Plymouth Duster Dash Removal... without removing windshield

How to remove the windshield of a Plymouth Duster / Mopar A body without removing the windshield? This video will go through the steps that I had to take on my 1974 Plymouth Duster, along with some perspective on why and how to fix it for re-installation. Thanks for watching!

[@ahronmadness]

I’m doing my car. Everyone told me to Junk my car It’s in bad shape But I’ll do it!

[@DustorBust]

Good for you bud! Lots of time and money, but for me it is a priceless accomplishment. Good Luck!

[@matthewgeorge6230]

If u had to do this again would you have removed the window first ?

[@DustorBust]

That is a tricky question. Yes, and I did end up pulling it anyways. If you are doing a full tear down then I think it makes sense to just pull the window. If you are just making a few changes to the dash or need the space to access something, then I would do it this way and leave it in. Somehow I ended up cracking my windshield. It must have gotten bumped in the garage at some point, so the risk of damage is very real. I think it really depends on why you are removing the dash. Thanks for watching!

[@matthewgeorge6230]

@@DustorBust I just want to paint the dash and replace the cover pad I just didn’t know if it would be easier to do this with out the window

[@matthewgeorge6230]

@@DustorBust thank you though buddy !

[@DustorBust]

Hey Matthew, no problem. Good luck with the project!

[@shaneberstler3729]

Had me excited for a minute because I want to replace the dash in my 72 demon but I watched the video and realized putting the dash back in properly is impossible without removing the windshield ☹️

[@DustorBust]

Hi Shane, sorry for the delay in responding. There might be some options. The original can't come out because of the style clip that holds it. If you used a simple short nut and bolt you should be fine. This is what I did and I believe it should be able to come out if it needs to. Depending on the look you are doing for you could also weld in the top side so it would be like a stud that would lift out. Good luck!

[@cweasel00]

Hey Marco!!! Another great video!!! I've been looking under my 1974 Duster's Dash and was saying to myself, How the heck I'm I gonna get this done! LOL!!! Now I know how to do it. My glass will be out of the car, so I won't have to use the grinder! On another note, check this place out for dash repair! It's out here in California. Great Work!!! Just Dashes - www.justdashes.com/ Alec "Da Weezzz"!!!

[@DustorBust]

Hey Alec, thanks!! Glad it was helpful. Looking at the link now, those are some fancy dashes, thanks for sharing!

[@wertbe1718]

Thanks for the info. Out of curiosity, did your brake pedal ever have issues returning? My 74 duster has all drum brakes currently (planning on front disc conversion with a new master cylinder) and I have to use my foot to bring the pedal back up to let off the brakes fully.

[@DustorBust]

Hi Tylan, thanks for watching! Regarding your brakes, something is definitely up there. Unfortunately I have not learned about that assembly yet. I expect to be working on it in about a month from now and will drop a video once I get there. Good luck!

[@joewilbert4398]

Very helpful, would like to see how you are going to reinstall it.

[@DustorBust]

Hi Joe, thanks for watching! Yeah, everything always takes longer than planned, but hopefully in the next 1-2 months I will be back to working on windows.

[@lordolunch]

Thanks for sharing!

[@teagank2826]

Hey, thanks for the video. Is is possible turn those clip nuts that were used to fasten the dash upside down, measure and cut a bolt to the exact needed size and feed it up from the bottom like you suggested?

[@DustorBust]

Hi Teagan, Thanks for watching! Yes, that would be one way to do it. The downside would be that the threaded part of the clip would be exposed and visible from the top, but it would work. I probably have a month or two before I redo my dash, but I am thinking of using a weldable nut form the top, something roughly like this: www.grainger.com/product/1LAC8?gclid=CjwKCAiAiML-BRAAEiwAuWVggvPoR7syvxpmI9CW04MpzSEeD39u7_AIrqG4m8DzzRtPvC162T0EMxoCTjEQAvD_BwE&cm_mmc=PPC:+Google+PLA&ef_id=CjwKCAiAiML-BRAAEiwAuWVggvPoR7syvxpmI9CW04MpzSEeD39u7_AIrqG4m8DzzRtPvC162T0EMxoCTjEQAvD_BwE:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!2966!3!281698275324!!!g!471571631001!&gucid=N:N:PS:Paid:GGL:CSM-2295:4P7A1P:20501231 I can hopefully find one that is the right size and has a closed cap. Tack welding it in place so that the threaded part is below the top of the dash and the cap protects it from hitting the windshield. This is just an idea at this point, but this is where I am leaning. Good luck on yours!!

[@keithsims86]

I took my windshield off and change my dashboard frame.

[@phantomwalker8251]

@@DustorBust thats great,you worked it out & done it. most people would take the screen out. good stuff.

[@propbraker]

Man, that looks like a real pain in the ass. What the hell Plymouth?

[@DustorBust]

Lol, yes serious pain in the ass.

[@propbraker]

@@DustorBust Thanks for taking the time to do this though! Have a good one.

[@brokejokeratv5851]

Proud of you man and I hope to learn from you from what you did right and wrong, I'm gonna need the info for my 74 duster but mines only a 225 slant 6 :( but love the videos

[@DustorBust]

Thanks for the support!! A lot of people love those slant 6's. Thanks for watching and good luck with your 74.

[@DubiousDom]

Slant six is dope

[@gm-lb9oe]

Hi. I have a 72 Duster, been in our family since 72 when it was born. It only has 74000 original miles. And a beautiful red that Plymouth had that year. Its ALL original, even all the glass. What do think?

[@DaddyManny09]

I got a 73. Slowly restoring it.

[@ConcussedGaming]

I can't for the life of me seem to get the steering wheel off.

[@DustorBust]

Hey Cam, thanks for watching! To take the wheel off of the steering column you need a special tool, the steering wheel puller. I have not done mine yet, but you can find videos if you search for mopar steering wheel puller. I just dropped the whole column for now and will need to rebuild/inspect the whole assembly when I put it back together. Good luck!

[@ConcussedGaming]

@@DustorBust It might get cut out. Car's gonna be a restomod. Everything in the damn thing is unusable anyway. Chrome/aluminum trim gauge cluster is all that's salvageable and value able.

[@wertbe1718]

Steering wheel puller is a necessity. I got sick of renting one from the auto parts store so I just fabricated my own out of a steel plate and a couple 3/8 bolts and a nut.

[@DustorBust]

@@wertbe1718 Nice, I love the DIY mentality.