New 76 Vette owner
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6th Gear
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From: Laurel Hill NC
New 76 Vette owner
Just signed on as a new member...been viewing the recent posts and already have learned alot. I had the same problem as others with the wires being reversed on the wiper switch, great info. Since this is a restoration project I need to change out the upper dash pad. Is this a big project or not? I see the screws along the leading edge of the dash is that what holds it on or are there other clips/screws and etc. I would sure like some responses to this question. Thanks for your responses.
Pro
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From: Central FL
St. Jude Donor '06 thru'17, '23-'26
There is one hidden bolt that has to be removed. In order to gain access to the bolt you will need to remove the passenger side panel, then you will be able to see the metal bracket and corresponding bolt. It also helps to remove the pillar post pads when removing the dash cap.
Welcome to the forum.
Here's a thread with additional pictures.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...light=Dash+Pad
Welcome to the forum.
Here's a thread with additional pictures.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...light=Dash+Pad
Instructor
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: littlestown Pa
Originally Posted by LAF76vette
Just signed on as a new member...been viewing the recent posts and already have learned alot. I had the same problem as others with the wires being reversed on the wiper switch, great info. Since this is a restoration project I need to change out the upper dash pad. Is this a big project or not? I see the screws along the leading edge of the dash is that what holds it on or are there other clips/screws and etc. I would sure like some responses to this question. Thanks for your responses.
76 owner myself.Bob
Team Owner
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From: Southbound
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Welcome to the forum. My advice would be to purchase an owner's manual for your '76 if you don't have one and to purchase the '76 assembly instruction manual. The AIM shows how the car was assembled at St. Louis, list orignial part numbers, torques, notes on assembly, how to adjust door glass, wipers, etc., and is about the most valuable tool you can have when it comes time for restoration or redo.
Changing a dash pad isn't rocket science, but in addition to the trim screws you can see, there will be at least one (and possibly more than one) bolt up under the pad which you cannot see with the passenger's dash pad in place. The AIM will show you exactly where to find it.
Good luck.
Changing a dash pad isn't rocket science, but in addition to the trim screws you can see, there will be at least one (and possibly more than one) bolt up under the pad which you cannot see with the passenger's dash pad in place. The AIM will show you exactly where to find it.
Good luck.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: Ann Arbor Michigan
Check out this thread.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...light=dash+pad
Oh, and fill out your profile so we know who/where you are.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...light=dash+pad
Oh, and fill out your profile so we know who/where you are.
Team Owner
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From: Columbia Missouri
Welcome. Two pieces of advise. Fill out a profile and pick a cool avatar & ALWAYS include pics. We love pics. If you don't know how to host or insert images, see this link.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1336867
If you do, then awesome. Post some pics of your car here. Go crazy. Inside, outside, from all sides...engine, and list your mods. We love that stuff. Again, welcome, and I hope we can all be of help whenever you have problems.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1336867
If you do, then awesome. Post some pics of your car here. Go crazy. Inside, outside, from all sides...engine, and list your mods. We love that stuff. Again, welcome, and I hope we can all be of help whenever you have problems.
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Team Owner
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From: Columbia Missouri
Originally Posted by LAF76vette
Where do i fill out a profile at, haven't seen any form to do this
Simple.
Click on 'UserCP' at the header.
Click 'Edit Profile'
Fill it out and save changes.
You can use that same part of the UserCP menu to add an avatar and a profile picture as well as set up all your settings like email notification.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Gainesville FL
Great to welcome another 76 owner. One trick I found that made it easier to get all the upper dash clips in at the same time was to put a small amount of grease on the clips before sliding the new one in.
