no more dash!

[ga5speed02]

well, the time has come. i finally got the dash outof the GASE. i want to remove everything beofr school and also no i can can start working on other misalanious interior projects

well the hard part was tring to figure out how to remove this wire that is inbetween the dash so i can remove it with out cutting

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y16/ga5speed02/My%20Grand%20Am/Guttin/WhatNot050.jpg

you need to unscrew the 7mm bolt in the fuse box (on both sides) and then with a small flat head pop the whole harness out.

i removed the 2 T30 screws from behing the steering wheel to remove the air bag

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y16/ga5speed02/My%20Grand%20Am/Guttin/WhatNot059.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y16/ga5speed02/My%20Grand%20Am/Guttin/WhatNot057.jpg


http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y16/ga5speed02/My%20Grand%20Am/Guttin/WhatNot069.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y16/ga5speed02/My%20Grand%20Am/Guttin/MyGrandAm70.jpg


and you have a happy Mike
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y16/ga5speed02/My%20Grand%20Am/Guttin/WhatNot064.jpg


i am going to look into doing a 'how to' for thoses interested

car is completely gutted

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y16/ga5speed02/My%20Grand%20Am/Guttin/WhatNot055.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y16/ga5speed02/My%20Grand%20Am/Guttin/WhatNot056.jpg

[nice96gt]

:eek: you raped the inside of your car! :D

Damn, I can't wait to see what you have in store :) Hopefully you don't have too many bolts leftover putting it back together :lol:

[ManktheTank19]

Holy :shit: that is crazy....I dont think I have the balls to do that

[coupe]

I have the balls to do it for sure, just not the patience :lol:

[ga5speed02]

Originally posted by nice96gt
:eek: you raped the inside of your car! :D

Damn, I can't wait to see what you have in store :) Hopefully you don't have too many bolts leftover putting it back together :lol:

na, every bolt i took out i put in a tubbaware thingie :)

[nice96gt]

Originally posted by ga5speed02
na, every bolt i took out i put in a tubbaware thingie :)

Good to be organized...just make sure everyone gets back to its rightful spot ;)

[coupe]

The trick in any garage or shop is to stay organized and clean. It makes a worlds difference when working on something. Looks like Bic thinks the same way i do.

[XoticGA]

you killed it, gilbert!

[ga5speed02]

Originally posted by nice96gt
Good to be organized...just make sure everyone gets back to its rightful spot ;)

Originally posted by coupe
The trick in any garage or shop is to stay organized and clean. It makes a worlds difference when working on something. Looks like Bic thinks the same way i do.

thanks. yea i even went as far as to keep the hardware for the driver door in one bin and the passenger in the other.

all the push clip for the back liner that goes between the rear seats and the trunk i put back into place, the 2 passenger seat bolts are back in the floor. seat belt bolts are marked in a container but i am thinking about putting them back in their respective places just so its eaiser to reassemble.

[Big Joe]

Haha, nice man.

[TA^Guy]

Nice Mike. Plan on using that dash again or going with a custom one?

[tenspeed]

Originally posted by TA^Guy
Nice Mike. Plan on using that dash again or going with a custom one?

I would guess that there is either fiberglass or vinyl dye going back on that dash. Toss in a new edition "Bic"ed speedo and radio trim for good measure.

[ga5speed02]

Originally posted by TA^Guy
Nice Mike. Plan on using that dash again or going with a custom one?

come on now, what do you think :lol:

GA dash in an S-10 :evil2:

Originally posted by tenspeed
I would guess that there is either fiberglass or vinyl dye going back on that dash. Toss in a new edition "Bic"ed speedo and radio trim for good measure.


'Bic'ed it will be, oh yes :evil: :mike:

[TheTrader]

you da man mike, can you give more detail on how to remove the air bag?? I have a GT leather wrapped wheel that I bought at Albany last year, and my brother & I couldnt figure out how to unscrew it....

[ga5speed02]

Originally posted by TheTrader
you da man mike, can you give more detail on how to remove the air bag?? I have a GT leather wrapped wheel that I bought at Albany last year, and my brother & I couldnt figure out how to unscrew it....

yea i am going to do a how to.

but check you PMs in a few

[DomestikDemon]

Originally posted by coupe
The trick in any garage or shop is to stay organized and clean. It makes a worlds difference when working on something. Looks like Bic thinks the same way i do.

Yea, when removing parts, I usually stick the bolts back in the hole it came out of. I do have to say though, those little miscellaneous clips and plastic brackets never go back....I usually end up having to break them to get them off....at dealerships they have bins full all the different types, but IMO, zip ties work quite well:lol:

[ga5speed02]

Originally posted by DomestikDemon
Yea, when removing parts, I usually stick the bolts back in the hole it came out of. I do have to say though, those little miscellaneous clips and plastic brackets never go back....I usually end up having to break them to get them off....at dealerships they have bins full all the different types, but IMO, zip ties work quite well:lol:

come on man, all you need is a pannal tool. i paid 5 bucks for mine :) works great on anything

[TA^Guy]

Originally posted by ga5speed02
GA dash in an S-10 :evil2:
Well that was my next question... want to sell it? lol

I saw one on ebay the other day for only $60 plus shipping. I was this close | | to buying it.

[ga5speed02]

ok let me see what my boy want to do with it first. if he dont want it its yours

tho i think i prommesed you it first

[VanishingImage]

I don't think I could go as far as you have but def kudos to you! The farthest Id go is ripping the vinyl off the dash and fiberglass it.

[TA^Guy]

Wat do you have in mind for a future dash?

While working on RJ's dash I got a idea. I think I might redo his dash.

[DomestikDemon]

Originally posted by ga5speed02
come on man, all you need is a pannal tool. i paid 5 bucks for mine :) works great on anything

Looks like a screwdriver with a couple prongs on the end? Yea I have one of those....I was thinking about those gay ones in the engine bay when I wrote that...You know, like those ones that hold spark plug wires together....even with a screw driver sometimes they dont pop apart like they should....you know...:lol:

[ga5speed02]

Originally posted by TA^Guy
Wat do you have in mind for a future dash?

While working on RJ's dash I got a idea. I think I might redo his dash.


im either going to do a sheet metal dash, make a glass one, or find a reto pontiac dash and custom fit it :)

[bandit307]

Been there, What a hell of a time though. Took me forever as i would go for a few hours and get frustrated then proceed on the project again after a couple days. But the end result was well worth it. But it seems your going to be doing alot more then i did.

Cant wait to see when your done.

[ga5speed02]

^ the only pain was trying to figure out how to remove the wire that ran on the outside of the dash into the fuse box :lol:

[Big Joe]

Originally posted by TA^Guy


While working on RJ's dash I got a idea. I think I might redo his dash.

Let me do it....

[TA^Guy]

Originally posted by Big Joe
Let me do it....
We could make it the next Albany mod day....

This time I'd doing it inside the truck instead of messuring and trimming...

[Big Joe]

Originally posted by TA^Guy
We could make it the next Albany mod day....

Set one up. Maybe May? I need to actually bring my car to one of these instead of just bringing the parts for it :lol:

[RickHigginsHtbr]

Originally posted by ga5speed02
^ the only pain was trying to figure out how to remove the wire that ran on the outside of the dash into the fuse box :lol:


SERIOUSLY, I think I spent 3 days telling you just to cut that one part of the dash, lol.

[bballr4567]

You are crazy.

[Gagt518]

Yeah thats insane

[ga5speed02]

Originally posted by RickHigginsHtbr
SERIOUSLY, I think I spent 3 days telling you just to cut that one part of the dash, lol.

told ya i didnt need to cut it. i just got pissed at it :)

['96GAGT]

It looks like your car threw up its interior... aside from that being said, you never told me what the plans were and why the hell you were doing this.

[TA^Guy]

Originally posted by '96GAGT
It looks like your car threw up its interior... aside from that being said, you never told me what the plans were and why the hell you were doing this.
Read about half way up...

[Nighthawk243]

Originally posted by ga5speed02
thanks. yea i even went as far as to keep the hardware for the driver door in one bin and the passenger in the other.

all the push clip for the back liner that goes between the rear seats and the trunk i put back into place, the 2 passenger seat bolts are back in the floor. seat belt bolts are marked in a container but i am thinking about putting them back in their respective places just so its eaiser to reassemble.

I've always found that no matter how much you organize, you'll always end up with that one last bolt that you cannot seem to find a place to put it. :lol:

[TA^Guy]

Originally posted by Nighthawk243
I've always found that no matter how much you organize, you'll always end up with that one last bolt that you cannot seem to find a place to put it. :lol:
I had Zip lock bags, Glad containers, and plastic baby food jars, all labeled and everything and I still have a ton of bolts and parts left over... lmao

I think most were just from my old engine I removed.

lol

BTW, can someone messure the width and height of their gauge cluster. I'm wondering if my S10 cluster will fit within the bezel close enough.

[ga5speed02]

Originally posted by TA^Guy
I had Zip lock bags, Glad containers, and plastic baby food jars, all labeled and everything and I still have a ton of bolts and parts left over... lmao

I think most were just from my old engine I removed.

lol

BTW, can someone messure the width and height of their gauge cluster. I'm wondering if my S10 cluster will fit within the bezel close enough.

did you get my PM?

[area3]

So If no one wants ur old Dash I am needing one for a 05 Grand Am Se Were Can I find one?

[GregFarz78]

wow thats nuts making a custom dash will be even more crazy love to see it all done though

[TA^Guy]

Originally posted by area3
So If no one wants ur old Dash I am needing one for a 05 Grand Am Se Were Can I find one?
Ebay, his old dash already has a foster home waiting in a 2001 Xtreme.

BTW, since I no longer own a GA can someone messure the width and heigh of the inside of the gauge bezel for me. I'm hoping I can get the S10 gauges to sit within the GA bezel, even if I have to trim a little or fiberglass a bit thats all good. Much easier than rewiring in all new gauges. Not to mention my truck has a voltmeter and oil pressure gauge unlike a GA.

[Bouchie11982]

LOL WOW Mike....that is a whole nother side of your car ive never seen ;)

[DontPassTheFence]

you crazy sonofabitch! You actually did it!

I cant wait to see what bic treatment the new dash gets ^.^

[ga5speed02]

Originally posted by DontPassTheFence
you crazy sonofabitch! You actually did it!

I cant wait to see what bic treatment the new dash gets ^.^

i cant wait to get money to afford the Bic treatment :mike:

[TA^Guy]

Originally posted by Bouchie11982
LOL WOW Mike....that is a whole nother side of your car ive never seen ;) I think he was making room to show you the back seat.

Isn't that what you were saying Mike? lol


j/k

[GregFarz78]

Make it the only right hand drive GA :lol:

[ga5speed02]

Originally posted by TA^Guy
I think he was making room to show you the back seat.

Isn't that what you were saying Mike? lol


j/k

maybe see saw the back seat already :lol: :bolt:

[TA^Guy]

Originally posted by GregFarz78
Make it the only right hand drive GA :lol:
There ya go... lol

[JMILLS]

There are easier ways of Weight Reduction for the track.... this was a little crazy!

[ga5speed02]

Originally posted by JMILLS
There are easier ways of Weight Reduction for the track.... this was a little crazy!


my car cant get out of its own way. thats why it will be a show winner and not a race winner

[ga5speed02]

* Update 2/25/07 i too the HVAC duct out :)

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y16/ga5speed02/My%20Grand%20Am/Guttin/MySE7.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y16/ga5speed02/My%20Grand%20Am/Guttin/MySE8.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y16/ga5speed02/My%20Grand%20Am/Guttin/MySE10.jpg

[bballr4567]

Its so weird to see a clutch pedal!!! lol


So you going to do a AC delete too or what?

[Big Joe]

nice mike.

[ga5speed02]

Originally posted by bballr4567
Its so weird to see a clutch pedal!!! lol


So you going to do a AC delete too or what?


i was going to get a GT at first but after debated between speed and stick speed and stick, i talked to my mom and she said i would be happier with a stick. i hate to admit it but she was right. im glad i have a GT fot my DD tho :)

AC delete isnt a bad idea. but i have a trick hidden up my sleve, only thing is i dont know if i can AFFORD it :lol: :mike:

[bballr4567]

Hmmmm only thing I can think about up your sleeve would be awesome.

Reason I asked about the AC delete is cuz you took out the HVAC tubing. lol

[ga5speed02]

Originally posted by bballr4567
Hmmmm only thing I can think about up your sleeve would be awesome.

Reason I asked about the AC delete is cuz you took out the HVAC tubing. lol

well i dont need it. i want to eithier put a retro dash in or make one from scratch. :) my trick is also for under the hood :lol:

[XoticGA]

:lol: :crazy:

[bballr4567]

Yea i think I know what trick you are talking about. Would be sweet.

[ga5speed02]

well you know now for sure :)

[nvmystyl]

What are you actually doing to the interior? This is a whole lot of thread for nothing.

[ga5speed02]

Originally posted by nvmystyl
What are you actually doing to the interior? This is a whole lot of thread for nothing.


plans are in the works. it just a matter of time, money and finding the right parts

[RickHigginsHtbr]

...and suprisingly, even in pieces, it still runs. :D Can't wait to start that dash, I like my idea personally...

[ga5speed02]

your idea is to hard :lol:

hey and be quiet about what you saw yesterday :)

[RickHigginsHtbr]

Originally posted by ga5speed02
your idea is to hard :lol:

hey and be quiet about what you saw yesterday :)

who i told, will prob never see this thread. :D

and I got a new idea... sorta.

[ga5speed02]

ok ill be up there tonight for a bit ;)

[norbit2]

OMG, WoW!!! Speechless, Post some how too's

[tenspeed]

Originally posted by norbit2
OMG, WoW!!! Speechless, Post some how too's

How to's, HOW TO'S, Bic don't need no stinkin How To's.....

Rip out the seats and get a saws all.

[TA^Guy]

Originally posted by tenspeed
How to's, HOW TO'S, Bic don't need no stinkin How To's.....

Rip out the seats and get a saws all.
Yeah, that boy has blades with his name on them!

[ga5speed02]

Originally posted by norbit2
OMG, WoW!!! Speechless, Post some how too's


yea i am working on one as we speak. :)

Originally posted by tenspeed
How to's, HOW TO'S, Bic don't need no stinkin How To's.....

Rip out the seats and get a saws all.


Originally posted by TA^Guy
Yeah, that boy has blades with his name on them!


^ Yea i accually do!
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y16/ga5speed02/Stuff/blade2.jpg

[nvmystyl]

Unless you are going to be doing some fiberglassing, the dash will look like everyone else with that year car. I will have a dsaah for everyone to look at within 2 weeks

[ga5speed02]

oh i plan on having a dash no one will see in GA. i just need time and money. ideas i have-a-plenty, just need time and money

[nvmystyl]

Just curious then, why take everything out until you have the $$$? Usually if you don't have the $$$ you start out doing little things and work up to the bigger ones

[ga5speed02]

cause its my project car. why spend little money when that can than can be saved for the big stuff

[Big Joe]

Originally posted by ga5speed02
cause its my project car. why spend little money when that can than can be saved for the big stuff

Spend more money on your face sucka. :D

[ancona46]

holy wires!

[ga5speed02]

yea, most of them are from my solenoid kit. i have toclean that up :)

[TA^Guy]

Originally posted by ga5speed02
cause its my project car. why spend little money when that can than can be saved for the big stuff
No time opr money to paint my truck but that's not stopping me from cutting it up.

MIke, non-mini truckers just don't get it.
It's not about finishing it, it's about doing it.

[ga5speed02]

Originally posted by TA^Guy
No time opr money to paint my truck but that's not stopping me from cutting it up.

MIke, non-mini truckers just don't get it.
It's not about finishing it, it's about doing it.


:agree2::iagree::agree:

[ga5speed02]

John, let me know when you want to get that or have me drop it off.

i just wish i could drive this to englishtown. i may have to trailor it

[mc_88]

so what ever happened to this? Its really got my curiosity peaked....