1967 Plymouth GTX convertible dash to windshield fitment

[TommyBoyGTX]

We are getting ready to install the windshield in this 1967 Plymouth GTX convertible and wanted to verify I am not missing something here. The fit between the dash and the window pillar and the stainless trim seems excessive. Is this normal?
And wondering if there is something that covers the front of the dash up against the windshield. Does the rubber window seal cover this area so you dont see anything and covers the screws?

 

[Jerry Hall]

Once the gasket is installed on the glass and the windshield is roped in, everything will look right. My question is why is all this trim installed before the windshield?

 

[pnora]

I think you will have a different opinion once the rubber seal is in place.

 

[RemCharger]

Yes the w/s gasket covers all the stuff up.
You have 1 wrong bolt in the center of the dash, that hole is for a punch to line it up. Also, you should have completed the dash as a unit before installing.

 

[1 Wild R/T]

FWIW I always use satin black on the A pillars/top & bottom window channels... That way if any of the metal isn't hidden by the gasket or the trim it doesn't show, it blends with the gasket....

Years ago I saw a restored FJ6 car that the A pillars were FJ6 & the metal was visible through the glass.... Looked terrible & so easy to fix before the glass goes in..

 

[TommyBoyGTX]

Ok so the rubber seal hides quite a bit...good to know.
To answer a couple questions:
I learned a long time ago to test fit trim before final installation. Thats why you see it in place.
And the dash is as complete of a unit as possible. Only thing missing on the top side is the dash pad.
And yes, I planned on doing a satin black just in case on the side pillars. Have had that issue with other cars over the years. Was also thinking of replacing the bolts on the top side of the dash just in case for some reason you can see them after windshield install.

This is is what the dash looks like from the other side in the car right now.

 

[RemCharger]

Looks really nice. But I have to disagree, that dash is not complete at all.
Finish it on the bench first. Everything. Then pop it in and you're done.

 

[Jerry Hall]

I'm about finished with this 67 dash. All components hooked up and tested. Yours still lacks a lot. Unless you enjoy the torture having to work from underneath the dash, finish it up.

 

[TommyBoyGTX]

Ok yes....I totally agree. The problem is that the instrument cluster bezel is out to get redone and we dont have it back yet. Not sure if everyone realizes it but they no longer make a reproduction instrument bezel for these cars anymore. So you have to send out the original to get "vacuum metalized". We are expecting that back almost any day so if we get that we can finish putting it together and install. But either way I want to make sure the dash is in before the windshield.

 

[Jerry Hall]

You said, " I want to make sure the dash is in before the windshield." It definitely has to be in before the windshield. Don't rush the glass, especially the windshield. That is one of the last things I worry about. Once the dash is rolled into place there are several things that need to be connected before you place the bolts across the front. In a tilted position you need to connect the defroster cables and hoses. This also means the heater box needs to be done and installed before the dash. Also make the electrical connections at the side panels at this time and test before bolting it down. I don't like to do things twice or more. Just trying to help, as I have been there before.

 

[TommyBoyGTX]

Jerry...yes....the windshield can be done later, but my thinking on this was related to the convertible top and frame. We are having the convertible top installed next month and in order to do that we need all the trim around the windshield installed so the convertible latches line up and everything can be adjusted and finished. Thats been the main driving factor in all this so maybe on a hardtop its a different situation?