C1 dash insert question
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Melting Slicks
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C1 dash insert question
Just removed the dash insert assembly behind the grab bar to replace the aluminum insert and have a qusetion. What are the two threaded nuts spot welded on the inside of the backplate used for? There was nothing attached to mine. 
Last edited by Marks69BB; Dec 22, 2009 at 12:06 PM.
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some comments on the insert....when you put it back together with epoxy you have to be careful to get enough to hold it but not so much that it makes it nearly impossible to get apart. I used too much when I put it together an upon installation of the insert back into the dash I marred a corner of it. It bothered me so I took it out and replaced it again. AGHHHH, nearly messed up the stainless that goes on the edge because I had used too much 2 part epoxy. Word of warning there.
Second when you put the bezels over the ends of the grab bar, you want to make sure that you have the insert properly positioned. When you push the bezels out to the ends, if it isn't sitting right those bezels can easily marr the surface (see my note above about marred insert and taking it back aaprt, this was how I did that).
That was my learning experience on the insert.....good luck!
Second when you put the bezels over the ends of the grab bar, you want to make sure that you have the insert properly positioned. When you push the bezels out to the ends, if it isn't sitting right those bezels can easily marr the surface (see my note above about marred insert and taking it back aaprt, this was how I did that).
That was my learning experience on the insert.....good luck!
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Don't "dis" that old screwdriver Mike. That has mixed more fiberglass, bondo, JB-Weld and two part epoxy over the years than I can remember...probably 100 pounds or more. I'm passing it on to my heirs...
Besides I remember you bragging about your ancient Binks paint sprayer...
Besides I remember you bragging about your ancient Binks paint sprayer...
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the problem is that the epoxy will get into the cracks and crevices......and if you ever try to get it apart, it isn't as easy as grinding the welds off, that was easy. When the epoxy gets into the crevices the stainless trim will want to bend because the epoxy doesn't want to give up......I should have mentioned that little detail, the crap flows into places the weld never did....
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The least amount of adhesive is the best way IMO.
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I don't know how much that particular epoxy really 'flows' into crevices...it was pretty thick when mixed properly. Not that its keeping me up nights but I think I could get things apart if I really had to...wouldn't be fun, but I could do it..
I went a little overboard with the adhesive because the thin trim pieces had a tendency to pop up in one place once you got another place seated properly and I got sick of fighting with it.
I went a little overboard with the adhesive because the thin trim pieces had a tendency to pop up in one place once you got another place seated properly and I got sick of fighting with it.
