Posted March 19, 200322 yr comment_30584 I have not done much work with cars, and I am just wondering how in depth of a project is removing the dash to swap a clock? If anyone can tell me what to watch out for and what would be the best way to carry this out it would be a great help. Its a early 74 260. Thanks.-Ben Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/5228-removing-dash/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 19, 200322 yr comment_30589 Is all you are doing is swapping the clock?? If that is all just take out the glove box and go in from there. the entire dash is a LONG LONG day. You can get to it without trying to kill yourself.-Bryan Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/5228-removing-dash/#findComment-30589 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 19, 200322 yr comment_30601 I've been putting off this task for far too long. Apparently, not as daunting a task as I originally thought.:classic: Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/5228-removing-dash/#findComment-30601 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 19, 200322 yr comment_30604 Don't get me wrong, it still sucks, but it isn't as bad as one might think.Pick a nice day with good cross wind. It can get pretty hot inside with no wind. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/5228-removing-dash/#findComment-30604 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 20, 200322 yr comment_30646 Check out the Electrical forum for lots of info about changing clocks. If you go in through the glove box, you can almost be certain that it will be trashed when you are done. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/5228-removing-dash/#findComment-30646 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 20, 200322 yr comment_30650 Originally posted by ZwolleY Check out the Electrical forum for lots of info about changing clocks. If you go in through the glove box, you can almost be certain that it will be trashed when you are done. .............and replacement glove boxes are NLA from Nissan for 240Z's. So be as careful as you can, so as to minimize the damage that you do to it.I don't know of any other glovebox that will work/fit in a 240Z.Does anyone else? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/5228-removing-dash/#findComment-30650 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 20, 200322 yr Author comment_30656 I haven't started the project yet, but I am looking at the Hayes book and regarding the electronics can I just unhook the old clock and hook up the new one or is there more to it because I dont want to blow a fuse or anything else?Thanks, Ben Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/5228-removing-dash/#findComment-30656 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 20, 200322 yr comment_30661 As I recall, it is just two or three wires to unplug, and reconnect, and a bolt or nut to mount the clock. Getting at it is the tedious part. The actual removal and replacement is simple simon!However, I always disconnect the battery when working on electrical, just in case I short something by accident. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/5228-removing-dash/#findComment-30661 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 20, 200322 yr comment_30662 When I did this, I went in trough the front by removing the heater/vent panel. But, in my case, I had an intire "laundry list" of items to care for while the dash was apart. I changed the clock, oil pressure/water temp gauge, light bulbs for the amp gauge and cig lighter, Installed the stereo and changed out the heater panel for a better one. Only after the fact, while looking over my trashed glove box, did I relize I could get at the clock via that route. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/5228-removing-dash/#findComment-30662 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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