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70c10 · 07-13-2003, 02:18 PM

What's the best way to remove the old ignition bezel?. It has 3 notches around the edge but I didn't want to mess this new one up with a screwdriver. Thanks.......Jim

**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-13-2003, 02:31 PM

Use a rag on the end of your screw driver or you could always use a piece of wood. They make tools for that bezel, but they are metal and could scratch the chrome also. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

70c10 · 07-13-2003, 02:39 PM

Thanks Wes!. Where can I get the tool?.

BobM · 07-13-2003, 03:07 PM

You can fabricate a tool from a piece of pipe (exhaust pipe, etc.). You weld three tabs on the end of the pipe to match the notches in the bezel. Use a grinder to make them fit snug. Use vise grips or pipe wrench around the pipe to rotate. Can also drill a hole through the end of the pipe to insert a srewdriver or bar.

Bill72BB · 07-13-2003, 04:18 PM

I us a rag and a long nose pliers fitted into 2 of the notches.

pissonNOS · 07-13-2003, 04:28 PM

my dad used a cutoff wheel on mine
needless to say he had to buy me a new one

71GMC_3/4T · 07-13-2003, 05:25 PM

I've always found it easiest to crank on the switch from the back side while you "hold and turn" the bezel with the other hand. That way no tools ever touch it. You can actually get it fairly tight that way. There's just enough wiggle to allow you to move it a fraction of a turn each time. Try it this way first, then break out the tools and bugger it up if you want!

70c10 · 07-13-2003, 05:30 PM

Thanks guys!. I just did what 71GMC said and it worked.

07-13-2003, 02:18 PM	#1
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Ignition bezel removal? What's the best way to remove the old ignition bezel?. It has 3 notches around the edge but I didn't want to mess this new one up with a screwdriver. Thanks.......Jim Attached Images __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

07-13-2003, 02:31 PM	#2
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Use a rag on the end of your screw driver or you could always use a piece of wood. They make tools for that bezel, but they are metal and could scratch the chrome also. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

07-13-2003, 02:39 PM	#3
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Thanks Wes!. Where can I get the tool?. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

07-13-2003, 04:18 PM	#5
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,979	I us a rag and a long nose pliers fitted into 2 of the notches. __________________ BILL Torrance Calif 90504 Member DUF Club Member Old Farts Club 72 3/4ton Custom Camper BB402/400 trans Dynomax Cerama-coat headers , Hei distributor ,Edelbrock 1411 air,ps,pb,leafsprings ,98 chevy 60/40 seat,S10 shoulder belts tilt,3.54 Dana 60 rear. 16" Eagle wheels with LT265/75 16 tires,Gaylord Lid,H4 headlights with 100W relay conversion. " If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself " Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative. A GUY'S PRAYER.... Lord, I pray for a nympho with huge boobs who owns a liquor store and likes to fish and hunt and has a Harley .Amen ,

07-13-2003, 04:28 PM	#6
pissonNOS senior member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: fort macleod alberta Posts: 2,770	my dad used a cutoff wheel on mine needless to say he had to buy me a new one __________________ 69 GMC bagged

07-13-2003, 03:07 PM	#4
BobM Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 73	You can fabricate a tool from a piece of pipe (exhaust pipe, etc.). You weld three tabs on the end of the pipe to match the notches in the bezel. Use a grinder to make them fit snug. Use vise grips or pipe wrench around the pipe to rotate. Can also drill a hole through the end of the pipe to insert a srewdriver or bar.

07-13-2003, 05:25 PM	#7
71GMC_3/4T Weapons Of Construction Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 1,095	I've always found it easiest to crank on the switch from the back side while you "hold and turn" the bezel with the other hand. That way no tools ever touch it. You can actually get it fairly tight that way. There's just enough wiggle to allow you to move it a fraction of a turn each time. Try it this way first, then break out the tools and bugger it up if you want! __________________ 1971 GMC 2500, 402/TH400 4.10 Daily Driver Lafayette, CO

07-13-2003, 05:30 PM	#8
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Thanks guys!. I just did what 71GMC said and it worked. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads



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