AlV 69 Dodge GTS project
After realizing I'm in for the long haul I figure that the only way to really clean up is to remove the whole dash frame. What I didn't realize is that I would need to remove the windshield to get to 5 screws that hold the dash frame in place!! aye
The threads of the screw holding the dash can be seen in these pics.
First step is to carefully remove the windshield trim. OH! and you can also see a glimps of that crack/lifting on the drivers cowl I was describing earlier. FYI I once I took the dash out I looked from the bottom and didn't see anything odd. it all looked normal.
I picked up the trim tool and got started.
I started on the driver side working the vertical piece out first.
Here is a close up of the trim clip.. I'm learning every day and still happily stumbling along. :D
Top section up to the joint.
All the glass is original with the except for the windshield.
I'll admit it ... It took me a few minutes to figure out how to remove the wiper Arms.
After removing all of the trim and wiper arms I worked the windshield glass out starting rocking it out from the top. I should also mention that I picked up a Window gasket seal cutting tool to work the glass loose from the weather seal before pulling the glass.
You can see the numbers trans in this picture.. patiently waiting it's turn.
Now we can see the tops of the dash frame bolts exposed. This is also the first time I can see the whats going on around the windshield. I'm happy with the condition of the metal around the window frame.
Dash is in good shape and behind it is decent also.
I removed all of the switches and controls from the dash and left them attached to the harness for now. It's not looking to bad back there.
The dash frame is finally at the bench. The flasher switch needs to be replaced. You can also see the damage surrounding the initiation switch. Some take aways so far, need to find a knob for the 3spd wiped selector. and rebuild the ac/heat controller. Also the glove box bezel looks about the same condition as the others. BUT Lot's to be happy about and lots of work. the dash pad looks real nice.
Check out what fell out of the dash... The Dart time capsule.
Next up... the Heat/AC controller.
After realizing I'm in for the long haul I figure that the only way to really clean up is to remove the whole dash frame. What I didn't realize is that I would need to remove the windshield to get to 5 screws that hold the dash frame in place!! aye
The threads of the screw holding the dash can be seen in these pics.
First step is to carefully remove the windshield trim. OH! and you can also see a glimps of that crack/lifting on the drivers cowl I was describing earlier. FYI I once I took the dash out I looked from the bottom and didn't see anything odd. it all looked normal.
I picked up the trim tool and got started.
I started on the driver side working the vertical piece out first.
Here is a close up of the trim clip.. I'm learning every day and still happily stumbling along. :D
Top section up to the joint.
All the glass is original with the except for the windshield.
I'll admit it ... It took me a few minutes to figure out how to remove the wiper Arms.
After removing all of the trim and wiper arms I worked the windshield glass out starting rocking it out from the top. I should also mention that I picked up a Window gasket seal cutting tool to work the glass loose from the weather seal before pulling the glass.
You can see the numbers trans in this picture.. patiently waiting it's turn.
Now we can see the tops of the dash frame bolts exposed. This is also the first time I can see the whats going on around the windshield. I'm happy with the condition of the metal around the window frame.
Dash is in good shape and behind it is decent also.
I removed all of the switches and controls from the dash and left them attached to the harness for now. It's not looking to bad back there.
The dash frame is finally at the bench. The flasher switch needs to be replaced. You can also see the damage surrounding the initiation switch. Some take aways so far, need to find a knob for the 3spd wiped selector. and rebuild the ac/heat controller. Also the glove box bezel looks about the same condition as the others. BUT Lot's to be happy about and lots of work. the dash pad looks real nice.
Check out what fell out of the dash... The Dart time capsule.
Next up... the Heat/AC controller.
