Removing dash?

[v12horse]

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

[bryantatem]

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

[MDyer]

I've been putting off this task for far too long. Apparently, not as daunting a task as I originally thought.:classic:

[bryantatem]

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.

[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.

[Bambikiller240]

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?

[v12horse]

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

[Bambikiller240]

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.

[Victor Laury]

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.