RE: IML: 64 Iml clocks Dash Panel

["JAY D'ANGELO" <cadij@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Removing the assembly from a 64, if not done properly, will scrape the paint off the steering column.  I first (learned from experience) removed the four screws under the column holding the bottom plate, removed the plate and then dropped the steering column after removing the two bolts holding it up.  The top column cover has two screws on the outside bottom edge.  These screws have to be removed.  When they are out, you can slide the top column plate down, or toward the steering wheel.  This allows you the room to remove the chrome bezel and then the instrument cover without scraping the paint off.  

However, you have to remove the clock and odometer reset knob first or the panel will not come out.  These knobs have a small set screw inside (wish I had known that before I messed them up).  A jeweler's screwdriver will allow you access inside the hole.  Once the set screw is loose, the knob should come off.  However, remember that after being on there for 42 years, they balk at coming loose.  I was NOT able to get mine off.  So, I had to cut them off.  

I was replacing my stuck odometer with another and knew I would have another stem.  Of course, then I lost the knobs..................

Now, if you don't drop the column, you will likely scrape the heck out of the paint (as I already did).  I had to repaint the top of the cover, which I was able to do while it was still in the car.  You can then carefully lift out the panel by first pushing it up into the dash cover, then pulling it out from the bottom.  Don't lose all the screws!

You now have access to the clock, which is held in place by two screws and the electrical connection plug in the back of the clock.

So, I took the clock out, two clock makers took it apart to look at it (didn't want to spend $190 to fix it) so I put it back in.  But, those thin metal tabs that hold the works together broke.  The clock is in the dash, but cockeyed because it's loose.  Jeez..................anyone have a used, working 64 clock available?  Please?......................

Jay D'Angelo
64 Iml Cvt
Las Vegas

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Date: Fri, 4 Aug 2006 14:10:27 -0400
From: randalpark@xxxxxxx
Subject: Re: IML: 64 Iml clocks Dash Panel
To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

'65 & '66 owners, please note, though the cars are very similar to '64, due to the transmission shift indicator, this procedure is slightly more difficult and involved on these cars.

 

Paul W.

 

 
-----Original Message-----
From: GeoNort@xxxxxxx
To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Fri, 4 Aug 2006 10:12 AM
Subject: Re: IML: 64 Iml clocks Dash Panel

It is real easy to remove the dash panel to gain access to the clocks on the 64 Imperials. There screws on the face plate I thing six or so. You can easily see them. Remove these & the face plate comes off. The FSM explains how to do it.

 

George

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