67 Coronet Instrument panel Screws

[Bold & Old]

Hello to all....

My 67 Instrument panel screws are all missing that hold the instrument cluster to the dash frame top and bottom

My instrument cluster was just sitting in place with no screws holding it in place when i bought the car.

Would someone please show me a picture and its thread size and length please?

They maybe exclusively for the dash or just a common hardware store variety screw.

Thank you in advance... Mike

 

[patrick66]

Mr G's has screw kits available.

 

[Bold & Old]

Mr G's has screw kits available.

OK thanks for the tip.... Mike

 

[joe smith]

Those screws are what ground your panel electrically, and they don't do a very good job of it.. I had to install a ground wire from the back of the instruments to a steering column bolt.....

 

[Durandal25]

The upper screws are the ones that ground, and they are 3/4 galvanized flat. You can also use stainless......they go through the cluster, and make contact with a metal strip that then touches the cast metal of the cluster to the frame.....as mentioned, a crappy method. Getting the cluster out can be annoying as hell. I've done it several times, and the best method is to loosen the firewall bolts (4) but not remove.....then drop the three column bolts and spacers. The column will drop about 4-5 inches allowing you to pop the cluster out and not hit the wheel.....the speed-o cable and a/c controls.....and radio will also need to be removed....and the cluster will sit nicely on the column. Unscrew one of the circuit board mounting screws on the bottom of the board and attach the ground there **** Make sure to use the eye-type end for this, and slide it between the board and the metal....not on the surface, and you may short to one of the traces.....***** this is very important....

 

[Durandal25]

I'll add that the dash clips that the screws bite into can be fairly worn and can be removed and flattened a bit....its a pain.....but it does greatly enhance the connection of the board also.....

 

[Bold & Old]

I'll add that the dash clips that the screws bite into can be fairly worn and can be removed and flattened a bit....its a pain.....but it does greatly enhance the connection of the board also.....

I guess I need some clips too.

my cluster gauges will need new clips too.

I still have not been able to get a hold of Mister Gs due to a old out dated computer.

Does anyone have a picture of the screws and clips for the dash?

are they black painted heads?

I do have a small ground strap for the steering column to firewall.

 

[Durandal25]

There are two types of screws . Standard screw kit has them ANT sells them via eBay I’ll gather pics in the AM sir

 

[Bold & Old]

There are two types of screws . Standard screw kit has them ANT sells them via eBay I’ll gather pics in the AM sir

OK its appreciated sir.....

 

[Durandal25]

OK its appreciated sir.....

This Kit

https://www.ebay.com/itm/313481493361

 

[Bold & Old]

This Kit

https://www.ebay.com/itm/313481493361

Yes sir I have a set coming.... Thank you for taking the time to help me.

Mike

 

[Bold & Old]

Those screws are what grounds your panel and they don't do a very good job of it.. I had to install a ground wire from the back of the instruments to a steering column bolt..... View attachment 1154680

Thank you for the tech tip sir..... Mike

 

[joe smith]

Thank you for the tech tip sir..... Mike

No problem. WE, who worked on these cars as "kids" are a dying breed... LOL