How do I remove my dash bezel? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

pat · 05-26-2003, 06:54 PM

I took all the screws out, and the bottom is loose. But the top of the bezel seems to be catching on something. Do I need to unhook something else?

Thanks

special70gmc · 05-26-2003, 07:00 PM

the chrome bexels around the lights and wiper have to come off. sticl some neddle nose pliers in the flat spots and spin them off just like a screw. -kyle

*Slams_58* · 05-26-2003, 07:01 PM

need to unhook the oil psi switch, wiper knob, light switch along with the chrome rings around them, and the speedo cable

9teen69 · 05-26-2003, 07:02 PM

Don't just keep pulling like me... take of the speedo cable and the oil pressure line.

70cst10_05 · 05-26-2003, 07:48 PM

don't forget the wires that plug into the back

Longhorn Man · 05-26-2003, 10:48 PM

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Originally posted by 9teen69
Don't just keep pulling like me...

LOL!!! I can laugh becouse I been there!

Seke69 · 05-27-2003, 04:34 AM

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Don't just keep pulling like me

I've done that twice!

a few things to get caught up on...

the chrome bezels around washer and lights
the speedo cable
the oil pressure cable/line(the one I forgot about twice!)[also did you know that the 'U' in the word 'custom' from the side badging will work as a wrench to get the oil p line unscrewed?!]
the steering column retainer thing (under column)

there's something else but I can't think of it now... good luck.

pat · 05-27-2003, 10:11 AM

Thanks. I want to take it off and try to repaint it myself.

Mike Culpepper · 05-27-2003, 10:22 AM

I did this just this weekend for the first time. These guys know what they're talking about. You also must remove the headlight knob/shaft before you can remove the headlight switch bezel. SOmething I don't know if I would have thought about if I hadn't read on this board, is to disconnect the neg. post on the battery before doing all of this or your headlights will be on while your doing the bezel removal. To do this reach up behind the dash and feel for a button on top of the headlight switch. Push this down as you remove the knob/shaft. Then you can unscrew the bezel. On mine there was also a small light bulb assembly with a wire going to it that ended in a metal piece....not sure what that is but it's easy to remove. Also, once everything is loose you have to tilt the dash bezel one way or the other(top back/bottom out or visa versa). It took me a couple of times of tilting (and holding my mouth right as my dad used to say), but came out easily.
Mike

Longhorn Man · 05-27-2003, 06:56 PM

Oh yeah, if you have a stock tach in there (or an aftermarket one in the tach hole for that matter) you'll need to drop the column a little.

pat · 05-28-2003, 10:24 PM

Thanks everybody. Now I just need a spare second or two.

70CST1 · 05-28-2003, 10:43 PM

FIRST YOU NEED TO DROP THE COLUMN THEN YOU NEED TO GET A FOUR POUND HAMMER THEN COMMENCE TO BEATING. THAT SEEMS TO BE THE EASIEST WAY BUT THE REINSTALLATION REALLY STINKS.

KY Colonel · 04-02-2012, 02:00 AM

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05-26-2003, 06:54 PM	#1
pat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lindsay, TX Posts: 1,245	How do I remove my dash bezel? I took all the screws out, and the bottom is loose. But the top of the bezel seems to be catching on something. Do I need to unhook something else? Thanks __________________ 68 Chevy 383/350 w/shift kit, 380hp/425ft-lbs, 4.5/5 drop, 17" TT2s 64 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

05-26-2003, 07:00 PM	#2
special70gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: long island, new york Posts: 1,333	the chrome bexels around the lights and wiper have to come off. sticl some neddle nose pliers in the flat spots and spin them off just like a screw. -kyle __________________ 1986 c-10 swb 5/7 drop 20'' coys 1958 belair 2door

05-26-2003, 07:02 PM	#4
9teen69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,048	Don't just keep pulling like me... take of the speedo cable and the oil pressure line. __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB C10 (daily driver) (Super fake cause I just love the glovebox emblem) 70 Camaro RS (frame-off in pieces) 70 Camaro RS (daily driver backup) 69 Custom LWB C10 (son now drives)

05-26-2003, 07:48 PM	#5
70cst10_05 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Summerfield, Ks Posts: 741	don't forget the wires that plug into the back __________________ 1970 Chevy CST/10 1970 Chevy CST/10 1972 Chevy C/10 1972 Chevy Suburban K/10 2019 Silverado 2500 Duramax Kevin

05-27-2003, 10:11 AM	#8
pat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lindsay, TX Posts: 1,245	Thanks. I want to take it off and try to repaint it myself. __________________ 68 Chevy 383/350 w/shift kit, 380hp/425ft-lbs, 4.5/5 drop, 17" TT2s 64 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

05-26-2003, 07:01 PM	#3
Slams_58 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2002 Location: I let ya know as soon as I know Posts: 3,593	need to unhook the oil psi switch, wiper knob, light switch along with the chrome rings around them, and the speedo cable

05-27-2003, 10:22 AM	#9
Mike Culpepper Red Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Llano... Texas Hill Country Posts: 448	I did this just this weekend for the first time. These guys know what they're talking about. You also must remove the headlight knob/shaft before you can remove the headlight switch bezel. SOmething I don't know if I would have thought about if I hadn't read on this board, is to disconnect the neg. post on the battery before doing all of this or your headlights will be on while your doing the bezel removal. To do this reach up behind the dash and feel for a button on top of the headlight switch. Push this down as you remove the knob/shaft. Then you can unscrew the bezel. On mine there was also a small light bulb assembly with a wire going to it that ended in a metal piece....not sure what that is but it's easy to remove. Also, once everything is loose you have to tilt the dash bezel one way or the other(top back/bottom out or visa versa). It took me a couple of times of tilting (and holding my mouth right as my dad used to say), but came out easily. Mike __________________ '72 Cheyenne LWB 350/350 "The sun don't shine on the same dog's ass all the time." - Catfish Hunter (commenting on why he was not able to pitch another perfect game).

05-27-2003, 06:56 PM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Oh yeah, if you have a stock tach in there (or an aftermarket one in the tach hole for that matter) you'll need to drop the column a little.

05-28-2003, 10:24 PM	#11
pat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lindsay, TX Posts: 1,245	Thanks everybody. Now I just need a spare second or two. __________________ 68 Chevy 383/350 w/shift kit, 380hp/425ft-lbs, 4.5/5 drop, 17" TT2s 64 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

05-28-2003, 10:43 PM	#12
70CST1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: south central kentucky Posts: 444	FIRST YOU NEED TO DROP THE COLUMN THEN YOU NEED TO GET A FOUR POUND HAMMER THEN COMMENCE TO BEATING. THAT SEEMS TO BE THE EASIEST WAY BUT THE REINSTALLATION REALLY STINKS.

04-02-2012, 02:00 AM	#13
KY Colonel Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Georgetown, KY Posts: 45	Re: How do I remove my dash bezel? Subscribed Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1970 K20 Custom 427/TH400/PS/PB and a dash of badass! I was made in America, my truck was too...4 years before me.



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