Dashboard replacement spider 76

[Antileon]

Hej
I wish to replace my dashboard,.( not a cap ) how complicated is that, and is there anything I should be aware of or address while I am at it ?

Thanks guys

[stuartrubin]

I'd like to add to the complexity of Antileon's good question. On my dash, the console itself where the dash attaches is pretty chewed up. That is, 3 of the 4 screw holes which hold the speed nuts for the dash screws are torn and the the pieces generally bent. One has a makeshift duct tape retainer for the screw. So, my dash, which is already cracked, is only held in place (barely) with 1 1/2 screws!

Someday I would like to replace the dash as well. In the mean time, the one time I took it off was a huge mistake after I saw how poorly it was attached in the first place. Took my about two hours to get it back on!

Without replacing the console, any ideas on how to repair, shore up, reinforce those holes? That particle / cardboardy console is not to easy to deal with once in bad shape. I've thought about somehow making a large metal "gasket" to lay between the dash and console which can grab the screws, but I don't have the tools or skills.

Stuart

[DUCeditor]

Those that view their cars as 'show' machines might not want to do this but I, a good many (20?) years ago, put 'caps' on mine. The upper, the lower and the console. At the same time I went over to a two piece (with matching grain so they almost appear to be one) wood facing.

All done myself with minimal skills and talent in this field.

They've held up great and look good enough for the car to actually have won several of trophies at Boston Auto Museum events.



-Don