GREAT TIP CLETIS !!!

The best way I have found to remove gauges

1] Remove the front clip

2] Remove engine and transmission

3] Unbolt body and lift about 16 inches

4] Place cushion from sofa and place against firewall [ warning ; do this while wife is out !!!! ]

5] Stand in Transmission hole to see 2 of the nuts and try to "feel " the other 6

Of course I waited to do this job last in the tear down process because I have done this before , it is a tedious process at best