Dash rework

[Grant MacPherson]

After all the great dash R&R tips I am going to pull my dash to do some upgrades and maintenance.

I plan on repairing the clock

relamping the instrement cluster (relamped last year, still not bright enough, going to try LED) 

changing the amp guage to volts

going through the heater/ac controls to to verify all dampers and control working properly

polish cluster face plate

intall bluetooth and amp

What am I missing? Don't want to go back in again! Please forward all thoughts.

Thanks      

[Paul Bell]

Pull the speedo cable all the way out and squirt some light oil into it then add more on the cable as you feed it back in.

[MCfan]

Grant,

I like the thoughtful way you are pre-planning your dash project "snowball"!  You already have a good list and a great suggestion (that I wish I had also done). 

Three more possibilities to consider:

1.  If your heater core is original, consider replacing it as a pre-emptive measure because it is likely just a matter of time before it will start leaking anyway. I remember back in the late '70s when the heater core in my '74 Buick started leaking.  I hauled out my Chilton's repair manual for advice and Step 1 was: "Remove the dash."  Eight hours later, I was ready for Step 2.

2. If the original sound-deadening/thermal insulation that is on the upper section of the inside firewall is falling down or apart, it can be reattached with glue/tape or replaced with Snow King thermal insulating mat (or equivalent).  I've done each method once depending on the condition of the original material.  I also did the inside of the kick panels.

3. If your A/C or vent deflectors are in bad shape, now is a good time to replace or disassemble them for painting (I used Bumper Chrome on some).

Good luck with your multi-faceted project!

 

 

 

[420ponies]

I'm right in the middle of this too. I'm going to go for the insulation for sure. I'm going through the tilt wheel while it is out doing the steering gear too.New speakers for the dash!!

[1970mcss]

Make sure to disconnect the shift indictor cable from the column if you have a column shift.

[Grant MacPherson]

thanks everyone, a couple of things to add. buckets so not a problem with shifter.

[misty70]

How dose the shift indicator  attach to the column  I know it's a wire  but don't know how it attached 

[MC1of80]

Philips screw through the metal tab on the column.