Removing left dash panel on '77
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Instructor
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From: San Diego, CA
Removing left dash panel on '77
Want to replace light switch but after removing lower trim plate and two bolts holding steering column it will not lower. Don't see anything else holding it but must have missed something.
Racer
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: arlington TX
The tach cable is usually a tight fit with not much slop. That might be holding the dash close. Also the vent does some holding on also.
That said, I have been able to replace the light switch in my 74 with out removing the panel. It takes small hands and even then isn't easy, but slow pulling and bending and cussing, it got done.
Good luck.
walt
That said, I have been able to replace the light switch in my 74 with out removing the panel. It takes small hands and even then isn't easy, but slow pulling and bending and cussing, it got done.
Good luck.
walt
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From: San Diego, CA
With corner pulled loose was able to remove headlight switch, now not sure if my car
(1977) has the correct switch. This one has the two ports for vaccum lines and seven tabs for electric connector, the one auto parts store shows for this year has none. Eckers shows a picture of the one I need as listed for 1979/82 cars. Any ideas?
(1977) has the correct switch. This one has the two ports for vaccum lines and seven tabs for electric connector, the one auto parts store shows for this year has none. Eckers shows a picture of the one I need as listed for 1979/82 cars. Any ideas?
Racer
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: arlington TX
The one I pulled out of my 74 (why do we keep old broken stuff??) has 7 electrical connections and 2 vacuum ports underneath to make the headlights go up and down. Maybe the one at the parts store is for a 'regular' chev with no vacuum (Vette headlight) needs.
You need vac ports.
Good luck
walt
You need vac ports.
Good luck
walt
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From: San Diego, CA
Ordered switch from Eckler's for my '77 that has vac ports. Local Chev dealers only carry parts back ten years now so they were no help. Guess car will just have to sit here in garage another 3/5 days waiting.
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