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EdwardBlume
post Aug 23 2016, 02:13 PM
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Decided to put Mikey's dash on today. Nothing wrong with the old plastic dash cap. Will put it up for sale shortly.

So far, I have the old dash out. Now I have the daunting task of putting the super nice Mikey Dash back in..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)


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post Aug 23 2016, 02:16 PM
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post Aug 23 2016, 02:17 PM
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New one waiting


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post Aug 23 2016, 02:19 PM
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Does that look right to you?


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post Aug 23 2016, 02:34 PM
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Just took the A pads off, but its not going in easily. Do the horizontal front studs mount first, or the vertical rear studs?

I put the console studs in first and the dash is hung up.
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post Aug 23 2016, 02:36 PM
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> but its not going in easily

Ha, yes. I could have told you to expect that. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Just keep battling! (and be thankful you aren't replacing the defroster air box)

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post Aug 23 2016, 02:40 PM
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post Aug 23 2016, 02:53 PM
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Screw it!


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post Aug 23 2016, 02:56 PM
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Going with the Mikey bolts (they're magnetic)


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post Aug 23 2016, 03:08 PM
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1/4" socket and floppy end extensions, and ratcheting wrenches. And I pull the gauges out completely to get my hand in there.
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post Aug 23 2016, 03:39 PM
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Is this a stud or am I screwed?


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post Aug 23 2016, 03:54 PM
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Lots of patience. If you only get one nut on per day, no problem. It's getting done.
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post Aug 23 2016, 04:35 PM
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That looks double threaded. Metal nuts should screw on with minimal resistance, near finger easy. Plastic nuts have been random but usually a ton of friction.
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post Aug 23 2016, 04:44 PM
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The OEM is tapered to start the nut, this one isn't but persistence pays off.

It is a stud and I was able to rethread it, reinsert it, and use it. On to the next one.


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post Aug 23 2016, 05:20 PM
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It just takes patience, small hands and the ability to work while standing on your head... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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post Aug 23 2016, 05:47 PM
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Somebody told me it was easier to pull the metal dash to install it. Them put the metal dash back it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) . Hell if I know but the 2 fuchin nuts behind the gauges with the 3/8" opening are ridiculous. I was super pissed when I finally finished installing mine. Looks great though & I don't need to do it again for many a year if ever
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post Aug 23 2016, 06:03 PM
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I'm almost "done". I lost one stud due to it getting chewed on installation. Like I said above there's no taper on the stud so you are on your own to line it up right and getting the nuts to thread straight. Go too far and you have a problem. Otherwise a really nice fit and finish.
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post Aug 23 2016, 06:47 PM
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Yes we started tapering them. Drop me an address in PM and I can send you another stud.
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post Aug 23 2016, 06:58 PM
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QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Aug 23 2016, 05:47 PM) *

Yes we started tapering them. Drop me an address in PM and I can send you another stud.
Mark

Good to hear you do that for the studs! Good move.

Not necessary for the stud. Thanks anyway. No way I'm uninstalling this thing again!

Thanks again!
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post Aug 23 2016, 07:22 PM
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Is that top pict in the first post your dash cap? It looks nice, what brand is it?
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