67 Installing Instrument Cluster In Dash

[James B.]

When I did my last C2 restoration, more than 15 years ago I remember that someone offered 1/4-20 partially threaded studs that were about 4" long so that you could position the cluster on the 5 studs while making electrical & mechanical connections. Does anybody still offer these? I remember struggling to hold the cluster with one hand while making connections with the other.

If no one offers these I guess it wouldn't be too hard to buy 1/4" rod and cut threads in one end.

Jim

[Jim D.]

Re: 67 Installing Instrument Cluster In Dash

If no one offers these I guess it wouldn't be too hard to buy 1/4" rod and cut threads in one end.

Jim

Or simply buy some 6" long bolts and cut the heads off.

[Ralph P.]

Re: 67 Installing Instrument Cluster In Dash

Lowes or Home Depot sell same size long bolts ......just hacksaw off the heads & you have it. Look in "hardware"

[Mike M.]

Re: 67 Installing Instrument Cluster In Dash

i bought a piece of all-thread and cut to size. most all hardware stores sell all thread. mike

[Russ S.]

Re: 67 Installing Instrument Cluster In Dash

Or as otherwise know in the mid west as Redi rod.

[Frank D.]

Re: 67 Installing Instrument Cluster In Dash

You can make them with all-thread in about 10 minutes with nuts and a hacksaw - three work fine; five if you're extra paranoid..

[Harry S.]

Re: 67 Installing Instrument Cluster In Dash

Great minds think alike......

[James B.]

Re: 67 Installing Instrument Cluster In Dash

Thanks to all. I feared that threaded rod might damage the chromed pot metal (okay, so sometimes I overthink things...) and I assumed 1/4-20 bolts wouldn't come in lengths longer than about 2". Anyway, simple is best & Ill run to Home Depot.

Jim

[Frank D.]

Re: 67 Installing Instrument Cluster In Dash

Thanks to all. I feared that threaded rod might damage the chromed pot metal (okay, so sometimes I overthink things...) and I assumed 1/4-20 bolts wouldn't come in lengths longer than about 2". Anyway, simple is best & Ill run to Home Depot.

Jim

When you're done put those puppies in a ziplok bag and label 'em......for next time. Ask me how I know!

[Joe R.]

Re: 67 Installing Instrument Cluster In Dash

Great minds think alike......

Harry, are those repo dash pads? And who made them?

JR

[Harry S.]

Re: 67 Installing Instrument Cluster In Dash

Harry, are those repo dash pads? And who made them?

JR

JR, they are the original pads.