Re: [FWDLK] 1957 Chrysler Padded Dash
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Re: [FWDLK] 1957 Chrysler Padded Dash



Hate to say this, but from my past experience the only answer is to pull the
entire dash out of the car and then remove and replace the pad.  There is
generally four to six large bolts securing it in place, normally on the far
sides of it, and you will have to remove or drop the steering column.  But
hey, that is how they were installed and that is the only way to do it.  You
will still however rearrange the english language.  Sorry.

Chargin'Charles--->>>

"john g. photakis" wrote:

> Speaking of dashes, anyone know the correct procedure for removal of a dash
> pad for a 66 300 with out the usual rearranging of the English language?
> I have a bad one and a good one, and would like to swap them.
> John Photakis
>
> cpollock@xxxxxxxx wrote:
>
> > Hello All,
> > Just wanted to say that, yes, Just Dashes is expensive, but I have had
> > them do 73 Charger dashes and the work they do can be seen on almost
> > every high-dollar Hemi-cuda and Challenger there is.  That was good
> > enough for me to try them and believe me the work they do is well worth
> > the cost considering the odds of finding a correct, perfect, 57 Windsor
> > dashpad.  You would probably pay more for it then to have Just Dashes
> > fix yours.
> >
> > Just wanted to chip in,
> > Chargin'Charles--->>>
> > still lookin' for the elusive turquoise 1960 Saratoga, New Yorker, etc.
> >
> > Mike Sealey wrote:
> >
> > > --- GoDesoto@xxxxxxx wrote:
> > >
> > > > Just picked up a 1957 Windsor 2 dr HT with 20,000
> > > > original miles. The car is pristine with exception
> > > > of the padded dash that has pulled away from
> > > > underneath. It's intact but hanging down over the
> > > > radio. It needs to be replaced. Any suggestions?
> > > > A local upholstery will do it but they said there
> > > > would have to be a seam by the instrument cluster.
> > >
> > > Just Dashes in Van Nuys CA advertises in Hemmings, I
> > > have not dealt with them myself but have seen good
> > > correct-appearing work by them on a '58 F*rd dash
> > > (notorious for the same problem). Their rep is that
> > > they are very pricey but turn out excellent dashpads.
> > >
> > > =====
> > > Mike Sealey, San Francisco CA
> > > '57 Plymouth Sport Suburban
> > > (coming soon!)
> > >
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