 Dash Pad replacement - Is there a "How to guide"?, or, is it a learning curve? |
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| sherman1 |
 Mar 16 2006, 02:16 PM
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Team McLaren  Group: Members Posts: 57 Joined: 10-March 06 From: Woodside, CA Member No.: 5,697  |
Hello gents (and I use that term loosely),
Newbie here, who just joined last week, with 2 914's stuffed into my garage, much to my wife's dismay (but that's OK as she get's most of the other rooms in the house). One of my 914's, the '71 Light Ivory 1.7, needs a new dash - I just ordered a new Dash Pad from "da factory" and it's due in next week. So, I need to mentally prepare myself for the uncharted challenge of swapping out the dash pads. Is there a written guide or weblink that details how best to accomplish the R&R of the dash pad, with minimal stress & red knuckles...? I figure it's a weekend project. Here's a photo of my '71 for grins... (IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v68/sherman81/9142.jpg) Thanks in advance for any info you can share. Cheers, Ken |
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| 914-8 |
Mar 16 2006, 02:19 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 802 Joined: 23-January 06 From: Cal Member No.: 5,461 Region Association: None |
do a search on this very site.
there are some very good, detailed with pictures, step by steps on how to replace the dash. |
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| Rand |
Mar 16 2006, 02:23 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
If you haven't checked it out yet, be sure and browse through the "classic message threads." Great stuff in there. (There's a picklist on the lower right of your screen that's handy for jumping to different forums.)
Here's a link to a dash top thread |
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| sherman1 |
Mar 16 2006, 02:34 PM
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Team McLaren Group: Members Posts: 57 Joined: 10-March 06 From: Woodside, CA Member No.: 5,697 |
Thank guys, that is great info.
I'm still learning to navigate this site, and there's wealth of 914 info here I've yet to uncover. Cheers (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beerchug.gif) |
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| tdgray |
Mar 16 2006, 02:39 PM
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Thank God Nemo is not here to see this Group: Members Posts: 9,705 Joined: 5-August 03 From: Akron, OH Member No.: 984 Region Association: None |
Just did this last weekend... major pita.
Hope you have small hands and strong fingers. Just takes mucho time... stay with it (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif) |
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| tat2dphreak |
Mar 16 2006, 02:42 PM
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stoya, stoya, stoya Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,797 Joined: 6-June 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 792 Region Association: Southwest Region  |
a trick I've found... I use a ratchet that can be actuated on the handle, bye twisting a "T".. called a sidewinder:
like THIS it REALLY helps get the hardest ones... I think I used it and a knuckle for 1-2 of them... no blood the last time I did it.. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) car looks really nice... great photo |
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| mrdezyne |
Mar 16 2006, 02:43 PM
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Now on larger rolling jack stands! Group: Members Posts: 468 Joined: 31-July 05 From: Tulsa, OK Member No.: 4,510 |
Schweet 71' by the way and welcome to the forum..... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beer.gif)
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| sherman1 |
Mar 16 2006, 03:39 PM
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Team McLaren Group: Members Posts: 57 Joined: 10-March 06 From: Woodside, CA Member No.: 5,697 |
Wayne,
Thanks for the link on the "T" sidewinder wrench - that just might do the trick, as my hands are too big (he bragged...LOL) |
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| tat2dphreak |
Mar 16 2006, 03:47 PM
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stoya, stoya, stoya Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,797 Joined: 6-June 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 792 Region Association: Southwest Region |
harbor freight has them cheaper and I think they have a 1/4" one that is PERFECT... I think I got the 14" one when I bought my 3/8... the right tool always makes things go smoother...
the tool is almost useless ofr anything else, but rocks for the dash replacement |
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| sherman1 |
Mar 16 2006, 05:59 PM
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Team McLaren Group: Members Posts: 57 Joined: 10-March 06 From: Woodside, CA Member No.: 5,697 |
Wow, is it necessary to remove the steering wheel to get the dash pad off...?
Hope not. Anyone? |
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| Rand |
Mar 16 2006, 06:10 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
I started to say no, but I removed the steering wheel when I took mine off. It's nice to have it out of the way when you pull the gauges forward.
No problem, removing the steering wheel is easy. |
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| olav |
Mar 16 2006, 06:20 PM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,107 Joined: 28-December 02 From: Los Gatos, CA. USA Member No.: 34 Region Association: None |
I didn't need too. |
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