What should I do with my Pontiac dash?
What should I do with my Pontiac dash?
Use a toothbrush on the radio and other knobs, dismantle the instrument cluster and polish or replace the plastic lens, install a quartz clock movement, etc. Hopefully you will never have to remove your dash pad again, so take advantage of the opportunity to clean everything including under the dash, wiring, ducts and whatever else needs attention.
What kind of Dash does a Pontiac Tempest have?
The Tempest, Le Mans and GTO were fitted with a dash fascia just about as large as some banana republics. Not only did the top vinyl surfaces crack but the front face also usually suffers the same fate.
When did Pontiac stop using the dash fascia?
From 1969 to 72 Pontiac used the dash design described above. The Tempest, Le Mans and GTO were fitted with a dash fascia just about as large as some banana republics. Not only did the top vinyl surfaces crack but the front face also usually suffers the same fate.
What was the dash design on a 1969 Pontiac?
When this huge hunk of vinyl deteriorates, the damage can be immense. And when removed, it’s like looking at a map of the United States and finding a big vacant hole where Texas used to be. Wires and stuff everywhere! From 1969 to 72 Pontiac used the dash design described above.
What kind of engine did the Pontiac LeMans have?
Of course, Pontiac’s larger 389 would find its way into the LeMans in 1964, too, as part of the GTO option package. Its profitable sales of about 32,500 prompted GM to drop its edict on large engines in smaller cars and the muscle car era was off to a rousing start.
When did Pontiac re-launch The Tempest LeMans?
Pontiac re-launched the Tempest/LeMans as a midsize car, or “intermediate,” in 1964. The quirky rear transaxle, rope drive system and even the half-a-389 four-cylinder were dropped in favor of a more conventional front-engine/front-transmission layout.
When did the LeMans GTO move to Nova platform?
The GTO moved to the Nova-based compact platform for its final year in 1974, while the A-body LeMans would live on through 1981, remaining one of the sportiest midsize cars on the market.
Who is the largest supplier of LeMans parts?
As one of the industry’s largest restoration suppliers, Original Parts Group offers thousands of 1961 -73 A-body LeMans parts and accessories, with new parts added daily.
Use a toothbrush on the radio and other knobs, dismantle the instrument cluster and polish or replace the plastic lens, install a quartz clock movement, etc. Hopefully you will never have to remove your dash pad again, so take advantage of the opportunity to clean everything including under the dash, wiring, ducts and whatever else needs attention.
When this huge hunk of vinyl deteriorates, the damage can be immense. And when removed, it’s like looking at a map of the United States and finding a big vacant hole where Texas used to be. Wires and stuff everywhere! From 1969 to 72 Pontiac used the dash design described above.
Can a car be restored by just dashes?
Almost any vinyl covered part you can remove from the car can be restored by Just Dashes, including door panels, head rests, etc. We then followed the restoration process from beginning to end at Just Dashes and brought home a beautifully restored part, soft, pliable and ready to reinstall.
How do you remove the radio from the dash?
Unplug the radio harness and antenna cable from the radio and pull it out of the dash. Leave all wiring under the dash. Next locate and remove four 3/8-inch nuts securing the heater controls to the rear of the pad. I prefer to leave these controls intact so I remove them from the pad and simply let the assembly hang.
