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06-17-2018, 01:11 PM
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Project update on 1977 GMC High Sierra Ole Farm truck
Well here is the dash cluster bezel I’m using for this truck...I had a build thread going but its locked so oh well-here is the restored bezel-I like using a matte clear to protect the woodgrain from fading-not exactly 100% stock but idk-I rather it not fade. Chrome edging restored, thin chrome bead glued on with a thin epoxy bead-and the inner chrome circles are the OE finish-I left them as is-but I restored the chrome edge accent on them.
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06-17-2018, 03:49 PM
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Re: Project update on 1977 GMC High Sierra Ole Farm truck
Some reference pics of the 78-83 pulse/wiper switch upgrade on this ‘77 GMC. I’ve already added my upgrade sub-harness kit so modding the dash by slightly opening up the existing wiper spot to accomodate the bigger switch. It really doesnt take much-I used a templet matching the 78-83 switch body, opened up the basic cuts using a dremel, then used an assortment of small flat files to smooth out the edges. Then, slide the 78-83 switch in, mark the 2 new mounting spots, drill them and they secure the updated...easy-peasy.
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06-17-2018, 04:49 PM
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Re: Project update on 1977 GMC High Sierra Ole Farm truck
Out with the temporary 1976 bezel....and in with the correct 1977....
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06-17-2018, 04:51 PM
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Re: Project update on 1977 GMC High Sierra Ole Farm truck
Loose test fit to visually see how it’ll match with the restored dash trim...next is to finish the updated wiring.
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06-17-2018, 05:46 PM
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Re: Project update on 1977 GMC High Sierra Ole Farm truck
Looks great Sir!
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06-18-2018, 08:24 AM
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Re: Project update on 1977 GMC High Sierra Ole Farm truck
Love the wood grain.
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06-19-2018, 12:42 AM
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Re: Project update on 1977 GMC High Sierra Ole Farm truck
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06-19-2018, 12:43 AM
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Re: Project update on 1977 GMC High Sierra Ole Farm truck
Here’s the upgraded wiper motor and wiring.
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06-19-2018, 07:24 AM
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Re: Project update on 1977 GMC High Sierra Ole Farm truck
Following, I've got to get the parts to upgrade mine to a 78' pulse wiper. Nice work.
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06-19-2018, 08:50 AM
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Re: Project update on 1977 GMC High Sierra Ole Farm truck
The 78-83 style motor is a direct swap out for the 73-77 style BUT-you need to go to the boneyard and grab the little linkage bracket that bolts to the motor shaft-the 73-77 wiper motors have a different size.
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06-19-2018, 09:03 AM
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Re: Project update on 1977 GMC High Sierra Ole Farm truck
Right now I have my 77' motor hooked up to 81-87 linkage. Will that work?
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06-19-2018, 11:48 AM
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Re: Project update on 1977 GMC High Sierra Ole Farm truck
No-you need to use a 78-83 motor.
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06-19-2018, 03:21 PM
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Re: Project update on 1977 GMC High Sierra Ole Farm truck
Yes I need 78-83 motor, switch and module correct?
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11-02-2018, 03:08 PM
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Re: Project update on 1977 GMC High Sierra Ole Farm truck
New SPID tag with updated RPO codes for options added as well as the stock stuff. This is NOT a generic LMC tag-I built programs for these and many other items not currently offered by anybody else.
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