[DeTomaso] Dash Removal

[Rob Dumoulin]

All, I just sent Jack the .pdf of the dash removal and would gladly send it
to anybody else that is interested.  I also created a similar pictorial on
removal and overhauling the heater box/evaporator. Remember, my early '71
may not be like yours, but it gives an idea.  On mine, there was a rather
severe air leakage through the front cowl vent that I was able to
completely seal using the process I show.

I think they both got posted somewhere, but not by me. If anybody has that
link to both, please respond so save me from emailing multiple copies.

Rob DuMoulin
904.476.8744
rob at dumoulins.net
www.kbsi.co
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/rob-dumoulin/0/1b6/58


On Sat, May 18, 2013 at 12:51 PM, Jack Donahue <demongusta at me.com> wrote:

> Mike
> Been contemplating the same thing as Ian, but a little intimidated. I
> printed out what you wrote to Ian, and would appreciate the PDF article to
> look over. I have a two-pod dash. Just yesterday I removed my heater hoses
> from water pump to "under" the car.
> Jack
>
> On May 18, 2013, at 8:46 AM, Ian Hannington wrote:
>
> > Wow, that will certainly help me.
> > THANKS!
> > Ian
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Mike Thomas [mailto:mbefthomas at comcast.net]
> > Sent: Saturday, May 18, 2013 11:20 AM
> > To: 'Ian Hannington'; detomaso at poca.com
> > Subject: RE: [DeTomaso] Dash Removal
> >
> > Ian, the attached was sent to me by Rob Dumoulin for removing a two pod
> dash
> > (likely won't post to the forum).  I have just pulled my single pod dash,
> > and it is much easier than this appears to have been.  You will have to
> undo
> > the molex connector as described on the first page after drop the
> steering
> > column.
> >
> > In brief sequence to augment the PDF attachment:
> > - Remove the steering wheel
> > - Drop the steering column after disconnecting the appropriate wires and
> > marking on a diagram
> > - Left to right, remove/disconnect wiper and washer switch, disconnect
> red
> > connector block for the e-flasher, remove speedo and tack (big difference
> > from two pod dash is that wires are all done on connector blocks for
> each),
> > so undo undo knurled nuts holding the brackets for each, slip out of the
> > dash, undo the speedo cable and connector blocks, and you're done.  If
> your
> > car is early enough not have the blocks, you'll need to be sure to mark
> on a
> > copy of the diagrams included in the above PDF where everything goes.
> > Follow the PDF for undoing the trip odometer cable from the dash (do not
> > take off the speedo).
> > - Disconnect/remove other switches and indicator lights from the dash,
> > marking all to aid in replacement
> > - Disconnect the two fasteners connecting the dash to the center stack
> > console
> > - Remove the glove box (open the box, and you'll find a large bolt on
> either
> > side at the back where they pivot)
> > - Remove the four screws attaching the lower edge of the dash to the
> > interior frame (one on either side of the steering column, one at either
> > outer corner)
> > - Open both doors wide, and look between the side of the dash panel and
> the
> > door post, and you'll see a large slotted screw head on each side (why
> they
> > used a single slot screw instead of a phillips or Allen head is beyond
> me).
> > These are two very long slender nuts that cinch down the outside ends of
> the
> > dash.  Remove these.
> > - At this point, you should be able to pull the dash back and out.  You
> will
> > need to stop and disconnect the four wires to the courtesy lights over
> the
> > gage panel.
> > AND YOU'RE DONE!
> >
> > Big difference I found from the two-pod was block connectors for speedo,
> > tach and e-flasher, and no shims to worry about.
> >
> > Good luck.  Give me a call if you get stuck.
> > Mike Thomas
> > 206-795-3302
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: detomaso-bounces at poca.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at poca.com] On
> Behalf
> > Of Ian Hannington
> > Sent: Saturday, May 18, 2013 6:20 AM
> > To: detomaso at poca.com
> > Subject: [DeTomaso] Dash Removal
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Guys,
> >
> > I have a leak in my heater core and need to get it out for repair or
> > replacement. I have never pulled the dash before, so I am looking for any
> > tips or advice before getting to work on it. I have a single pod dash
> and I
> > do have a Technical Information Manual describing the procedure. Also any
> > advice on removing the heater core itself would be appreciated. I do have
> > shutoffs in the engine bay for the hot water lines, so that should make
> > things a bit easier.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Ian
> >
> >
> >
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