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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1967 Mustang => Topic started by: sparky65 on September 16, 2011, 08:26:31 PM

Title: Windshield or Dash Pad First? 67
Post by: sparky65 on September 16, 2011, 08:26:31 PM

Trying to figure out the best order of assembling the interior.  I seem to remember when I pulled the dash pad that it is easier to remove with the windshield out.  I was thinking of installing the windshield last but is that going to make getting the seal in place difficult? 
One other question, when do the A-Piller Pads go in?

Title: Re: Windshield or Dash Pad First?
Post by: ruppstang on September 16, 2011, 09:08:34 PM

I usually install the dash pad first them the windshield. The pillar pads can go in after the windshield. I am assuming the headliner is all ready installed? Marty

Title: Re: Windshield or Dash Pad First?
Post by: 68 GT on October 22, 2023, 01:48:52 PM

Glad I found this old thread, will help with reassembly of our 67 when we get to that point.

Title: Re: Windshield or Dash Pad First?
Post by: 67gtasanjose on October 24, 2023, 07:42:29 AM

Quote from: 68 GT on October 22, 2023, 01:48:52 PM

Glad I found this old thread, will help with reassembly of our 67 when we get to that point.

Leave the dash pad trim moldings off till after the windshield is in. I wish you well in fishing for the screw holes that secure the dash pad trim moldings. I had a real struggle for some odd reason!

Title: Re: Windshield or Dash Pad First? 67
Post by: 68 GT on October 24, 2023, 09:15:21 AM

I don?t understand, seems like it would be easier to put the 2 metal dash pad trim pieces in before the windshield goes in? Why install the dash pad, then windshield, then the 2 metal trim pieces?

Title: Re: Windshield or Dash Pad First? 67
Post by: CharlesTurner on October 24, 2023, 11:24:33 AM

Quote from: 68 GT on October 24, 2023, 09:15:21 AM

I don?t understand, seems like it would be easier to put the 2 metal dash pad trim pieces in before the windshield goes in? Why install the dash pad, then windshield, then the 2 metal trim pieces?

The windshield seal is roped in from the inside.  There would be no clearance to pull the rope out with the metal trim pieces installed first.

Title: Re: Windshield or Dash Pad First? 67
Post by: 68 GT on October 24, 2023, 11:38:36 AM

Ah, thanks for the explanation! Now I understand.