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I installed the T/A bezel that I bought in BG this morning. Very easy. The hardest part was getting the lint and dust out of the new one before installing it. I went to wal-mart and bought the can of compressed air in the computer section to make sure it was dust free. One tip I have is to lower the steering column first to get the plastic trim off around the cluster. The bezel covers the symbols for gas, battery, oil, and temp., no big deal. I think it looks much better.
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looks nice~~how hard is it to lower the steering column?
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quote:Originally posted by blkragss02: looks nice~~how hard is it to lower the steering column?
Ditto nice job!
Bob,once the lower dash insulator panel,lower IP panel below the steering column and the knee bolster is removed,there is a couple of bolts that are verticle that bolt the steering column to the IP support.This whole process may take you 5-10 minutes.
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quote:Originally posted by blkragss02: looks nice~~how hard is it to lower the steering column?
Ditto nice job!
Bob,once the lower dash insulator panel,lower IP panel below the steering column and the knee bolster is removed,there is a couple of bolts that are verticle that bolt the steering column to the IP support.This whole process may take you 5-10 minutes.
Thanks. There is a bracket with 2 bolts that I took off to access the column bolts easier. Probably less than 5 minutes for all 4 bolts. I loosened the column bolts almost to the end of the threads, not completely out. Anyone can do this, not hard at all.
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quote:Originally posted by blkragss02: looks nice~~how hard is it to lower the steering column?
Ditto nice job!
Bob,once the lower dash insulator panel,lower IP panel below the steering column and the knee bolster is removed,there is a couple of bolts that are verticle that bolt the steering column to the IP support.This whole process may take you 5-10 minutes.
Thanks to Greg and Robbie-97SS2902
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Wife & Best Friend Mary - copilot. Posts: 5558 | From: Windsor, Ontario. Canada | Registered: Feb 2000
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quote:Originally posted by Hawkeye: Looks good - maybe I shoulda bought one!
I put mine in a couple of days before Bowling Green. Those that have seen it, like it ...myself included.
I managed to get it in without dropping the steering column but I sure can understand how that would make it easier.
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Looks good, may get around to doing ours today, if it stops raining that is.
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Wife & Best Friend Mary - copilot. Posts: 5558 | From: Windsor, Ontario. Canada | Registered: Feb 2000
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quote:Originally posted by blkragss02: looks nice~~how hard is it to lower the steering column?
I installed my bezel a while back and if I remember right, there are two main bolts holding the column up that you can loosen to get the clearance you need. It's a simple job.
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Yea, have a garage but once the SS is inside I can't open the door of the car to the full open position without hitting the wall. Rain let up yesterday and I was able to install the white face gauges and the bezel. Looks good, took pictures of it going in but have to get the film developed. Take care, Ralph Posts: 1201 | From: Medina,Ohio | Registered: Feb 2000
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Excellent tip about lowering the steering column. I changed mine today after receiving the T/A Bezel from Specmo, the vendor that makes them for GM. Just lower the column down, unscrew the tilt lever and you can get started. Plenty of room to avoid scratching the new bezel with the clips of the surround. Thanks to all who gave the good tips!
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