes, and lay some carpet padding down. I have a reading pillow (the kind with arms) that elevates my shoulders just enough that it's "almost" comfortable to do underdash work. Except when hot solder falls down on my face...
so true!!
 
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 06:57 PM
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I usually hire a contortionist from Cirque Du Soleil to do all of the under dash wiring for me.
 
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 07:21 PM
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Im with Ross, and Canadiandiesel, four bolts and the seats out leaving room to lay down and get semi comfortable.
 
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