1967 Dash pad installation

[mustangmark]

I'm posting with a question about 67 Bronco dash pad replacement

I see several screws along the lower dash pad that are screwed into the dash panel....

Anything else anyone can advise a newbie on installing a new dash pad?
Before I cause any damage I don't want to cause?

Thanks in advance

 

[andyp]

Have you already removed the original pad?

 

[bknbronco]

yup....screw them screws counter clockwise until there free of the dash and dash pad.

Remove the two large windshield frame knobs on either side of the dash.

Lift dash pad up and out.

Repeat with new dash pad.

Wipe new dash pad down weekly with armor-all to protect and clean.

If your screws are rusty or maybe a few missing you can get new ones from the local ace hardware. Get some stainless ones and back them with a stainless or chrome backing plates....I forget what they call them but thell have a bin full of different sizes. The screws will be some with a tapered head to fit the backers. The screws will be like a number 8 or maybe 6 probably 1/2" or 3/4" long at most?

I also had to use some huge fender washers on my windshield knobs. The hand knob alone was way to small compared to the larger hole in the dash pad. The washer looks fine but more important it protects the pad from the knobs.

 

[knack]

Aren't there some screws on the front side of the dash he needs to remove that require folding the windshield down? Or are those just on the later models. Been a long time since I did that.

Be a shame not to tell him about the "can-o-worms" part. At least if the truck is rusty. After unbolting the windshield from the cab top the body collapses on to the frame and the windshield hits you in the head. Then when you finally lower the windshield the rust-frozen hinge tears loose from the cowl and destroys that part too, along with the windshield frame. Don't ask me how I know this sequence.

yup....screw them screws counter clockwise until there free of the dash and dash pad.

Remove the two large windshield frame knobs on either side of the dash.

Lift dash pad up and out.

Repeat with new dash pad.

Wipe new dash pad down weekly with armor-all to protect and clean.

If your screws are rusty or maybe a few missing you can get new ones from the local ace hardware. Get some stainless ones and back them with a stainless or chrome backing plates....I forget what they call them but thell have a bin full of different sizes. The screws will be some with a tapered head to fit the backers. The screws will be like a number 8 or maybe 6 probably 1/2" or 3/4" long at most?

I also had to use some huge fender washers on my windshield knobs. The hand knob alone was way to small compared to the larger hole in the dash pad. The washer looks fine but more important it protects the pad from the knobs.

 

[rguest3]

The top will need to be unbolted as stated. Once unbolted you can raise the Top at the front enough for the windshield to clear and fold down. 2 people are recommended.

Remove the screws on the front of the pad. Clean windshield channel if needed, then install new pad and finish in reverse order as you started.


And you thought it was just a couple of screws...... Nothing comes that easy with these old trucks.

 

[NGABronco]

Aren't there some screws on the front side of the dash he needs to remove that require folding the windshield down? Or are those just on the later models. Been a long time since I did that.

Be a shame not to tell him about the "can-o-worms" part. At least if the truck is rusty. After unbolting the windshield from the cab top the body collapses on to the frame and the windshield hits you in the head. Then when you finally lower the windshield the rust-frozen hinge tears loose from the cowl and destroys that part too, along with the windshield frame. Don't ask me how I know this sequence.

Amen!!!!!!

 

[americanhorses]

Aren't there some screws on the front side of the dash he needs to remove that require folding the windshield down? Or are those just on the later models. Been a long time since I did that.

Be a shame not to tell him about the "can-o-worms" part. At least if the truck is rusty. After unbolting the windshield from the cab top the body collapses on to the frame and the windshield hits you in the head. Then when you finally lower the windshield the rust-frozen hinge tears loose from the cowl and destroys that part too, along with the windshield frame. Don't ask me how I know this sequence.

I can visualize this...don't ask me how.
I did omit reinstalling the screws behind the frame, mainly because I forgot to put the pad on before all the new seals and top were put on.