badmix
1/2 ton status
My dash is all jack and im going to start messing with the interior of my truck. Anyone got pics, tear down and install of the alum dash?
My K5 is a DD.
My K5 is a DD.
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Someone motivate me, DIY Alum. Dash, lets see 'em
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There should be a couple picture threads already. Otherwise, mine is on Kert's website.
click the link in my sig line
badmix
1/2 ton status
I just checked it out, that post spent most of the time on the gauges and wiring. not so much on the install of the dash itself, I thought there was some 'metal surgery' that needed to make it fit, that is what im most interested in.
cause its not in yet 
and check the vendor section and search there . kert has a big thread on the dashes. http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=247011&highlight=dash
yes you unbolt the dash and then cut the top lip most of the way off but not all of it off.
and check the vendor section and search there . kert has a big thread on the dashes. http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=247011&highlight=dash
yes you unbolt the dash and then cut the top lip most of the way off but not all of it off.
badmix
1/2 ton status
Ah ok.
Most of the pics are gone from that post. especially on page 14.
Im very interested in doing this, cheaper than dealing with the dash pad thats all fubar'd .
Curious about the factory speaker up in the dash? those get gone when the dash is cut.
Plez post up pics in your build thread as you go and the cuts, etc etc etc
Most of the pics are gone from that post. especially on page 14.
Im very interested in doing this, cheaper than dealing with the dash pad thats all fubar'd .
Curious about the factory speaker up in the dash? those get gone when the dash is cut.
Plez post up pics in your build thread as you go and the cuts, etc etc etc
that truck is on the back burner sorry .
here is a few pics kirt sent me on were to cut
here is a few pics kirt sent me on were to cut
badmix
1/2 ton status
Oh crap,,when they said "surgery", they werent kidding. That is a commitment project for sure, im sure after the first cut, its easier. lol.
2 bolts under each side to the a-piller area .
then the few cuts up front . cause the main top frame is spot welded all the way across the winshield area.
and you need a few tabs left to support the dash so that's why its not all removed up front.
and why the factory bolted in the side I do not know when the rest is all welded .
then the few cuts up front . cause the main top frame is spot welded all the way across the winshield area.
and you need a few tabs left to support the dash so that's why its not all removed up front.
and why the factory bolted in the side I do not know when the rest is all welded .
Cutting out the horrible factory dash was one of the best things I ever did to my truck. It feels nice and clean/updated now when driving it.
ZombieBlazer
1/2 ton status
Is it spot welded in? You have to cut it out?
Never mind.. missed the last post on the previous page.. sigh
