Dashboard Lighting [Archive] - Chevelle Tech

: Dashboard Lighting


Lou59
Apr 18th, 07, 7:30 PM
Has anyone purchased a Dash harness for a 69 Chevelle? It's a gauge car and although the harness is nicely fabricated (M&H Harness) the bulbs for the indicator lights are really loose in the sockets. In fact a couple fell out and were rolling around inside the Bezel. I've since pulled the dash out again but I'm not seeing a clear fix for this issue. Probably have 5 or 6 of the sockets that are loose, the rest seem a little tighter. Appears to be the plastic mold that's just a little to big. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

Dean
Apr 18th, 07, 11:39 PM
If they're anything like the original 69 sockets, they come apart very easily letting the bulb fall down into the cluster. (they suck)
I glued mine back together with epoxy.

http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/data/500/dlapart2.jpg

Lou59
Apr 19th, 07, 8:24 AM
Seems to be in the plastic mold where the bulb tabs are suppose to fit in the grooves or molded notches. Just not quite the perfect fit are they. Guess a little dab of glue could work. How about building the bulb base up with some solder and filing excess off for a nice tight fit??
Kinda sucks to have to even do it I know.
Thanks Dean.