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dabeers · 04-22-2003, 04:51 PM

I am a brand new user and have been very impressed with the forum's info and the kindness to people who have silly questions like me.

I just bought a 1972 Chevy stepside longbox a few weeks ago. I'd post pictures, but don't have a camera and don't know how, and it's not real impressive yet, so that may come another day. My question is:

1. How many stepside longboxes are there?

2. I've tried to remove the dash cluster, but how do I remove the headlight switch?

Thanks.

*dtlilly* · 04-22-2003, 05:00 PM

First off, welcome from W. Tennessee, glad to have you here.

Secondly, we are not ashamed of our trucks no matter how bad they look. HeII, just look at my avatar

Third, I don't know how many long steps were made, but I'm sure some one will be able to answer that shortly.

Last, the headlight knob has a very little set screw on the side of the part that pushes on to the shaft. A screw driver for eye glass repair works well.

Scottri · 04-22-2003, 05:01 PM

Welcome!

I don't know the production numbers on the long steps but around here (Oregon) I don't see a lot of them.

As far as the headlight switch, you need to reach up under the dash and there is a little button on the switch, press that and pull on the knob. That should release the knob/shaft. Sometimes the button can be a b*tch to push in because they get old and crusty.

Good luck and welcome aboard.

Scott

Kixx · 04-22-2003, 05:02 PM

Welcome from FL.
Not sure about the step sidelong beds.
The headlight switch you reach up under the dash & on top of the headlight sw. there is a button push it & pull the arm out.

Kixx · 04-22-2003, 05:03 PM

Yea what he said. lol

Class of 69 · 04-22-2003, 05:06 PM

dtlilly..yougot that backwards..it's the wiper knob with the screw. Pull the headlight knoball the way out, and then reach up to the swith behind the dash...on top of the switch you will feel a little spring loaded "button"...push down on the button, and pull the knob the rest of the way out. Removing the plug harness from the switch will turn the headlights off. Good Luck my young padwan, welcome to the board, and may the force be with you.

Longhorn Man · 04-22-2003, 05:08 PM

Welcome to the board from Ohio.
Whats the details on your long/fleet? Is it a 1/2, 3/4 or a one ton?

Davy · 04-22-2003, 05:08 PM

Welcome from Minnesota. You'll learn a lot from this board.

Davy

dabeers · 04-22-2003, 05:12 PM

Update: It's a 3/4 Ton. 402 engine. Runs great, just looks bad.

*dtlilly* · 04-22-2003, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Class of 69
dtlilly..yougot that backwards..it's the wiper knob with the screw.

DOAH!! Well hell, my bad. I guess I had a momentary brain fart. That was the washer knob I was refering to. Sorry

Green72GMC · 04-22-2003, 06:07 PM

Everytime I would take out my cluster I would just take the black knob off the switch by pulling it off. I was wondering if there was another way to take it off without wearing it out. Oh Well, now I know.

**CPNE** · 04-22-2003, 07:17 PM

As for question #2, there were 3973 3/4 ton stepsides made in 72. I'd wager not many of them got the BB option as stepside longboxes were pretty utilitarian. Gotta have pics. What other options did it come with on your glovebox sticker?

**Palf70Step** · 04-22-2003, 07:40 PM

Welcome from South Mississippi.

Gordo · 04-22-2003, 08:16 PM

Welcome from Connecticut! Pics! ASAP!

krue · 04-22-2003, 08:21 PM

nudder welcome form soggy South Mississippi

Warbones · 04-22-2003, 08:31 PM

Welcome from Kansas. There are alot of helpful and really good people on this board. I see alot of them going out of their way to help each other.
No matter what shape a chevy truck is in. They rock!!! I don't even have a truck yet. Cept for the one out of playdough.
David

73stepside · 04-22-2003, 08:39 PM

welcome from Okalahoma. lots of good guys here. always be ale to find what you need within these walls. i hve only spotted 3 long stepsides in the last year. not many of them laeft i guess or people are hiding them.

dion · 04-22-2003, 09:18 PM

Welcome aboard arggg!

Dads72 · 04-22-2003, 09:27 PM

Welcome!
Remember what Class of 69 said about the wiring harness. If you don't disconnect it, your lights stay on.
You could also just disconnect the battery.
If I remember right (doubtful) the "button" under there has flat sides - kinda like a wedgy sorta thing.
No - not that kind of wedgy.

gr8scott51 · 04-22-2003, 09:52 PM

Welcome from western Washington (state that is!). Nice folks here. There's no such thing as a dumb question. You'll get the right answer from these guys.

lngbed71 · 04-22-2003, 10:02 PM

Howdy from MI, welcome to the board

Blue Beard · 04-22-2003, 10:12 PM

Welcome from Washington State.

You guys are going to confuse him on the switch removal.................

Reconfirm,

Disconnect Battery first.

Headlight switch, with the knob pushed in.....reach under the dash on top of the switch and push down on the button. Then slowly pull out the swith with the button depressed.

The wiper knob has a set screw to remove.

Word of warning..........leave the battery disconnected while you have this apart. It will save the possibility of the headlight switch being slightly on causing a drain on the battery.

Longhorn Man · 04-22-2003, 10:15 PM

3973 3/4 ton stepsides...wow, I figured there were less than that...that's more than the 3/4 ton longhorns in 72.
Interesting.

dabeers · 04-23-2003, 09:12 AM

Wow, Thanks guys. I really appreciate the info.

CPNE, where do you find those stats?

**CPNE** · 04-23-2003, 10:01 AM

In this book

04-22-2003, 04:51 PM	#1
dabeers Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Syracuse, NE Posts: 33	New user, 2 questions I am a brand new user and have been very impressed with the forum's info and the kindness to people who have silly questions like me. I just bought a 1972 Chevy stepside longbox a few weeks ago. I'd post pictures, but don't have a camera and don't know how, and it's not real impressive yet, so that may come another day. My question is: 1. How many stepside longboxes are there? 2. I've tried to remove the dash cluster, but how do I remove the headlight switch? Thanks.

04-22-2003, 05:01 PM	#3
Scottri Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Beaverton Oregon USA Posts: 338	Welcome! I don't know the production numbers on the long steps but around here (Oregon) I don't see a lot of them. As far as the headlight switch, you need to reach up under the dash and there is a little button on the switch, press that and pull on the knob. That should release the knob/shaft. Sometimes the button can be a b*tch to push in because they get old and crusty. Good luck and welcome aboard. Scott __________________ 1969 GMC 3/4 Ton Long Bed Fleetside 350, 4 speed manual, P/S, P/B, Edelbrock 1406 Carb Beaverton / Portland Oregon

04-22-2003, 05:02 PM	#4
Kixx Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Central, FL. Posts: 30	Welcome from FL. Not sure about the step sidelong beds. The headlight switch you reach up under the dash & on top of the headlight sw. there is a button push it & pull the arm out. __________________ 70 StepSide factory original for now 6 banger & all...

04-22-2003, 05:03 PM	#5
Kixx Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Central, FL. Posts: 30	Yea what he said. lol __________________ 70 StepSide factory original for now 6 banger & all...

04-22-2003, 05:06 PM	#6
Class of 69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Stillwater MN Posts: 1,166	dtlilly..yougot that backwards..it's the wiper knob with the screw. Pull the headlight knoball the way out, and then reach up to the swith behind the dash...on top of the switch you will feel a little spring loaded "button"...push down on the button, and pull the knob the rest of the way out. Removing the plug harness from the switch will turn the headlights off. Good Luck my young padwan, welcome to the board, and may the force be with you. __________________ 69 GMC K10 ..some restoration required....still..

04-22-2003, 05:00 PM	#2
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	First off, welcome from W. Tennessee, glad to have you here. Secondly, we are not ashamed of our trucks no matter how bad they look. HeII, just look at my avatar Third, I don't know how many long steps were made, but I'm sure some one will be able to answer that shortly. Last, the headlight knob has a very little set screw on the side of the part that pushes on to the shaft. A screw driver for eye glass repair works well.

04-22-2003, 05:08 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Welcome to the board from Ohio. Whats the details on your long/fleet? Is it a 1/2, 3/4 or a one ton?

04-22-2003, 05:08 PM	#8
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04-22-2003, 05:12 PM	#9
dabeers Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Syracuse, NE Posts: 33	Update: It's a 3/4 Ton. 402 engine. Runs great, just looks bad.

04-22-2003, 06:07 PM	#11
Green72GMC Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Deville, Louisiana Posts: 293	Everytime I would take out my cluster I would just take the black knob off the switch by pulling it off. I was wondering if there was another way to take it off without wearing it out. Oh Well, now I know. __________________ 1972 GMC SWB, 305 powered 1980 diesel VW pickup, Needs a Heart Transplant 1997 Toyota Taco The Second Amendment is in place incase they ignore the others.

04-22-2003, 07:17 PM	#12
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	As for question #2, there were 3973 3/4 ton stepsides made in 72. I'd wager not many of them got the BB option as stepside longboxes were pretty utilitarian. Gotta have pics. What other options did it come with on your glovebox sticker? __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

04-22-2003, 07:40 PM	#13
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04-22-2003, 08:16 PM	#14
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04-22-2003, 08:21 PM	#15
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04-22-2003, 08:31 PM	#16
Warbones Navel Inspector Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wichita, Ks Posts: 1,373	Welcome! Welcome from Kansas. There are alot of helpful and really good people on this board. I see alot of them going out of their way to help each other. No matter what shape a chevy truck is in. They rock!!! I don't even have a truck yet. Cept for the one out of playdough. David __________________ 1948 Chevy Aerosedan GONE! I think. 1984 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Coupe WANTED 1967 IMPALA 1967 CST C10 Long Bed with a 283



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04-22-2003, 08:39 PM	#17
73stepside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Moore OK 73160 Posts: 974	welcome from Okalahoma. lots of good guys here. always be ale to find what you need within these walls. i hve only spotted 3 long stepsides in the last year. not many of them laeft i guess or people are hiding them. __________________ 04 GMC Sierra RCSS 70 CST LWB 04 HD Sportster 1200 Custom

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04-22-2003, 09:27 PM	#19
Dads72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 427	Welcome! Remember what Class of 69 said about the wiring harness. If you don't disconnect it, your lights stay on. You could also just disconnect the battery. If I remember right (doubtful) the "button" under there has flat sides - kinda like a wedgy sorta thing. No - not that kind of wedgy.

04-22-2003, 09:52 PM	#20
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04-22-2003, 10:02 PM	#21
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04-22-2003, 10:12 PM	#22
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Welcome from Washington State. You guys are going to confuse him on the switch removal................. Reconfirm, Disconnect Battery first. Headlight switch, with the knob pushed in.....reach under the dash on top of the switch and push down on the button. Then slowly pull out the swith with the button depressed. The wiper knob has a set screw to remove. Word of warning..........leave the battery disconnected while you have this apart. It will save the possibility of the headlight switch being slightly on causing a drain on the battery. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

04-22-2003, 10:15 PM	#23
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	3973 3/4 ton stepsides...wow, I figured there were less than that...that's more than the 3/4 ton longhorns in 72. Interesting.

04-23-2003, 09:12 AM	#24
dabeers Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Syracuse, NE Posts: 33	Wow, Thanks guys. I really appreciate the info. CPNE, where do you find those stats?

04-23-2003, 10:01 AM	#25
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	In this book Attached Images __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all Last edited by CPNE; 04-23-2003 at 10:04 AM.

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