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

[Darren C]

You should be able to get the dash out with the windshield still in the car. That said it is without doubt a much easier job with the glass out the car.
Either way the inner rubber seal across to base of the windshield will need to be removed to aid removal, to allow the dash to “lift” a little to free the M6 studs. After refurbishing the dash, you’re gonna want to fit a new seal anyway. The new ones are far, far more supple and easier to fit than getting to old one out was.
Take care with removing the old seal. Mine was solidified from UV sun damage, heat and age. It splintered and shattered in 1000 pieces (flying everywhere) when I removed it, so please be prepared with eye protection/ wear goggles.
Like all things that haven't been apart in a good while, you may find its stuck down and get a little resistance.