1957 dash trim assy

[Jerry B.]

Hello, I am tring to install the dash extension. Do I place this assy with or without the upper radio sreeen in place? I have tried boths and did not have any success. Thanks for any input

[Bruce B.]

Re: 1957 dash trim assy

I have installed a few 57 dash rails both with and without the speaker trim in place, without any problems.

[Steven B.]

Re: 1957 dash trim assy

like Bruce I have done mine a few times. I have always put the speaker screen and trim in first with no problem. What difficulty are you encountering?

[Jerry B.]

Re: 1957 dash trim assy

Thanks guys

[Steven B.]

Re: 1957 dash trim assy

Jerry, the fasteners nearest the "hump" and trim and screen can be a bear. I used a small extension and socket without the ratchet IIRC, keeping pressure on the trim with one hand. Good luck! Steve

[David S.]

Re: 1957 dash trim assy

Jerry the speaker grill chrome trim should be able to be installed before or after but better to be done before the dash extension.. The black screen is installed onto the chrome bezel from the back side this is what holds it in place. Painted lower pieces installed from the outside and then the tabs bent over to hold in place. I have attached a few pictures from my recent addition showing the behind the dash in front of the radio power supply the black speaker grill. Keep in mind my recent addition did not come from the factory with a radio. the first or second owner installed an after market radio and cut a round hole in the black cardboard behind the speaker grill. Regards Dave

[Mike M.]

Re: 1957 dash trim assy

jerry: be carefull when bending the tabs on the lower pair of grills--they are fragile. Dave: u need a speaker cardboard? let me know. mike

[David S.]

Re: 1957 dash trim assy

jerry: be carefull when bending the tabs on the lower pair of grills--they are fragile. Dave: u need a speaker cardboard? let me know. mike

Thanks Mike I am still trying to get a plan on what to do with this little gem Dave

[Jerry B.]

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When I installed the driver's side lower screen. unfortunitly the tabs on the screen broke off. Does anyone reproduce a decent part. Mike, could u send a tracing of the speaker cardboard. thanks all

[Mike M.]

Re: 1957 dash trim assy

jerry send me your snail mail address and i'll send ya the cardboard on the house. mike