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#219278 11/08/2006 6:05 PM
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I'm wanting to smooth out and repaint my dash in my 52' 3100. how easy is it to remove? Is it better to just leave it in the truck?


westerman
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#219279 11/08/2006 6:13 PM
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Hey Westerman,
I don't know about the '52, but I would imagine it would be pretty easy to physically remove the dash. I'd say the main issue would be to make sure you've got all your wires, etc. labeled really well. There are probably about 6 or so screws or bolts holding it in. Good luck.


Neil
1940 GMC 1/2 Ton
#219280 11/08/2006 6:23 PM
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Westerman,
Depending on how much work you want to do, it may be better to leave it in the truck because it is spot welded in.
If you do decide to take it out, pick up a spot weld cutter.


Steve

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'52 3600
'57 3100

#219281 11/08/2006 6:30 PM
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westerman,

For all practical purposes, the dash isn't removable.

Stuart

#219282 11/08/2006 7:03 PM
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Wow, I didn't know they spot welded the dash in on those trucks! Mine, although it IS 12 years older, is simply held in by screws. I guess they decided that noone would ever need to remove them. You learn something new everyday. Good luck anyway. Let us know how it all works out.


Neil
1940 GMC 1/2 Ton

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