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Title: Steering Column Dash Closure
Post by: john108 on March 18, 2020, 08:54:22 PM

1968 Dodge Charger
The attaches picture shows what I call the "Steering Column Dash Closure"
I was about to install it but couldn't find what bolt or screws would fit.
I didn't want to force anything but nothing seemed to start.
I hope you had better luck.
Thank You
John

Title: Re: Steering Column Dash Closure
Post by: Nacho-RT74 on March 19, 2020, 10:26:53 AM

I guess it should get oval selftaping screws with phillips head, and dash frame should get J or C or U nuts ( I allways get confused about which one is each one )

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Title: Re: Steering Column Dash Closure
Post by: john108 on March 19, 2020, 02:11:52 PM

Thank you. I didn't think about the U type nuts.
I don't remember taking any off when I stripped the dash assembly.
But, I also don't remember if I has Breakfast.

Title: Re: Steering Column Dash Closure
Post by: john108 on March 19, 2020, 02:37:48 PM

I got under there and the shape of the metal frame won't allow the use of U-Nuts.
So, It is a sheet metal screw or a Nut and Bolt.

Title: Re: Steering Column Dash Closure
Post by: Nacho-RT74 on March 19, 2020, 03:22:59 PM

Quote from: john108 on March 19, 2020, 02:37:48 PM
So, It is a sheet metal screw

Maybe that. Long time since I worked down a 74 Dart ( which uses the same kind cover ). The selftapping screw on pic actually works for sheetmetal when hole is already done.

the cluster of my 74 Charger gets U nuts on dash frame thought

Title: Re: Steering Column Dash Closure
Post by: john108 on March 19, 2020, 04:15:52 PM

I used #10 Sheet metal screws.

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