[Roadsters] time estimate for removing windshield frame, dash pad and dash (early flat dash)

Daryl Smith drlsmith at dccnet.com
Wed Jul 22 12:22:28 MDT 2009


Removing them is pretty easy (probably less than an hour), but I remember 
having a hard time with lining up some of the screws when I re-assembled 
mine.
Although you would still be on your back looking up, removing the drivers 
seat is an alternative that does make it a little easier.......

Daryl

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Pete Peters" <ppeters914 at comcast.net>


> Now I see why folks don't like to search the mailing list; you have to 
> search each individual month (tedious), and the archives only go back to 
> 2007. Anyways.....
>
> 1966 1600
>
> Trying to confirm whether engine is actually overheating or if gauge is 
> not working properly. I suspect the latter, and need to correct the 
> "creative" PO wiring on water temp and gas gauges. Reaching up under and 
> behind the dash a bit frustrating, so thinking I need to bite the bullet 
> and remove the windshield frame (4 bolts & 2 nuts, right?), dash pad (4 
> nuts?), and dash (???).
>
> What's a reasonable time to accomplish this? Any gotchas?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Pete


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