71/72 throttle cable - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**57taskforce** · 01-23-2021, 10:33 PM

Anyone bought a reproduction cable assembly recently? The cable in my K20 bit the dust today, they just don’t make things to way they used to I only got 49 years from it

Just wondering if I can trust aftermarket quality and fit or if I should look for an OE cable.

Andy4639 · 01-24-2021, 11:23 AM

It's been a few years but I bought the Lokar cable stuff. It works great. I have also went to Lowes and bought the 1/4" cable and locks and and made a throttle cable before. I used the old sleeve housing.

**DeadheadNM** · 01-24-2021, 11:27 AM

I don’t have an answer but GMC Paul fwiw does carry a cable for 4wd applications. OEM pieces seem scarce these days.

**57taskforce** · 01-24-2021, 11:45 AM

Thanks guys, it was the cable sheath that broke, the cable itself is fine. I’ll check our GMCPauls here in a bit. I need a few other small parts anyway.

**57taskforce** · 01-25-2021, 09:32 AM

Just an update, neither GMC Paul’s or Classic Heartbeat carry the 71/72 cables, I ended up ordering from Classic Parts, I’ll update on the results when it comes in.

Andy4639 · 01-25-2021, 11:33 AM

Here is the thread on mine when I did the Lokar pedal install. It's a direct replacement for a stock pedal. They have them in black also.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=722763

ChevyRacefan · 01-26-2021, 03:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 57taskforce

Just an update, neither GMC Paul’s or Classic Heartbeat carry the 71/72 cables, I ended up ordering from Classic Parts, I’ll update on the results when it comes in.

When you remove the old one, If you could, ship it off, I would like to see if I can reskin it. I have done this to other vehicles that parts are next to impossble to find.

01-23-2021, 10:33 PM	#1
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Entrapment Posts: 6,513	71/72 throttle cable Anyone bought a reproduction cable assembly recently? The cable in my K20 bit the dust today, they just don’t make things to way they used to I only got 49 years from it Just wondering if I can trust aftermarket quality and fit or if I should look for an OE cable. __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne: 5” lift, 35’s, front dana 60 blah blah blah… http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB: 4” lift 33”s… in a million pieces http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 35x12.5x20’s

01-24-2021, 11:23 AM	#2
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: 71/72 throttle cable It's been a few years but I bought the Lokar cable stuff. It works great. I have also went to Lowes and bought the 1/4" cable and locks and and made a throttle cable before. I used the old sleeve housing. __________________ 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.

01-24-2021, 11:27 AM	#3
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,453	Re: 71/72 throttle cable I don’t have an answer but GMC Paul fwiw does carry a cable for 4wd applications. OEM pieces seem scarce these days. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

01-24-2021, 11:45 AM	#4
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Entrapment Posts: 6,513	Re: 71/72 throttle cable Thanks guys, it was the cable sheath that broke, the cable itself is fine. I’ll check our GMCPauls here in a bit. I need a few other small parts anyway. __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne: 5” lift, 35’s, front dana 60 blah blah blah… http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB: 4” lift 33”s… in a million pieces http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 35x12.5x20’s

01-25-2021, 09:32 AM	#5
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Entrapment Posts: 6,513	Re: 71/72 throttle cable Just an update, neither GMC Paul’s or Classic Heartbeat carry the 71/72 cables, I ended up ordering from Classic Parts, I’ll update on the results when it comes in. __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne: 5” lift, 35’s, front dana 60 blah blah blah… http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB: 4” lift 33”s… in a million pieces http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 35x12.5x20’s

01-25-2021, 11:33 AM	#6
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: 71/72 throttle cable Here is the thread on mine when I did the Lokar pedal install. It's a direct replacement for a stock pedal. They have them in black also. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=722763 __________________ 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.

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