Dear George, Dan, and mid-60s Buick caregivers,
I don't understand much of what you guys speak of, since I am not familiar with the car. I figured that I need to remove the dash so I can get everything cleaned up.
You can't remove the steel portion of the dash. Here are some pictures of how my trusty wagon's dash was repainted. It was done in place:
Here is the other side:
In order to paint it professionally, it does help to remove the windshield. I had the windshield replaced because it has some damage that was beyond repair. It is one of those things you don't think about too much until you do it. When I drove the car home, it felt like the car had no windshield - it was
so much clearer than before!
It's not an AC car.
Not to offer any cruel temptation, but you could upgrade to a Vintage Air system if you really wanted A/C. If I remember correctly, you are in southern California. I really glad I did the upgrade and it isn't nearly as warm in the San Francisco bay area as I assume it is in your corner of California.
Cheers, Edouard