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1972_Buford · 07-14-2012, 07:29 PM

1972 longbed C20 3/4 ton.

#1My problem is the rear is sitting low. The preivious owner told me he thought someone tried to lower it and probably took a leaf out. I counted 3 on there now and I was wondering if this is common for people to do it? I also want to put it back to stock height for now and wondering where I could get the missing piece(s). I would take pictures but it is raining out right now.

Any help appreicated.

#2 The passenger side door handle is pushed all the way in and not coming out. I assume I'll just have to take out the handle and go through it but wanted to see opinions/options on this to find out if this is a common thing.

Thanks again

JimKshortstep4x4 · 07-14-2012, 08:53 PM

Welcome to the 67-72 Chevy Truck board from West Michigan!

A local spring shop should be able to help you on the spring problem.

Usually when a button is stuck on a door handle the alignment for the push button rod is broken. Since the handle is made out of diecast it will be difficult to repair so a replacement handle is the way to go.

Jim

1972_Buford · 07-14-2012, 11:38 PM

Thanks for the hospitalities. Does anyone know how many 'leafs' I am missing?

Little more about the truck
Automatic 3 speed.
Was a A/C truck but the compressor is long gone.
Aftermarket chrome wheels. (not a looker at all)
TIres are dry rotted and will need some replacements soon.

I don't care for longbeds but this one is actually growing on me.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 07-15-2012, 09:21 PM

My son's 70 3/4 ton GMC which has the original springs in it have 6 leaves per side so you are missing 3 leaves on each side.

Jim

1972_Buford · 07-15-2012, 10:21 PM

Thanks for the help Jim. I look forward to start working on this thing. I got new door locks, carburetor rebuild kit and some things to tune it up.

**70cst** · 07-15-2012, 10:29 PM

Hey 1972_Buford ...

to the forums and

from Ohio.

Oh yes...we liv pics

jmsaunders · 07-15-2012, 10:35 PM

Have you looked at your local pick/pull for the leaf springs. I know where I'm at there are several yards that have good parts for older trucks.

07-14-2012, 11:38 PM	#3
1972_Buford Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: AZ Posts: 125	Re: Need help with Leaf springs and passenger outer door handle. Thanks for the hospitalities. Does anyone know how many 'leafs' I am missing? Little more about the truck Automatic 3 speed. Was a A/C truck but the compressor is long gone. Aftermarket chrome wheels. (not a looker at all) TIres are dry rotted and will need some replacements soon. I don't care for longbeds but this one is actually growing on me.

07-15-2012, 09:21 PM	#4
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Need help with Leaf springs and passenger outer door handle. My son's 70 3/4 ton GMC which has the original springs in it have 6 leaves per side so you are missing 3 leaves on each side. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

07-15-2012, 10:21 PM	#5
1972_Buford Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: AZ Posts: 125	Re: Need help with Leaf springs and passenger outer door handle. Thanks for the help Jim. I look forward to start working on this thing. I got new door locks, carburetor rebuild kit and some things to tune it up.

07-15-2012, 10:29 PM	#6
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: Need help with Leaf springs and passenger outer door handle. Hey 1972_Buford ... to the forums and from Ohio. Oh yes...we liv pics __________________ 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!

07-15-2012, 10:35 PM	#7
jmsaunders Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lebanon, TN Posts: 311	Re: Need help with Leaf springs and passenger outer door handle. Have you looked at your local pick/pull for the leaf springs. I know where I'm at there are several yards that have good parts for older trucks. __________________ J'aimi 54 Chevy 3100 5.3/4L60E (Plan to make summer daily driver) 54 Chevy 3600 "Destiny" future project (Plan to build for my daughter) 72 C10 current daily driver 74 Nova Son's DD (His 1st car, we had to start him off right) 00 F*rd Expedition wife's DD (She's the trader in the house and doesn't drive a GM )

07-14-2012, 07:29 PM	#1
1972_Buford Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: AZ Posts: 125	Need help with Leaf springs and passenger outer door handle. 1972 longbed C20 3/4 ton. #1My problem is the rear is sitting low. The preivious owner told me he thought someone tried to lower it and probably took a leaf out. I counted 3 on there now and I was wondering if this is common for people to do it? I also want to put it back to stock height for now and wondering where I could get the missing piece(s). I would take pictures but it is raining out right now. Any help appreicated. #2 The passenger side door handle is pushed all the way in and not coming out. I assume I'll just have to take out the handle and go through it but wanted to see opinions/options on this to find out if this is a common thing. Thanks again

07-14-2012, 08:53 PM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Need help with Leaf springs and passenger outer door handle. Welcome to the 67-72 Chevy Truck board from West Michigan! A local spring shop should be able to help you on the spring problem. Usually when a button is stuck on a door handle the alignment for the push button rod is broken. Since the handle is made out of diecast it will be difficult to repair so a replacement handle is the way to go. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC



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