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**jaros44sr** · 01-27-2012, 07:18 PM

Trying to assemble theses parts next

Seems that both jaws are not the same, will have to determine which goes where. Does not say anything about it in the service manual

hgs_notes · 01-27-2012, 08:10 PM

Not sure it matters. All it does is provide the indent for where the pin goes for each position of the tilt. Thats why it's staggered like that. Should move and stop in each position regardless of which way you install them. I was trying to see if I had pics from when I assembled mine, but couldn't find them. But I really don't think it matters.

**jaros44sr** · 01-28-2012, 12:54 AM

Thanks for your reply, ill check it out. Maybe, ill pull the springs out, and see how it works

keanevann · 01-30-2012, 09:08 PM

here ya go bud...they've never been out.....

**jaros44sr** · 01-30-2012, 09:47 PM

Thank you for your time...saves me. Service manual says to use a soap based grease, think it matters

keanevann · 01-31-2012, 02:02 AM

You're welcome..... glad to help. I pulled this off of Wikipedia .... "In the context of lubrication, grease typically applies to a material consisting of a soap emulsified with mineral or vegetable oil." So personally I don't think it matters.... I always use the same grease I use on my ball joints haha
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**jaros44sr** · 02-13-2012, 08:50 PM

Found it was easiest to clamp the bowl to a work surface, gave you two hands to start the retaining pin

Not much to put the turnsignal switch in...

Waiting on the bearings to come in from Wes, Classic Heart Beats. Thanks kean for getting me back on track with those photos

**jaros44sr** · 02-13-2012, 09:03 PM

Finally got the brush guard ive been looking for

rsavage · 02-13-2012, 09:22 PM

Nice guard there!

**jaros44sr** · 02-13-2012, 09:48 PM

Found out that if you push in the two side tangs from the front, you can use the channel locks to press out the connecter. Luckily the tangs are not spring steel, so once you push them in, they stay in, so it makes it easier to extract them. Dont forget to bend them out when you are ready to install them

You can just make out the two side tangs

**jaros44sr** · 02-13-2012, 11:24 PM

Trying to figure out how to fix my heater control, seems that a number 4 screw would fit, so i can drill and tap. Used my dremel cutoff wheel to get rid of the burr on the rivet, now it will act as a alignment dowel. Just have to drill the center

red71cheyenne · 02-14-2012, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Found it was easiest to clamp the bowl to a work surface, gave you two hands to start the retaining pin

Not much to put the turnsignal switch in...

Waiting on the bearings to come in from Wes, Classic Heart Beats. Thanks kean for getting me back on track with those photos

J, why are you running two cruise switches? Just trying to see which one you like better? Is that a vacuum setup or newer?

**jaros44sr** · 02-14-2012, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red71cheyenne

J, why are you running two cruise switches? Just trying to see which one you like better? Is that a vacuum setup or newer?

Ding ding ding, we have a winner

you get to choose one of the following great prizes from my pile of parts....list to follow, come on down Red

Actually, the master cruise switch looks like a dealer installted option, so i will be opting for the turn stalk switch....thought i could use both, but M&H says i cant

Vacuum, that is another story. Was goning to use a air pressure gauge, for my compressor, but decided a vacuum gauge would be more usefull in keeping my foot outta the throttle....WOT

Found it on the classifieds, so im guessing its stock

red71cheyenne · 02-14-2012, 06:10 PM

hehe, I think I may have mixed my metaphors or something. I meant was your cruise system a vacuum operated one...Do you have a vacuum guage too? I put one in my Blazer too, but still haven't figured out what it is telling me.

That stalk kind of looks like the one I have on my 71 pickup. Its a 73 and up aftermarket system that Sears used to sell. It ran off of vacuum and a magnet on the driveshaft for speed input. Mine has a slide on off switch too, though.

keanevann · 02-14-2012, 11:15 PM

[QUOTE=jaros44sr;5186429]Found it was easiest to clamp the bowl to a work surface, gave you two hands to start the retaining pin

Not much to put the turnsignal switch in...

Waiting on the bearings to come in from Wes, Classic Heart Beats. Thanks kean for getting me back on track with those photos

You are welcome sir....I try to give back what little I can to a forum who has helped me SOOOOOOO much....

**jaros44sr** · 02-15-2012, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red71cheyenne

hehe, I think I may have mixed my metaphors or something. I meant was your cruise system a vacuum operated one...Do you have a vacuum guage too? I put one in my Blazer too, but still haven't figured out what it is telling me.

That stalk kind of looks like the one I have on my 71 pickup. Its a 73 and up aftermarket system that Sears used to sell. It ran off of vacuum and a magnet on the driveshaft for speed input. Mine has a slide on off switch too, though.

OK! Now i see what your asking....it is operated by vacuum, brake pedal cuts out vacuum and electrical

**jaros44sr** · 02-15-2012, 12:19 AM

[quote=keanevann;5189038]

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Found it was easiest to clamp the bowl to a work surface, gave you two hands to start the retaining pin

Not much to put the turnsignal switch in...

Waiting on the bearings to come in from Wes, Classic Heart Beats. Thanks kean for getting me back on track with those photos

You are welcome sir....I try to give back what little I can to a forum who has helped me SOOOOOOO much....

Cracked me up when i read your reason for editing

**jaros44sr** · 02-15-2012, 12:30 AM

Think ill paint it black

hgs_notes · 02-15-2012, 09:28 AM

Not black, I'd have it powder coated a chrome or bright silver.

**jaros44sr** · 02-15-2012, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hgs_notes

Not black, I'd have it powder coated a chrome or bright silver.

How about if we split it half way...mixed transtar gravel guard (white), with eastwood sprayable undercoating(black) and came up with a grey.

Finish has to be brush/roll on, durable. Powdercoating is out right now, dont have access to a large oven, yet!

VA72C10 · 02-15-2012, 05:38 PM

How close is it to the rings/buckets? I'd think it would look better if it matches spot on or is black or bright silver like the trim.

ETsC10 · 02-15-2012, 06:34 PM

I vote for black.

**jaros44sr** · 02-15-2012, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VA72C10

How close is it to the rings/buckets? I'd think it would look better if it matches spot on or is black or bright silver like the trim.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ETsC10

I vote for black.

Grille rings are graphite, headlite buckets are argent silver, polished aluminum trim, chrome bumper, body color is flat white.....so, thats why i thought black

low'n slow · 02-17-2012, 01:15 AM

Nice guard. Do you want it to stand out or blend in? Black for the first and white for the second. I vote black.

**jaros44sr** · 02-17-2012, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by low'n slow

Nice guard. Do you want it to stand out or blend in? Black for the first and white for the second. I vote black.

That is a good question, and one that i do not know the answer too.....now you got me thinking

Maybe i should run a poll and let that answer my situation, dunno

01-27-2012, 07:18 PM	#1751
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,700	Re: PO has me PO'd Trying to assemble theses parts next Seems that both jaws are not the same, will have to determine which goes where. Does not say anything about it in the service manual __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

01-27-2012, 08:10 PM	#1752
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,125	Re: PO has me PO'd Not sure it matters. All it does is provide the indent for where the pin goes for each position of the tilt. Thats why it's staggered like that. Should move and stop in each position regardless of which way you install them. I was trying to see if I had pics from when I assembled mine, but couldn't find them. But I really don't think it matters. __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

01-28-2012, 12:54 AM	#1753
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,700	Re: PO has me PO'd Thanks for your reply, ill check it out. Maybe, ill pull the springs out, and see how it works __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

01-30-2012, 09:08 PM	#1754
keanevann Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 88	Re: PO has me PO'd here ya go bud...they've never been out..... Attached Images

01-30-2012, 09:47 PM	#1755
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,700	Re: PO has me PO'd Thank you for your time...saves me. Service manual says to use a soap based grease, think it matters __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

01-31-2012, 02:02 AM	#1756
keanevann Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 88	Re: PO has me PO'd You're welcome..... glad to help. I pulled this off of Wikipedia .... "In the context of lubrication, grease typically applies to a material consisting of a soap emulsified with mineral or vegetable oil." So personally I don't think it matters.... I always use the same grease I use on my ball joints haha Posted via Mobile Device

02-13-2012, 08:50 PM	#1757
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,700	Re: PO has me PO'd Found it was easiest to clamp the bowl to a work surface, gave you two hands to start the retaining pin Not much to put the turnsignal switch in... Waiting on the bearings to come in from Wes, Classic Heart Beats. Thanks kean for getting me back on track with those photos __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

02-13-2012, 09:03 PM	#1758
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,700	Re: PO has me PO'd Finally got the brush guard ive been looking for __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

02-13-2012, 09:22 PM	#1759
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: PO has me PO'd Nice guard there! __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

02-13-2012, 09:48 PM	#1760
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,700	Re: PO has me PO'd Found out that if you push in the two side tangs from the front, you can use the channel locks to press out the connecter. Luckily the tangs are not spring steel, so once you push them in, they stay in, so it makes it easier to extract them. Dont forget to bend them out when you are ready to install them You can just make out the two side tangs __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 02-13-2012 at 10:00 PM.

02-13-2012, 11:24 PM	#1761
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,700	Re: PO has me PO'd Trying to figure out how to fix my heater control, seems that a number 4 screw would fit, so i can drill and tap. Used my dremel cutoff wheel to get rid of the burr on the rivet, now it will act as a alignment dowel. Just have to drill the center __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 02-13-2012 at 11:31 PM.

02-14-2012, 06:10 PM	#1764
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: PO has me PO'd hehe, I think I may have mixed my metaphors or something. I meant was your cruise system a vacuum operated one...Do you have a vacuum guage too? I put one in my Blazer too, but still haven't figured out what it is telling me. That stalk kind of looks like the one I have on my 71 pickup. Its a 73 and up aftermarket system that Sears used to sell. It ran off of vacuum and a magnet on the driveshaft for speed input. Mine has a slide on off switch too, though. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

02-14-2012, 11:15 PM	#1765
keanevann Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 88	Re: PO has me PO'd [QUOTE=jaros44sr;5186429]Found it was easiest to clamp the bowl to a work surface, gave you two hands to start the retaining pin Not much to put the turnsignal switch in... Waiting on the bearings to come in from Wes, Classic Heart Beats. Thanks kean for getting me back on track with those photos You are welcome sir....I try to give back what little I can to a forum who has helped me SOOOOOOO much.... Last edited by keanevann; 02-14-2012 at 11:16 PM. Reason: Cant spell

02-15-2012, 12:30 AM	#1768
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,700	Re: PO has me PO'd Think ill paint it black __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

02-15-2012, 09:28 AM	#1769
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,125	Re: PO has me PO'd Not black, I'd have it powder coated a chrome or bright silver. __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff



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02-15-2012, 05:38 PM	#1771
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: PO has me PO'd How close is it to the rings/buckets? I'd think it would look better if it matches spot on or is black or bright silver like the trim. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

02-15-2012, 06:34 PM	#1772
ETsC10 Hand Crafted C-10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burien, WA Posts: 5,180	Re: PO has me PO'd I vote for black.

02-17-2012, 01:15 AM	#1774
low'n slow Too Dumb To Know Better Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 882	Re: PO has me PO'd Nice guard. Do you want it to stand out or blend in? Black for the first and white for the second. I vote black.

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