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Joe67 · 09-08-2004, 09:37 PM

I started to strip the inside of my cab tonight.
I got every thing out except he instrument cluster. For the life of me I can't get the wiper switch, headlamp switch or choke cable out of the dash

Heater is out, dash harness, wiper motor, dash pad (nice work not just cliping it in the top GM)

It looks like the switch bezels spin (there are two square holes in the face) but it doesn't apppear they do??

Any tips

70c10 · 09-08-2004, 09:47 PM

Those chrome pieces are threaded. The wiper switch has a tiny screw under the knob. The headlight knob has to be pulled out and then you reach behind the bezel and press the button on top of the switch to pull the rod out. Also have to unplug the harness, disconnect speedo cable and oil line.

**67sss** · 09-08-2004, 10:05 PM

here's what I use , if it helps. loose the little screw to remove the knob and the pliers to loose the thingy with the 2 holes in it. only thing left is a nut,9/16 I think, then the swithch will come out if you have it disconnected. the light switch has a little push botton on the top of it which you need to push down and at the same time pull thelight switch on, then the rod will come out with the knob on it. hope that helps.

looks like 70c10 responded as I was typing, but here ya go..........

Solver · 09-08-2004, 11:19 PM

heres a pic of the button on the light switch you are trying to feel for up under the dash

Joe67 · 09-09-2004, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solver

heres a pic of the button on the light switch you are trying to feel for up under the dash

Cool - thanks for the tips

Solver - Oops, I undid the clips on the top piece of that switch and got a face full of springs and copper contacts LOL :p

avejoe · 09-09-2004, 11:16 AM

There is a trick to removing the light handle/rod. First, you have to locate the button to release the rod. Pull the switch to turn the lights on, THEN depress the little button and the rod will come right out. If you depress the button then pull the rod from the off position it will not come out.

I got so mad until I figured this out.

cwilli84 · 09-09-2004, 12:39 PM

Joe, if you need a new switch I have one I'll give ya. Let me know. We could meet somewhere so you can pick it up.

Joe67 · 09-09-2004, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cwilli84

Joe, if you need a new switch I have one I'll give ya. Let me know. We could meet somewhere so you can pick it up.

Cool thanks, I may take you up on that

jimfulco · 09-09-2004, 11:15 PM

Remember when you get the light switch rod out, your lights will be turned on.

Joe67 · 09-10-2004, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimfulco

Remember when you get the light switch rod out, your lights will be turned on.

The harness is already in a plastic bag

JoetheMobster · 09-11-2004, 10:38 AM

yeah, you don't want to remove them like I did - with a pair of pliers!!! Now I have to look for a new light switch stem/knob, and a new wiper knob.

Okay, the wiper knob was already toast but still.

DO IT THE PROPER WAY!!

Joe67 · 09-11-2004, 10:43 AM

Dash is totally disassembled - thanks for the tips

09-08-2004, 09:37 PM	#1
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	dash disassembly? I started to strip the inside of my cab tonight. I got every thing out except he instrument cluster. For the life of me I can't get the wiper switch, headlamp switch or choke cable out of the dash Heater is out, dash harness, wiper motor, dash pad (nice work not just cliping it in the top GM) It looks like the switch bezels spin (there are two square holes in the face) but it doesn't apppear they do?? Any tips __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

09-08-2004, 09:47 PM	#2
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Those chrome pieces are threaded. The wiper switch has a tiny screw under the knob. The headlight knob has to be pulled out and then you reach behind the bezel and press the button on top of the switch to pull the rod out. Also have to unplug the harness, disconnect speedo cable and oil line. __________________ 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

09-08-2004, 10:05 PM	#3
67sss Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mt. Vernon, WA.. Posts: 2,325	removal here's what I use , if it helps. loose the little screw to remove the knob and the pliers to loose the thingy with the 2 holes in it. only thing left is a nut,9/16 I think, then the swithch will come out if you have it disconnected. the light switch has a little push botton on the top of it which you need to push down and at the same time pull thelight switch on, then the rod will come out with the knob on it. hope that helps. looks like 70c10 responded as I was typing, but here ya go.......... Attached Images

09-08-2004, 11:19 PM	#4
Solver Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Storm Lake, Ia Posts: 1,449	heres a pic of the button on the light switch you are trying to feel for up under the dash Attached Images __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 LWB-Blue 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Black 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Red 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-green 1972 GMC 4x4 LWB-White 1971 Cheyenne 10 LWB-Ochre 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Copper 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Black 1969 Custom 10 LWB-lt blue 1968 GMC 3/4 ton-green 1968 1/2 ton swb stepside-silver 1967 Chevrolet CST 10 LWB-green 1967 Chevrolet custom 20 LWB-Maroon

09-09-2004, 12:39 PM	#7
cwilli84 1FINE69 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 239	Headlight switch Joe, if you need a new switch I have one I'll give ya. Let me know. We could meet somewhere so you can pick it up. __________________ Had a 69 swb fleetside 350zz3 w 400turbo trans oak lined bed with rhino coated sides red exterior. SOLD

09-09-2004, 11:16 AM	#6
avejoe Custer had a plan too. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: No. California Posts: 344	There is a trick to removing the light handle/rod. First, you have to locate the button to release the rod. Pull the switch to turn the lights on, THEN depress the little button and the rod will come right out. If you depress the button then pull the rod from the off position it will not come out. I got so mad until I figured this out.

09-09-2004, 11:15 PM	#9
jimfulco Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shreveport LA Posts: 3,170	Remember when you get the light switch rod out, your lights will be turned on.

09-11-2004, 10:38 AM	#11
JoetheMobster Listening since '86 Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Canada Posts: 1,799	yeah, you don't want to remove them like I did - with a pair of pliers!!! Now I have to look for a new light switch stem/knob, and a new wiper knob. Okay, the wiper knob was already toast but still. DO IT THE PROPER WAY!! __________________ 2007 Saturn Aura - hey it WAS a GM product

09-11-2004, 10:43 AM	#12
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	Dash is totally disassembled - thanks for the tips __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member



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