Body/Trim: 140: - Dash cover removal

Dylan144GT · Sep 3rd, 2008, 12:47

Hi everybody

Does anyone know how to remove a dash cover from the dash unit? The plastic part of the dash in other words. Stupidly I cracked it and wish to repair it.

Can this be done with out removing the whole dash unit?

Thanks

Dylan

Citizen.Agfa · Sep 3rd, 2008, 14:56

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Originally Posted by Dylan144GT

Hi everybody

Does anyone know how to remove a dash cover from the dash unit? The plastic part of the dash in other words. Stupidly I cracked it and wish to repair it.

Can this be done with out removing the whole dash unit?

Thanks

Dylan

As far as I recall (when I removed the dashboard from my 144) it came out as one unit. Unfortunately I didn't look too closely at the rear of it so can't really comment. I do know, however, that anything like clocks (instruments) removal has to be attacked from the rear, so even if the plastic cover is removeable I think you're gonna have to get the whole unit out to access the rear. Having done it for the resto on my 144 I never want to do it again.

Regards, C.A.

Dylan144GT · Feb 12th, 2009, 08:20

Hi All

I've neglected this thread for a while, sorry.

Ok, I'm planning a session with the dash. The crack has really got to me now. It must be gone! I am going to DIY it as funds are limmited but just out of interest, are there any firms out there that make a replacement for the '68 - '70 models? I'm looking for the RHD? Anyone?

Dylan

nigel335 · Feb 12th, 2009, 08:45

Dylan
If you are talking about the plastic insert with silver trim that runs from Passenger side to the instruement panel I am certain you remove passenger grab handle lights and fan switches and possibly couple of other nuts up behind the main panel and it comes out. I have mine to do having messed up when increasing the apeture for the radio. I suggest the best source is from car being scrapped. How have you got on with elecric fan
Nigel

Dylan144GT · Feb 12th, 2009, 08:59

Hi Nigel

No, that is the dash plate you speak of and is made of aluminium. I am talking about the dash padding that surrounds the dash plate and instruments and covers the top of the dash. I cracked it trying to mount a 2" tacho and neglected to take the effect of the sun for the last 40 years into account. I could kick myself.

As far as the electric fan goes, I'm affraid I have not fully pursued it as yet. Time has been very short lately and the resources are not as evident here in SA. One needs to dig a little before you find exactly what will work and that is what takes the time. I say this in light of the thermostat switch arrangement. But I will be getting there soon hopefully. I was chatting to a friend over the weekend who has done the conversion to his '72 V8 El Chamino and highly reccomends it! I must just ask him how he connected up and solved the thermostat switch problem and where he sourced his parts.

Dylan

renpri · Mar 3rd, 2009, 22:05

hello,

i also want to dismount the dash cover, because i have to replace the defect speaker and the clock. is there anyone who can explain how to do this, or has a drawing on pdf format

Sep 3rd, 2008, 12:47	#1
Dylan144GT Member Last Online: May 21st, 2023 08:35 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cape Town	Dash cover removal Hi everybody Does anyone know how to remove a dash cover from the dash unit? The plastic part of the dash in other words. Stupidly I cracked it and wish to repair it. Can this be done with out removing the whole dash unit? Thanks Dylan

Feb 12th, 2009, 08:45	#4
nigel335 Director/ Register Keeper Last Online: Jun 17th, 2024 21:04 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fareham	Dash cover removal Dylan If you are talking about the plastic insert with silver trim that runs from Passenger side to the instruement panel I am certain you remove passenger grab handle lights and fan switches and possibly couple of other nuts up behind the main panel and it comes out. I have mine to do having messed up when increasing the apeture for the radio. I suggest the best source is from car being scrapped. How have you got on with elecric fan Nigel

Feb 12th, 2009, 08:59	#5
Dylan144GT Member Last Online: May 21st, 2023 08:35 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cape Town	Hi Nigel No, that is the dash plate you speak of and is made of aluminium. I am talking about the dash padding that surrounds the dash plate and instruments and covers the top of the dash. I cracked it trying to mount a 2" tacho and neglected to take the effect of the sun for the last 40 years into account. I could kick myself. As far as the electric fan goes, I'm affraid I have not fully pursued it as yet. Time has been very short lately and the resources are not as evident here in SA. One needs to dig a little before you find exactly what will work and that is what takes the time. I say this in light of the thermostat switch arrangement. But I will be getting there soon hopefully. I was chatting to a friend over the weekend who has done the conversion to his '72 V8 El Chamino and highly reccomends it! I must just ask him how he connected up and solved the thermostat switch problem and where he sourced his parts. Dylan Last edited by Dylan144GT; Feb 12th, 2009 at 09:01.

Mar 3rd, 2009, 22:05	#6
renpri renpri Last Online: Mar 9th, 2009 21:48 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: simpelveld	dash cover removal hello, i also want to dismount the dash cover, because i have to replace the defect speaker and the clock. is there anyone who can explain how to do this, or has a drawing on pdf format

Feb 12th, 2009, 08:20	#3
Dylan144GT Member Last Online: May 21st, 2023 08:35 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cape Town	Hi All I've neglected this thread for a while, sorry. Ok, I'm planning a session with the dash. The crack has really got to me now. It must be gone! I am going to DIY it as funds are limmited but just out of interest, are there any firms out there that make a replacement for the '68 - '70 models? I'm looking for the RHD? Anyone? Dylan

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