Switch Bezel Removal/Installation

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Nov 25, 2009 | 12:33 PM

tompmatthews

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Switch Bezel Removal/Installation

I have a 1955 Ford F100 that I am changing some of the dash switches on. Things like the ignition switch and light switch. The switch bezels have two opposing grooves which I assume takes a special tool to remove them. Does anyone know where I can buy a tool? Or, how can I remove the bezels without the tool?

Nov 25, 2009 | 12:42 PM

fking1

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Needle nosed pliers or use a screw driver in one groove and bump the driver.
Channel locks on the outside edge gently applied.

Nov 25, 2009 | 12:48 PM

Dr G

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Quote:

Originally Posted by fking1

Needle nosed pliers or use a screw driver in one groove and bump the driver.
Channel locks on the outside edge gently applied.

Excellent - I was just trying to figure out how to remove the ignition switch on my 56, which as the same two grooves. This info came right in time.

Gustave

Nov 25, 2009 | 04:06 PM

tompmatthews

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Quote:

Originally Posted by fking1

Needle nosed pliers or use a screw driver in one groove and bump the driver.
Channel locks on the outside edge gently applied.

Thanks much! I'll try not to damage the bezels.

Nov 25, 2009 | 08:30 PM

Julies Cool F1

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As mentioned, you can use a small pair of needle nose pliars. But there is a special tool that is available in most of the resto parts shops.

Here is the one from C&G Ford Parts:

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