How hard to remove dash?
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From: Iowa
How hard to remove dash?
I can't say that I have done it but I think I would go about it like this. Remove the dash from the donor first. Stay several inches away from the good parts. You should then be able to identify where the zillion spot welds are at with it out of the truck. If you then cut most of the dash from your good truck, you will then have far better access for your grinders, drills etc to get at the welds. It's going to be a fairly time consuming affair I suspect.
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How hard to remove dash?
It's a b*tch of a job when they bolt in. It'll be down right brutal drilling out all those welds and then later rewelding it.
I'd suggest about 2 days of heavy duty prayer before you start.
Or really think about if you can repair/patch the original....
I'd suggest about 2 days of heavy duty prayer before you start.
Or really think about if you can repair/patch the original....
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How hard to remove dash?
79 posi,
The guys were not trying to rain on your parade, they were just letting you know it is a lot of work. Anything is possible, and depending upon your skill level, and ambition, it could be a difficult task. Anything is possible. Heck we all ask for opinions, and then do what we want, wheather it is to lead or follow.
Goodluck on your project.
now my opinion....
I would try to patch the original, if it doesn't turn out.... then on to plan B... andthen i would attempt the implation of a new dash.
OBTW, which area of the dash has been altered?
Robert
The guys were not trying to rain on your parade, they were just letting you know it is a lot of work. Anything is possible, and depending upon your skill level, and ambition, it could be a difficult task. Anything is possible. Heck we all ask for opinions, and then do what we want, wheather it is to lead or follow.
Goodluck on your project.
now my opinion....
I would try to patch the original, if it doesn't turn out.... then on to plan B... andthen i would attempt the implation of a new dash.
OBTW, which area of the dash has been altered?
Robert
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How hard to remove dash?
79 Posi,
Cabby Daddy is right. If you insist upon going that route, you'll get all the advice and moral support we can give you - but those of us that have done it, will try to talk you out of it first.
Either way - we're here for ya.
(Put in another 3 hrs or so on my truck today without cutting/scratching myself - that's two days in a row!)
Later,
Cabby Daddy is right. If you insist upon going that route, you'll get all the advice and moral support we can give you - but those of us that have done it, will try to talk you out of it first.
Either way - we're here for ya.
(Put in another 3 hrs or so on my truck today without cutting/scratching myself - that's two days in a row!)
Later,
