dashtop removal

dashtop removal

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Konrod

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875 posts

229 months

Wednesday 3rd April 2013
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Hi all

Guess what, search is down again......... frown

Does anyone have the link to the thread that had pictures if where the bolts were holding down the dashtop panel just below the window (the one with the screen vents). I've tried to locate them on my Mk1 without success, hands probably too big.

Thanks in advance

Konrod

Original Poster:

875 posts

229 months

Thursday 4th April 2013
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Thank's everyone, I didn't realise there were two, so a bonus! smile

J

Konrod

Original Poster:

875 posts

229 months

Wednesday 10th April 2013
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OK, I am now officially peeved. The whole idea of removing the dash-top was to route wiring from a screen mounted aerial for the radio as I'm tired of getting snap, crackle and pop from the radio. I've tried to find the original aerial in the wing but failed, so decided the best route was replacement with something screen mounted. I found an aerial which will mount above the rear view mirror out of sight of passengers and unobtrusive from outside - the wiring can run hidden around the screen as there is a deep channel all the way around.

So far I have failed.

I tried to get the dash top off - my hands aren't that big but I can just about feel the nearside 10mm bolt head, can't get close to the offside one. If I remove the bolts the chances of re-fitting are nil as it would be by feel with the bold in a socket and extension .

So I decided to try another route - remove the radio pod and pull the wiring through with my hand. Removed centre console, what I can see is a nyloc nut on a vertical thread, but the thread isn't retained i.e. tumnr the nyloc and the thread turns. If if put grips on the thread to hold it I'll damage it and the nut will never come off.

I have obviously missed something fundamental, does anyone have any ideas? All I want is a decent radio signal.

Sorry if I sound like a numpty - in my defence I've built an entire car from plans, including welding, wiring, engine rebuilding and trimming. I just can't believe how thoughtlessly the fixtures have been put together in terms of maintenance and access.

J