Re: [Amc-list] 70 amx dash

["Armand Eshleman" <aje1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Jim,

Yes there is a trick.
I have removed those little (very important) rings on several dash overlays
now, and consider myself somewhat half a$$ed
qualified to give some advice. Removing them is definitely a worry-some
process. Especially if they are near show condition rings.

Each ring has four little triangle shaped retainer tabs that stick through
into the dash overlay "cutout" for the instruments. Each tab must be pushed
inward slightly while trying to "pop" them out of the groove they lock into.
Make sure the temperature is warm. Don't try this when the dash overlay is
cold. The plastic is ABS so it does give a little but it can be brittle if
old and cold too. Work them carefully and slowly, using blunt flat bladed
instruments (screw drivers). Push one of the tabs to the inside and slide
the ring outward at the same time with your thumbnail, or another
screwdriver. work each one a little at a time until you get them to pop out.
If you are very careful you can sort of "walk" the ring out away from the
grooves using the screwdriver to pry between the ring and the overlay on the
inside of the ring where it shoulders against the overlay cutout. Be
careful, keep the blade flat and only use it enough to move the tab out of
the groove. then the ring will slide out. Don't get too nervous though as
they can also just pop out pretty easy and all of a sudden too. they are
kinda tough and resilient, any way the ones I've seen so far (five sets).

Hope this helps.

Armand

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <feltonjk@xxxxxxx>
To: <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2009 1:54 PM
Subject: [Amc-list] 70 amx dash


> Does anyone know an easy way to remove chrome plastic rings around
speedometer/tach/clock on 70 amx dash?? I see at back of piece there are
small tabs securing the rings in place, but I don't want to tear it up
trying to remove it.? Is there a trick?
> Thanks,
> Jim
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