Who has the trick to reinstall that aluminum piece around dash?

Extractor · 03-14-2009, 09:36 PM

Someone a while back said they have the trick to reinstalling that aluminum piece that wraps around the top of the dash and has those 6 sliding retainers that slide everytime you look at them

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Looking for the shortcut. Can't see straight right now- finally finished my PB-6 install (will update other thread with pics) and working on soldering... learned that I can not solder...need more beer...

scottyb · 03-14-2009, 09:46 PM

".....learned that I can not solder...need more beer..."

Solder first.....then drink beer

Same with those tiny sliding nuts......Use a small flat screw driver to slide them around while you start them one at a time once they are all started tighten them starting from the center & moving out both ways

Extractor · 03-14-2009, 09:58 PM

Thanks, Scooby, er, Scotty. You got a new avitar every time you post! Stop showing off, it took me about 2 hours to get mine to work and I don't even know what it is!

cashm · 03-15-2009, 07:02 AM

Go to an Auto body shop ask for a couple pieces of Strip Caulk. Lay the moulding on the cart, mark the moulding at the bolt positions.Take smallpieces of caulk about 1/2 inch & use it to position the bolts to stay where you need them. Just wrap the caulk around the base of the bolt where it slides in the moulding.

JRay · 03-15-2009, 07:08 AM

Lot of ways to do it. I use small cable ties, get them close, locate final position with an ice pick. Get them started and cut the cable ties out of there.

doolin · 03-15-2009, 12:39 PM

Put them in position with a little grease. Helps them stay.

rusty · 03-16-2009, 12:33 AM

For future reference:

There is usually no need to remove theis aluminum strip.
Just loosen the screws a little & front cowl comes off & goes back on easy.

Yep, I know it's tool late now.

Extractor · 03-16-2009, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rusty

For future reference:

There is usually no need to remove theis aluminum strip.
Just loosen the screws a little & front cowl comes off & goes back on easy.

Yep, I know it's tool late now.

You're right but I had a number of deep scratches in mine and it was all boogered up so I took my orbital sander to it 150 grit, 220 grit, 400 grit or so, then steel wool, then Eagle One polish... looks better than new now!

03-14-2009, 09:36 PM	#1
Extractor Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 484	Who has the trick to reinstall that aluminum piece around dash? Someone a while back said they have the trick to reinstalling that aluminum piece that wraps around the top of the dash and has those 6 sliding retainers that slide everytime you look at them . Looking for the shortcut. Can't see straight right now- finally finished my PB-6 install (will update other thread with pics) and working on soldering... learned that I can not solder...need more beer...

03-14-2009, 09:46 PM	#2
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,419	Re: Who has the trick to reinstall that aluminum piece around dash? ".....learned that I can not solder...need more beer..." Solder first.....then drink beer Same with those tiny sliding nuts......Use a small flat screw driver to slide them around while you start them one at a time once they are all started tighten them starting from the center & moving out both ways

03-14-2009, 09:58 PM	#3
Extractor Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 484	Re: Who has the trick to reinstall that aluminum piece around dash? Thanks, Scooby, er, Scotty. You got a new avitar every time you post! Stop showing off, it took me about 2 hours to get mine to work and I don't even know what it is!

03-15-2009, 07:02 AM	#4
cashm Not Yet Wild Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 5	Re: Who has the trick to reinstall that aluminum piece around dash? Go to an Auto body shop ask for a couple pieces of Strip Caulk. Lay the moulding on the cart, mark the moulding at the bolt positions.Take smallpieces of caulk about 1/2 inch & use it to position the bolts to stay where you need them. Just wrap the caulk around the base of the bolt where it slides in the moulding.
cashm Not Yet Wild Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 5

03-15-2009, 07:08 AM	#5
JRay **** guzzler Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: S. E. Mich. Posts: 730	Re: Who has the trick to reinstall that aluminum piece around dash? Lot of ways to do it. I use small cable ties, get them close, locate final position with an ice pick. Get them started and cut the cable ties out of there.

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03-15-2009, 12:39 PM	#6
doolin Gone Broke Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 758	Re: Who has the trick to reinstall that aluminum piece around dash? Put them in position with a little grease. Helps them stay.

03-16-2009, 12:33 AM	#7
rusty Golf Cart Photographer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wichita Falls Texas - My Ride 2010 Club Car Posts: 6,236	Re: Who has the trick to reinstall that aluminum piece around dash? For future reference: There is usually no need to remove theis aluminum strip. Just loosen the screws a little & front cowl comes off & goes back on easy. Yep, I know it's tool late now.

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