I used one of those "Z" shaped phillips screwdrivers. Took a little while,
but worked well.
At 02:01 PM 3/17/2001, Teddy Seidenfeld wrote:
>Dear Friends,
>
>If you need to remove your OEM dash on a high windshield and haven't also
>the need to remove the windshield as well, here's a small tip for getting
>at those 6 dash-bolts at the base of the windshield.
>
>Ignore the fact that the bolts are cut for a Phillips
>screwdriver. Instead, take advantage of the fact that they have 7/16"
>hexagonal heads. Use a squat (length of 5/8" or less) 6-point 7/16"
>socket. The smaller the drive the better. (I used a 1/4" drive socket.) I
>fashioned a simple handle by cutting back an Allen wrench so that it sits
>flush against the back of the socket. That leaves sufficient room to turn
>the socket without endangering the windshield.
>
>A little encouragement with P.B.Blaster and the 6 bolts are easily removed
>while the windshield is left in place.
>
>Be patient. The bolts have a fine thread.
>
>For those of us in the East, there is another reason to be patient. Snow
>again, or still, depending on how close you are to Cleveland and the Great
>Lakes!
>
>Best,
>Teddy
>69 2000
>Pgh PA
>OROC
Brian '68 1600
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