You may be able to push the wood panels out from the back - without
drilling new holes. Most of the pieces have holes already in them - for
the radio and antenna controls - for the glove box door lock, etc. The
holes in the wood veneer panels generally don't line up, exactly with the holes
in the pot metal. Their is generally some overlap. The glue that
holds the wood veneer panels to the pot metal appears to be contact
cement. On my car, this glue was very dry, and I was able to "pop off" the
veneered panels by pushing the panel from the backside, where the two panels
overlapped. I didn't need a solevant.
I was able to remove all the sheet metal (with wood veneer glued on)
without damage. However, the wood on my dash needed to be replaced, since
some of the wood was damaged beyond repair. If your wood is all in good
shape, and merely needs to be refinished. I think you can leave it
attached to the pot metal, but merely remove the pot metal from the
dashboard. The mild refinishers that will remove the old wood
finish, will not hurt the pot metal.
Wayne Jorgensen
1966 Convertible
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