Dashboard "frame" removal 1984 GMC C1500

[MadMash]

Hello,
does anybody know how to remove the whole dashboard frame? I removed all screws, but it seems its somehow connected to the lower frame of the windshield...any ideas?

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[legopnuematic]

The dashes are spot welded to and are one layer of metal at the windshield flange. To remove the dash the spot welds must be drilled/cut.

 

[MadMash]

Aaarghh...thanks for your answer.I was afraid of that. So I have to take out the window seal and the windshield. Oh dear.

 

[bucket]

Out of curiosity, why are you removing the dash frame?

I ask because usually when someone is removing it, they already have a replacement and know that it is spot welded in. If you aren't replacing it, you are likely creating more work for yourself than you need to.

 

[vr1967]

I’ve got a hacked one I plan to replace. I plan to cut from the defroster duct to speaker opening to the side and leave the forward piece in and butt weld

 

[MadMash]

I hope I don't get into trouble here, but I don't like the interior anymore and I want to build a completely new custom dashboard. But I think vr1967's idea is probably the simplest.