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In dash headlight switch (1/4)
8/27/12 9:49pm

kendo2
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Ormond Beach, FL - USA

Vette(s):
77 coupe, yellow, auto, L series, A/C, T top, Grey leather interior. It is about 75% & matching #'s. The miles are 117K & intend on restoring bit by bit to enjoy Cruises & rallies in Florida , & maybe some shows ?

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I had to take the entire dash out for repairs & repaint on my 77 coupe . When I got the left side out, (speed & tach) I tried to remove the light switch & the knob doesn't want to thread off so I can duck it out the back side. I think the shaft has to come out somehow from the switch. But it has been a LONG,LONG time since I took one out. So, can anyone guide me through the process, or do I get out the HACKSAW....LOL Thanks 4 any help u can give me !!!!

P.S. There outabe a law against selling DUCT TAPE 2 a car owner !

|UPDATED|8/27/2012 6:49:36 PM (AZT)|/UPDATED|

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Re: In dash headlight switch (2/4)
8/27/12 10:26pm

Adams' Apple

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Duncanville, TX - USA

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#1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/ Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight" #2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas

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Look on the side of the headlight switch...you'll see a small pin sticking out. Pull the headlight knob out(lights on), push in on the small pin, and then push the knob back in slightly, then pull out.

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Re: In dash headlight switch (3/4)
8/27/12 10:33pm

tb2k82ce

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Lemon Grove, CA - USA

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1982 C3 Collectors Edition 44000 miles, sat in the sun most of its life, My wife purchased it for me for Father's Day in 2007 from her girlfriend that had it for 19 years. It is on the road again. I'm retired but it is now my daily driver.

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Ye Good luck, it does come out but you may have to fiddle with it. I know if someone had not told me you may have to fiddle with it I would have gotten out the hacksaw.

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Re: In dash headlight switch (4/4)
8/28/12 12:48am

Thanks Fellas, Just a little FIDDLIN & popped right out. Now to start rebuilding the Old COB JOBS, into something decent to look at !

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