Installed the dash need some advice

[Bronk74]

Ok i had gutted my 1974 bronco in 2015 even pulled the dash board off ... ok its been painted about 4 years now ive been trying to put the thing together. Slowly..... Currently installed dash board (in wich i had it powdered coated look awsome)with all the gadgets installed. Now i need advice hooking up the wires (Centec wirring I installed in 05’)to everything and the pull cables for the heaters and vent. I bolted the bottom side bolt but left top bolts off for now so i can lay dash forward if i need it. I know this part is going to be challenging hooking all the lights gauges up to properly work. If any advise that makes life easier and/or faster id love to hear it.

 

[bronkenn]

I would recommend about a half hour of intense stretches before you start.

 

[RPM289]

When i wired up my 70 rig I was able to lean it forward so I could get to everything. made it a lot easier several things would not reach so remove seats get a long cushion off of a patio chair lay down and finish it up.

 

[rguest3]

I currently am in the same process as you.

I initially remove the Dash Panel. Completely Strip, Clean up, re-configure and paint. I then install Everything on the Dash itself first. Wiring to Gauge Pod, Switches and Grounds, Heater Box Cables and Vent Hoses, everything.

Then I install the whole assembled dash back into the Bronco.

As you can see in the picture below, I have already run the wires through the firewall to the engine compartment and to the rear. I still need to connect the Heater box items and run Neutral Safety Switch and Reverse Light Switch wires to the shifter. The Radio and other wires will go to the Center Console.

 

[Jfryjfry]

Do what rguest did. Take the dash back out and install everything. Then put the dash in. Much easier.

But install the heater box and pedals and any firewall heat shielding first if you haven’t already.

 

[Jaxgtc]

Dash Install

I did mine a few years ago and the key is to try to put everything that you possibly can on the dash while it is out. I put a doubled up towel around the steering column so that end could rest and the passenger end I put a wooden crate under it. This all allowed it to lean forward to do most of the connections from the top. The rest is a contortion act from underneath.
Don't fool with the little screws across the windshield, they are not necessary.
Watch for the wiper control wires coming down and fuse box. Heater controls are a pain and grounding for the various speedometer items is another thing to watch carefully because once its installed nothing works without ground!