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Dash bulb replacement #1377874 09/21/2020 12:55 PM
Joined: Aug 2020 Posts: 22 AB N NorAlta 'Bolter
NorAlta 'Bolter N Joined: Aug 2020 Posts: 22 AB	How do you replace the dash bulbs on a 1950 truck? I took a quick look at the back and didn't see anything obvious. Looking for some guidance before I start.

Re: Dash bulb replacement NorAlta #1377875 09/21/2020 1:03 PM
Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 325 Saskatchewan, Canada S Stove 'Bolter
Stove 'Bolter S Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 325 Saskatchewan, Canada	It seems to me that you grasp the housing and pull straight out. 1952 Canadian GMC Pickup Truck Photobucket

Re: Dash bulb replacement NorAlta #1377886 09/21/2020 2:33 PM
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NorAlta 'Bolter N Joined: Aug 2020 Posts: 22 AB	Ok. Thanks I tried and nothing was moving. Thought I’d ask before breaking something.

Re: Dash bulb replacement NorAlta #1377887 09/21/2020 2:34 PM
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,596 Salt Lake City, Utah B Brad Allen 'Bolter
Brad Allen 'Bolter B Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,596 Salt Lake City, Utah	The socket design is with the fingers shown, they can rust in place so wiggle it back and forth until one side loosens. https://www.flickr.com/photos/advance-design_parts_co/15838886572/in/album-72157631868452754/ 1950 Chevrolet 3/4-Ton 3600 More pictures on Flickr

Re: Dash bulb replacement NorAlta #1377894 09/21/2020 3:47 PM
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NorAlta 'Bolter N Joined: Aug 2020 Posts: 22 AB	Perfect, Thank you

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