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I’ve seen this discussion rattling around the IML for a few days, but have been too busy to get involved. I thought someone else would jump in, but so far, not.
As those who have read about the complete disassembly of my 67 might recall, in order to take the dashboard out, and to re-install it, the windshield must be removed. There is a series of bolts that cannot be accessed with the glass in place that holds the top front edge of the dashboard to the body. There is a very remote possibility that the 68 is different in this respect, but I very much doubt it, as there is almost no difference in the body structure.
(The reason I think there is a remote possibility of a difference is that the 67s have a very strong grab handle as part of the passenger side dash – so there may be a few more bolts to hold the dash in place than there are in the 68.)
As for working under the dash, unless you are very small and very limber (I am neither) you will be much more comfortable working under the dash if you remove the front seats. It is easy; they are held in with only 4 nuts and one wire each. The nuts are easily accessible from under the car, and the wire is obvious when you start to lift the seat. If the right side does not have power seat, the wire for that side is already disconnected. The power seats are heavy and awkward to handle – if you cannot arrange for someone with muscles to help, you can take the backrests off to lessen the weight and make the job easier, but that is a LOT of extra work.
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Hi Tony (and Bill) and all:
I also own a '68 Imp and also have some issues that I think are going to require the dash being pulled. I recently started the job but got interrupted and haven't been able to finish.
1/ There are no lights on the dashboard. I don't think it's the switch because when I turn the switch all the way in one direction the "foot" lamps in the rear interior come on. Could it be a resistor somewhere?
2/ Definitely gotta pull the radio to be sent out and repaired.
3/ Headlight switch works but looks lopsided, would like to have that repaired.
4/ Working on refinishing and reattaching all the brass trim.
Since mine is a convert I'm not concerned at this point about loosing use because is too cold here on LI to be driving with the top down anyway. The season is over.
As to pulling the seats, let me tell you that it was a struggle to get under that dash flat on my back, as well as a struggle to get out again. If you plan to spend a lot of time under there I think pulling the seats is a good idea - or at least the driver's side seat. I've already had one of the seats out and it was no big deal to remove and replace.
Let me know how you make out, Tony!
Tom 1968 Convert 1960 NYer Coupe |
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