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69GMCor70Chevy · 07-30-2007, 07:43 PM

My truck is in really good shape and I got it for a price that allows me to spend some money on it. It is a 69GMC with a 70 Chevy cab. There are a few things that I have to repair and a few things I would like to replace so I thought I would ask the board for its advice. I do have a another 69 GMC that I can use for parts.

1. I have way to much play in my steering, I have not scoped it out much but one of the members sites mentions just tightening something? can;t remeber what site or what was tightened. Obviously if it is a worn gear than I am replacing but I want to try first.

2. My speedo cable does not work. Everything is tight on the tranny and dash so I will have to try and see where the problem originates. Suggestions? I seen a thread where guys argued between lithium grease and graphite spray.

3. I would like to replace the factory steering wheel with a 6 bolt F-1 style wheel. I have read the adapter requirements at the Grant site as well as many others but I thought I would just ask what adapter would be best to replace the factory wheel with a 6 bolt wheel without putting the wheel on my chest?

That is all for now. Obviously I am just starting. I want to be able to use this truck everyday but the engine was built a little to strong by the PO and it likes gas.

**LockDoc** · 07-30-2007, 10:15 PM

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As far as the steering you might check out this thread....

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ing+adjustment

LockDoc

07-30-2007, 07:43 PM	#1
69GMCor70Chevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Greenwater Lake, SK Posts: 175	Starting Slow....... My truck is in really good shape and I got it for a price that allows me to spend some money on it. It is a 69GMC with a 70 Chevy cab. There are a few things that I have to repair and a few things I would like to replace so I thought I would ask the board for its advice. I do have a another 69 GMC that I can use for parts. 1. I have way to much play in my steering, I have not scoped it out much but one of the members sites mentions just tightening something? can;t remeber what site or what was tightened. Obviously if it is a worn gear than I am replacing but I want to try first. 2. My speedo cable does not work. Everything is tight on the tranny and dash so I will have to try and see where the problem originates. Suggestions? I seen a thread where guys argued between lithium grease and graphite spray. 3. I would like to replace the factory steering wheel with a 6 bolt F-1 style wheel. I have read the adapter requirements at the Grant site as well as many others but I thought I would just ask what adapter would be best to replace the factory wheel with a 6 bolt wheel without putting the wheel on my chest? That is all for now. Obviously I am just starting. I want to be able to use this truck everyday but the engine was built a little to strong by the PO and it likes gas. __________________ 68 Camaro - 327 Original Red on Red Car 69 GMC LWB - Built 350 a Blast To Drive 69 GMC LWB - "Green Machine" One Family Truck 70 Mercury Marauder - Future Project Last edited by 69GMCor70Chevy; 07-30-2007 at 07:59 PM. Reason: add something

07-30-2007, 10:15 PM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,648	Re: Starting Slow....... - As far as the steering you might check out this thread.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ing+adjustment LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

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