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| Speedmster |
 Nov 19 2016, 08:12 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 62 Joined: 19-September 07 From: Louisville, Ky Member No.: 8,132 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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We have been freshing up dads 914-6 (#1006). Had some paint work done and several other touch ups here and there.
We have the windshield out because the seal was dried up and only sealing 2/3rds the way around. With the windshield out we decided to replace the cracked dash pad and to replace the upper dash face (I think that is what it is called). My question is can the upper dash face be replaced with the windshield out without dropping the dash itself? If so, how do you recommend getting the forward edge of the material around and under the lip? Clint (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i9.photobucket.com-8132-1479564773.1.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i9.photobucket.com-8132-1479564773.2.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i9.photobucket.com-8132-1479564774.3.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i9.photobucket.com-8132-1479564774.4.jpg) |
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| iankarr |
Nov 19 2016, 08:48 AM
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The wrencher formerly known as Cuddy_K Group: Members Posts: 2,559 Joined: 22-May 15 From: Heber City, UT Member No.: 18,749 Region Association: Intermountain Region
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Very cool that you're doing that for your dad. Yes, you can install the top pad with the dash in the car, but the job is so much easier and will turn out better if you remove the dash frame. You'll also be glad you did when it comes time to install the new main dash pad and you don't break your knuckles trying to get at the two studs behind the instrument cluster. IMHO the time you spend struggling to get everything smooth and stick properly (so that the edges don't start peeling up in the summer) will be equal to or greater than what it will take to remove the dash frame and do the job right. Totally worth it while the glass is out! Especially on a -6.
I just did this project. Pm me if you have any questions! |
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| Speedmster |
Nov 19 2016, 09:32 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 62 Joined: 19-September 07 From: Louisville, Ky Member No.: 8,132 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(cuddyk @ Nov 19 2016, 09:48 AM)  Very cool that you're doing that for your dad. Yes, you can install the top pad with the dash in the car, but the job is so much easier and will turn out better if you remove the dash frame. You'll also be glad you did when it comes time to install the new main dash pad and you don't break your knuckles trying to get at the two studs behind the instrument cluster. IMHO the time you spend struggling to get everything smooth and stick properly (so that the edges don't start peeling up in the summer) will be equal to or greater than what it will take to remove the dash frame and do the job right. Totally worth it while the glass is out! Especially on a -6. I just did this project. Pm me if you have any questions! Most of the dash is apart thanks to getting to the dash pad nuts (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chair.gif) . So if my thought process is right, the blower switch, instrument panel, and steering column will need to be removed or least disconnected correct? Is there anything different for a -6 with the steering column that will need to be done? I've been referencing a thread from the Lapuwali Classic Thread Forum, but it is from a -4 http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=42757 Clint |
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| iankarr |
Nov 19 2016, 09:43 AM
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The wrencher formerly known as Cuddy_K Group: Members Posts: 2,559 Joined: 22-May 15 From: Heber City, UT Member No.: 18,749 Region Association: Intermountain Region
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QUOTE(Speedmster @ Nov 19 2016, 10:32 AM) QUOTE(cuddyk @ Nov 19 2016, 09:48 AM) Very cool that you're doing that for your dad. Yes, you can install the top pad with the dash in the car, but the job is so much easier and will turn out better if you remove the dash frame. You'll also be glad you did when it comes time to install the new main dash pad and you don't break your knuckles trying to get at the two studs behind the instrument cluster. IMHO the time you spend struggling to get everything smooth and stick properly (so that the edges don't start peeling up in the summer) will be equal to or greater than what it will take to remove the dash frame and do the job right. Totally worth it while the glass is out! Especially on a -6. I just did this project. Pm me if you have any questions! Most of the dash is apart thanks to getting to the dash pad nuts (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chair.gif) . So if my thought process is right, the blower switch, instrument panel, and steering column will need to be removed or least disconnected correct? Is there anything different for a -6 with the steering column that will need to be done? I've been referencing a thread from the Lapuwali Classic Thread Forum, but it is from a -4 http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=42757 Clint Hey Clint... That classic thread is great. Pictures help a lot. And I'm sure I forgot something that's covered there (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif). I only have a -4, so I'm not sure if there are other quirks which make removal different, but there shouldn't be. Yes, you'll need to remove the instrument cluster and steering "collar". This is a great time to have Tim refresh your gauges and update to LED. Or you can follow his thread to do it yourself... http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=217100 |
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Speedmster Upper Dash Face replacement Nov 19 2016, 08:12 AM
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