Dashboard (cowl) removal

[mAdMoPaR]

Just a quick question. Do I have to remove the windshield first in order to remove the dash panel or cowl from a 68 charger? I found the two bolt at the bottom near the kick panels but cant seem to find where the top attaches to. Thanks

[The70RT]

Yep it is bolted in and hidden by the windshield. The cowl (firewall) is welded in.

[mAdMoPaR]

Ahh nuts!!! oh well, after I busted the rear window (and made a friggin mess!) I think I'll leave the removal of the windshield to the pros.

[The70RT]

That rear window is gonna cost ya. Unless you plan on using the windshield again you don't have to worry about it shattering. It will just crack. It is always helpfull to have a hand in removing the glass

[Hemidog]

If you're not to worried about the windshield gasket, the glass is real easy to remove! 

[TylerCharger69]

When someone else comes and installs the new windshield....they usually, USUALLY provide a new rubber seal.

[mAdMoPaR]

Well I couldn't wait any longer (glass guy was kinda of giving me the run around) so I went for it and took the windshield off myself. It was actually easier than I thought it would be. Just took my time with a really sharp blade and cut around it till it almost falls out on its own. Now I can see those dang screws for the dash frame    Now I can continue my ventures in dash removal.

[Troy]

The front is definitely easier than the back because of the rubber seal. Someone a long time ago said they got the dash out without removing the windshield but I don't see how.

Troy