Thanks for the tutorial, I am going to use threaded rod on the outer two upper bolt locations to hopefully back my fully assembled dash out about 1" to change all my instrument cluster bulbs (except the 5 indicator bulbs) to LED's. I'll be supporting the center off of my console with blocks and use a length of safety wire in the upper center holes to keep the dash from rolling over. After some research, I'll be using Hella 921 5K LED's from Rock Auto. $2.85 ea.
This is truly an excellent video. Thank you for putting this out there Mr. Craft. I am removing the dash from my 70 Elky and this saves me so much difficulty. I owe you a brew Sir.
Dude. Excellent vid. You get right to the point. Excellent camera angles and lighting. No babbling, just straight-up info and accurate advice. I'm hoping this same procedure will work on my 69 LeMans. I need to fix some heater control issues and a faulty gas gauge, and maybe install some speakers.
THANKS VERY MUCH for your videos.I took my dash apart years ago and the video will help me get it back together.I'm an old guy and I must say you are a multi talented young buck.Much appreciated
@@martytruelove5026 ive seen so many chevelles fixed up with no attention given to the dash.. everything works on mine... the only thing i would upgrade is maybe LED illumination DASH LIGHTS ONLY cause they were always very weak at night..
Don't worry about what people think (hole for the radio) its your car, your building it, paying for it and its supposed to make you happy. I've often thought small clips and screws were somehow related to mexican jumping beans. They wind up in the weirdest places. Thumbs up, looks great to me.
Chris your the very best ! Your wisdom on these car's is very valuable information , for the do it yourself guys just trying to fix up or restore the car yourself its a must for us . Keep up all the good work Man !
Great tips! I’ve taken my dash out plenty of times and this video would have been extremely useful. Currently repainting, silver trim, and Dakota RTX upgrades. I’m not mad at the radio. I also cut mine for a vintage Alpine cassette player 👍
I agree with most folks. Don't worry about adding the radio. I did the same thing and just like you, the radio area in my dash was damaged too. I now have a 'better' radio that I can enjoy my stuff on (BT/USB, etc...) My radio was $23 by the way. AND I didn't have to buy a new dash for like $150 or more.. (your video helped... A LOT) Thanks.
I love the vent deletes! They really do look factory. Great job! I love the idea of putting an aftermarket/modern head unit in an old car. It's your car. You have to make it yours. If it means cutting up the dash, oh well! Such as life.
radio looks good. i had to do the same with my chevelle. i redid my 1968 300 deluxe chevelle's dash. i painted it bright silver 1st then with pin stripping tape i masked off the edge i wanted silver then painted it black. the lettering i did with dipping a eraser from a no.2 pencil in the silver and with not too much paint touch the letters it came out nice. you could retouch the silver with paint brush later. 3 years later they started remaking them.
Markgyver here.......!!!!..........Awesome video..........For those clips on the dash that vanish in thin air.....you can go online and get earth Magnets and place them on top of the dash so those clips won't vanish..........There the strongest magnets you can buy, Thanks for the great video....Markgyver.
I could have used this tutorial about 10 years ago. Damn, I did it wrong. I know what I'm doing this fall when I store the car for winter, redoing my dash correctly.
SEM Landau Black spray is absolutely the PERFECT spray for this vintage vinyl. I took and old green dash and some pieces in brown and made a perfect black from it. Would also work on those delete panels.
AWESOME!!!! I've found a reasonable Chevelle Guy! Do what you can with what you have, and make it look as good as possible. That's your ONLY option. I like the look that you've given this dash, and it was what I was hoping to find, when I first clicked onto your videos. I give you a big thumbs-up, because you're right! What else can you do, when your current dash is already damaged? Work with it. This is a very complex job to undergo. I'm a strait-up Chevelle/El Camino guy, and this channel is what I have been looking for. So, thank you! Good luck! Oh yeah, can the clips underneath the dash cap, not be permanently affixed, so that they do not fall out, or do they need to be able to swivel a bit, so that you can get them in place? Thanks, Man!
Rule of thumb a lot of people do right away they cut the hole for the radio that's a No-No because use a lot of value in your car I'm muting it that way forget it that's why they sell radio consoles for the newer radios or you can buy a vintage type radio in dash it's worth spending the money
Excellent video! What size are the stereo speakers that you are adapting to use in the dash? I already bought 3.5 round kickers (doesn't look like they will work) so I need to reorder so I can get my system installed.
You can easily find a retro designed radio with aux and Bluetooth functionality that will slide right into the original uncut dash. That's what I would do with my 69 truck but sadly the previous owner thought it was a bright idea to cut the dash up.
hi Chris great video have a 76 buick regal sr like to remove heater box and center vent Reason why previous owner had mice problem and put moth balls down vents
Hey Chris, thanks for the great videos man; I'm learning tons rebuilding my 70'SS Chevelle! My dash was toast; I reluctantly ordered a repro SS dash; it came with no screws however! What size are the original screws to affix everything to the back side of the dash? There are 13 of them, not including the side vents... I dont want to put in the wrong size and crack these plastic holes... thanks again
I may have missed it, but @ChrisCraft what size are the original dash speakers? I have a 72 Monte Carlo and it has no speakers in the dash or rear package tray.
Gotta take mine out. Video helped answer a lot of questions...thanks. But I have an idea watching this vid to hot glue dab over the hole and studd of those clips on way back in. Should work good to hold them in place
71 Olds Cutlass convertible bucket seats how do you remove that back panel to the bucket seat I don't see any screws I remove the locking mechanism but I still can't get that thing off does anybody know how to get to it I see people posting it but they never show you how they take that back panel to seat off
Hello I have 1971 Chevy El Camino. For Germany I need Kmh speedometer. So how can I remove the plastic cover in front of the original speedometer? Is there an easy way??? Can anybody help me? Thanks and look forward for an answer...
Great video, Chris. I see that you have the side vent removed with the emergency brake system still in place. How did you get the side vent out with the parking brake still in place? I cant seem to find a way to get the parking brake system out.
Thanks for this video. My dash pad on the driver's side front is either missing a screw or one of those clips. It has been gone for years and now the dash pad is somewhat warped. Really bugs me. My car is all intact so how do I get up in there and fix this problem?
thanks for making this it will help me install my new dash pad. hey Chris how many light bulbs are up under dash? I just got some new ones and I was just wondering there is not 24 is there ? that is how many OPG sent and I asked how many and so I am checking in with you.
It sure looks easier with NO windshield,NO seat,NO steering wheel and NO backpain.I am upside down,feet in backseat,in positions not since The Drive In Theatre.
Awesome videos I am going to watch a few more tonight. Do you know what size the nuts are that hold the steering column up to the dash? I bought my car with the steering column and wheel down on the floor and I see two studs that look like they may require 3/8-16 nuts but possibly metric? Do you know off hand?? Thanks!
If you've got the factory dash clips they are miles better than the repop...the aftermarket clips are garbage....you clip them in and the first time you try to slide dash in half of the clips pop off and the retainer breaks. If I've got to use aftermarket I rough up the metal on dash mount for the clip and the clip and lay down epoxy then snap clip in and let it cure before installing and they won't pop out
How do you remove dash cover 2 gauges so I can clean the lenses or replace them for some reason this thing is connected to the air conditioning ductwork in the center of the dash and if I remove those School screws to get rid of that I will never be able to get those back on because of its location can somebody please help me thank you 1968 Chevy Chevelle
Great tutorial. You're a really good teacher, easy to follow and very detailed on his removal of clips and brackets. Well done!
I recently purchased a 72 Chevelle...with plans to refurbish from the frame up. Your videos will be a great assist.
ive built a few and parted out many.. feel free to ask me anything..
Thanks for the tutorial, I am going to use threaded rod on the outer two upper bolt locations to hopefully back my fully assembled dash out about 1" to change all my instrument cluster bulbs (except the 5 indicator bulbs) to LED's. I'll be supporting the center off of my console with blocks and use a length of safety wire in the upper center holes to keep the dash from rolling over. After some research, I'll be using Hella 921 5K LED's from Rock Auto. $2.85 ea.
This is truly an excellent video. Thank you for putting this out there Mr. Craft. I am removing the dash from my 70 Elky and this saves me so much difficulty. I owe you a brew Sir.
Thx Chris... My 70 Chevelle is ready to go back together & this REALLY Helps my Memory....Cheers
Dude. Excellent vid. You get right to the point. Excellent camera angles and lighting. No babbling, just straight-up info and accurate advice. I'm hoping this same procedure will work on my 69 LeMans. I need to fix some heater control issues and a faulty gas gauge, and maybe install some speakers.
THANKS VERY MUCH for your videos.I took my dash apart years ago and the video will help me get it back together.I'm an old guy and I must say you are a multi talented young buck.Much appreciated
The dash ground is a very good point...that is why mine had to come out.Very helpful,not many people to give advice on these vehicles
@@martytruelove5026 ive seen so many chevelles fixed up with no attention given to the dash.. everything works on mine... the only thing i would upgrade is maybe LED illumination DASH LIGHTS ONLY cause they were always very weak at night..
@@chriscraft77022 I drove this half way cross Canada using high beam light to know my speed at night...usually above(heavy foot)
Don't worry about what people think (hole for the radio) its your car, your building it, paying for it and its supposed to make you happy. I've often thought small clips and screws were somehow related to mexican jumping beans. They wind up in the weirdest places. Thumbs up, looks great to me.
Chris your the very best ! Your wisdom on these car's is very valuable information , for the do it yourself guys just trying to fix up or restore the car yourself its a must for us . Keep up all the good work Man !
what are you working on?
I have a 70 el camino I'll been fixing up
Great tips! I’ve taken my dash out plenty of times and this video would have been extremely useful. Currently repainting, silver trim, and Dakota RTX upgrades. I’m not mad at the radio. I also cut mine for a vintage Alpine cassette player 👍
I agree with most folks. Don't worry about adding the radio. I did the same thing and just like you, the radio area in my dash was damaged too. I now have a 'better' radio that I can enjoy my stuff on (BT/USB, etc...) My radio was $23 by the way. AND I didn't have to buy a new dash for like $150 or more.. (your video helped... A LOT)
Thanks.
great video. I have a 70 cutlass and haven't found anything this detailed on the dash. Thanx and keep them coming!!!
tnks chirs !!!!
muy didactico y sencillo de entender, tocando puntos claves !!
Thanks for easy, straight to the point good videos. This worked as a charm on my 71 chevelle. Keep up the good work.
I love the vent deletes! They really do look factory. Great job! I love the idea of putting an aftermarket/modern head unit in an old car. It's your car. You have to make it yours. If it means cutting up the dash, oh well! Such as life.
radio looks good. i had to do the same with my chevelle. i redid my 1968 300 deluxe chevelle's dash. i painted it bright silver 1st then with pin stripping tape i masked off the edge i wanted silver then painted it black. the lettering i did with dipping a eraser from a no.2 pencil in the silver and with not too much paint touch the letters it came out nice. you could retouch the silver with paint brush later. 3 years later they started remaking them.
Markgyver here.......!!!!..........Awesome video..........For those clips on the dash that vanish in thin air.....you can go online and get earth Magnets and place them on top of the dash so those clips won't vanish..........There the strongest magnets you can buy, Thanks for the great video....Markgyver.
This video was a good, Thank you for the content.
Nice video. Got a 1971 and this will be a great help!
I could have used this tutorial about 10 years ago. Damn, I did it wrong. I know what I'm doing this fall when I store the car for winter, redoing my dash correctly.
SEM Landau Black spray is absolutely the PERFECT spray for this vintage vinyl. I took and old green dash and some pieces in brown and made a perfect black from it. Would also work on those delete panels.
AWESOME!!!! I've found a reasonable Chevelle Guy! Do what you can with what you have, and make it look as good as possible. That's your ONLY option. I like the look that you've given this dash, and it was what I was hoping to find, when I first clicked onto your videos. I give you a big thumbs-up, because you're right! What else can you do, when your current dash is already damaged? Work with it. This is a very complex job to undergo. I'm a strait-up Chevelle/El Camino guy, and this channel is what I have been looking for. So, thank you! Good luck! Oh yeah, can the clips underneath the dash cap, not be permanently affixed, so that they do not fall out, or do they need to be able to swivel a bit, so that you can get them in place? Thanks, Man!
the clips fall out cause the dash breaks a little where they clip into the foam..
Thanks Chris! I forgot about the one bolt under the column - DOH!
Lots of great info in this video. Subscribed, thank you!
Good information Chris
I’ll be needing this as soon my 72 Monte arrives. Thanks!!
Very similar dash,these videos are as handy as a pocket in a shirt.
hey whats up chris really enjoy your videos. im restoring a 70 chevelle and im a beginner. i really learn alot from your videos and your advice.
Rule of thumb a lot of people do right away they cut the hole for the radio that's a No-No because use a lot of value in your car I'm muting it that way forget it that's why they sell radio consoles for the newer radios or you can buy a vintage type radio in dash it's worth spending the money
Excellent video! What size are the stereo speakers that you are adapting to use in the dash? I already bought 3.5 round kickers (doesn't look like they will work) so I need to reorder so I can get my system installed.
You can easily find a retro designed radio with aux and Bluetooth functionality that will slide right into the original uncut dash. That's what I would do with my 69 truck but sadly the previous owner thought it was a bright idea to cut the dash up.
Red Oxide Primer means you have an Arlington Texas built Chevelle.
hi Chris great video have a 76 buick regal sr like to remove heater box and center vent
Reason why previous owner had mice problem and put moth balls down vents
This is another damn good video - thanks for this work!
Hey Chris, thanks for the great videos man; I'm learning tons rebuilding my 70'SS Chevelle! My dash was toast; I reluctantly ordered a repro SS dash; it came with no screws however! What size are the original screws to affix everything to the back side of the dash? There are 13 of them, not including the side vents... I dont want to put in the wrong size and crack these plastic holes... thanks again
Is there a kit of screws that I can buy for the whole dash re-install?
I may have missed it, but @ChrisCraft what size are the original dash speakers? I have a 72 Monte Carlo and it has no speakers in the dash or rear package tray.
They look like 4x6 to me. Did you find out? I need to know as well
Gotta take mine out. Video helped answer a lot of questions...thanks. But I have an idea watching this vid to hot glue dab over the hole and studd of those clips on way back in. Should work good to hold them in place
that is a good idea..thanks for the info
Chris Craft sharing info is the key for all of us to learn
Can you use magnets on the top to keep them attached
I epoxied the clips into the dash pad with a quality automotive epoxy, never again any issues with losing clips.
71 Olds Cutlass convertible bucket seats how do you remove that back panel to the bucket seat I don't see any screws I remove the locking mechanism but I still can't get that thing off does anybody know how to get to it I see people posting it but they never show you how they take that back panel to seat off
chrome button pops out and there are 2 Phillips .. then 2 more where the rubber bump stops are
Thank you Chris I'll start on this weekend
Thank you for the information not too many people know what I'm talking about call the show thanks a lot
Hello I have 1971 Chevy El Camino. For Germany I need Kmh speedometer. So how can I remove the plastic cover in front of the original speedometer? Is there an easy way??? Can anybody help me?
Thanks and look forward for an answer...
Great video, Chris. I see that you have the side vent removed with the emergency brake system still in place. How did you get the side vent out with the parking brake still in place? I cant seem to find a way to get the parking brake system out.
Where did you get the little gauges for the dash @ 15:11?
Thanks for this video. My dash pad on the driver's side front is either missing a screw or one of those clips. It has been gone for years and now the dash pad is somewhat warped. Really bugs me. My car is all intact so how do I get up in there and fix this problem?
Nice video!! Thanks!
thanks for making this it will help me install my new dash pad. hey Chris how many light bulbs are up under dash? I just got some new ones and I was just wondering there is not 24 is there ? that is how many OPG sent and I asked how many and so I am checking in with you.
It sure looks easier with NO windshield,NO seat,NO steering wheel and NO backpain.I am upside down,feet in backseat,in positions not since The Drive In Theatre.
Awesome videos I am going to watch a few more tonight. Do you know what size the nuts are that hold the steering column up to the dash? I bought my car with the steering column and wheel down on the floor and I see two studs that look like they may require 3/8-16 nuts but possibly metric? Do you know off hand?? Thanks!
i think they are 3/8-16 .. ill try to look at them tomorrow..
If you've got the factory dash clips they are miles better than the repop...the aftermarket clips are garbage....you clip them in and the first time you try to slide dash in half of the clips pop off and the retainer breaks. If I've got to use aftermarket I rough up the metal on dash mount for the clip and the clip and lay down epoxy then snap clip in and let it cure before installing and they won't pop out
How do you remove dash cover 2 gauges so I can clean the lenses or replace them for some reason this thing is connected to the air conditioning ductwork in the center of the dash and if I remove those School screws to get rid of that I will never be able to get those back on because of its location can somebody please help me thank you 1968 Chevy Chevelle
You still have that dash y vent?
radio looks fine
Hey Chris, what are the size of those two front speakers. having trouble making them fit and try to find after market ones any suggestion?
what you you want for defrost vents? im doing a 72 El Camino
Opgi sales them for around 100bucks
What size are the dash bolts?
Primetime132 1/4" coarse and 1/4" sheetmetal
hey i have a 71 monte and my speedometer is wonking out so if I'm going 30 it was wobble from 25-35 and it makes some wierd noises any ideas anyone ?
I would spray some lubricant on it first
thanks
@@chriscraft77022
Do you have a video you would sell
a video of?
@@chriscraft77022 putting the dash back together
@@peggyleimbach626 no... sorry
DON'T be drinking Beers...