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Old 06-02-2011, 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by CatoBT
I have exactly the same problem in my '78. Please let us know if it worked!
When I did this to mine, I didn't notice much difference.
Old 06-02-2011, 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by WallyP
A repeat:
Get an 8' 1x12 board. Cut a piece off that is the same length as the height from the floor to the top of the door sill. Attach to the remainder at a right angle (making an L) and brace it with something. Add padding top and/or bottom if desired. Stick the board inside the car and lay on it - much easier on older backs...
Can you elaborate? Got any pictures?
Old 06-03-2011, 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Mrmerlin
the phillips should be 3 inches long or slightly less ,
a thin handle is also part of that .

the little screwdrivers that you see in shirt pockets are the best for this modification,
you will see when you get under the dash you wont have much room for the tool
.., well, just an update, I have replaced the dimmer, it was,nt too bad after all, put plenty of packing down in the footwell and lower door frame, so I was relatively comfortable Thank,s for the tip WallyP.. And thank,s Mrmerlin your screwdriver advice was spot on, I was thinking the mounting screw was vertical, it,s horizontal, as you say only a 3inch phillips works.
Also as you say, Do not remove the mounting screw, it only needs loosening enough to slide the Dimmer switch off. That little screw would be a bit of a struggle getting it back on.

The dimmer now works as intended, it,s no brighter but I now have consistent and even light.
Thank,s to everyone that helped, hope this post helps other,s

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