Has Anyone Done This? Options

[lsintampa]

I'm in the middle of rebuilding my dash.

I'm using the following parts (all from 914 rubber - Thanks Mark!)

New top dash.
New top padding and vinyl that goes on the top between the windshield and back of the dash top.
New rubber seal for inside front windshield to dash top.
New dash face metal and vinyl.

I removed the steel dash frame - as it made a lot of sense to me.

It appears I can assemble the whole dash (all the parts above - except the seal that would go on last) onto the steel frame, and then install the whole assembled dash in the car. Then finally install the windshield seal.

AS OPPOSED TO - putting the steel frame back in - then putting the dash on the frame, etc.

Bottom line is putting the dash onto the frame and then into the car - seems to me to be a whole lot easier to do.

Has anyone done it that way?

Thanks,

Len

[r_towle]

Can the whole dash be pulled out this way?
I have an old parts car with a perfect dash pad.
I would like to pull it this way to ensure I don't screw up the pad on the way out.

[Darren C]

Can the whole dash be pulled out this way?
I have an old parts car with a perfect dash pad.
I would like to pull it this way to ensure I don't screw up the pad on the way out.

Yes.

As long as you disconnect everything (wires, blower cables and steering column) take off the A pillar pads and knee roll, the dash will come out real easy.

I'd guess they built the dash up at the factory with the trim and top fitted and installed it the same way.

Great youtube tutorial, but I'd say they were very optimistic on how long the job takes! In reality I'd allow an hour more especially if you haven't done it before.