Paul is correct on both counts. After counting the ones I described below it
only adds up to five and there are six ; at least that's how many nuts I
have (maybe I should rephrase that). Don't know why I didn't think to just
disconnect at the connectors, guess I just wanted to spend extra time with
my "baby":-(
Monte
----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Root" <proot@iaces.com>
To: "MonteMorris" <mmorris@nemr.net>; <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 09, 2003 8:05 AM
Subject: Re: Dash bolts
> 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
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