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sandbug · 07-01-2023, 12:59 AM

I unfortunately. broke a bolt holding the steering column to the underside of the dash rail of my 1930 roadster. I've tried to drill it and then easy it out and with no success, the bolt doesn't have much exposed being 1/4 x 20 thread, so I moved to removing the rail altogether to get the rest of the bolt out. I've:
Removed the window and side glass wings.
Removed all the bolts from the underside of the dash rail.
Removed the front screws on the dash rail.
Removed the windshield stanchions.
Removed the screws from the lower stanchion posts (the driver's side is loose, but won't come off, the passenger side won't move at all).

Can I even remove the dash rail on my roadster without dropping the whole tank out?

Thanks!

07-01-2023, 12:59 AM	#1
sandbug Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Glendale, California Posts: 10	Remove Dash Rail Help, 1930 Roadster I unfortunately. broke a bolt holding the steering column to the underside of the dash rail of my 1930 roadster. I've tried to drill it and then easy it out and with no success, the bolt doesn't have much exposed being 1/4 x 20 thread, so I moved to removing the rail altogether to get the rest of the bolt out. I've: Removed the window and side glass wings. Removed all the bolts from the underside of the dash rail. Removed the front screws on the dash rail. Removed the windshield stanchions. Removed the screws from the lower stanchion posts (the driver's side is loose, but won't come off, the passenger side won't move at all). Can I even remove the dash rail on my roadster without dropping the whole tank out? Thanks!