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**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 07-09-2016, 09:55 PM

The switches or the sheet metal for both doors is stripped. I'm guessing this is a common occurrence. Any ideas how to tighten these up? Small wire should do it, but there might be a better option. Thanks

**kwmech** · 07-09-2016, 10:28 PM

Just last week I had a customers truck with the same scenario. I welded up the hole, redrilled and ran a tap through it

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 07-09-2016, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by kwmech

Just last week I had a customers truck with the same scenario. I welded up the hole, redrilled and ran a tap through it

But but, that's the right way.

**kwmech** · 07-09-2016, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

But but, that's the right way.

Sorry

**Grumpy old man** · 07-10-2016, 12:24 AM

Now that's funny !

snipescastle2 · 07-11-2016, 08:57 AM

The only other way is to drill it out larger and use a Heli-coil to restore the thread size. Doubt you see the insert under the jamb switch.
Ben

**70STOVEBOLT** · 07-11-2016, 08:48 PM

I drilled the hole to 7/16 (3/8 is stock), and threaded the inside of a copper sleeve, screwed the switch into the sleeve, and then twisted it into the hole. Been working that way for a could years, works fine

07-09-2016, 09:55 PM	#1
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,218	Door jam switches stripped The switches or the sheet metal for both doors is stripped. I'm guessing this is a common occurrence. Any ideas how to tighten these up? Small wire should do it, but there might be a better option. Thanks __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 Last edited by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402; 07-09-2016 at 10:04 PM.

07-09-2016, 10:28 PM	#2
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,517	Re: Door jam switches stripped Just last week I had a customers truck with the same scenario. I welded up the hole, redrilled and ran a tap through it

07-10-2016, 12:24 AM	#5
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Door jam switches stripped Now that's funny ! __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

07-11-2016, 08:57 AM	#6
snipescastle2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: WARRENSBURG,MISSOURI,64093 Posts: 1,518	Re: Door jam switches stripped The only other way is to drill it out larger and use a Heli-coil to restore the thread size. Doubt you see the insert under the jamb switch. Ben __________________ "Persistence is the twin sister of Excellence.one is a matter of quality,the other, a matter of time" “Serious Black” my 1971 Short Bed Fleetside Sold to an outstanding man in Lees Summit,Mo. “Gone, but by no means,Forgotten”

07-11-2016, 08:48 PM	#7
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,268	Re: Door jam switches stripped I drilled the hole to 7/16 (3/8 is stock), and threaded the inside of a copper sleeve, screwed the switch into the sleeve, and then twisted it into the hole. Been working that way for a could years, works fine __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Power windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear



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