Topic: In dash headlight switch
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Ormond Beach, FL - USA
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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 ?
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 !!!!
|UPDATED|8/27/2012 6:49:36 PM (AZT)|/UPDATED|
P.S. There outabe a law against selling DUCT TAPE 2 a car owner !
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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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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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Ormond Beach, FL - USA
Joined: 7/28/2012
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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 ?
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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