QUOTE(altitude411 @ Oct 14 2014, 10:15 PM)
Ok, here's where I'm at now...do I have to grind off these shear bolts (stupid shear bolts) in order to remove the dash from the car? Stripping for media blast. Are these easily replaced?
The shear bolts are actually easy to remove.
Even easier with them as exposed as yours are.
Position a small sharp chisel at the perimeter of the shear bolt and tap it counter-clockwise lightly to get it to dig into the bolt.
Just a few hits will loosen it enough that you can then turn it out with a small vise grip.
More difficult is removing the allen bolt that fastens the dead bolt near to the column.
For that cut down the short end of a 90 degree 4mm allen key. Shorten it to about 1/4 inch. You'll have to use this tool while lying on your back with you head towards the pedals.
Loosen the 13mm jam nut then patiently turn the allen bolt a few degrees at a time till you can remove the dead bolt.
I just looked at your picture again and see that the column is already removed.