Date:         Sat, 1 Nov 2003 11:11:26 EST
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From:         "John C..." <Trvlr2001@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: installing dash pad
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n a message dated 10/30/03 12:33:06 PM Mountain Standard Time, Oxroad@AOL.COM
writes:
I'm pulling out my dash to the put in a heater blower motor. While it's out
I'm going to install a late model pad on the dash board. (Mine is now all
metal
with only the padded strip ala 1983). Installing the pad looks straight
forward-drill a few holea nad install the screws from underneath.

Any surprizes I should expect?

Thanks
Jeff
83.5 Westy
LA,CA
Hi Jeff & All,
The surprise for me, was how easy it was to remove everything.
But just in case, I labeled everything with masking tape tags,
& put all assembly's into labeled plastic bags.
Somewhat anal, I know, but if you spent your childhood years,
taking things apart, to see how they worked,
and weren't able to get them back together,
as I did :(
It's well worth the trouble.
I have the dash out,
The heater, Brakes, & wipers as well.
I was going to sound dampen, insulate and paint,
with it all in there, but, it wasn't all that hard to remove.
I took the dash out for a complete color change paint job.
At this point, the fire wall is wide open for insulation.
best of luck,
John C.
SLC, UT