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Title: help how do i get the instrument panel out of the dash Post by: allmud on September 04, 2010, 07:41:57 PM need to get the inside of my fe ready for paint but cant get the instrment panel out
dont no how its in there lol 1957fe 350chevy 671gmc supercharger turbo400 chassie kit 9inch Title: Re: help how do i get the instrument panel out of the dash Post by: Glenn 'Stinky' Stankevicius on September 04, 2010, 07:44:49 PM There are two bolts under the dash, remove them and lift the dash out.
Title: Re: help how do i get the instrument panel out of the dash Post by: Martin on September 06, 2010, 01:14:36 AM You'll also need to unscrew the speedo cable by reaching up from under the dash.
In addition, completely disconnect the choke cable from the carby. To release the outer, I unscrew the bracket from the carby (and put the screw back in the carby so I don't lose it) - this saves losing the "adjustment" of the length of the cable. These two steps will allow you to pull the dash away from the panel. When you're replacing it, make sure you've got all the globe holders (indicator lights and dash lights) in place - it's easy to knock them out of place. It will save you a few swear words that you would use if you put the dash back and then found some of the lights didn't light up. (Those swear words you save will come in handy later on when you do something really stupid ;D) Martin Title: Re: help how do i get the instrument panel out of the dash Post by: KFH on September 06, 2010, 02:36:05 PM Also make sure you take one of the terminals off of the battery otherwise you may get plenty of fireworks.
Keith Title: Re: help how do i get the instrument panel out of the dash Post by: Glenn 'Stinky' Stankevicius on September 06, 2010, 03:10:07 PM Also make sure you take one of the terminals off of the battery otherwise you may get plenty of fireworks. Keith Great advice! been there, done that ::) |