Another watch point with the dash is that if you have a glovebox, it may not be sufficient to just undo the end screws on the dash. My glovebox is supported at the rear by a plate screwed to the scuttle, and has three small screws holding the glovebox to the rear of the dash panel.
The dash removal sequence on my 1986 car is:
1. Remove steering wheel
2. Remove speedo
3. undo 3 screws holding column shroud to dash
4. Undo 2 bolts holding upper steering column to scuttle
5. Undo 3 screws holding glovebox to rear of dash
6. Undo the end screws
7. Pull the dash forward and disconnect the remaining instruments
My dash top roll was very knackered, and about 12 years ago I took it off to refurbish it. Once it was off, I decided the car looked better without it, so I never bothered to replace it.
