| jamesmundstock | -- 06-28-2020 @ 2:32 PM |
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I would like to know which is easier installing a wiring harness; leave the dash in or remove the dash to your lap to install the harness?
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| kubes40 | -- 06-28-2020 @ 5:05 PM |
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That depends on your flexibility. I've done them both ways. I would not remove the instrument panel specifically to install the harness. On the other hand, if the instrument panel was out already, then yes, I'd definitely install the wiring prior to reinstalling the panel. Mike "Kube" Kubarth
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| trjford8 | -- 06-28-2020 @ 5:41 PM |
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If the dash is not out it's makes it easier if you remove the front seat to lay on your back.
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| 51woodie | -- 06-28-2020 @ 8:50 PM |
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I did some under dash work on my 46, at the same time I was changing my master cylinder. As the brake pedal was to the floor, it gave me the idea to tie the clutch in the release position to get it out of the way for more head room, and I removed the front seat. That gave me good access to do the under dash thing. At my age, it would have been painful to work any other way. While I had the seat out, I decided it was also a good time to install seatbelts front and back. Darned sideways pictures!
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| 42wagon | -- 06-29-2020 @ 3:07 AM |
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51Woodie I hope those clips you cut into the floor either are bolted to the frame under the floor or have some sort of reinforcing plates under the floor. If that hasn't been done, if you ever stop suddenly they will pull right through the floor.
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| 51woodie | -- 06-29-2020 @ 5:58 AM |
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42. Yes, there are reinforcing plates under the floor pan. I was looking at bolting through the frame, but the anchor point would not have lined up with where the belt anchors needed to be. The plate are 3/16 x 2 x 4, with rolled edges on the long sides. The clips are from Seatbelts Plus, and the bolts are 3/8 Gr8 with flat washers and Nyloc nuts.
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