Dashes in general can be a pita when doing them by yourself. Much easier when you have an extra pair of hands. I find that a rest and 2nd look also helps. Be sure to do everything that you want to while the dash is out. ie repair or replace vacuum pods, decide whether the evaporator and heater core should be replaced, remove whatever cruise parts need to be repaired, understand & refurbish shifter lights and dash lights etc.

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85SD 240K & stopped counting painted, putting bac together. 84SD 180,000. sold to a neighbor and member here but I forget his handle. The 84 is much improved from when I had it. 85TD beginning to repair to DD status. Lots of stuff to do.