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Old Jun 18, 2017 | 09:07 PM
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Is there a secret to installing new slides into the center console shifter plate on a 72 C3?
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Old Jun 19, 2017 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Dougtov
Hello,
Is there a secret to installing new slides into the center console shifter plate on a 72 C3?
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If it's the same as the 75 just unscrew the shifter *** and four screws that hold top plate. lift it enough to unplug the cig. lighter and one light. remove the plate, slide the old one out and the new one in. Easy 15 min. job.
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Hi Doug,
Are you talking about the parking brake slide?
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Hi Doug,
Are you talking about the parking brake slide?
Hi.
im talking about the 2 black plastic slides that go around automatic transmission shift lever.
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Old Jun 19, 2017 | 07:47 PM
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You got me on that one!
What year is your Corvette?

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RE: Plastic slides for 72 Shifter need to be installed as follows:
1. Sit in kitchen chair.
2. Place receiving console panel upside down on lap.
3. Insert BOTH PLASTIC SLIDES AT SAME TIME.
4. Reassembly console panel.
5. Have a beer!
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