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Dash Install / Windshield Out?

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Dash Install / Windshield Out?

Posted: 9/28/08 6:20pmMessage 1 of 8
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Vette(s): 1978 Silver Anniversary Coupe Lt. Biege w/ Dark Brown Int. Happily owned since 1981.
I was thinking about replacing the dash in my 78. Is it necessary to remove the windshield for the top part of the dash where the speakers are? Are there any publications out there that outline the steps involved for removal & proper installation? Thanks.
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Dash Install / Windshield Out?

Posted: 9/29/08 6:50amMessage 2 of 8
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You don't need to remove the windshield. You do need to flex the dash top a bit to remove it. If you attempt to do this when it's cold you can crack it.

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Dash Install / Windshield Out?

Posted: 9/29/08 8:10amMessage 3 of 8
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Larry is correct.
 I replaced mine in the '81 a few years back. It's really not bad to do. Just be patient. You might want to buy an AIM manual for your '78. It's a good reference to have if your going to redo things on the vette.


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Dash Install / Windshield Out?

Posted: 9/29/08 5:42pmMessage 4 of 8
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Thanks for the info.  Sarge, what is a AIM manual and where can I locate one to purchase it. Thanks.

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Dash Install / Windshield Out?

Posted: 9/29/08 8:37pmMessage 5 of 8
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http://willcoxcorvette.com/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=aim%20manual& It's step by step the assembly of each year's model. It's used by the factory workers, drawn up by engineering to guide the installation of all the components. They are in book form and also they're putting them on a CD.  $40.00  shipping is included.  corvette440hp2008-09-29 20:41:05

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Dash Install / Windshield Out?

Posted: 9/29/08 8:43pmMessage 6 of 8
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Click here for more info.........http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_info.php?products_id=25540

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Dash Install / Windshield Out?

Posted: 9/30/08 5:11pmMessage 7 of 8
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Vette(s): 1975 Corvette coupe, 4 speed manual, 383 ci 9.5:1,Edelbrock dual plane Air Gap intake, Alum Heads,Comp Cam, roller Rockers, PS,PB,Tilt
I have been working on repaiting my instruments and removed the dash recently. You need to remove both side 'A' pillar trim panels and as 'Corvette 440HP' says, flex it a bit in warm weather and you are set. Amazing how those engineers packaged all that stuff under there without CAD!
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Dash Install / Windshield Out?

Posted: 9/30/08 6:09pmMessage 8 of 8
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Vette(s): 1973 Coupe -black/red motion stripe, 427 big block,aluminum heads,solid roller cam, 500HP Nitrous plate, QA1 coilovers, 4" drop, 18's 275 F 335 R Racing seats w/ 5 pt. harness. REAL STREET
I replaced my dash while the windsheild was out. It was great, no flexing or cracking. If you could use a new windsheild i would do dash at same time. I got lucky there is a guy in my hometown that put a new one in for $160.00 (windsheid and labor, unreal huh).

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