Unfortunately, your '55 is an early production and you'll have to remove the
windshield to remove/install your dash pad. On later 55's and '56's, the A-
piller molding "foot" extends straight forward allowing the pad to be removed
by sliding it toward the rear. The break in the center of your pad is
someones solution to removing the pad without removing the windshield.
Cheers,
Roger
'55 and '55 Imps