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Help identifying unknown part
Hey there guys, I am new to the forum and have been lurking for a week or two, and could use a little bit of knowledge from people familiar with these trucks. I recently purchased a 72 c10 lwb and I am in the process of getting her up and running. I am trying to find out what the black knob to the left of the white brake release t-bar is in the picture below. I thought it might possibly be a manual choke knob, but haven't seen one under the dash on any other trucks in threads on the forum. Thanks in advance.
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Re: Help identifying unknown part
Nevermind. I was messing with it while it was dark outside. Looks to open the small vent it's attached to. Please disregard.
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Re: Help identifying unknown part
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Re: Help identifying unknown part
X100 what toolbox said. You have entered into the most enjoyably frustrating "hobby" known to man.
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Re: Help identifying unknown part
That knob has been altered at some point...and attached to vent system.
Originally, that would have been the activation system for the on-board passenger ejection seat for non respectful passengers. Welcome to the forum! Coley
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Re: Help identifying unknown part
And here I always thought it was an early emission control device that cut off 2 of the 8 cyl when at cruising speed.
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Re: Help identifying unknown part
Just don't pull it when you're doing 70 on the interstate!
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Re: Help identifying unknown part
It's the cab choke - it serves to limit the amount of air that can be drawn into the cab :-)
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Truck came with no motor and I'm in the process of installing a tbi 350 out of an 88 c1500. I have the manifold and headers otw and am planning on a summit carb. I was going to have the frame cut for swb stepside but long box has grown on me, plus I felt it'd be a shame to hack up a truck that still had the original paint. Pretty sure the old girl is unmolested minus the hood that the PO kept and the 350 being removed. Cab corners, rockers, and lower doors need work. Also looks like I've got my work cut out for me with the drip rail/roof area according to old threads, but I'm hoping to breathe some new life into her |
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Re: Help identifying unknown part
Nice truck! Don't feel too bad. We had someone ask how to set the hi-low beams here not too long ago.
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Re: Help identifying unknown part
Welcome to the board! Don't sweat the small stuff, I always go by the motto "The only dumb question is is the one that is never asked." If you don't know or understand something, go ahead and ask, its how you learn! Good luck with the project, it'll be the most fun you'll have with frustration!
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Re: Help identifying unknown part
Regarding that vent, there's probably a ton of trash that has collected in both sides.
It would help to vacuum those out well, and don't open them at highway speed until they're clean, or you run the risk of blasting your cab with trash. |
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