Replacing Dash Panel

[GAR64]

Just got a new dash panel from Bert's for my 29 tudor. I haven't gone out to take it apart yet but was wondering how all the electrical connections are made for the amp meter, ignition, and speedo. Soldered joints, nuts, wire nuts? I am guessing they may be old and brittle and want to make sure I put it together clean and safe. Little by little this car is looking better and better.

[dalton]

Electrical connections are made with nuts. The speedo is mechanical. If you're concerned with the age/condition of the wires, why not order a new set from your favorite vendor?

[Big hammer]

Disconnect the battery before working on your dash!

[Mitch//pa]

12.00 for the dash harness... And at the same time you'll be going over the junction box connections cause it connects into there....
It's a no brainer to replace it

[GAR64]

I planned on disconnecting the battery. But I don't understand Mitch's comment. Where does the dash harness connect. Twelve bucks is cheap but what else will I get into..

[Mitch//pa]

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Originally Posted by GAR64

I planned on disconnecting the battery. But I don't understand Mitch's comment. Where does the dash harness connect. Twelve bucks is cheap but what else will I get into..

This is from brattons

[dalton]

Just the other end of that harness. It's in the junction box on the firewall. If you are concerned about the conniption of the other wires also, order the cutout to terminal wire and the coil to terminal wire. About another $12.

[kbinde2]

Being a "newbie", I might add a comment. I just replaced the terminal box wiring (dash), and the terminal to cut-out wiring this past wk-end. Easy job with all the diagrams/wiring info thru vendor/MAFC and forum information found here. I had a bare fire-wall and had already removed the dash to get rid of hidden wasp nest/critter litter, and any brittle or ?? wiring.!

[Mitch//pa]

And if you have the replacement style ignition switch already (not a pop out) put in this quality pop out look alike with cable since your already there
Poor quality ignition switches are known to fail...insulate the terminals as they can touch the gas tank and short

[GAR64]

Thanks you guys. I am going to pull the old dash and see how things look and go from there.

[Mitch//pa]

Make sure the posts coming out of the ammeter are not loose... This is one I'm working on now .. The meter and wiring fried....

[GAR64]

I am looking at that pic of the ammeter. Do those caps thread on??

[Mitch//pa]

Yes thumb nuts... Sometimes they are missing and the person hex nuts them...
These particular ones were melted and fused

[loubob]

yes.
where is 'upstate,ny?'

[GAR64]

I am near Albany.

[GAR64]

I took the dash off and everything seems ok although I have not removed anything yet. I see that they sell a tool for use in replacing the gas gauge. I bought new inner and outer nut. I guess I need that tool to remove inner nut?? Can I just replace the nuts or will I need a gasket set? Gauge works fine ( or as well as it is supposed to). I just want to add new chrome inner/outer nut to look nice on new panel. I think I better order ALL the little things I need before starting this job...

[Mitch//pa]

The repo nuts don't have the right thread pitch and have been a real problem lately.. Beware and don't try to force them on...
u need a cork gasket set not neoprene because of the ethanol.
And while your there replace the float with an ethanol fuel proof one