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oldblue1968chevy · 11-28-2008, 02:11 PM

OK, Im trying to remove my dash panel on my 68..and i cannot figure out how to remove the headlight/windshield wiper knobs..ive lostened the nut on them, but cant figure out how to take the black knob off...and how do you unplug the guages from behind the dash? thanks!

Im goin to trace it out on cardboard/paper and eventually do it in diamondplate...alum. etc

thanks again-John, and im back outside tryin to get it off

hchad18 · 11-28-2008, 02:18 PM

Usually there's a button on the switch itself that releases the knob and the shaft.

Tx Firefighter · 11-28-2008, 02:36 PM

pull the lights into the on position, Then push the button on the back of the switch, and pull the knob out of the switch.

glock35ipsc · 11-28-2008, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

pull the lights into the on position, Then push the button on the back of the switch, and pull the knob out of the switch.

By the back of the switch, he means the back side of the dash, and the little spring loaded button is on top of the light switch housing. You will have to hold your tongue just right, and stand on one foot (you'll have to try both to see which one works best), and yank and pull and cuss, but it'll come right out.

And once you have those out and the bezel unscrewed from the dash, you can then pull the complete bezel out and unplug the wire harness. There is a tab on each side to press in then it pulls straight out.

drewdude92 · 11-28-2008, 03:24 PM

yup and the wiper knob just has a lil set screw on it...

72armyswbtruck · 11-28-2008, 06:57 PM

Even easier is to unscrew the speedo cable. Unscrew the steering wheel housing on the bottom of the steering column. Then you can undo the oil pressure line. and the whole dash will come out.

oldblue1968chevy · 11-28-2008, 07:23 PM

alritey, well i gave up and worked on somethign else, but in the next few days when i get the chance again i'll try that^

thanks, wow this sites great

drewdude92 · 11-28-2008, 10:20 PM

yeah and your dash wont quite pull out until you unhook the oil pressure line...and like 72army said that bolt on the steering wheel housing makes it 999999 times easier to get the dash out...

Rafael505 · 01-08-2009, 03:01 PM

OK I had the same prob as oldblue68, I got it, now how do I remove the choke and throttle? there's no screws or buttons, when I unscrew the nuts at the gauge face are the cables supposed to come all the way out? all together. my truck is a 67 c10

**CPNE** · 01-08-2009, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Rafael505

OK I had the same prob as oldblue68, I got it, now how do I remove the choke and throttle? there's no screws or buttons, when I unscrew the nuts at the gauge face are the cables supposed to come all the way out? all together. my truck is a 67 c10

Choke knobs and 67-70 throttle knobs are threaded, they screw off. 71/72 Throttle knobs use a set screw similar to the wiper knob.

**oldgold70c10** · 01-08-2009, 06:51 PM

Easiest way to remove choke throttle knob is to pull it out slightly, and then grip the shaft with some small pliars and turn the knob so it unscrews. You might have to pull the knob slightly as you unscrew it.... I had to do this once because someone screwed it down too tight & stripped it.

thirdstreettito · 01-08-2009, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

wow this sites great

How did you find out? Was there a leak in the system?

Rafael505 · 01-09-2009, 09:05 PM

ok thanks I'll try that for sure,

11-28-2008, 02:11 PM	#1
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	removing 68 dash panel.. !QUICK? OK, Im trying to remove my dash panel on my 68..and i cannot figure out how to remove the headlight/windshield wiper knobs..ive lostened the nut on them, but cant figure out how to take the black knob off...and how do you unplug the guages from behind the dash? thanks! Im goin to trace it out on cardboard/paper and eventually do it in diamondplate...alum. etc thanks again-John, and im back outside tryin to get it off __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

11-28-2008, 02:18 PM	#2
hchad18 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: AZ Posts: 372	Re: removing 68 dash panel.. !QUICK? Usually there's a button on the switch itself that releases the knob and the shaft.

11-28-2008, 02:36 PM	#3
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: removing 68 dash panel.. !QUICK? pull the lights into the on position, Then push the button on the back of the switch, and pull the knob out of the switch. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

11-28-2008, 03:24 PM	#5
drewdude92 72 chevys 4 life Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Crescent,Ok Posts: 406	Re: removing 68 dash panel.. !QUICK? yup and the wiper knob just has a lil set screw on it... __________________ I dont call it being young and dumb....I call it young and havin fun

11-28-2008, 06:57 PM	#6
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: removing 68 dash panel.. !QUICK? Even easier is to unscrew the speedo cable. Unscrew the steering wheel housing on the bottom of the steering column. Then you can undo the oil pressure line. and the whole dash will come out. __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

11-28-2008, 07:23 PM	#7
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: removing 68 dash panel.. !QUICK? alritey, well i gave up and worked on somethign else, but in the next few days when i get the chance again i'll try that^ thanks, wow this sites great __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

11-28-2008, 10:20 PM	#8
drewdude92 72 chevys 4 life Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Crescent,Ok Posts: 406	Re: removing 68 dash panel.. !QUICK? yeah and your dash wont quite pull out until you unhook the oil pressure line...and like 72army said that bolt on the steering wheel housing makes it 999999 times easier to get the dash out... __________________ I dont call it being young and dumb....I call it young and havin fun

01-08-2009, 03:01 PM	#9
Rafael505 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Los Town, New mexico Posts: 217	Re: removing 68 dash panel.. !QUICK? OK I had the same prob as oldblue68, I got it, now how do I remove the choke and throttle? there's no screws or buttons, when I unscrew the nuts at the gauge face are the cables supposed to come all the way out? all together. my truck is a 67 c10 __________________ Check out my Photos http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...ry.php?cat=769 L.L. N.M. 63 chevy c-10 67 chevy c-10 71 chevy Blazer 4x4

01-08-2009, 06:51 PM	#11
oldgold70c10 Who's got steelies? Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Morrison, Oklahoma Posts: 1,025	Re: removing 68 dash panel.. !QUICK? Easiest way to remove choke throttle knob is to pull it out slightly, and then grip the shaft with some small pliars and turn the knob so it unscrews. You might have to pull the knob slightly as you unscrew it.... I had to do this once because someone screwed it down too tight & stripped it. __________________ 1969 C10 LWB W/ 250 I6 & 3spd 1970 C10 with '67 small window cab, 68 front end, blue; 305/TH350, 3.08 limited slip rear end, manual brakes, power steering; & 4-wheel drums-My daily driver. 1975 Chevelle Malibu Classic Coupe 350/th350 mint green 1970 C20 Suburban 350/700R4 4.10 gearing green & white 1978 Big 10 Silverado 350/th350, working ac, 2 tone blue-My summer daily driver 1983 GMC 1500 Sierra 305/SM465 2.73 rear end How to add a trip odometer to your 67-72 stock speedometer How to rebuild your Q-Jet My Truck Page My Youtube Channel

01-09-2009, 09:05 PM	#13
Rafael505 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Los Town, New mexico Posts: 217	Re: removing 68 dash panel.. !QUICK? ok thanks I'll try that for sure, __________________ Check out my Photos http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...ry.php?cat=769 L.L. N.M. 63 chevy c-10 67 chevy c-10 71 chevy Blazer 4x4



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