Instrument Bezel Hole Repair
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Burning Brakes
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Instrument Bezel Hole Repair
The instrument bezel has been taken out many times over the life of my 69. In doing so the holes inwhich you screw into the left and right dash panels have become enlarged.
If it was wood a toothpick and white glue would do the trick.
What are your methods to tighten the holes so screws will take?
If it was wood a toothpick and white glue would do the trick.
What are your methods to tighten the holes so screws will take?
Burning Brakes
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Lowes and Home Depot (and probably others) sell fasteners with sheet-metal type threads on the outside and tapped for machine screws inside. I think these are meant to be screwed into wood, but they work great for the dash panels. By using machine screws, there's no danger of stripping the holes if you have to take it apart again.
This idea came from an old thread a few years ago.
This idea came from an old thread a few years ago.
Melting Slicks
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Lowes and Home Depot (and probably others) sell fasteners with sheet-metal type threads on the outside and tapped for machine screws inside. I think these are meant to be screwed into wood, but they work great for the dash panels. By using machine screws, there's no danger of stripping the holes if you have to take it apart again.
This idea came from an old thread a few years ago.
This idea came from an old thread a few years ago.
Last edited by jimvette999; May 11, 2007 at 09:20 AM.
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The "correct" fix would be to fill the holes with a little putty-epoxy and redrill for the correct screw. If you are "Bubba", stick something in the hole to tighten up the screw. An alternative [but not correct] method would be to drill the holes a bit larger and insert small wall anchors for the screws to get a better bite.
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You can buy the inserts. Pull out the old and set in the new. Bezel would mount right up.
http://www.ecklers.com/search.asp?ac...searchHistory=
I'm thinking these are what you're looking for. A9528. Should be four of them, two on the left anf two on the right.
http://www.ecklers.com/search.asp?ac...searchHistory=
I'm thinking these are what you're looking for. A9528. Should be four of them, two on the left anf two on the right.
Last edited by Easy Mike; May 11, 2007 at 01:16 PM.
Melting Slicks
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I used plastic drywall mollies and they worked fine.
http://www1.mscdirect.com/ProductImages/7485462C-11.jpg
http://www1.mscdirect.com/ProductImages/7485462C-11.jpg
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The easy fix is epoxy glue called Plastic Fusion, or Plastic Weld. Both can be purchased at Wally World, Auto Zone, Home Depot ect….
It comes in a two part tube and you mix it up! After you mix it up, force it in the hole of the dash pad with a putty knife! Once dry (Over night for the smart people), drill a pilot hole for the screw and then put the console in. You will have a perfect repair.
You will need to force this in the hole and you only have about 5 minutes of working time before this stuff starts to get hard.
This glue works great for repairing any ABS plastic parts including Rear Quarter Trim panels, Dash pad holes, Shift console tabs, Shift console cracks in the under side, and just about any part made of plastic.
It makes a solid bond, and will last you longer than the original hole in the pad did.
Willcox Inc.
It comes in a two part tube and you mix it up! After you mix it up, force it in the hole of the dash pad with a putty knife! Once dry (Over night for the smart people), drill a pilot hole for the screw and then put the console in. You will have a perfect repair.
You will need to force this in the hole and you only have about 5 minutes of working time before this stuff starts to get hard.
This glue works great for repairing any ABS plastic parts including Rear Quarter Trim panels, Dash pad holes, Shift console tabs, Shift console cracks in the under side, and just about any part made of plastic.
It makes a solid bond, and will last you longer than the original hole in the pad did.
Willcox Inc.