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mgkgmc · 02-19-2020, 12:16 PM

Just was wondering what was the hardest part to find for your build? For me it was the rear seat brackets for the Jimmy and 1970 gold armrest that took almost two years to come across.

toolboxchev · 02-19-2020, 12:35 PM

A rust free rust free tailgate.

Killer Bee · 02-19-2020, 12:37 PM

longhorn camper shell

**richard2717** · 02-29-2020, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Killer Bee

longhorn camper shell

like this one?

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**71blksuper4x4** · 02-29-2020, 01:40 PM

Hardest parts for my crew cab was not one, but two sets of blue shoulder harness belts.

toolboxchev · 02-29-2020, 02:40 PM

Some stupid spring sitting in my rusty parts bucket driven another member with flying bats in his head.

sick472 · 02-19-2020, 12:46 PM

Drip rail moldings have not crossed my path yet, nor has a Lund cab visor. Good thing I don't HAVE TO HAVE THEM.

**1968k20** · 02-19-2020, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by sick472

Drip rail moldings have not crossed my path yet, nor has a Lund cab visor. Good thing I don't HAVE TO HAVE THEM.

Thought I saw a visor on eBay

**ShortbedClayton** · 02-21-2020, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by sick472

Drip rail moldings have not crossed my path yet, nor has a Lund cab visor. Good thing I don't HAVE TO HAVE THEM.

I pulled super straight if I remember correctly drip rail moldings off a 1970 CST truck in a junkyard some years back... guy said wow I’m surprise you got them off without destroying them. Truck was in yard for 25 years... he gave em to me for 20$.. only got them becuse I had never seen them before..
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**TBONE1964** · 02-29-2020, 10:53 AM

I can speak in cluster and say the following:

Speed warning parts, in restorable condition.

Factory tach/vac lenses and vacuum gauges.

Un brittle 67 only bezels.

73/87 medium duty tach clusters. The funny thing is once I got the first one, I had 5 the next week, so maybe not that hard to find. 😁

custom10nut · 02-26-2020, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by sick472

Drip rail moldings have not crossed my path yet, nor has a Lund cab visor. Good thing I don't HAVE TO HAVE THEM.

Man, I looked for the “stainless Steel Drip Rail molding” for years, and even once justified the price (about $200) to buy it from LMC. (Hats off to LMC)
Then, so many of the the Diehard members on here said they are a waste of money.
Not to say I would snap it up if I ever found it on a truck in the woods, but I won’t buy it new.

Andy4639 · 02-26-2020, 11:57 PM

The 67/68/69 3 speed over drive complete running transmission with correct over drive dash handle and wiring.
I had a whole setup one time and like a fool sold it for pennies.

67C10GS · 02-19-2020, 12:55 PM

a clean undented 67 gmc tailgate

**Classic v6 GMC's** · 02-20-2020, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 67C10GS

a clean undented 67 gmc tailgate

I have a takeoff tailgate but I need a chunk of change to let it go

67C10GS · 02-24-2020, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Classic v6 GMC's

I have a takeoff tailgate but I need a chunk of change to let it go

how large of a chunk are we talking?

Thealien · 02-19-2020, 02:42 PM

The whole rust free Blazer?

**dagnabbitt** · 02-19-2020, 04:18 PM

I would like to submit the below, a 292 Upper thermostat housing.

Andy4639 · 02-19-2020, 04:28 PM

Pulleys for a short water pump with PS & AC. It took over a month of searching to get the right ones all in one spot.

**1968k20** · 02-19-2020, 05:53 PM

Suburban bucket seats

jaros44sr · 02-19-2020, 06:12 PM

A '72 cruise control stalk in chrome

**Orange71shorty** · 02-19-2020, 11:48 PM

Nice 67/68 chrome hubcaps

70c10-08 · 02-20-2020, 12:35 AM

So far a rust free non ac cab I got one lol,
the tool stowage compartment that goes under the bed they're hard to find complete so I decided to give up on finding one and,
the Custom Camper/10 emblems from 1969/1970 I may just get the dimensions and pics of that emblem and have them reproduced if it's legal to do so.

**68bowtie** · 02-20-2020, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Orange71shorty

Nice 67/68 chrome hubcaps

Ditto

CG · 02-20-2020, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by 1968k20

Suburban bucket seats

Are Burb buckets any different from Blazer and truck buckets?

Or are you talking utility buckets?

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 02-20-2020, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by mgkgmc

Just was wondering what was the hardest part to find for your build? For me it was the rear seat brackets for the Jimmy and 1970 gold armrest that took almost two years to come across.

NICE find. In my case it's in my signature. I sorta don't get it, perhaps bad luck. Other than that, I can make a place for it should a mint cargo lamp kit come my way soon.

02-19-2020, 12:16 PM	#1
mgkgmc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 1,354	Hardest to find part Just was wondering what was the hardest part to find for your build? For me it was the rear seat brackets for the Jimmy and 1970 gold armrest that took almost two years to come across. Attached Images __________________ 1970 GMC 1500 stepside 1972 GMC Jimmy Custom 2004 Chevy Colorado 1989 Swb Silverado 1972 Aj's Stormer

02-19-2020, 12:35 PM	#2
toolboxchev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: 2nd left past the stump on a dirt road. Posts: 2,629	Re: Hardest to find part A rust free rust free tailgate.

02-19-2020, 12:37 PM	#3
Killer Bee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Barber City, CA Posts: 4,775	Re: Hardest to find part longhorn camper shell __________________ *I started out with nothing - and I still have most of it*

02-29-2020, 01:40 PM	#5
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,151	Re: Hardest to find part Hardest parts for my crew cab was not one, but two sets of blue shoulder harness belts. __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

02-29-2020, 02:40 PM	#6
toolboxchev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: 2nd left past the stump on a dirt road. Posts: 2,629	Re: Hardest to find part Some stupid spring sitting in my rusty parts bucket driven another member with flying bats in his head.

02-19-2020, 12:46 PM	#7
sick472 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Sedalia Mo. Posts: 1,131	Re: Hardest to find part Drip rail moldings have not crossed my path yet, nor has a Lund cab visor. Good thing I don't HAVE TO HAVE THEM. __________________ He who is without oil shall throw the first rod. Compressions 8.7:1 1972 C10 1976 C10 (parts truck) 1985 K20

02-29-2020, 10:53 AM	#10
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,263	Re: Hardest to find part I can speak in cluster and say the following: Speed warning parts, in restorable condition. Factory tach/vac lenses and vacuum gauges. Un brittle 67 only bezels. 73/87 medium duty tach clusters. The funny thing is once I got the first one, I had 5 the next week, so maybe not that hard to find. 😁 __________________ Contact me on all of your gauge cluster needs. I specialize in restoration, repair and parts sales for 67-72 Chevy and GMC trucks. email me at tbonegarris@yahoo.com I am also a dealer for Counterpart for gauge cluster parts only. Also see my facebook page, CG&C

02-26-2020, 11:57 PM	#12
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Hardest to find part The 67/68/69 3 speed over drive complete running transmission with correct over drive dash handle and wiring. I had a whole setup one time and like a fool sold it for pennies. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

02-19-2020, 12:55 PM	#13
67C10GS Registered User Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Jerome, ID Posts: 77	Re: Hardest to find part a clean undented 67 gmc tailgate __________________ 1967 GMC C15 sb 6.0 lq4 pro daily. Named the “formula 10”

02-19-2020, 02:42 PM	#16
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,122	Re: Hardest to find part The whole rust free Blazer? __________________ Click on my Not really a build thread, yet NOT SO RUST FREE RUST FREE BLAZER LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD BOLT RESTORATIONS 4l60 to an NP205

02-19-2020, 04:18 PM	#17
dagnabbitt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 1,322	Re: Hardest to find part I would like to submit the below, a 292 Upper thermostat housing. Attached Images __________________ DAVE Edmonton, Alberta 1959 Apache 1967 K20 1968 C20 1970 C10 1972 GMC 2500 1981 C10

02-19-2020, 04:28 PM	#18
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Hardest to find part Pulleys for a short water pump with PS & AC. It took over a month of searching to get the right ones all in one spot. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

02-19-2020, 05:53 PM	#19
1968k20 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chester,California Posts: 5,618	Re: Hardest to find part Suburban bucket seats __________________ 1977 Chevrolet K10 SWB Project 350/4spd/np205 1977 Chevrolet K20 LWB 350/350/203 1991 4Runner 22RE 5 SPD Yanmar Tractor 3 Cyl Diesel

02-19-2020, 06:12 PM	#20
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,461	Re: Hardest to find part A '72 cruise control stalk in chrome __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

02-19-2020, 11:48 PM	#21
Orange71shorty Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Helena, Montana Posts: 571	Re: Hardest to find part Nice 67/68 chrome hubcaps



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02-20-2020, 12:35 AM	#22
70c10-08 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fairmont, Nebraska Posts: 546	Re: Hardest to find part So far a rust free non ac cab I got one lol, the tool stowage compartment that goes under the bed they're hard to find complete so I decided to give up on finding one and, the Custom Camper/10 emblems from 1969/1970 I may just get the dimensions and pics of that emblem and have them reproduced if it's legal to do so. Last edited by 70c10-08; 02-20-2020 at 02:08 PM.

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