1939 Chrysler dash removal

[trickydicky43richard]

I was wondering if any one can assist with directions for removing the instrument dash board in a 1939 Chrysler. Neither of my Workshop manuals have any instructions. I know to disconnect speedo cable. temp gauge pipe etc but I cannot see clearly where to start with dash panel attaching fasteners/bolts/screws etc

TKS

R.

[JACK M]

Could be wrong on this car but I am thinking several screws under the windshield. Bolts on each side near the doors. And a couple of brackets near the vent mechanism.

[trickydicky43richard]

G'Day Jack, I was more talking the instrument panel with speedo, gauges etc,

R

[JACK M]

I think there are studs on the backside of the dash on each corner of the gauge cluster, take the nuts off and the cluster should be loose then.

This might require standing on your head.

If I am doing much under dash work I like to take the seat out to be more comfortable.

With a flashlight and a mirror you should be able to take a look.

[Reg Evans]

Yup.

[John Loney]

There are 6 studs attached to the bezel which go though holes in the dashboard and have nuts on the backside of the dash to hold everything in place. When the nuts are removed, the bezel can be pulled off and the gauges can be accessed from there.