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Help, I found a 68 dash, anyone know how hard to install?
Hi, I finally found a 68 dash and need to call the guy back ASAP. He is holding for me pending this inquiry. Do you have to remove the windshield to replace the dash? How hard is it? Remember that the 68 is a unique dash that has 2 pieces. I only need the front padded piece replaced, the speaker hole part is pretty good. Thanks!
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02-13-2001, 06:33 AM
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I don't know about the dash, but I can tell you removing the windsheild from my Turbo was EASY. Just push firmly on the upper corners and it comes right out. Putting it back IN on the other hand is a MF. Getting the seal to sit right inside is tough.
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02-13-2001, 06:36 AM
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...I heard that windshields break super easy. Indiana Jones had an easier time finding Holy Grail than I do finding parts for 68. Rather not risk windshield breaking. I wouldn't look cool driving with ski goggles....
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02-13-2001, 06:41 AM
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The windshields go into the gasket quite easily - so it would be in there just dandy. The problem is getting the trim peices in there just right, sealed, and without bending. I practically got into a fight with a glass installer because he couldn't get it right and started trying to blame me for his ineptitude. I had his ass over a slow fire with his boss.
You have to pop the windshield out to replace the dash. Don't worry about it, just go for it. Put a bunch of silicone lube under the seal on the outside, it'll pop right out after your remove the trim. ------------------ Mark Szabo 1986 911 Targa 3.2 1987 Escort 5-speed 1.9 The Porsche Owners Gallery |
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02-13-2001, 06:45 AM
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After you pop the windshield out, you can check for rust under the seal & treat it if necessary. That's a really common problem in the old cars. Make sure you do a good job of putting sealer between the body & windshield seal to prevent water from getting in there later on. Several manuals describe how to put the windshield back in & it's not really hard. It helps a little to have somebody helping you. Putting the aluminum trim in can be chalenging. Somebody told me to use a paint stirring stick with cloth wrapped around it to use on top of the trim when you have to tap on it (easily) with a rubber mallet to get it anchored in the groove. It worked pretty well.
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02-13-2001, 09:33 AM
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Getting the straight parts of the trim in are pretty easy - as Marv mentioned, a mallet and a cloth-wrapped tapper get it right in. More lube here seemed to help. The corners, however....well, let's just say I'm glad I got to stand by and chuckle while this poor sap tore his hair out.
 He went and got someone else who'd done it a few more times to do it. ------------------ Mark Szabo 1986 911 Targa 3.2 1987 Escort 5-speed 1.9 The Porsche Owners Gallery |
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02-13-2001, 09:51 AM
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