ixlor8

How much work is it to remove to remover the upper dash pad and lower portions of the dash? (74 Corvette)

The car does not have air.

I am looking at replacing the upper dash pad. I was also considering insulating the interior too.


Any help full tips?

Peterbuilt

Go to Willcox (on the left) type in 1974- repair and install -dash pad. There is a good how to there.

moonsteel

I pulled my dash out last winter to replace the wiring harness.
Removing the steering column is probably the hardest part IMO. Removing the speedo and tach cable was the trickiest part, having someone to help from the engine bay made it much easier

0Willcox Corvette

You find the instructions on how to pull them out here.. thought I'd save you the grief of searching... http://willcoxcorvette.com/repairand...lp.php?hID=105

We have the dash pads on sale to forum members in the special price section. If you enter the sale code you'll save even more off the prices you find here..

http://willcoxcorvette.com/advanced_...rds=dash%20pad


Willcox

ixlor8

Thanks for the information!

It looks a lot easier than the 78 dash replacement.

7T1vette

There is no need to 'insulate' inside the dash area. If you insulate the floor , including the bulkhead behind the seats and the inner firewall as far up as you can reach, you will be fine.

Removing the dash panels and dash cap is a LOT of work. If the dash cap has minor cracks and chips, you can salvage it in place with carefully applied 'spot' body putty and some SEM 'Color Coat' vinyl dye to recolor it...much easier and less expensive than replacement.

If the surface of the dash pad is breaking up, you need to replace it.