1969cutlass4d

So, I have two questions particularly about my 69' post sedan cutlass dash.

1: Where can I find the info on how to remove it?
I need to remove it to get to the metal under the windshield to clean up as it has had a leak since before I have had it, and need to clean up the rust.

2: is there a paint that is great for painting the dash? can you even paint them?
I am sick of the fawn gold, and am changing the interior color

joe_padavano

Chapter 12 of your Chassis Service Manual.

SEM interior paints for vinyl.

allyolds68

Joe

I don't have a 69 manual but in the 68 manual the diagram showing the nuts that have to be removed are in section 1-3, page 116

BTW, the center stud is a post. There's no nut on it and it has to be removed with a swift smack from the rear

joe_padavano

Mike,

I think you are talking about the assembly manual. In the CSM the drawings are actually in Chapter 12AA, which is the A-body instrument panel chapter.

allyolds68

Yeah, you're right Joe. I hardly use the CSM for anything anymore.

2blu442

If the OP wants to repair rust at the base of the windshield I wouldn't think they need to remove the dash. I know I've got an old thread with pictures of the metal dash support and the dash itself showing the mounting points, but I wasn't able to find it with the search option. If the OP does need to remove the dash I'll look for those pictures. But back to my first thought, do you guys think he needs to remove everything to repair rust at the base of the glass? John

joe_padavano

By the time you get through cutting, welding, grinding, and painting, you are probably much better off getting the dash pad out of harm's way before attempting this repair. Yeah, you can probably do it without removing the pad, but why risk it?

2blu442

Diagrams are good, but when available I like pictures. Here's some I took several years ago when I pulled the dash from a 1969 parts car. This post is the backside of the dash pad/instrument panel. I'll do another post with the metal support behind it. John

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2blu442

Here's the metal support behind it.

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Here's the press in stud location Mike mentioned.
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1969cutlass4d

This....THIS is the type of help I like as well. pictures are a big + for me, thank you.

And yes, I want to remove the dash for a couple of reasons. I would like to paint it, but also i am going to replace the windshield as it is cracked beyond repairs (previous owners doing) and I figured it would be a good idea to do this all at once. wire grind the rust out, paint it with rustoleum or some other rust preventative paint, and put the dash in with a new color other then that god awful fawn gold she has now.

Thank you for the pictures, these are a tremendous help.

69OldZman

I just wanted to comment and say how nice it was of you 2blu to post such detailed photos. Helping each other out, it's one really cool thing about these forums.

2blu442

I don't have the knowledge that others have, but I've got lots of parts & project cars... and a good digital camera! Yes, we all contribute where we can and that does make this a great site for our hobby

Eddie Hansen

X2!! great job!!