Dash/Cowl Re-Assembly Sequence

[ctaylor738]

I have fallen into a sort of pattern on the 280SL project.  I do hard stuff like the rear end for a while, and then easier tasks like the wiring and the dash/cowl area. 

So I have the rebuilt heater core, wiper assembly, blower, and defrost ducts in place.  I recall that the next major piece in this area is the windshield, which has to go in before the wood to get the seal to fit right.  Correct?

Thanks.

[bogeyman]

I would put the wood in first - it is very difficult to put in the piece behind the instruments with the windshield in place without damaging the dash cover.

[menesesjesse]

Chuck
I agree I did mine both ways and the can be in before the windshield.  I suggest the windshield seal and windshield go in from the bottom to the top.  This will allow the rubber lip to fit without too much trouble.
Regards Jesse

[DavidBrough]

If you can remove the threaded stud then it's quite easy to fit the wood after the screen is in but virtually impossible if you can't get the corner stud out.