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Triumph TR6 - Need help Replacing Dash

I am in the process of replacing the interior trim, carpet, seats, etc., in my 76 TR6. I need to replace the dash pad because of a rip. It appears that I will have to remove the entire windshield frame to R & R the dash pad. I have heard that is a major pain. Has anyone done this? If so, would you be willing to share the proper sequence and advise as to any special considerations? It would be great to know where the connecting bolts and fasteners are located, besides the three on the top of the dash. I would aslo like to know if there are any rerplacement parts that I should order (I assume I will need all new rubber seals). If there are any web sites or articles that describe how to do this, I would be grateful if someone could direct me. Thanks.
Mark Hauck

Hi Mark
Ihave posted this a number of times so its in the archives but here goes.
You may have to remove the the heater hoses to get at the following. I remove both the hoses and the glove box hate fighting with things.

The actual windscreen posts have a nut with spring on the bottom each side under dash. They go through clamps loosen off the 2 clamp bolts each side but don't remove and not to loose. You don't want the whole clamp moving and binding
Soak the clamp brackets and nuts with liquid wrench before you try to pull
up windshield. Carefull of the carpet. They are usually stuck? The liquid wrench will also make the nuts at bottom of posts easier to turn off with your fingers once there loose. Remove them completely.
Remove the bolts from top of dash.

Now stand in car and pull up and back on windscreen while trying to rock
to break it loose. If it hasn't been off for awhile or ever they can be a
real bear. Might want to send anyone with sensitive ears away while you
fight with it. :)

Don't try to pry on anything the tin is not thick enough. You will not break the windshield or frame very strong.

Depending on the rubber condition old ones are OK.

Bill
Bill Brayford

Thanks Bill,

Your insights probably saved me three hours of wasted effort. It sounds like a fairly straightforward process. I appreciate your help.

Mark
Mark Hauck

Mark,
Also in the archives is the rest of the story. Bill's covered the windscreen, but you also have to remove the instrument panel. The top pad wraps around the front and under. You'll see on the new pad (if you bought it already), there's a flap with holes (five I think). These go over a number of studs on the metal panel behind the wood panel. And the pad itself is glued down so there's some scraping.

Good Luck,
The other Mark H
Mark Hauser

Thanks Mark. I think I will put off this work until fall and then refinish the dash board as well,
Mark Hauck

Ahh - refinishing the dash is whole 'nother set of posts!

BB
Brent B

This thread was discussed between 22/05/2004 and 24/05/2004

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