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Old Jul 10, 2012 | 08:07 PM
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I need to remove the Center Console on my 74. I guess for starters, how does the bezel come out? The one around the heater controls? I get it loosened up but the Astro-Vent controls wont allow it to come all the way off. Any help or links showing a how-to would be greatly appreciated.
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Old Jul 10, 2012 | 09:49 PM
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I need to remove the Center Console on my 74. I guess for starters, how does the bezel come out? The one around the heater controls? I get it loosened up but the Astro-Vent controls wont allow it to come all the way off. Any help or links showing a how-to would be greatly appreciated.
did this on my 74 a while back, can't remember how I did it....
check Wilcox, Corvette fever Mag, etc. and most important is the AIM for the 74.
also check out this thread and do a search, I am sure that there is more info on what you want to accomplish.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...r-console.html
hope this helps...............................Tom
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Old Jul 10, 2012 | 09:56 PM
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While this manual say's dash pad.. it covers the shift console in detail... http://willcoxcorvette.com/repairand...lp.php?hID=105
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Old Jul 10, 2012 | 10:02 PM
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I just looked at a video I made when I took mine off. I removed the shifter **** and the four screws and lifted it right off. I'm sure mine has been off in the past because my TH400 isn't from a '74. Is it possible that there is just a gasket or something that is just sticky and holding the bezel to the controls. My controls are screwed into the console.
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Why not order the 74 assembly instruction manual (AIM) from Willcox? You're going to want the AIM for more than console removal.

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