Dash Installation - How Tough To Install with Windshield In?

[cwestra]

I would like to install my windsheid but was planning on waiting for my dash to be completed first, thinking it would be quite a bit easier to install w/o the windsheild in.  How difficult would it really be if the windshield was in first?

[4 speed fish]

Install the dash first.Check to make sure all the gauges, lights, radio.and accessories work.Because you might have to pull the dash out if you have a problem.I pulled mine out 3 times before everything was right.Getting to the 4 screws in the front with the windshield in is a pain.

[Chryco Psycho]

I have swapped the dash with the windsheild in place , I can tell you I simple could not have got the bolts in by the defroster vents by myself , I tried for over 2 hrs before my customers GF came home , I simple could not get my hands into the vent to put the bolts in place , her hands were much smaller & she installed the 4 bolts , I would still be there !!
 The windsheild is usually the last piece I install besides the antenna mast if it is a non telescoping one

[cwestra]

Thanks.  I'll certainly take your advice and wait on my dash. 

[ntstlgl1970]

If you are really careful you can get in there with a long 1/4 inch drive wobbly extension and the correct size universal socket (where the socket and universal are one piece). I would much rather do it with the windshield out as mentioned though.....