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**ShortbedClayton** · 02-21-2020, 08:15 AM

Hardest thing I’ve found to aquire is a cruise control button for a 1970. My turn signal stalk is missing the button end..
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**Thealien** · 02-21-2020, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ShortbedClayton

Hardest thing I’ve found to aquire is a cruise control button for a 1970. My turn signal stalk is missing the button end..
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Dakota digital HND-3 can be found for about $50.00

**michael bustamante** · 02-21-2020, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by FL71C10

Tri-plus reproduces those bumper splash guards

http://www.keypartsonline.com/67-72-...-set-stepside/

now you tell me... LOL I just got mine that I FINALLY found cleaned up and primered

**FL71C10** · 02-21-2020, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by michael bustamante

now you tell me... LOL I just got mine that I FINALLY found cleaned up and primered

Just think of all the personal satisfaction you got by saving that part!

67C10GS · 02-24-2020, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Classic v6 GMC's

I have a takeoff tailgate but I need a chunk of change to let it go

how large of a chunk are we talking?

TBohne · 02-25-2020, 12:13 PM

67-68 GMC Hubcaps

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 02-26-2020, 06:15 PM

L6 292-only, 4WD-only, diagonal engine crossmember.

Astro-Balls · 02-26-2020, 06:29 PM

looking for a NOS 1968 396 Block. How hard is that to find??

custom10nut · 02-26-2020, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by sick472

Drip rail moldings have not crossed my path yet, nor has a Lund cab visor. Good thing I don't HAVE TO HAVE THEM.

Man, I looked for the “stainless Steel Drip Rail molding” for years, and even once justified the price (about $200) to buy it from LMC. (Hats off to LMC)
Then, so many of the the Diehard members on here said they are a waste of money.
Not to say I would snap it up if I ever found it on a truck in the woods, but I won’t buy it new.

Andy4639 · 02-26-2020, 11:57 PM

The 67/68/69 3 speed over drive complete running transmission with correct over drive dash handle and wiring.
I had a whole setup one time and like a fool sold it for pennies.

71gmcC15 · 02-27-2020, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by michael bustamante

a clean OEM 67GMC grill and topbar.
also good 67 gmc custom embems
am/fm radio
and a 67 GMC fawn dash (hinty hint)
oh and short step rear bumper gravel guards, {sit n top of the rear bumper brackets)
I find the fleets but never the steppers

I know whare I can get all of that stuff besides the gravel gaurds. It whare I got my grill guard.

Willys_MB · 02-27-2020, 02:47 PM

1967/1968 chrome GMC headlight buckets are pretty hard to find, too

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 02-28-2020, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Willys_MB

1967/1968 chrome GMC headlight buckets are pretty hard to find, too

Buckets were 100% satin black from the factory. If you meant Bezels, Yeah, MY '67 bezels were often white on non-Deluxe trucks, so they would be rare in chrome.

Willys_MB · 02-28-2020, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

Buckets were 100% satin black from the factory. If you meant Bezels, Yeah, MY '67 bezels were often white on non-Deluxe trucks, so they would be rare in chrome.

Oops, you’re right. I meant bezels. Sorry.

toolboxchev · 02-28-2020, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Astro-Balls

looking for a NOS 1968 396 Block. How hard is that to find??

Just ran across an running 396 big block truck up here. I think he wants to move it. Not advertised. Its a 70.

mike88a · 02-28-2020, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by mgkgmc

Just was wondering what was the hardest part to find for your build? For me it was the rear seat brackets for the Jimmy and 1970 gold armrest that took almost two years to come across.

67 Drag link!

**1971Stepside** · 02-28-2020, 05:29 PM

So far...the wire cover for a tilt column

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 02-28-2020, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Willys_MB

Oops, you’re right. I meant bezels. Sorry.

Just keeping it real, Brother.

**TBONE1964** · 02-29-2020, 10:53 AM

I can speak in cluster and say the following:

Speed warning parts, in restorable condition.

Factory tach/vac lenses and vacuum gauges.

Un brittle 67 only bezels.

73/87 medium duty tach clusters. The funny thing is once I got the first one, I had 5 the next week, so maybe not that hard to find. 😁

**TBONE1964** · 02-29-2020, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 71gmcC15

I know whare I can get all of that stuff besides the gravel gaurds. It whare I got my grill guard.

I had Micheals fawn bezel 2 days before his wtb add came out, I sold it. I’ve seen that one. They are hard to find. I have been looking for another.

Going Sunday to look at 65 cores, maybe I’ll get lucky and find another in the mix.

**richard2717** · 02-29-2020, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Killer Bee

longhorn camper shell

like this one?

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**71blksuper4x4** · 02-29-2020, 01:40 PM

Hardest parts for my crew cab was not one, but two sets of blue shoulder harness belts.

toolboxchev · 02-29-2020, 02:40 PM

Some stupid spring sitting in my rusty parts bucket driven another member with flying bats in his head.

mgkgmc · 03-01-2020, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

L6 292-only, 4WD-only, diagonal engine crossmember.

I’m sure there are not too many floating around out there.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 03-01-2020, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mgkgmc

I’m sure there are not too many floating around out there.

I acquired a set [X-over and perches] for a 292-powered '72 K/5 (+ SM465/Rockwell T221) offroad Blazer project. But the legal issue of getting title to the K/5 tub is a roadblock. I have doors, hood, rollbar, radiator bulkhead, fenders and fenderskirts. No top, tailgate or grille.
Also the rearend gears were 3.07, not the 3.73 in my other trucks.

I have never seen a Factory Blazer or Jimmy. All had a 250, 307, or 350.
Not saying they don't exist, but I've never seen or heard of one in a K/5.
Perhaps the hassle of getting this particular part forced sales guys in dealerships into discouraging buyers interested in the 292, or a 292 upgrade of a 250. IDK.
Ford, on the other hand, put a lot of 300 L6s in Broncos. [The 300 came out 2 years later than the 292, and is obviously ''reverse-engineered'' from a GM L25.]
If I had the facilities, I would duplicate the crossover configuration in paralleled 2'' round tubing with steel plates in between, and flattened tube ends to replicate the factory crossover, but it's not commercially viable for me. 'Going back to 292s' is not as strong a craze as LS mods.

02-21-2020, 08:15 AM	#26
ShortbedClayton Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Lancaster,PA Posts: 710	Re: Hardest to find part Hardest thing I’ve found to aquire is a cruise control button for a 1970. My turn signal stalk is missing the button end.. Posted via Mobile Device

02-25-2020, 12:13 PM	#31
TBohne Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Anderson, Texas Posts: 295	Re: Hardest to find part 67-68 GMC Hubcaps

02-26-2020, 06:15 PM	#32
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,619	Re: Hardest to find part L6 292-only, 4WD-only, diagonal engine crossmember. Attached Images __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

02-26-2020, 06:29 PM	#33
Astro-Balls Registered User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 822	Re: Hardest to find part looking for a NOS 1968 396 Block. How hard is that to find?? __________________ 1968 C20 Fleetside 396 4sp PS PB AC CST . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWK8GgWD4uA

02-26-2020, 11:57 PM	#35
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Hardest to find part The 67/68/69 3 speed over drive complete running transmission with correct over drive dash handle and wiring. I had a whole setup one time and like a fool sold it for pennies. Attached Images __________________ 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.

02-27-2020, 02:47 PM	#37
Willys_MB Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 856	Re: Hardest to find part 1967/1968 chrome GMC headlight buckets are pretty hard to find, too __________________ 1968 GMC C2500 Long Bed Fleetside

02-28-2020, 05:29 PM	#42
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Re: Hardest to find part So far...the wire cover for a tilt column __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

02-29-2020, 10:53 AM	#44
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,263	Re: Hardest to find part I can speak in cluster and say the following: Speed warning parts, in restorable condition. Factory tach/vac lenses and vacuum gauges. Un brittle 67 only bezels. 73/87 medium duty tach clusters. The funny thing is once I got the first one, I had 5 the next week, so maybe not that hard to find. 😁 __________________ Contact me on all of your gauge cluster needs. I specialize in restoration, repair and parts sales for 67-72 Chevy and GMC trucks. email me at tbonegarris@yahoo.com I am also a dealer for Counterpart for gauge cluster parts only. Also see my facebook page, CG&C

02-29-2020, 01:40 PM	#47
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,155	Re: Hardest to find part Hardest parts for my crew cab was not one, but two sets of blue shoulder harness belts. __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

02-29-2020, 02:40 PM	#48
toolboxchev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: 2nd left past the stump on a dirt road. Posts: 2,629	Re: Hardest to find part Some stupid spring sitting in my rusty parts bucket driven another member with flying bats in his head.



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