Steps for removing the whole dash assembly?

[Katfish]

I remember someone posting a step-by-step for removing the whole dash frame.
Unfortunately I didn't save it at the time, anyone have that info?

Thx

[Huskidrive]

https://forum.e-bodies.org/interior/6/complete-dash-removal-tips-needed/20185/msg252541#msg252541

[Katfish]

That's it, Thx!

I see it's written for non-AC car, any specific changes for AC?

[73chalngr]

The hardest part is probably the the four defroster vent bolts . Having someone with small hands or the windshield removed makes it easier. Thanks to this forum I had the courage to remove my entire dash replace the dash pad and install rallye gauges. My windshield was removed at the time . It then snow balled into the steering column now looks crappy again forum to the rescue. Now the interior panel look crappy . Fixed them by the time I was done my interior looked new . Now I acquired a b body rear to put in my car and I will be looking to the knowledge and experience of this forum to lead me through this process.  What great people!!!

[anlauto]

That's it, Thx!

I see it's written for non-AC car, any specific changes for AC?

Just the additional duct work under the column and unhooking the vacuum lines from the back of the switch

[Skdmark]

Also, remove the lower trim that AC cars have when you remove the A pillars etc. They tend to be brittle after 50 years.

I just pulled my AC dash last week. Did a rallye gauge swap, new radio, new 4x10 seaker and M&H wiring harnes.
Now the fun part of putting it back in.

[chargerdon]

yep...   lots of fun.... i removed mine, at the time the windshield was out so those four bolts at the defroster area where easy.   Its also nearly mandatory to lower the steering column down to the seats, then unclip all of the wires, hoses, etc, the loosen the two bolts at the kick panels and rotate the dash down and then lift up and out.    Definitely a two person job for the final removal.   

[Katfish]

Thx for all the info, I'm going to give it a go...........

[tparker]

I thought it was a pretty easy process. Just take a few photos and mark the bolts. Like everyone said the bolts in the air vents could be a pain if the window was in. I was luck that my next door neighbor's kids decided to help me with that task by shooting out my window while I was over seas in the army. A right angle screwdriver might work. Maybe a stubby one, but I think that would even be too tall

[Mrbill426]

A 1/4" drive socket set with a universal and long extension works too.   

[Spikedog08]

This is a task I will be preforming this winter and am looking forward to making my dash look amazing!   I saw someone mention that making a mount / stand for the removed dash is a great idea as well . .

[Mrbill426]

I did mine last year.  Take LOTS of pictures in stages as you take it apart including wiring routing.  I use a bench but yes I have seen pictures of some cool stands that enable you to rotate the dash like it were on a lathe.

This is a task I will be preforming this winter and am looking forward to making my dash look amazing!   I saw someone mention that making a mount / stand for the removed dash is a great idea as well . .

[Katfish]

Well, I got it out after much swearing and struggle........
The wiring is an absolute mess, so that's $700 for a new harness I hadn't planned on.
Taking pics is a great idea, it'll probably be months before it goes back together, and my memory sucks.