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Old 11-28-2007, 06:43 PM
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i have a chance to buy a mint black dash but before i buy it how hard is the job? sumthing i can do ir is it very involved?
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Old 11-28-2007, 06:50 PM
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I did it when I replaced my heater core and a/c, not hard just time consuming! Take your time and do not push it! Get a good 1/4 drive set with 7, 8 and 10mm.
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Old 11-28-2007, 07:32 PM
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try no to get frustrated that is when stuff starts to break especially with plastic dash pieces
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Old 11-28-2007, 09:24 PM
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is it coming with a new gauge cluster?, if not get a torx bit set too. You'll need that. I just pulled mine out and replaced some old wiring and hoses and stuff and reinstalled it. its about 5 hours worth of solid work. can be done in a day but most likely in a weekend
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Old 11-28-2007, 09:52 PM
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patience and a lot of unbolting and unscrewing things then reverse to install[:@]
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Old 11-28-2007, 09:54 PM
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Its not too bad... you don't need the torx bits either as they have a hex head on them anyways and some years just had philips screws holding the guage cluster.

It does help to have a friend give you a hand.
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Old 11-29-2007, 10:30 AM
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on thing that will make the install easier is be organized, put all your screws and bolts from one peice in a bag n lable it n do the same for each part. it may take a few extra minutes during the tare down but you will thank your self during the reinstall.
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Old 11-29-2007, 12:02 PM
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cake walk....just keep track of the bolts....shouldnt take more than a couple hours for a newby...day at most.
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Old 11-29-2007, 12:30 PM
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If you do the dash then buy the doors, headliner, pilars, carpet and seats too, just the dash buy itself looks weird if you have babyblue or pornored everything else
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Old 11-29-2007, 12:56 PM
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ORIGINAL: Dave5point0

If you do the dash then buy the doors, headliner, pilars, carpet and seats too, just the dash buy itself looks weird if you have babyblue or pornored everything else
that why they make duplicolor interior paint...FTW!!!
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