Dash bezel tools-arg! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

AnlaufJohn · 10-04-2014, 01:16 PM

I am wondering why I need 3 different 'tools' to remove the bezels from the switches that mount in the dash?
The ignition bezel needs a 3 pronged tool, the wiper nut needs a gapped, 2 pronged tool and the headlight switch needs a really wide screwdriver tip.
What engineer thought this up? Someone with a passion for obsolete tools?
The reason for wanting these switches out of the dash is for some wiring changes, and having them out from behind the dash will save my back.
John

61_FL_Apache · 10-04-2014, 06:19 PM

All I used was needle nose plyers when I removed the switches in my truck. Some of them were just hand tight so it made them easy to remove.

AnlaufJohn · 10-04-2014, 06:22 PM

One of the issues with hand tight is most of those switches ground through the dash, thus the need for correct tools for a very snug twist.
I found that answer from a co-worker who used to own a '65 C-10.
John

?Lil George · 10-16-2014, 02:54 PM

Well my question would be after removing wiring, lights and switches will the front trim piece and gauge cluster come out as one piece or do you have to separate the two pieces first to remove?

forestb · 10-16-2014, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ?Lil George

Well my question would be after removing wiring, lights and switches will the front trim piece and gauge cluster come out as one piece or do you have to separate the two pieces first to remove?

One peace if it is a 60-63 Chevy. I don't know about other years and GMC's

10-04-2014, 01:16 PM	#1
AnlaufJohn Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lebanon, Oregon Posts: 130	Dash bezel tools-arg! I am wondering why I need 3 different 'tools' to remove the bezels from the switches that mount in the dash? The ignition bezel needs a 3 pronged tool, the wiper nut needs a gapped, 2 pronged tool and the headlight switch needs a really wide screwdriver tip. What engineer thought this up? Someone with a passion for obsolete tools? The reason for wanting these switches out of the dash is for some wiring changes, and having them out from behind the dash will save my back. John __________________ Eugene, Oregon Lucy's Limousine 1966 C-10 LWB 283 w/ 2bbl, OE carb and dist. 4 spd (granny 1st) w/ 3.73 rear end

10-04-2014, 06:19 PM	#2
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: Dash bezel tools-arg! All I used was needle nose plyers when I removed the switches in my truck. Some of them were just hand tight so it made them easy to remove. __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

10-04-2014, 06:22 PM	#3
AnlaufJohn Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lebanon, Oregon Posts: 130	Re: Dash bezel tools-arg! One of the issues with hand tight is most of those switches ground through the dash, thus the need for correct tools for a very snug twist. I found that answer from a co-worker who used to own a '65 C-10. John __________________ Eugene, Oregon Lucy's Limousine 1966 C-10 LWB 283 w/ 2bbl, OE carb and dist. 4 spd (granny 1st) w/ 3.73 rear end

10-16-2014, 02:54 PM	#4
?Lil George Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Talking Rock, GA Posts: 3	Re: Dash bezel tools-arg! Well my question would be after removing wiring, lights and switches will the front trim piece and gauge cluster come out as one piece or do you have to separate the two pieces first to remove?

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