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Gregski · 03-21-2022, 06:48 PM

I stripped my entire '71 cab but for the life of Jupiter I can not seem to get the silly chromey cigarette lighter out of the dash, what sorta hockey pockey is required to get this bad boy out

please help a brothah out

**70STOVEBOLT** · 03-21-2022, 06:51 PM

There is a housing on the backside of the dash thats screws onto the lighter housing and holds it in. Just unscrew the rear housing and it’s out

71gmcC15 · 03-21-2022, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 70STOVEBOLT

There is a housing on the backside of the dash thats screws onto the lighter housing and holds it in. Just unscrew the rear housing and it’s out

Yep what he said.

**cericd** · 03-21-2022, 08:32 PM

Assuming you have a stock style lighter. Remove the lighter element, reach behind the dash and unscrew part #2 from part #1. You may have to put a finger or thumb into part #1 to prevent it from turning at first.

**Grumpy old man** · 03-21-2022, 08:35 PM

it's electric , You should be all over it !

yuccales · 03-21-2022, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

it's electric , You should be all over it !

LOL!

truckster · 03-21-2022, 09:29 PM

And if you need to replace it, this one is a perfect fit:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DZGJDZW...roduct_details

cj847 · 03-21-2022, 09:59 PM

Previous failed to mention that part 1 may be weld rusted to part 2 and that part 1 is impossible to get a good grip on. .

**LockDoc** · 03-21-2022, 10:02 PM

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I would spray the back of it with a little penetrating oil. It makes them unscrew a lot easier.

LockDoc

best view · 03-21-2022, 10:05 PM

If none of above works replace the dash

**Steeveedee** · 03-21-2022, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by best view

If none of above works replace the dash

Yer bad! I as going to recommend a slide hammer.

Gregski · 03-22-2022, 10:27 AM

thank you all I appreciate all of your input and advice, I just luv this forum, snide sarcastic comments always go to the top, LOL as they make me chuckle

Gregski · 03-22-2022, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

it's electric , You should be all over it !

touche

**Warrens69GMC** · 03-22-2022, 12:42 PM

In all seriousness, if you cant separate the #2 from #1, just a few seconds of a angle grinder with a thin cut-off wheel on the mid section will do the trick.

Gregski · 03-22-2022, 01:04 PM

so it's twist and pull back, otherwise it just spins

**cericd** · 03-22-2022, 01:31 PM

Congrats on the extraction! Fyi, you got you a '67 only lighter element there. The ridged edge is the dead giveaway. '68-'72 were smooth like this so it would match the headlight, wiper and radio knobs.

03-21-2022, 08:32 PM	#4
cericd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Texan, back in TX Posts: 2,209	Re: please help me remove this cigarette lighter before I... Assuming you have a stock style lighter. Remove the lighter element, reach behind the dash and unscrew part #2 from part #1. You may have to put a finger or thumb into part #1 to prevent it from turning at first. Attached Images __________________ Chris My 1970 SWB C/10 - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=534872

03-21-2022, 08:35 PM	#5
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: please help me remove this cigarette lighter before I... it's electric , You should be all over it ! __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

03-21-2022, 09:29 PM	#7
truckster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 8,266	Re: please help me remove this cigarette lighter before I... And if you need to replace it, this one is a perfect fit: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DZGJDZW...roduct_details __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson 1972 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD 1963 Corvair Monza Spyder Turbo convertible 1995 Camaro Z/28

03-21-2022, 09:59 PM	#8
cj847 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 671	Re: please help me remove this cigarette lighter before I... Previous failed to mention that part 1 may be weld rusted to part 2 and that part 1 is impossible to get a good grip on. .

03-21-2022, 10:02 PM	#9
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 26,743	Re: please help me remove this cigarette lighter before I... - I would spray the back of it with a little penetrating oil. It makes them unscrew a lot easier. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

03-21-2022, 06:48 PM	#1
Gregski Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 11,030	please help me remove this cigarette lighter before I... I stripped my entire '71 cab but for the life of Jupiter I can not seem to get the silly chromey cigarette lighter out of the dash, what sorta hockey pockey is required to get this bad boy out please help a brothah out Attached Images Last edited by Gregski; 03-22-2022 at 10:25 AM.

03-21-2022, 06:51 PM	#2
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 7,066	Re: please help me remove this cigarette lighter before I... There is a housing on the backside of the dash thats screws onto the lighter housing and holds it in. Just unscrew the rear housing and it’s out __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Sliding Rear Window Power Windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

03-21-2022, 10:05 PM	#10
best view Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: newbury new hampsire Posts: 2,383	Re: please help me remove this cigarette lighter before I... If none of above works replace the dash

03-22-2022, 10:27 AM	#12
Gregski Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 11,030	Re: please help me remove this cigarette lighter before I... thank you all I appreciate all of your input and advice, I just luv this forum, snide sarcastic comments always go to the top, LOL as they make me chuckle

03-22-2022, 12:42 PM	#14
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,636	Re: please help me remove this cigarette lighter before I... In all seriousness, if you cant separate the #2 from #1, just a few seconds of a angle grinder with a thin cut-off wheel on the mid section will do the trick. __________________ 1969 307, t350 1950 Chevy Wagon 1978 Big 10 1967 C10, 250,3-OTT

03-22-2022, 01:04 PM	#15
Gregski Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 11,030	Re: please help me remove this cigarette lighter before I... so it's twist and pull back, otherwise it just spins Attached Images

03-22-2022, 01:31 PM	#16
cericd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Texan, back in TX Posts: 2,209	Re: please help me remove this cigarette lighter before I... Congrats on the extraction! Fyi, you got you a '67 only lighter element there. The ridged edge is the dead giveaway. '68-'72 were smooth like this so it would match the headlight, wiper and radio knobs. Attached Images __________________ Chris My 1970 SWB C/10 - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=534872



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