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Camaro Research Group Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: BillG on October 24, 2019, 03:33:56 PM

Title: Dash carrier removal
Post by: BillG on October 24, 2019, 03:33:56 PM

Did a search but, did'nt see an answer.  Can the dash carrier be removed with the headlight and wiper switches still attached?  thanks, Bill

Title: Re: Dash carrier removal
Post by: z28z11 on October 24, 2019, 04:33:48 PM

Yes, I did it that way, but it's a hassle to get the connectors free without tearing anything up. Some things (like the radio, and I believe I remember the heater controls) have to either come out or clear before you can release the bezel. I left the controls attached to the heater box, and removed them as a unit to keep the cables in place. It's a hassle, but be patient - it'll come out (intact). Be careful with 50 year old plastic - awfully brittle.

Regards,
Steve

Title: Re: Dash carrier removal
Post by: BillG on October 24, 2019, 06:45:30 PM

Thanks Steve.  I will be careful!

Title: Re: Dash carrier removal
Post by: m22mike on October 24, 2019, 08:42:39 PM

Take the seat out too, well worth doing.
Mike

Title: Re: Dash carrier removal
Post by: Mike S on October 24, 2019, 09:09:01 PM

Is a dash carrier something unique for '69?
Just curious.....I don't know what it is.  :-[

Mike

Title: Re: Dash carrier removal
Post by: Petes L48 on October 24, 2019, 10:02:55 PM

Quote from: Mike S on October 24, 2019, 09:09:01 PM

Is a dash carrier something unique for '69?
Just curious.....I don't know what it is.  :-[

Mike

LOL, as a fellow 67 owner, I was wondering the same thing, and thinking of my center dash cluster. Here's what the 69 entails:

https://www.heartbeatcitycamaro.com/store/product/26769/1969-Camaro-Dash-Carrier-Restored-Rechromed-Original-GM-w-Clock-%26-Tacho/

Title: Re: Dash carrier removal
Post by: Mike S on October 24, 2019, 10:08:29 PM

I see now....looks like it probably made assembling the dash easier.

Thanks, Pete!

Mike

Title: Re: Dash carrier removal
Post by: z28z11 on October 25, 2019, 12:42:55 AM

Quote from: m22mike on October 24, 2019, 08:42:39 PM

Take the seat out too, well worth doing.
Mike

Amen. Thanks for adding that - mine were out before I started the dash disassembly -

Steve

Title: Re: Dash carrier removal
Post by: BillG on October 25, 2019, 01:32:13 AM

I don't know about easier, this is a challenge!