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*red70* · 09-04-2016, 11:33 AM

Does anyone have the correct GM part number for the chrome 68-70 cruise control lever I am trying to source an nos or better quality than what I have as my chrome is flaking off and I don't want to take a chance to re grime and break it.

Thanks

Bryce

Tdrcreyn4 · 09-04-2016, 01:53 PM

Here you go.

*red70* · 09-04-2016, 09:56 PM

Does anyone know how to take this apart without breaking it to be rechromed or have anyone had good luck by doing this?

chewychevy67 · 09-04-2016, 10:50 PM

I did it. It takes patience. First you take the button off and there is a star washer inside the handle holding the switch in. You remove it very carefully. Then move the switch out of the lever pushing it out by pushing the wiring from the bottom of the lever. Then unsoder the wires from the switch. Make sure you know what color goes to which pole for reatachment purposes. Half way there. Then to remove the plastic end ( what I did) you take a pipe that the inside is the diameter of the shaft and not too stiff. Cut a slice into it and slide it over the metal shaft. It's not easy. Coney the shaft with tape to avoid scratching. Then lightly tap the tube till the knob comes off. It is just pressed on. The reason you need to slice the tube is so it slides around the flat part. You may need to get a bit creative making the tube. I had chrome tech USA do the chrome on the knob and my gauge bezel. I was happy. Reassembly is easy if you can take it apart. I should have taken photos when I did this . Sorry for the long post.

09-04-2016, 11:33 AM	#1
red70 Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kingston, TN Posts: 178	Chrome Cruise Control Lever Does anyone have the correct GM part number for the chrome 68-70 cruise control lever I am trying to source an nos or better quality than what I have as my chrome is flaking off and I don't want to take a chance to re grime and break it. Thanks Bryce

09-04-2016, 01:53 PM	#2
Tdrcreyn4 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 702	Re: Chrome Cruise Control Lever Here you go. Attached Images __________________ 1968 C10 292/3 spd - sold 1969 K10 350/3 spd/205 - sold 1971 K5 350/4 spd/ 205 - sold 1970 K20 350/350/205 - sold 1969 K20 396/400/205 - work in process

09-04-2016, 09:56 PM	#3
red70 Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kingston, TN Posts: 178	Re: Chrome Cruise Control Lever Does anyone know how to take this apart without breaking it to be rechromed or have anyone had good luck by doing this?

09-04-2016, 10:50 PM	#4
chewychevy67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,437	Re: Chrome Cruise Control Lever I did it. It takes patience. First you take the button off and there is a star washer inside the handle holding the switch in. You remove it very carefully. Then move the switch out of the lever pushing it out by pushing the wiring from the bottom of the lever. Then unsoder the wires from the switch. Make sure you know what color goes to which pole for reatachment purposes. Half way there. Then to remove the plastic end ( what I did) you take a pipe that the inside is the diameter of the shaft and not too stiff. Cut a slice into it and slide it over the metal shaft. It's not easy. Coney the shaft with tape to avoid scratching. Then lightly tap the tube till the knob comes off. It is just pressed on. The reason you need to slice the tube is so it slides around the flat part. You may need to get a bit creative making the tube. I had chrome tech USA do the chrome on the knob and my gauge bezel. I was happy. Reassembly is easy if you can take it apart. I should have taken photos when I did this . Sorry for the long post.



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