raypilot65

Does anyone know the issue number and year of Corvette Enthusiast that contains the article written by John Hinckley regarding cluster removal? The link I found is a washed out copy and is very hard to read.

Powershift

Send JohnZ a note and he will probably provide the article or a link. It may even be in the FAQ Section at the beginning of our C2 Forum Section.

Larry

Mike67nv

Not sure these are the links you have but part 1 is a bit washed out. I haven't seen a better link, but it should be readable.

http://www.vetteclub.org/warehouse/t...ster%20pt1.pdf

http://www.vetteclub.org/warehouse/t...ster%20pt2.pdf

Frankie the Fink

Those are the articles I used to R&R the cluster in my '63 and they are excellent.

Powershift

Parts of this article are in the FAQ Section, including the dates from the CE Magazine articles. FAQ Section also has other photos and pics, etc. that you might find informative.

Larry

raypilot65

That first one is the one I have and it is all washed out. I sent JohnZ a message. If I had the issue number it would be a lot easier to find than going thru them all. Thanks!

raypilot65

I found it.

From a JohnZ response last year:

"I like to use 1/4"-20 x 8" bolts, with the heads cut off, as supports while removing/installing the cluster (with the steering column removed). I wrote a two-part photo-illustrated step-by-step series of articles on removing/installing a C2 cluster in the July and September 2004 issues of "Corvette Enthusiast" magazine you might find helpful if you decide to do it yourself. Back issues can be ordered at 800-448-3611."

KSL '67 101234

Can the weight of the cluster hanging 5-6" from the dash frame be supported at the dash's 5 anchor points? I attempted working on my cluster while it was supported by 6" bolts threaded thru the dash's 5 mounting holes. I became concerned by the sag and load stress at the mounting holes caused by the weight of the "hanging" cluster. So, I placed a sling around the cluster which I attached to a rod secured to my garage ceiling to transfer the weight from the cluster and the dash mounting holes.

myred63

I put a PVC pipe through the steering column hole, as mounting holes
we're very stressed. this helped me.
rgds

Frankie the Fink

If you put all-thread a decent distance in to the mounting holes and use all 5 mount points there are no issues...

Al T

Allan

DZVette

Greetings everyone. I scanned Part 1 of JohnZ's excellent article on removing and refurbing the mid-year cluster. The attached PDF I believe is of better quality than the one in the links posted above. I have used the long bolt method with no problems. I cut the heads off of 8" bolts and rounded them off as studs so I could slide the cluster onto them.

Dave Z

Mike67nv

Thanks Dave - that's a much better copy.

raypilot65

Thank you! This one is much more legible. JohnZ replied to my message but I do not have the issues they are in, so this will help.

DZVette

Happy to help! CE was my favorite vette magazine until they changed it over to Auto Enthusiast. I always looked forward to John's articles as well as other technical articles published there. CE is one of the mags that I have kept in my "library".

Dave Z

JohnZ

I sent Dave Z's fresh scan to Barry, and he has posted it in place of the original (washed-out) version of the article; thanks, Dave!

bluzrocker

I just did part one...the article was a major help and time saver....soon I'll be putting it all bacck...is there a part two to assist with the installation?

Bluzrocker

JohnZ

Here you go.

http://www.lbfun.com/warehouse/tech_...ster%20pt2.pdf

Easy Rhino

I've got my printouts ready for this winter's dash and gage rebuild!

bluzrocker

Jhon Z,
Im one who has learned to trust the forum Members....on just about everything....so I'm thank'n you for the the PART B
Best part of that is Im now smarter than the average mule on how to...
and something I can print out out make HELLA use of..
thanks Jhon Z and the rest of the die hards

Bluzrocker