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| | | | Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 91 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 91 | Is there and easy way of removing the little nuts that hold the gauge cluster and speeometer in? It seems I have too many fingers on each hand to get up in there and try and turn them. They appear to be square. Anyone know what size they are?? Thanks | | | | | Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 2,074 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 2,074 | I took out the dash grille to get easier access also replaced those darn little nuts with wingnuts. Be sure to disconnect the battery first. | | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 | If I remember right it's a 3/8 socket.
I went back with brass knurled nuts from the hardware store. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 439 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 439 | Cletis is right, they shouldn't be square. It helps alot if you remove the speaker grill and the glove box door.
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Colin | | | | | Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 91 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 91 | Well after 2 days of cussin and sweatin I finally got the gauges and speedo out. It wouldn't have happened if it had not been for all the help and suggestions from all you guys that are so willing to help. I really appreciate your help.
If any of you know anyone who actually worked on the assembly line back in the 50's installing these gauges I would sure like to meet them and shake their hand, for two reasons. Firstly to tell them what a gifted and talented person they are and secondly to see what their hand looks like. It must be all twisted up and scared. Anyway I sure tip my hat to them. Thanks again for your help. | | |
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