mcmlxviii Corvette

I just removed my centre console on my 1968 Corvette and found the mounting sections on the lower dash pad to be completely disintegrated, I have looked for a replacement part but having difficulty finding it, anybody run into this and if so can you steer me in the right direction?

C3 Stroker

Lower left, or lower right pad? Any of the vendors (Ecklers, Zip, etc.) sell replacement pads, complete.

mcmlxviii Corvette

pad is good, what im looking for is the hardware needed to screw the centre bezel to the lower pad. I removed the centre bezel and found a couple of drywall plugs in place of the correct hardware, Once I cleaned out the wall plugs I found an oval cavity with what looks like the impression of a washer, thinking originally they placed a compression fitting so as to give the pad alignment to the bezel. I doing need a new pad just the hardware if its available. Thank you for the rest;onse

carriljc

Post a picture. Having a hard time picturing your description. Not sure what you're asking about.

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C3 Stroker

It appears the attachment holes have been stripped out. You need new pads, there is no separate hardware.

7T1vette

You might consider using some stick eposy from JB Weld to fill those holes. Then, 'dry' fit the gauge bezel to it and mark the spot to drill new mounting holes. Remove the [loose] bezel, drill new holes, then reassemble it. JB Weld stick epoxy gets pretty hard in 10 minutes; hard enough to drill the holes. Then let sit overnight before assembling...and don't torque the screws any more than snugging them up. They'll stay in place without loosening for many years.

That repair will be hidden from view and it's a LOT less expensive than buying a new pad!!!

C3 Stroker

That's an excellent idea, especially if the pads are in good shape.

Roma

I had the same issue. Screws didn't hold anymore



So I cut out somekind of plastic




and glew it in



now its like new



And the important thing, screws are holding and you are sill able to adjust the position to fit best

Easy Mike

These can help. They are listed a t-top trim fasteners and function the same was as the dash pad inserts. IIRC, Eckler's offered them.

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0Willcox Corvette

Okay guys.. lets take a step back from the inserts and other things because there is a simple fix for this issue.

Plastic Fusion, or what is also called Plastic Weld is your friend. (depending on which brand you get, it's usually available from your local flaps or you can buy it online).

Find some of this stuff... then fill the holes, re-drill the holes and all will be happy.

We use this stuff in our shop all the time and it's perfect for fixing stripped out holes in ABS plastic, repairing vent duct ends, fixing just about anything that is made from plastic.... it's awesome stuff... and it's sand-able, paint-able and will allow for a perfect hole fix.

Willcox

7T1vette

Sound like the same 'fix' as using JB Weld epoxy....