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I haven't seen a kit firt those. And carefully remove the vinyl covered metal ones riveted on the sidesDo they sell replacements for the cardboard strips or should I fabricate them?
Try Martha Wheat.Do they sell replacements for the cardboard strips or should I fabricate them?
The strips come off by drilling the 1/8" pop-rivets and just reuse them. Are you saying they are missing?Do they sell replacements for the cardboard strips or should I fabricate them?
Thanks Jan. I certainly trust your evaluation of the job and your past experience. This is indeed my first attempt at the jobs described. I’m fairly patient,handy, meticulous and stubborn and not in any particular order. It’s just a daily driver, hopefully it comes out ok. Any hints on removing the dash as I’m planning to take your initial advice on that . ThanksThe strips come off by drilling the 1/8" pop-rivets and just reuse them. Are you saying they are missing?
Installing the pad is not going to be easy as well as the new windscreen rubber seal.
Jan
Got the dash loose and drilled the rivets to remove the cardboard. Now dry fitting the new dash for fitment. I have one of the later windscreens with the offset center stud that is about 1 inch toward the cab. I will trim the dash pad to mimic the original. “Has anyone ever installed the dash pad without glue or contact adhesive? Is this a bad idea? I figure the windscreen at the front, defroster vents, the tonneau studs and the cardboard rivets would hold everything in place without having to “get it perfect” the very first attempt at line up. I know about the wax paper trick between the adhesive but what are the downsides to “no glue?” Obviously I have”no clue “ thanks again to all the wizards on this forum.Thanks Jan. I certainly trust your evaluation of the job and your past experience. This is indeed my first attempt at the jobs described. I’m fairly patient,handy, meticulous and stubborn and not in any particular order. It’s just a daily driver, hopefully it comes out ok. Any hints on removing the dash as I’m planning to take your initial advice on that . Thanks