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  • Rhino Racer
    258 I6
    • Aug 07, 2002
    • 416
    #1

    Dashboard removal

    Can the 7 allen head bolts that hold the dash below the windshield be removed w/o taking off the glass?

    Those bolts were staring at me while my chero sat windshieldless for 3 weeks at the body shop and I was tempted to remove them for my future rollcage but didn't know if the dash would stay put without these as the cage is about a year away.

    Too late now anyway as the glass is going back as I type.
    <br /><br />82 Cherokee, 258, T-5, NP208, 33\" MTR\'s.
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  • Chrome
    Ph.D in Redneckology
    • Aug 30, 2002
    • 8526
    #2
    Everyone that has mentioned removing a dash said they had to remove the windshield first.
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    • HOOT
      Moderator

      Moderator
      • Mar 28, 2003
      • 5592
      #3
      I have seen a posting or two that did it with the glass in place..

      I myself would not want to be there.....
      Tom Gibson
      1980 J20 Utility bed truck. Factory cab and chassis truck. Many new mods for it but it will look all stock.
      1985 J10 nothing special just a nice clean stock truck.
      1977 Honcho "Blue" 401/400/quad. Under going major upgrades.."This is Not Your Fathers Honcho", it may not even be a Honcho anymore when done.
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      • Chrome
        Ph.D in Redneckology
        • Aug 30, 2002
        • 8526
        #4
        With the age of these trucks I beleve it would be a lot easier to remove the windshield than to take a chance of busting the dash and trying to find a good replacement. Of course, it all depends on what you intend to use the truck for.
        ..,=====,o00o
        //__l_l_,\____\,__
        l_---\_l__l---0        lllllll0
        _(o)_)__(o)_)--o-)_)___


        1983 Cherokee Chief Laredo W/T 360/auto

        1982 Cherokee Chief W/T 360/4 speed

        I now have an official Muslim name...Ochroma Bin Polishin.

        Click link for pics of restored Full Size Jeeps (on last page)
        http://www.cardomain.com/ride/363842\

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        • Rhino Racer
          258 I6
          • Aug 07, 2002
          • 416
          #5
          My plans are to build a SCORE type cage, cut the dashboard up and just mount the 'facade' to the cage so it would look intentionally non-stock if you will.

          I've read that the windshield needs to be removed too so I was tempted to do it while it was off but as I mentioned the cage build is about a year away and plans do tend to change so I left them in place.
          <br /><br />82 Cherokee, 258, T-5, NP208, 33\" MTR\'s.

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          • janie
            approaching Ristows' level of B.S
            • Aug 11, 2001
            • 8270
            #6
            Originally posted by HOOT
            I have seen a posting or two that did it with the glass in place..

            I myself would not want to be there.....

            And I'm one of the two that did this with the w/s in place. Never, ever ever again.

            RhinoRacer, yes it can be done. Patience, patience, and more patience.
            He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. Faithful and true to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion.

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            • Elliott
              Cowboy Up
              • Jun 22, 2002
              • 12704
              #7
              Originally posted by janie
              And I'm one of the two that did this with the w/s in place. Never, ever ever again.

              RhinoRacer, yes it can be done. Patience, patience, and more patience.
              Been there, done that... it's a pita but you can do it.
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              • CustomWag
                304 AMC
                • Oct 10, 2005
                • 2252
                #8
                Originally posted by janie
                And I'm one of the two that did this with the w/s in place. Never, ever ever again.

                RhinoRacer, yes it can be done. Patience, patience, and more patience.

                Originally posted by Elliott
                Been there, done that... it's a pita but you can do it.
                Hmm, must be a "Texan" thing.
                Rick
                84 Custom GW
                360/727/208/d44f/AMC20r/3:31
                Manual windows/locks/seats

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                • Brad W.
                  360 AMC
                  • Jan 09, 2003
                  • 2719
                  #9
                  I have done it on a parts rig. Mine was an unpadded metal dash, so I had some room. And my allen driver still broke the glass. NEVER, EVER, again.
                  Brad W.
                  1979 wag "Nightmare"
                  **project shelved indefinetly**

                  m715 ex-firetruck
                  **project shelved**

                  2001 Dodge Ram 2500 "Project Juggernaut"
                  24v-CTD/NV-4500/quad-cab/4x4
                  4" straightpipe, rollin on beadlocked 37's.
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                  • krek
                    Perpetually Perplexed

                    Moderator
                    • Apr 23, 2006
                    • 2867
                    #10
                    I removed another dash yesterday from a windshield-less Wagoneer and I can't imagine removing one with the windshield in place.

                    In fact, I used a sawzall to remove the A pillars and doors before the dash harvesting and I highly recommend that.
                    SuperChief Project Thread: click

                    The "ChopTop" Project Thread: click

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                    • Rhino Racer
                      258 I6
                      • Aug 07, 2002
                      • 416
                      #11
                      Well, based on the collective experience I'm guessing it's worth the $50 for removal and installation then.
                      <br /><br />82 Cherokee, 258, T-5, NP208, 33\" MTR\'s.

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