[68chevelledude]

Is there a metal plate behind the dash that the ignition switch goes through? When I purchased the car the dash was all pulled apart and the ignition switch was just hanging. I am trying to piece this all together and put it back together correctly. Any advice or pictures would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Greg P]

Yes, there is a bracket that supports the ignition switch and cigarette lighter. Check out these pix. Good luck with your project!

Greg

 

[68chevelledude]

Greg, thanks for those great photos, I thought I was missing a piece. Any idea who sells that bracket or what is it called. Does it ground the ignition switch some how?

 

[billdini]

Here is a link to both sides. Ignition and headlight side. Both must be used and grounded to the main gauge cluster plus a wire is needed from that mounting points to the emergency brake with a small screw with a round spayed connector. If you do not do all you will have a bunch of stuff screwing up if working at all

68 CHEVELLE ELCAMINO DASH PARTS

1968 MALIBU SUPER SPORT INSTRUMENT PANEL BOARD PARTS

www.chicagomusclecarparts.com

 

[Greg P]

As Billdini noted, the gauge cluster must be properly grounded. There is a similar bracket and ground strap for the WW switch and headlight switch.

Greg

 

[billdini]

Good catch Greg. This is the part number 817042 showing on the link I provided that Greg is showing going from the headlight reinforcing plate to the gauge cluster. Like I stated there is an additional ground wire that runs from there to the ebrake housing that is grounded to the car itself.

 

[68chevelledude]

Thanks guys this really helps and makes me feel better, I do have the bracket for the head lights and wipers. Now to order some parts.

 

[Greg P]

. . . Like I stated there is an additional ground wire that runs from there to the ebrake housing that is grounded to the car itself.

This is important enough that it's worth a couple of pix.

Greg