Hi John,
I've never had a front shroud that wouldn't pop free with some steady even
pressure along the side flanges either side between the bulkhead and the
dash area. Be careful trying to use any tools in there or you could easily
cause harm to the shroud. I've found that if you place a straight block of
wood along the turned flange to avoid particular pressure points and applied
strong but even pressure, it'll pop.
Rich Chrysler
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Snyder" <helyjohn@cablespeed.com>
To: <healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2006 9:29 PM
Subject: Front Shroud Removal
> Hello List,
>
> I am in the early stages of doing a ground up restoration of BN7L-605
> which
> has been is dry storage since the mid-1970s in warm, dry central Calif .
> Am
> removing the front shroud, and it is stuck solidly to the sub-structure
> above
> the instrument panel. I know there is some adhesive between the shroud
> and
> the sub-structure. This shroud is in beautiful condition, and I don't
> want to
> screw it up while removing it. On my previous restorations, the shroud
> just
> popped off. Am considering pushing a putty knife from underneath the
> shroud
> into the small gap between the sub-structure and the shroud, but do not
> want
> to take a chance on putting "pimples" in the shroud.
>
> Is there a better way?
>
> John Snyder
>
> PS: There will probably be more questions from me on this restoration.
> This
> the first time I have done a car that some dumb PO has not messed
> something
> up, and I want to do it right the first time.
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