I was putting my (original) instrument cluster back in my 1946 Chevy 1/2 ton truck when one of the two set screws connected to the dash broke. Hubby said to tighten it all the way down, but it never quit turning (like the other side did). I think we should be able to carefully drill it out and make a hole for a new screw. Have you found a fix for this conundrum before? This is 100% holding me up from finishing the cab, and nothing I've tried has worked.
1946 Chevy Getting started on Bruno Follow the story in the DITY Gallery You can't buy happiness but you can buy a truck ... and that's pretty much the same thing.
Is the one you are showing in the pic, the broken one? Is that a wedge of some sort under the nut, which you turn to hold the cluster in place? I don't see why the broken or stripped bolt can't be simply removed and replaced.
Ok, the more I research the net, I see the bolt is probably welded to the dash? If so, maybe try a smaller nut to see if you can tighten down on the remaining old bolt?
Here’s a pic I found on the net. Is this similar to what you have?
Craig
My '50 Chevy 3100 5 window, '62-235cu, 3:55 rear My truck ....... Respect The Rust If I'm not working on my truck, '65 m00stang or VW camper, I'm fishing with the wife or smoking Salmon.
Yes, it's all one deal. Good idea on the smaller nut, thank you!
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I think you're going to have to drill out that screw (stud) and replace it. You can probably use a carriage bolt to replace it and glue it in place with JB weld. Start with a cutoff wheel to grind it flush with the bracket, then drill and file the hole square to match the square on the carriage bolt. The studs are that way so you don't use two wrenches to attach the instrument panel fasteners, one to back up the screw and the other to tighten the nut.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.
My '50 Chevy 3100 5 window, '62-235cu, 3:55 rear My truck ....... Respect The Rust If I'm not working on my truck, '65 m00stang or VW camper, I'm fishing with the wife or smoking Salmon.
Thank you! Hubby saved the day. Thank goodness, because I was so mad at myself. LoL
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