Yup its pretty straight-forward. I'd recommend having an assortment of
socket extensions and maybe a socket U-joint on hand. And something to
rest your head on, since you're going to be spending some time on your
back in the footwell! A portable, aimable light also helps.
FYI I took my dash off with all the gauges and switches still on it. I
did have to remove the radio of course.
Skye
66 B
Word on the street is Dan DiBiase said:
> Phillip, I recently took out the dash of my '65 B. Not sure there are
> really any tricks... I took off the outer bolts first, leaving the ones
> above the instrument pod for last. I guess I would loosen the outers but
> leave them in, then remove the ones above the speedo and tach (the
> left-hand one is a REAL pain, as clearance between the bolt head and the
> top of the dash is minimal... You'll 'feel' what I mean!) - this way, the
> dash will be supported while you're geting the middle bolts off. I also
> dropped the steering wheel down and pushed it aside a bit to get between
> the tunnel and the wheel (since I'm right handed) for extra leverage. Good
> luck!
>
> --- Phillip Erikson <perikson2@earthlink.net> wrote:
> > Good Saturday to you all. I need your expertise in removing my '66 B's
> > (metal)
> > dash.
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