You missed the bolt directly above the glove box.
Also, you don't need to remove the wires. On the late model (at least
'77 on) the dash has it's own sub-harness. There are two large white
plastic connectors on the far left (US spec) under the dimmer switch.
Paul.
MonteMorris wrote:
> Robert has requested the location of all the fasteners for the 79B dash, so
> I thought I'd just give it to the list. If anyone wants to put this on their
> websites, please feel free to do so.
> The locations for the six dash bolts (7/16" nut) are:
> one at each end of the dash, one behind the four warning indicator lights
> (between the tach and speedo. I found it much easier to access this nut by
> turning the speedo 30 degrees clockwise and removing it), one above the
> clock, and one behind the face vents (remove the glove box and vent hoses to
> access this one).
> The locations for the three retaining straps on the bottom of the dash
> (phillips screws) are:
> one just to the left of the steering wheel, one under the temperature gauge
> (difficult to get to because the console is in the way. Using a vise, I bent
> a screwdriver about one inch from the business end and this allowed me to
> loosen it), and one under the glovebox.
> Remove the oil line from the oil gauge and the speedo cable. Pull the dash
> out and roll it forward to access all wiring. Label all wires and remove
> them one at a time. This being the first time, it took me almost 3 hours to
> accomplish this task.
> Everything under the dash looks factory new!
> Good luck,
> Monte
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Robert Guinness" <rjglaw@swbell.net>
> To: <mmorris@nemr.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 07, 2003 8:52 AM
> Subject: Dash bolts
>
>
>
>>Monte, can you please forward your notes on dash bolt locations to me.
>>This job is on my "to do" list. Thanks
>>
>>Robert Guinness
>>77 MGB
>>Beautiful Northeast Missouri (Elsberry, Lincoln County)
>
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