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BillG

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Dash carrier removal
« 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
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Re: Dash carrier removal
« Reply #1 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.

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Steve
1968 Z28 M21/U17 BRG/W 1967 Chevy ll Nova SS 
1969 Z28 X77/M20/VE3 LeMans/W
1969 L78 X66/N66 Cortez/BVT
1969 Z11 L48/M35/C60/C06  1949 3100 5wd 235/6

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Re: Dash carrier removal
« Reply #2 on: October 24, 2019, 06:45:30 PM »
Thanks Steve.  I will be careful!
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Re: Dash carrier removal
« Reply #3 on: October 24, 2019, 08:42:39 PM »
Take the seat out too, well worth doing.
Mike
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Re: Dash carrier removal
« Reply #4 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.  :-[

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Re: Dash carrier removal
« Reply #5 on: October 24, 2019, 10:02:55 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/

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Re: Dash carrier removal
« Reply #6 on: October 24, 2019, 10:08:29 PM »
I see now....looks like it probably made assembling the dash easier.

Thanks, Pete!

Mike
67 04B LOS SS/RS L35 Hardtop - Original w/UOIT
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Re: Dash carrier removal
« Reply #7 on: October 25, 2019, 12:42:55 AM »
Take the seat out too, well worth doing.
Mike

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

Steve
1968 Z28 M21/U17 BRG/W 1967 Chevy ll Nova SS 
1969 Z28 X77/M20/VE3 LeMans/W
1969 L78 X66/N66 Cortez/BVT
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Re: Dash carrier removal
« Reply #8 on: October 25, 2019, 01:32:13 AM »
I don't know about easier, this is a challenge!
Bill Garrett