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Topic: '66 dash pad
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cobra
Journeyman Posts: 13
From: Sydney NSW Australia
Registered: Feb 2004
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posted 02-17-2004 11:11 PM
   
anyone know how to remove a '66 dash pad? I have taken all the visible screws out but its still rock solid and won't move
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trashline
Gearhead Posts: 1217
From: Levittown, Pa
Registered: Dec 2003
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posted 02-17-2004 11:17 PM
well i just did mine well took it off. the best way is to remove everything from the dash. the only way i think. there are four screws that hold it on. one on each end and two in the middle. after you remove the molding that covers the windshield weathestripping. the screws are molded into the dash pad itself so. look at how the pad has fins in the middle between the radio and instrument bezel and the glove box. feel under the dash for the little nuts were those fins are. and losen them up i think there 3/8s cant remember. and the same with the end fins. but you need to take out the instrument bezel to get to the one on the drivers side then i should pull right off------------------
1966 mustang coupe
200ci 3 speed tranny
msd 6a ignition, blaster 2 coil, 2 inch exhaust to a glass pac, stock rear, single out header, cold air intake (homemade).
white w/ black interior
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cobra
Journeyman Posts: 13
From: Sydney NSW Australia
Registered: Feb 2004
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posted 02-17-2004 11:32 PM
thanks trashline --- really looking forward to crawling under the dash LOL'70 convertible
'69 GT convertible
'68 GT convertible
+ a '66 convertible mostly in boxes!
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trashline
Gearhead Posts: 1217
From: Levittown, Pa
Registered: Dec 2003
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posted 02-17-2004 11:36 PM
lol its not that bad. remove the defroster hoses and speaker in the dash and if you have a skinny arm like me  then you should be ok. have fun and let me know if you have any other probs------------------
1966 mustang coupe
200ci 3 speed tranny
msd 6a ignition, blaster 2 coil, 2 inch exhaust to a glass pac, stock rear, single out header, cold air intake (homemade).
white w/ black interior
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cobra
Journeyman Posts: 13
From: Sydney NSW Australia
Registered: Feb 2004
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posted 02-18-2004 02:55 AM
Thanks, I'll post a reply after the chiropractor. Appreciate your help.
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V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 4370
From: Arizona
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 02-18-2004 08:13 AM
There are two studs behind the radio! If you remove the glove box compartment and defroster ducts, you can get to them. The old pad will have some glue sticking it to the sheet metal, but it shouldn't give you any problems  ------------------
1965 GT coupe, 333ci aluminum headed/solid cammed stroker, four speed, 3.70:1 9" All Blue Oval, no blue bottle
http://mustangsandmore.50megs.com/V8Thumper.html
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trashline
Gearhead Posts: 1217
From: Levittown, Pa
Registered: Dec 2003
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posted 02-18-2004 09:48 AM
yup between the instrument bezel and radio and the glove box and radio the little fin like deals ^------------------
1966 mustang coupe
200ci 3 speed tranny
msd 6a ignition, blaster 2 coil, 2 inch exhaust to a glass pac, stock rear, single out header, cold air intake (homemade).
white w/ black interior
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cobra
Journeyman Posts: 13
From: Sydney NSW Australia
Registered: Feb 2004
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posted 02-19-2004 10:47 PM
Ahhhhhhhhhh!!! I thought seriously about getting the wrecking bar out but thought better of it. I have taken all the screws out behind the fins, windshield mould and front screws and defroster hoses. It is still rock solid and won't even budge a fraction, do you think it might be the old glue?
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trashline
Gearhead Posts: 1217
From: Levittown, Pa
Registered: Dec 2003
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posted 02-19-2004 11:07 PM
well how many nuts did you take off the back? shouldve been 4... now mine wasnt glued on when i pulled it off. it could be glued on . double check that you removed the windshield molding inside that holds the top of the pad on. um after that try to get a starting point somewhere.------------------
1966 mustang coupe
200ci 3 speed tranny
msd 6a ignition, blaster 2 coil, 2 inch exhaust to a glass pac, stock rear, single out header, cold air intake (homemade).
white w/ black interior
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cobra
Journeyman Posts: 13
From: Sydney NSW Australia
Registered: Feb 2004
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posted 02-19-2004 11:50 PM
its out ---- gotta tell you though '69/70's a breeze by comparison. Thanks for your advice guys, appreciated
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trashline
Gearhead Posts: 1217
From: Levittown, Pa
Registered: Dec 2003
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posted 02-21-2004 09:03 AM
good job there cobra alittle elbow grease huh. im guessing mine was removed before thats why it came off so easily------------------
1966 mustang coupe
200ci 3 speed tranny
msd 6a ignition, blaster 2 coil, 2 inch exhaust to a glass pac, stock rear, single out header, cold air intake (homemade).
white w/ black interior
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