Lks Dcvn: 70 2wd GMC Jimmy Conversion Project

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Truck came to me with a S10 tilt column/wheel that were fully functional and installed well - no cutting under the dash for it to go in. I wanted to go back to stock with a period correct steering wheel.

The truck now has an original 4 speed column rebuilt by Les (70shortfleet) color matched to the 508 Dark Blue poly and a comfort grip wheel I picked up last summer. Install was pretty simple and looks great in the truck. It is the nicest part of the truck right now.

I figured out the wiring for the reverse switch with the Muncie (M-22) - just need to find the time to install the switch bracket and retest for any additional concerns.

One more thing done.

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A few more updates-

Reverse lights work now - purchased a ~$40 bracket/switch for the reverse lights that bolts onto the Hurst shifter on a Muncie manual trans - Amazon link

Rebuilt the dash cluster over the holiday weekend and installed a factory tach - replacing the S10 one that was in the dash when I purchased it. New surround added, LED 194 bulbs added for better lighting and removed the crud from the spare 'large truck' cluster I had with tach/air pressure using non-gel toothpaste (just abrasive enough to not damage the lens). Painted the speedo, tach and fuel gauge needles with fluorescent paint to get back to the factory look. I went with Rustoleum spray paint on the needles. Amazon link.

While the dash was opened up, cleaned up some wiring, and installed a new dark blue dash pad as the old one looked painted at some point.

Need to fix the fuel gauge still...

Next up -

• route the heater vents to the dash outlets
• install new glovebox insert
• get driver side courtesy light door pin functional (passenger side works)
• install rebuilt hatch latches (thanks 1rippen6)
• locate light blue escutcheons to replace broken ones in doors
• locate shift boot and surround that can accommodate the Hurst shifter
• locate and install rear light and tailgate trim
• install/update inner door felts/seals
• paint door mirror heads white
• install OEM AM radio
• refinish the sill plates and install