finally got my 71 out on the road yesterday - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

RedZ71 · 03-02-2007, 11:40 AM

finally got around to calling my insurance agent, and getting some insurance on my 71. took her out for a drive, and decided to run over to my favorite oil change place. got the oil changed and tired aired up, but wow, what a scary ride over there, with no working turnsignals or side mirrors.

where would a good place be to start, to find mirrors? how about where should i start to track down why the signals are notworking?

**kwmech** · 03-02-2007, 11:43 AM

fuse---flasher? I'd start with the basics

RedZ71 · 03-02-2007, 12:00 PM

also, this is about the best picture i can find of the holes from where my old mirror used to be. anyone have an idea where i can get a mirror to match those holes?

http://www.z71silverado.com/1971c10/.../dsc06116.html

Blue68 · 03-02-2007, 12:26 PM

You can search several places to find the mirrors for a '71. For an idea, I would look at Early Classic (www.earlyclassic.com) in their online catalog. I've not been real active lately on the board, so I don't know who the board sponsers are anymore, but most suppliers carry the correct mirrors.

The turn signal can be a challenge to fix. Do you have brake lights? Do you have a wiring diagram? It's been many years, but one of the parts I had to replace was the parts in the steering column for the turn signals/cam cancellation items. But I too would check fuses, the flasher module, etc. first.

Where in Dallas are you located?

RedZ71 · 03-02-2007, 12:30 PM

ive collected a few things, but i dont know if i have wiring diagrams yet. ill flip thru and see hwat i have. i do have hanes manual, but its from like 67-88, fairly genearl.

thanksfully, i do have working brake lights.

and i live in richardson, right near where 635 meets 75 (near greenville and buckingham).

**WorkinLonghorn** · 03-02-2007, 01:55 PM

I don't know if it was clear in the above posts ,but under the dash by your left leg,on the fuse panel,there are two little cubes that plug in.(At least mine has these), These are flasher units for the emerg.blinkers and turn signals.These parts are $4 at AZ I think. Just unplug and replace. That's the first thing to check. Still no turn sigs,start looking at fuse,then maybe switch in the steering column. etc.

kbs71 · 03-02-2007, 03:05 PM

Look about half way down the first page on this link.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...wiring+diagram

03-02-2007, 11:40 AM	#1
RedZ71 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 246	finally got my 71 out on the road yesterday finally got around to calling my insurance agent, and getting some insurance on my 71. took her out for a drive, and decided to run over to my favorite oil change place. got the oil changed and tired aired up, but wow, what a scary ride over there, with no working turnsignals or side mirrors. where would a good place be to start, to find mirrors? how about where should i start to track down why the signals are notworking? __________________ Jonathan 2001 ECSB Silverado Z71 1971 LB C10 Custom www.z71silverado.com

03-02-2007, 11:43 AM	#2
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,630	Re: finally got my 71 out on the road yesterday fuse---flasher? I'd start with the basics

03-02-2007, 12:00 PM	#3
RedZ71 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 246	Re: finally got my 71 out on the road yesterday also, this is about the best picture i can find of the holes from where my old mirror used to be. anyone have an idea where i can get a mirror to match those holes? http://www.z71silverado.com/1971c10/.../dsc06116.html __________________ Jonathan 2001 ECSB Silverado Z71 1971 LB C10 Custom www.z71silverado.com

03-02-2007, 12:26 PM	#4
Blue68 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Frisco, Tx, USA Posts: 606	Re: finally got my 71 out on the road yesterday You can search several places to find the mirrors for a '71. For an idea, I would look at Early Classic (www.earlyclassic.com) in their online catalog. I've not been real active lately on the board, so I don't know who the board sponsers are anymore, but most suppliers carry the correct mirrors. The turn signal can be a challenge to fix. Do you have brake lights? Do you have a wiring diagram? It's been many years, but one of the parts I had to replace was the parts in the steering column for the turn signals/cam cancellation items. But I too would check fuses, the flasher module, etc. first. Where in Dallas are you located? __________________ http://home.comcast.net/~r.landrum/w...tos.html-.html '68 C-10 LWB, '98 Z-71 350 w/accessories (Serpentine), Edelbrock Performer, Edelbrock 1405 (600cfm) carb, GM HEI, CompCam Extreme 4x4 roller cam, Thorley Headers, Carter Electric Fuel Pump, Vintage Air, 700r4, 3.73, disc brakes and power steering upgrades.

03-02-2007, 12:30 PM	#5
RedZ71 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 246	Re: finally got my 71 out on the road yesterday ive collected a few things, but i dont know if i have wiring diagrams yet. ill flip thru and see hwat i have. i do have hanes manual, but its from like 67-88, fairly genearl. thanksfully, i do have working brake lights. and i live in richardson, right near where 635 meets 75 (near greenville and buckingham). __________________ Jonathan 2001 ECSB Silverado Z71 1971 LB C10 Custom www.z71silverado.com

03-02-2007, 01:55 PM	#6
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,883	Re: finally got my 71 out on the road yesterday I don't know if it was clear in the above posts ,but under the dash by your left leg,on the fuse panel,there are two little cubes that plug in.(At least mine has these), These are flasher units for the emerg.blinkers and turn signals.These parts are $4 at AZ I think. Just unplug and replace. That's the first thing to check. Still no turn sigs,start looking at fuse,then maybe switch in the steering column. etc. __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, stereo speakers, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme.

03-02-2007, 03:05 PM	#7
kbs71 71 rustless in texas Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 257	Re: finally got my 71 out on the road yesterday Look about half way down the first page on this link. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...wiring+diagram __________________ "The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources." "No one really listens to anyone else, and if you try it for a while you'll see why" 71 C-10 LWB presently in a perpetual state of disassembly '96 Toyota (my work car) '04 Mustang Convertable (wife's car & other money pit) Latest aquesition and why my trucks still in the garage covered with junk.. 2010 Aqua Blue metallic 6 speed Manual LS3 2SS/RS Camaro (I want one of these in my truck FAQ here VENDORS here SUPPORT THE BOARD here My second favorite SITE

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