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69 RR SWITCH BEZEL RE-INSTALLATION ! ! ! #652141 03/26/10 06:36 PM 03/26/10 06:36 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 321 Rockford, IL F foz OP International Diplomat
foz OP International Diplomat F Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 321 Rockford, IL	What pray-tell is the easiest way to get the switch bezel back into my lower dash piece in my 69 RR? I assume because of age the lower dash piece has shrunk???? Thanks to everyone for responding?

Re: 69 RR SWITCH BEZEL RE-INSTALLATION ! ! ! [Re: foz] #652142 03/26/10 06:49 PM 03/26/10 06:49 PM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 2,537 PORT ALBERNI , BC., CANADA superwrench master
superwrench master Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 2,537 PORT ALBERNI , BC., CANADA	Same dilemma with a '68. I had to go up behind the dash and remove the nuts that are on the studs of that lower section of the pad(4 nuts?) and then things were loose enough to force the panel back in. I have to admit...that was a bit of a retarded piece of engineering

Re: 69 RR SWITCH BEZEL RE-INSTALLATION ! ! ! [Re: foz] #652143 03/26/10 06:51 PM 03/26/10 06:51 PM
Joined: May 2005 Posts: 2,295 dark side of the moon D Dougsmopars top fuel
Dougsmopars top fuel D Joined: May 2005 Posts: 2,295 dark side of the moon	They are a big pain in the behind. You'll curse more then a few times. I find it a bit easier to install with the switches removed. And i leave as many lower dash pad nuts lose as posible so i have a litle wiggle room with the pad. Then fight the switches in. Them screws are no fun from under the dash.

Re: 69 RR SWITCH BEZEL RE-INSTALLATION ! ! ! [Re: foz] #652144 03/26/10 07:52 PM 03/26/10 07:52 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 602 N.E.Ohio P pacifica mopar
pacifica mopar P Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 602 N.E.Ohio	This won't make it any easier but, cut up a 1 gallon washer fluid bottle [round and white type]. Then use a section/piece as a shim between the panel and the bezel where it is the tightest. You'll have to work/force/ it in still, but it won't gouge the pad if you are carefull/patient. Good luck!

Re: 69 RR SWITCH BEZEL RE-INSTALLATION ! ! ! [Re: pacifica] #652145 03/26/10 08:06 PM 03/26/10 08:06 PM
Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,319 Chicago Burbs sthemi master
sthemi master Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,319 Chicago Burbs	In addition to leaving the nuts loose, I slicked it up a few times with meguire's vinyl conditioner. That softened it up and let it slide in a little easier. Video Little Red Wagon Indy Nats,BurnoutContest

Re: 69 RR SWITCH BEZEL RE-INSTALLATION ! ! ! [Re: foz] #652146 03/26/10 08:45 PM 03/26/10 08:45 PM
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 532 Charlotte, NC Kowal mopar
Kowal mopar Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 532 Charlotte, NC	I use heavy paper tape on the pad and steering column to make sure I don't scratch them when I am literally forcing, wiggling, tweaking, the switch panel in place. '69 Hemi Charger 500, ‘70 U code Challenger R/T (These and a bunch others at www.dkowal426.com) P.J. O'Rouke: "The old car ran perfectly, right up until it didn't."

Re: 69 RR SWITCH BEZEL RE-INSTALLATION ! ! ! [Re: Kowal] #652147 03/26/10 08:55 PM 03/26/10 08:55 PM
Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 836 lancaster, new york macmic87 super stock
macmic87 super stock Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 836 lancaster, new york	i seem to recall hearing if you put the piece inside a plastic bag and use that to help slide it back in place and then tear and remove the bag after it is place.

Re: 69 RR SWITCH BEZEL RE-INSTALLATION ! ! ! [Re: macmic87] #652148 03/26/10 09:27 PM 03/26/10 09:27 PM
Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,093 Georgia M Matt M super stock
Matt M super stock M Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,093 Georgia	I had a friend help me, I never really saw him get frustrated before. Before this job I mean. Get a hair dryer put it on high and blast the lower pad. This will heat it up and make it more flexible. like mentioned above don't tear up the pad or bend up the plate. Last edited by Matt M; 03/26/10 09:30 PM.

Re: 69 RR SWITCH BEZEL RE-INSTALLATION ! ! ! [Re: Matt M] #652149 03/27/10 08:08 AM 03/27/10 08:08 AM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 321 Rockford, IL F foz OP International Diplomat
foz OP International Diplomat F Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 321 Rockford, IL	So then, is it best to install the switch bezel into the lower dash piece BEFORE putting it onto the dash? Thanks for all the replies!

Re: 69 RR SWITCH BEZEL RE-INSTALLATION ! ! ! [Re: foz] #652150 03/28/10 09:28 AM 03/28/10 09:28 AM
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,149 NW New Jersey R RSI700VIPER super stock
RSI700VIPER super stock R Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,149 NW New Jersey	Can't do since two of the larger pad fasteners are behind the switch plate. Pad must go in first. I struggled for two hours with mine and finally said, "close enough" 1970 Superbird 440 Six BBL, 4-Speed, Dana, FJ5 1969 Daytona Charger 440 4-Speed, Dana, EV2 1971 340 Challenger Conv. Flemington Speedway Pace Car, FC7 1970 340 Six Pack Callenger T/A 4-speed T8 Tan 1971 340 Challenger RT Formal Roof, EV2 w/ V2 Stripe & Orange Houndstooth 1969 Talladega Torino, 428CJ 1969 Gurney Special Cyclone Spoiler II, 351 Cleveland "Id rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy" Ben Franklin 1755

Re: 69 RR SWITCH BEZEL RE-INSTALLATION ! ! ! [Re: RSI700VIPER] #652151 03/28/10 11:09 PM 03/28/10 11:09 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 10,234 Someplace you aren't S SomeCarGuy I Live Here
SomeCarGuy I Live Here S Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 10,234 Someplace you aren't	Seems like i wanted to remove to plate for some reason last year. I elected to leave it in there after finding it hard to remove. Was pretty sure carnage would ensue if I moved it much more. I remember being real pissed after dealing with it. Concerned now that I may not have fixed whatever that required it to be removed. Great.

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