Dash Insert
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Dash Insert
Help!
Somewhere in the last couple of months, I saw a great video on replacing the dash insert on a 1960 corvette. It was extremely well done with patience and explanation. Now, I cannot find it anywhere.
I have looked at all of the vendors websites and have found good info but not the video I am looking for. Can't find it on youtube either.
Can anyone point me at it?
Thanks
Dave
Somewhere in the last couple of months, I saw a great video on replacing the dash insert on a 1960 corvette. It was extremely well done with patience and explanation. Now, I cannot find it anywhere.
I have looked at all of the vendors websites and have found good info but not the video I am looking for. Can't find it on youtube either.
Can anyone point me at it?
Thanks
Dave
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Miami FL
This was pointed out to me since I'm doing my 66 dash. It's for a 1960 so this may help you.
http://www.youtube.com/results?searc...ash+pad&page=1
http://www.youtube.com/results?searc...ash+pad&page=1
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Army
The trick is getting the two thin top and bottom chrome strips fully seated on the insert without screwing up the thin insert. ALSO - do NOT tighten the chrome grab bar end brackets down too tightly or it kinks up the insert on installation!
Le Mans Master
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From: Norcal CA
2018 C1 of Year Finalist
I followed the directions and it tremendously helped! It came out nice. You really need to make sure to sandblast the housing. Then clean and paint the top and bottom so it goes back together smoothly. It really was not hard just have to take some time.
Good luck! Also, jb weld the top and bottom chrome back in did a good job. I did not have to use any tape or clamps to hold it together.
