metal framing

[turbobooster]

i just need to know if the metal framing inside the radio opening hole that the factory radio, heater controls and cig lighter can b replaced? if so does anyone know where i can get one or know some one who has an extra one ? let me know please thank you

 

[aminga]

It's replaceable but the dash has to come out. Any 84 or up regal should fit.

 

[turbobooster]

the dash has to come out ? theres no way around doing that?

 

[aminga]

the dash has to come out ? theres no way around doing that?

It's been a while since I did that but I didn't see any other way.

 

[mikestertwo]

the dash has to come out ? theres no way around doing that?

I think it is rivited to the dash pad so you will have to drill them out. I don't think you can do it while it is in the car. When I get home I'll take a look at one.

 

[turbobooster]

thanx guys thanx for taking the time to do that i noticed two nuts on the sides half way up and like 4 or 5 screws towards the back come up from the bottom im hoping i dont have to remove the whole dash for this let me know ur findinds thanx oh by the way there a pic of the metal frame in the parts wanted section that pacecarta posted up the thread is under my name

 

[turbobooster]

heres what im replacing

 

[aminga]

I think it is rivited to the dash pad so you will have to drill them out. I don't think you can do it while it is in the car. When I get home I'll take a look at one.

There's 2 frames under there. The one for the radio attaches to the one that supports the dash. But I didn't think the bolts are accessible. The whole changing the dash out was traumatic enough I've blocked details from my memory

 

[turbobooster]

so is that the other metal piece u posted that has rivets? so i should be good then if im only replacing the piece i posted up right ? without removing the dash

 

[turbobooster]

my piece is screwed to the piece u showing in the pic only a few screws towards the back that i can get from underneath the dash and 2 bolts that r towards the front by the lighter opening in the dash on the left n right side half way up in the opening im hoping thats all it is lol