How does one remove the dash pad on a 69 charger?

[resq302]

Ok, I am in the process of repainting the metal dash frame of the charger  with it still in the car and would like to remove the dash pad since I can not seem to get any kind of tape to stick to the vinyl at all.  How does one go about removing the dash pad?  Does it snap in place or is it held in by nuts or screws or whatever?

[69DodgeCharger]

It is held on with speed nuts from the backside

[bill440rt]

Brian, this can be done still in the car, but is not for the faint of heart or those with stubby fingers.  
Best way to do it is to start by gutting the dash. Remove the glove box, radio, and if need be the gauge cluster. From there you'll need an assortment of 1/4" drive ratchet extensions, wobbly extensions, short/deep sockets, etc. Feel for the nuts on the backside.
When re-installing, I like to use a little bit of masking tape to hold the nut onto the socket until it's just started.
Oh, and wear gloves!

Good luck!  

[69RT3X9]

I ran across this article on the www.justdashes.com website when I was looking for a way to get my instrument cluster out of my 69 Charger without breaking anything.  I think it might be helpful to you regarding your dash pad removal.

http://www.justdashes.com/MAXIPAD-RE.pdf

Good luck with your dash project!

[resq302]

So much for a quick 5 second job   

Ok, I will give it a shot and see.  Maybe some prep sol on the dash will make the painters tape stick a little bit better..

[Troy]

It's not as hard as I expected. I meant to write up my dash pad swap but haven't got that far yet. Here's a pic of the hole locations - and about how much you need to disassemble.


Troy

[Hemidog]

Here's a descent thread with some links to more threads:
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,57724.0.html

[Belgium R/T -68]

Ok, I am in the process of repainting the metal dash frame of the charger  with it still in the car and would like to remove the dash pad since I can not seem to get any kind of tape to stick to the vinyl at all.  How does one go about removing the dash pad?  Does it snap in place or is it held in by nuts or screws or whatever?

Is your whindshield still in the car Brian? Must be difficult to get the paint even sprayed otherwise?

Per

[resq302]

Nope, pulled the windshield out myself.