| hardtop25 | -- 03-25-2018 @ 6:17 AM |
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This 1/2 ton truck is in early assembly. Trying to fit dashboard. Width between A pillars and length of dash have zero tolerance and cannot be easily slid into position. What is the trick? Steering column and floor shifter are in place and present some obstruction. Or, at original assembly was the dash spot welded into position before cab pieces mated together. I do have correct dash. Thanks.
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| nelsb01 | -- 03-25-2018 @ 9:58 AM |
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The 1935-1936 Ford pickup dashes were welded into the cab. I know, because i once tried to take one out, because it had 6 less holes than the one that is in my cab. I filled the extra holes in my cab's dash.
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| hardtop25 | -- 03-25-2018 @ 5:07 PM |
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Thanks Nelsbo1. The original dash had been removed by previous owner. I'm installing a replacement and having trouble fitting it into position behind the A pillars. The dash length seems too long but measures equal to the distance between the A pillars. One side fits in nicely behind the A pillar, the other extends beyond on the outside. Is the steering column the culprit not allowing the dash to be angled enough to get both ends behind the cab structure?
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| nelsb01 | -- 03-25-2018 @ 9:33 PM |
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If the dashboard was taken out correctly, yes, it will be longer than the opening, since it goes farther to the left and right than the a-pillar and is welded in, in front of the door frame. The steering column could be in the way. I believe that the dash was welded in before the top of the cowl was welded on, but I am not completely certain on that.
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