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Dec 15, 2015 | 08:16 AM

460harris

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1979 dash removal

I'm in the process of taking my 79 for truck down to bare metal and was wondering if anyone had taken the complete dash off. I've looked and it appears that I only found 5 bolts.does that sound right? I have everything else off already. Dash pad is off the heater controls are off trim pieces.

Dec 15, 2015 | 08:30 AM

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Look at the far left and right upper edge, right where the dash meets the top part of the kick panel. There might be a bonded or just sealant on it metal tab there on each side?

Instrument cluster? Defrost vent, center speaker wiring, steering column bracket, the long wiring harness going side to side in the plastic black tube that is slit down the side?

Dec 15, 2015 | 09:12 PM

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Got it removed. Not that big of a deal.

Dec 15, 2015 | 10:14 PM

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I am sure you can figure out the vents and the vent outer piece, careful the mount tabs break easily.

Jan 3, 2022 | 09:41 AM

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Got it removed. Not that big of a deal.

I also need the complete dash removed. Do you remember how many bolt are there and their locations?
Thanks.

Jan 3, 2022 | 10:27 AM

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Jan 3, 2022 | 10:34 AM

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I also need the complete dash removed. Do you remember how many bolt are there and their locations?
Thanks.

There are a bunch of screws along the top of the dash pad, facing upward toward the windshield. Then there are 5 bolts, I think. One at either side of the cab, two in the steering column support, and one in the E-Brake mount. I had mine out for paint not too long ago.