1969 Satellite panel reinstallation Help needed.

[mutt71]

My 69 Satellite had dashboard issues when I bought it. I have gone through it and replaced the switches that I could find and buy, except for the dashboard dimmer switch, that was rebuilt by a gentleman in CA. I installed them all on the switch panel and tried like hell to get the panel back into the Dashboard with nothing but frustration.
Can anyone help me with this issue? I am pretty sure that someone here on FBBO has done this before. Thanks in advance.

 

[red 69 runner]

That my freind is a real pain.the holes are just big enough for the switches to fit.Its been a couple of years since I had mine out but if I remember correctly it was easier to install the panel and then plug the wires to it;

 

[mutt71]

Thank you for the help with this. I took the plastic cover that surrounds this panel off and it doesn't seem to want to be installed first for some reason. I will do as you have suggested, I had not thought of that before. Again many Thanks!

 

[mutt71]

My repro Plymouth 1969 Service Manual was delivered today. I will get onto this once the heat and humidity ease up a bit. I really want to get on this issue and put this behind me ASAP.

 

[Richard Cranium]

My 69 Satellite had dashboard issues when I bought it. I have gone through it and replaced the switches that I could find and buy, except for the dashboard dimmer switch, that was rebuilt by a gentleman in CA. I installed them all on the switch panel and tried like hell to get the panel back into the Dashboard with nothing but frustration.
Can anyone help me with this issue? I am pretty sure that someone here on FBBO has done this before. Thanks in advance.

This will do the trick......

 

[mutt71]

LOL AHHHHHH the "Persuader"!!!!!!!!! I like how you think Richard Cranium!!!!! I'll check my Harbor Freight flyer for a sale on one of these and one smaller and one larger for those types of fitment issues. Thanks for the Laugh, my friend!

 

[jason lewis]

I just did mine and once the switches are through the holes then the top seats first,then little side to side to align with the screw holes.And yes there was a little persuasion with a screwdriver and hammer,well protected of course.Not fun.Leave the studs loose.Just for a little wiggle room.My two cents.

 

[mutt71]

I worked on it again today. I got it (the switch bezel) into the dash area and moved the car to check the speedometer out. Damn thing would not move. So, It's going to have to wait a few days more and then I will tear it out and start over again.

 

[mutt71]

I bought an M&H under dash wiring harness, to simplify these wiring issues. A Local Auto electric shop will take care of ALL of the issues with getting things taken care of including fixing the speedometer cable and buttoning up the Dash for me.

 

[mutt71]

After having the under dash harness, light bulb sockets and bulbs installed, I was told that I need the following parts. The fender top directional lights, a new circuit board, a speaker installation kit and a speedometer cable, to finish this up and have everything working in the dashboard. I have these parts and the will be installed on Tuesday. Things are really taking shape for this project which makes me very happy.