I will be replacing my dash pad this weekend on my 77 and would like to know how daunting the task may be? When pulling out the gauges, do they simply unplug from the back or is there going to be a lot of wires for me to figure out what goes where?

How easy is replacing the clips in the dash?

Any pointers would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks
-D

 

this link might help out?

http://www.nastyz28.com/2gcog/interior/e-78dash.html

 

Everything plugs in, and it's pretty straight forward where it goes. You'll need to pull the wiper and headlight switches, so be sure to remove the battery cable first! The headlight switch has a release on the bottom of the switch to pull the **** and shaft. Just pull it out to the on posisition, then push the release in and pull it free of the switch.
You can pull the screws from the instrument cluster and the speedo cable from the back. Then it should allow it to come out far enough to access the various plug in connectors. After the instrument panel is out you can remove all the various screws and pull the dash pad loose from the clips. The clips are bolted in, so you can remove or replace them.

 

I can tell you from experience it's a much easier job with the seats out.

 

But where do you sit while you're workng then?

 

Excellent thanks!

 

Will not touch the seats but will be pulling the steering wheel and replacing it while I am at it.

 

Pulling the wheel first will also make it easier to access everything!
I'm planning on pulling my dash insert and pad later this spring too. I need to repair my dashpad and I'm contemplating moving my gauges into a custom built cluster inside at that time. (maybe!)

 

I am having a a hell of time trying to pull out the back of the light switch and wiper switch from the instrument panel. Any suggestions?

 

Pull the **** off the wiper switch, and there should be a couple screws that hold it into the dash panel. Did you pull the **** off the headlight switch? If you do, then you can remove the nut underneath. The other option is to unplug the harness from the back of the switches and just take the switches out with the panel.