removing dash on a '37

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storyteller

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I am in the process of removing the dashboard from my '37. I am stumped about two things that I do not know how to remove. First, I have removed one bolt that attaches the steering column bracket to the bottom of the dash. The other bolt has a strange looking head. Do I need a special tool to remove that bolt?

Secondly, I have not figured out the best way to remove the windshield crank handle from the dash. I am sure someone out there has some info to allow me to get the dashboard out of the car.
Thanks.
 
Thanks. There appears to be a threaded bolt down under the snap-off head. Do you have to drill out the bolt from the steering column and replace it with a new head. Must have been a clearance problem to not have used a regular bolt.
 
I think it was an anti-theft precaution, although I'm not sure why.
If you wanted to steal the car you could drill out the retainer and change the ignition barrel.
The thread is 5/16" UNF just like the other.
You can buy them at the Parts Vendors.
 
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you dont need to remove the windshield crank handle to remove the dash....it will pull off the spline on the mechanism as you pull the dash out.
 
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