Dash Lamp Sockets '70, Alternatives
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From: Marion NC
Dash Lamp Sockets '70, Alternatives
I have a couple of dash lamp sockets that are damaged in my 70. I've looked everywhere I can think of. No luck...It looks like I'll have to buy the entire harness. Does anyone know where I can find dash lamp sockets that ground to the speedo & tach that will work? If not, does anyone have an old dash harness they would like to sell? I can use the sockets.
Thanks,
Joe
Thanks,
Joe
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From: Norwalk Ct
Originally Posted by THEGREEN70
I have a couple of dash lamp sockets that are damaged in my 70. I've looked everywhere I can think of. No luck...It looks like I'll have to buy the entire harness. Does anyone know where I can find dash lamp sockets that ground to the speedo & tach that will work? If not, does anyone have an old dash harness they would like to sell? I can use the sockets.
Thanks,
Joe
Thanks,
Joe
Nick
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i would think lectric liminted would have this stuff, then again i couldnt believe they didnt have the ''rivits'' that go on the wire's end for electric connection,,, they have the harnesses they make them,,,so wouldnt this mean they would have the parts???
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I THINK I may have some ends you can splice on and solder/tape up the connections...MY recommendations are to just redo the entire thing with a plug to disconnect and reconnect the entire speedo/tach dash panel and save unpluggig every damn bulb in that fiasco while straining to save some part of your anatomy from pain....bag it, some things are just worth changing....beleive me...I had my '72 here for ten years, and finally gave up on the thought I would NEVER pull that damn dash again....
GENE
GENE
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From: Marion NC
Thanks, I really need to fix this problem while I have the dash out. I'll certainly be glad to pay for them. I'll need as many as you can spare. I'm pretty sure the lamps are the same for "68 thru '72.
Joe
Joe
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From: Norwalk Ct
Originally Posted by THEGREEN70
I've tried Autozone. The one they had in stock didn't work. the metal part of the socket is different. Thanks,Joe
Nick
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I think the best fix is to go to a salvage yard, and use the full metal instrument sockets found on early 60's Chevrolets. They NEVER break and fit solidly into the holes. Whenever I see them in a salvage yard I grab them!!
Last edited by StickShiftCorvette; Dec 29, 2004 at 09:57 PM.
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Is this what you're looking for?
Corvette Central Corvette Central lists 'Instrument Panel Bulb Socket' catalog part number is 661073 Here is a pic from their website:
I used a couple in my 68. Hope this helps.
I used a couple in my 68. Hope this helps.
