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fade94 · 01-03-2006, 11:48 AM

UPDATE::: DROVE IT TO WORK TODAY !!
Got her registered yesterday and will get the inspection done at lunch.

F'in speedo quite working again

Guess I need to pull the tail BACK off of the trans and make sure the gear in on completely and not broke.
Now I get to figure out what's up with the backup lights.

Finally put in my new dome light and got it working with the switch. Then I thought how nice it would be to have it come on when I open the door. So, now it does, at least the driver side does. I had to order the switch for the other side but will install it today.

Got the gear indicator light working. I didn't know it was a fiber optic line.

Also, got defrost hoses hooked up and working. Which, identified the cause to another problem, the glove box not opening on it's own when the button is pushed. Found that the "spring" was not on the bottom lip of the opening, but under it. Removed the door and re-installed and now it works great.
Also, FINALLY got the speedo working. Removed, cleaned and powder grafite everything.
However, found other things that need attention.
1) Therm housing is leaking
2) So is the over flow bottle (cracked)
3) Fan only has med and high
4) Backup lights don't come on (switch I'm thinking)

Putter · 01-03-2006, 11:56 AM

progress Rocks!!!!

gringoloco · 01-03-2006, 03:34 PM

Little things like that you take for granted if they work, and feels good to get 'em back that way. Makes the truck feel more 'complete.'

Also, how'd you access the area in the door jamb to wire in the switch? I've looked, (albeit not very thoroughly) and dont see any way to get to it. Am I missing something?

Joe67 · 01-03-2006, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Putter

progress Rocks!!!!

What he said

fade94 · 01-03-2006, 04:13 PM

I looked too and finally just drilled a 1/8 hole and fished the wire in. I drilled it as high on the kick panel as possible (obove bottom of dash). I will be putting fiberglass speaker enclosers on and will cover everything up.

72MARIO · 01-03-2006, 04:36 PM

It funny how good it feels to get things that should work to work. It's wierd having all the little problems omost taken care of. All I need is to get the reverse light hooked up. I dont have a ground thru the sock to the housing figure that out....

The rest of the problems you listed are a little easier than fishing that wire out the switch hole.

fade94 · 01-03-2006, 05:22 PM

My truck did not come with the door switches, that was an add on. But I know the backup lights "should" work. Just haven't gotten that far yet.

Longhorn Man · 01-03-2006, 05:47 PM

That's how it is supposed to be. (as far as how it was done by the factory)

gringoloco · 01-03-2006, 05:54 PM

Thanks Longhorn. I was puzzled...

fade94 · 01-04-2006, 09:51 AM

Update.... See first post.

**truckdude239** · 01-04-2006, 10:19 AM

back up lights what those? lol i had mine inspected in nc where i live and well it pass the inspecter said that i didn't need them here in nc so i haven't got around to fixin them yet lol

fade94 · 01-04-2006, 10:21 AM

I don't need them here either. I want them working for my own satisfaction more than anything. I never see them working on a lot of these old trucks. Next step is cuttin' her down to a short bed.

**Yukon Jack** · 01-04-2006, 10:36 AM

Congrats on getting to drive it again - that always feels great.

**Smitty** · 01-04-2006, 07:00 PM

Try adjusting the neutral safety switch. E-brake on, shifter in reverse,loosen screws on switch and move it slowly one way or the other till someone who is in the rear watching tells you that you have light. Tighten screws, shouldn't have to move much at all. Worked for me!

krue · 01-04-2006, 07:38 PM

Back up lights or shine a flashlight behind you.

Definitely cool to get one running.

jhwkns · 01-04-2006, 09:50 PM

Good Job! I fixed my backup lights after I had my rear window tinted. I couldn't see squat without 'em..

fade94 · 01-05-2006, 09:17 AM

Got it inspected yesterday. At least it's legal now. But OUCH...the mileage is rough... Of course, keeping my foot out of it would probably help, but where's the fun in that?

spencra · 01-05-2006, 09:28 AM

It all starts with the little things to get you motivated

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68shortstep · 01-05-2006, 08:15 PM

Go for the antique plates. If you can drive it into the Sheriff's Dept here for a Vin # check, & it'll start & get out of their parking lot, that's all the inspection that's needed.

I'm slowly "fixin" stuff myself.

fade94 · 01-06-2006, 09:28 AM

Talked to them about the antique plates. Can only drive it certain times of the year. Classic plates only cost more, no changes in requirements. Only have to have a safety inspection here anyway. Lights, horn, wipers and brakes.

01-03-2006, 11:48 AM	#1
fade94 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Melissa, TX Posts: 799	WOO HOO...progress...not much. UPDATE::: DROVE IT TO WORK TODAY !! Got her registered yesterday and will get the inspection done at lunch. F'in speedo quite working again Guess I need to pull the tail BACK off of the trans and make sure the gear in on completely and not broke. Now I get to figure out what's up with the backup lights. Finally put in my new dome light and got it working with the switch. Then I thought how nice it would be to have it come on when I open the door. So, now it does, at least the driver side does. I had to order the switch for the other side but will install it today. Got the gear indicator light working. I didn't know it was a fiber optic line. Also, got defrost hoses hooked up and working. Which, identified the cause to another problem, the glove box not opening on it's own when the button is pushed. Found that the "spring" was not on the bottom lip of the opening, but under it. Removed the door and re-installed and now it works great. Also, FINALLY got the speedo working. Removed, cleaned and powder grafite everything. However, found other things that need attention. 1) Therm housing is leaking 2) So is the over flow bottle (cracked) 3) Fan only has med and high 4) Backup lights don't come on (switch I'm thinking) __________________ 68 short bed driver (71 clip on it now, swapping to 68 when weather cooperates) 67 short step project (will get SWB from the 68) 67 Camaro, #'s matching (my wife's) 03 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 diesel 5 speed 4.10 rear Last edited by fade94; 01-04-2006 at 09:50 AM.

01-03-2006, 11:56 AM	#2
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: WOO HOO...progress...not much. progress Rocks!!!! __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket** Last edited by Putter; 01-03-2006 at 11:56 AM.

01-03-2006, 03:34 PM	#3
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: WOO HOO...progress...not much. Little things like that you take for granted if they work, and feels good to get 'em back that way. Makes the truck feel more 'complete.' Also, how'd you access the area in the door jamb to wire in the switch? I've looked, (albeit not very thoroughly) and dont see any way to get to it. Am I missing something? __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

01-03-2006, 04:13 PM	#5
fade94 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Melissa, TX Posts: 799	Re: WOO HOO...progress...not much. I looked too and finally just drilled a 1/8 hole and fished the wire in. I drilled it as high on the kick panel as possible (obove bottom of dash). I will be putting fiberglass speaker enclosers on and will cover everything up. __________________ 68 short bed driver (71 clip on it now, swapping to 68 when weather cooperates) 67 short step project (will get SWB from the 68) 67 Camaro, #'s matching (my wife's) 03 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 diesel 5 speed 4.10 rear

01-03-2006, 04:36 PM	#6
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	Re: WOO HOO...progress...not much. It funny how good it feels to get things that should work to work. It's wierd having all the little problems omost taken care of. All I need is to get the reverse light hooked up. I dont have a ground thru the sock to the housing figure that out.... The rest of the problems you listed are a little easier than fishing that wire out the switch hole. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

01-03-2006, 05:22 PM	#7
fade94 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Melissa, TX Posts: 799	Re: WOO HOO...progress...not much. My truck did not come with the door switches, that was an add on. But I know the backup lights "should" work. Just haven't gotten that far yet. __________________ 68 short bed driver (71 clip on it now, swapping to 68 when weather cooperates) 67 short step project (will get SWB from the 68) 67 Camaro, #'s matching (my wife's) 03 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 diesel 5 speed 4.10 rear

01-03-2006, 05:47 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: WOO HOO...progress...not much. That's how it is supposed to be. (as far as how it was done by the factory)

01-03-2006, 05:54 PM	#9
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: WOO HOO...progress...not much. Thanks Longhorn. I was puzzled... __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

01-04-2006, 09:51 AM	#10
fade94 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Melissa, TX Posts: 799	Re: WOO HOO...progress...not much. Update.... See first post. __________________ 68 short bed driver (71 clip on it now, swapping to 68 when weather cooperates) 67 short step project (will get SWB from the 68) 67 Camaro, #'s matching (my wife's) 03 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 diesel 5 speed 4.10 rear

01-04-2006, 10:19 AM	#11
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,238	Re: WOO HOO...progress...not much. back up lights what those? lol i had mine inspected in nc where i live and well it pass the inspecter said that i didn't need them here in nc so i haven't got around to fixin them yet lol __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

01-04-2006, 10:21 AM	#12
fade94 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Melissa, TX Posts: 799	Re: WOO HOO...progress...not much. I don't need them here either. I want them working for my own satisfaction more than anything. I never see them working on a lot of these old trucks. Next step is cuttin' her down to a short bed. __________________ 68 short bed driver (71 clip on it now, swapping to 68 when weather cooperates) 67 short step project (will get SWB from the 68) 67 Camaro, #'s matching (my wife's) 03 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 diesel 5 speed 4.10 rear

01-04-2006, 10:36 AM	#13
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: WOO HOO...progress...not much. Congrats on getting to drive it again - that always feels great. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

01-04-2006, 07:00 PM	#14
Smitty Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Spring Valley, Ca. Posts: 1,136	Re: WOO HOO...progress...not much. Try adjusting the neutral safety switch. E-brake on, shifter in reverse,loosen screws on switch and move it slowly one way or the other till someone who is in the rear watching tells you that you have light. Tighten screws, shouldn't have to move much at all. Worked for me! __________________ Smitty '71 Short Fleetside Spring Valley, Ca.

01-04-2006, 07:38 PM	#15
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: WOO HOO...progress...not much. Back up lights or shine a flashlight behind you. Definitely cool to get one running. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

01-04-2006, 09:50 PM	#16
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	Re: WOO HOO...progress...not much. Good Job! I fixed my backup lights after I had my rear window tinted. I couldn't see squat without 'em.. __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.



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01-05-2006, 09:17 AM	#17
fade94 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Melissa, TX Posts: 799	Re: WOO HOO...progress...not much. Got it inspected yesterday. At least it's legal now. But OUCH...the mileage is rough... Of course, keeping my foot out of it would probably help, but where's the fun in that? __________________ 68 short bed driver (71 clip on it now, swapping to 68 when weather cooperates) 67 short step project (will get SWB from the 68) 67 Camaro, #'s matching (my wife's) 03 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 diesel 5 speed 4.10 rear

01-05-2006, 09:28 AM	#18
spencra This, is my BOOMSTICK! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Berlin, CT Posts: 1,310	Re: WOO HOO...progress...not much. It all starts with the little things to get you motivated . __________________ Larry Got rid of my projects for now. 1980 Jeep CJ7 1998 Nissan Sentra (my car) 2001 Toyota Sienna (wife's, of course)

01-05-2006, 08:15 PM	#19
68shortstep Looks good at 20-ft ..... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mtn Home, AR Posts: 707	Re: WOO HOO...progress...not much. Go for the antique plates. If you can drive it into the Sheriff's Dept here for a Vin # check, & it'll start & get out of their parking lot, that's all the inspection that's needed. I'm slowly "fixin" stuff myself.

01-06-2006, 09:28 AM	#20
fade94 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Melissa, TX Posts: 799	Re: WOO HOO...progress...not much. Talked to them about the antique plates. Can only drive it certain times of the year. Classic plates only cost more, no changes in requirements. Only have to have a safety inspection here anyway. Lights, horn, wipers and brakes. __________________ 68 short bed driver (71 clip on it now, swapping to 68 when weather cooperates) 67 short step project (will get SWB from the 68) 67 Camaro, #'s matching (my wife's) 03 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 diesel 5 speed 4.10 rear

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