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Beach-Burban · 01-03-2022, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 70cst

Good point ... I have a GM Compass that I will be using.

Just wondering...is there a regular spot GM placed a compass when ordered from the dealer? I know that Suburbans have a different shape interior roof (for more headroom?) than the pick ups...and I think there is a little more metal showing above the rearview mirror/visors as well (the area shown in picture)...but I haven't been able to figure out what caused this square void in the paint with a hole and what that phillips head screw is for (the lower screw)? A compass maybe? Thanks if you know!

Woody

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**70cst** · 01-03-2022, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Beach-Burban

Just wondering...is there a regular spot GM placed a compass when ordered from the dealer? I know that Suburbans have a different shape interior roof (for more headroom?) than the pick ups...and I think there is a little more metal showing above the rearview mirror/visors as well (the area shown in picture)...but I haven't been able to figure out what caused this square void in the paint with a hole and what that phillips head screw is for (the lower screw)? A compass maybe? Thanks if you know!

Woody

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I might be wrong but the GM Compasses mounted to the window using adhesive .... see picture.

Beach-Burban · 01-03-2022, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 70cst

I might be wrong but the GM Compasses mounted to the window using a suction cup .... see picture.

Okay...Thanks! I guess the phillips head screw and paint void are still a mystery for me to solve? I really like that compass, though!

Woody

**70cst** · 01-03-2022, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Beach-Burban

Okay...Thanks! I guess the phillips head screw and paint void are still a mystery for me to solve? I really like that compass, though!

Woody

I borrowed that pic but its like the one I have for my truck.

**FirstOwner69** · 01-03-2022, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 70cst

I might be wrong but the GM Compasses mounted to the window using a suction cup .... see picture.

Here are the GM instructions. I found these pics on the forum, but I have no idea where.

**70cst** · 01-03-2022, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

Here are the GM instructions. I found these pics on the forum, but I have no idea where.

Good info ... thats right. It uses adhesive vs a suction cup.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 01-04-2022, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Beach-Burban

Okay...Thanks! I guess the phillips head screw and paint void are still a mystery for me to solve? I really like that compass, though!

Woody

Here ya go, Woody, some pix of when I had my GM compass mounted on the dash, center of my GMC Jimmy. The Magellen GPS is to its left. [I have since dismounted my compass, as it leaked oil.]
I used a brass screw and nut, as they are non-ferrous.
Also not a good mounting point, if there is a dash speaker below, which has huge magnets.

**HO455** · 01-04-2022, 02:46 PM

Here is how mounted my non-GM vintage compass. Problem is that it always shows south. (Parrothead compass) It works fine outside of the truck. Since this photo was taken I installed a 1 1/2" plastic spacer and a brass mounting screw with no improvement
I know that compasses can lose their MOJO over time or the roof has become magnetized. Hopefully someday I can find an accurate replacement. I like having a compass.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 01-04-2022, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by HO455

Here is how mounted my non-GM vintage compass. Problem is that it always shows south. (Parrothead compass) It works fine outside of the truck. Since this photo was taken I installed a 1 1/2" plastic spacer and a brass mounting screw with no improvement
I know that compasses can lose their MOJO over time or the roof has become magnetized. Hopefully someday I can find an accurate replacement. I like having a compass.

Yeah. Mine was acting screwy too. That's why I pulled it. I thought it was the lack of mineral oil in the case.
There are magnetic adjusters you can tweak to realign, but if the whole instrument is way off, then you're out of luck.
I wish I'd bought a small [2-3/8''] general aviation magnetic compass instrument when they were affordable, but so what.

If you say it works outside the truck, then you might try a dash mount, rather than shielding it under the cab roof.

**70cst** · 01-12-2022, 12:09 PM

Thought this Sears Tire Gage would look nice in my 1970 Sears Tool Box

**70cst** · 01-12-2022, 01:55 PM

Another accessary for my truck... this willmatch my clock well.

**Graham57a** · 01-12-2022, 02:16 PM

Here is a cool one

**70cst** · 01-12-2022, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Graham57a

Here is a cool one

That is cool

If that would have been ... 1970

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 01-12-2022, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Graham57a

Here is a cool one

Nice artifact. Will the band-aids still stick?

**70cst** · 01-15-2022, 09:26 AM

Another period correct accessary ...

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 01-15-2022, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 70cst

Another period correct accessary ...

I have a later version of that hand held spot. It's built around an H4 halogen rectangular driving light. I need to find a good H4 bulb. They used to be everywhere -- common inside fog lights and driving lights. Now with LEDs being the neatest thing since sliced bread, H4 tech is harder to support.

**70cst** · 03-07-2022, 05:51 PM

Just purcased a...
1970 JC Whitner catalog
Sears Spot light and
Sears Tire Gage.

01-04-2022, 02:46 PM	#283
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,298	Re: Period Correct Accessaries for your truck... Here is how mounted my non-GM vintage compass. Problem is that it always shows south. (Parrothead compass) It works fine outside of the truck. Since this photo was taken I installed a 1 1/2" plastic spacer and a brass mounting screw with no improvement I know that compasses can lose their MOJO over time or the roof has become magnetized. Hopefully someday I can find an accurate replacement. I like having a compass. Attached Images __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

01-12-2022, 12:09 PM	#285
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,375	Re: Period Correct Accessaries for your truck... Thought this Sears Tire Gage would look nice in my 1970 Sears Tool Box Attached Images __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

01-12-2022, 01:55 PM	#286
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,375	Re: Period Correct Accessaries for your truck... Another accessary for my truck... this willmatch my clock well. Attached Images __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

01-12-2022, 02:16 PM	#287
Graham57a Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Asheville, North Carolina Posts: 1,856	Re: Period Correct Accessaries for your truck... Here is a cool one Attached Images __________________ ANDREW 1972 Chevy SWB Cheyenne Super JANE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=462072 1972 GMC Jimmy PENNY http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=735827 1968 GMC patina swb PEARL http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=731315 1972 Chevy K20 BRUCE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805788

01-15-2022, 09:26 AM	#290
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,375	Re: Period Correct Accessaries for your truck... Another period correct accessary ... Attached Images __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

03-07-2022, 05:51 PM	#292
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,375	Re: Period Correct Accessaries for your truck... Just purcased a... 1970 JC Whitner catalog Sears Spot light and Sears Tire Gage. Attached Images __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!



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