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**Gregski** · 09-30-2023, 09:56 PM

and there we have it one driver side triangle window in a 1,000 pieces

How much are these things new again ?

**Gregski** · 10-02-2023, 06:34 AM

so we were proceeding on merrily when my friend, and your forum friend, who's name we won't mention just had to point out that we had a SITUATION on our hands

notsolo · 10-02-2023, 07:51 AM

Not seeing a problem!

**Gregski** · 10-02-2023, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by notsolo

Not seeing a problem!

LOL, please crank up your OCD level to 11.

**396ci** · 10-02-2023, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by gregski

so we were proceeding on merrily when my friend, and your forum friend, who's name we won't mention just had to point out that we had a situation on our hands

Patrick!! Yeah!!!

**Gregski** · 10-02-2023, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 396ci

Patrick!! Yeah!!!

Exactly, the man has probably forgotten more about these trucks than I will ever know, and he was kind enuff to educate me on how my truck was optioned out, and something called "Soft-Ray" glass pronounced: "green tint"

"The vent window you disassembled today has Soft-Ray green tinted glass."

**pjmoreland** · 10-02-2023, 09:43 AM

Half the fun of working on these trucks is searching for parts. I'm just trying to minimize your fun level. You're welcome

**Gregski** · 10-03-2023, 09:20 AM

I've said it before and I'll say it one more time when it comes to rust removal It Takes Two To Tango, meaning chemicals and abrasives, so I've been using Phosphoric acid from Home Depot for 20 years with great results it used to cost $5 bucks a gallon, they have changed the container about half a dozen times and further deluted the formula in California over the years but it still works, and it's the same sh!et you'll find in 90% of the fancy named brand miracle gimmick removal brands out there that cost 6 times more

yes I also wire wheeled this piece, as I do all my rusty bits, that's the abrasives part

FYI there's blue tape underneath that duct tape so it comes off easier but still gets more better protection (cause protection is key, especially these days)

**Gregski** · 10-03-2023, 09:25 AM

so as I was waiting on the acid to acid, and the paint to dry, I decided to go spend some money

I luv me sum mum n pop metal shops ! but they is all going away fellers, the sport is changing

I'm guestimating that's a 8" x 13" piece of 3/16ths aluminjum

**Gregski** · 10-03-2023, 09:30 AM

man I used them riv nutz on this plate cause I wanted it to be all nice and such and them riv nut gunz you get on AMAZON are garbage junk, they stip their own threads, so I had to resort to the manual method of using a long bolt and an impact gun

left a little room in the middle for a couple relays and a charging gizmo I bought to allow us to charge at a public station

still left the back side of the firewall nice and clean, may hang the pump relays on this side, one for the transmission fluid pump and the other for the water pump, yes both electric

**Gregski** · 10-04-2023, 09:14 AM

I may be the only guy I know who don't mind wiring, my wife calls it my therapy ...

**loudchevy** · 10-04-2023, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gregski

I may be the only guy I know who don't mind wiring, my wife calls it my therapy ...

Wiring when starting from scratch is definitely therapeutic. Nice Job

**biketopia** · 10-04-2023, 09:18 AM

Yup got to be careful with the riv-nut guns. I think it's more the riv-nut not being strong enough, but's it's easy to strip out going full on with the handheld. We have a T handle set up at work that is super easy to use, but you need more room all around to use it.

**Gregski** · 10-04-2023, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by biketopia

Yup got to be careful with the riv-nut guns. I think it's more the riv-nut not being strong enough, but's it's easy to strip out going full on with the handheld. We have a T handle set up at work that is super easy to use, but you need more room all around to use it.

thank you, can you please share a pic or a linky link I really need to get something more better before I go Postal

**Gregski** · 10-04-2023, 09:18 AM

it's getting there, and I don't mean to sound pompous, I have literally been shortening some of these wires a foot at a time, and once I install some sort of EVSE charging solution module thingie I will do one more pass and thin it out some more now that we have the EV Fuse Block / VCU mounted in Siamese Formation

that green thing is a 5 pin relay that turns off my charger when in Drive Mode, it may be going away, again based on what charging solution I end up with

Killer Bee · 10-09-2023, 05:14 PM

RE: rivnuts

apologies for late response, but I have a few words of advice regarding rivnuts

they are very useful for creating blind hole fasteners but a couple of things frequently overlooked

material thickness, grip length, steel/aluminum

I bought my tools and rivnut supplies from mcmaster-carr, actually have the luxury of will-call here but they ship everywhere

this tee handle has a 1/4" drive in the center for ratchet assistance

the die sets are high quality steel tools, haven't broke one yet

I mostly use aluminum bodies but a good supply source like mcmaster-carr will offer enough stats to make solid choice

although late, hope that helps and good luck!

https://www.mcmaster.com/product/98590A100

https://www.mcmaster.com/product/98590A260

using steel washer for test pieces, one on right showing wrong grip length - distorts fastener angle and holds poorly or slips in hole

**biketopia** · 10-10-2023, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Killer Bee

RE: rivnuts

apologies for late response, but I have a few words of advice regarding rivnuts

they are very useful for creating blind hole fasteners but a couple of things frequently overlooked

material thickness, grip length, steel/aluminum

I bought my tools and rivnut supplies from mcmaster-carr, actually have the luxury of will-call here but they ship everywhere

this tee handle has a 1/4" drive in the center for ratchet assistance

the die sets are high quality steel tools, haven't broke one yet

I mostly use aluminum bodies but a good supply source like mcmaster-carr will offer enough stats to make solid choice

although late, hope that helps and good luck!

https://www.mcmaster.com/product/98590A100

https://www.mcmaster.com/product/98590A260

using steel washer for test pieces, one on right showing wrong grip length - distorts fastener angle and holds poorly or slips in hole

https://www.mcmaster.com/product/98590A100

That's the tool we have at work! Our supplier can get us steel and aluminum nut serts, fantastic little tool!

**Gregski** · 10-12-2023, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Killer Bee

RE: rivnuts

apologies for late response, but I have a few words of advice regarding rivnuts

they are very useful for creating blind hole fasteners but a couple of things frequently overlooked

material thickness, grip length, steel/aluminum

I bought my tools and rivnut supplies from mcmaster-carr, actually have the luxury of will-call here but they ship everywhere

this tee handle has a 1/4" drive in the center for ratchet assistance

the die sets are high quality steel tools, haven't broke one yet

I mostly use aluminum bodies but a good supply source like mcmaster-carr will offer enough stats to make solid choice

although late, hope that helps and good luck!

https://www.mcmaster.com/product/98590A100

https://www.mcmaster.com/product/98590A260

using steel washer for test pieces, one on right showing wrong grip length - distorts fastener angle and holds poorly or slips in hole

thank you so much, really appreciate the detailed feedback, I believe in treating oneself to quality "specialty" tools every once in a while, however I don't think I can justify this one as I just don't do enough rivet jobs nor do I want to, ha ha

**pjmoreland** · 10-04-2023, 12:23 PM

That wiring looks really nice

**Gregski** · 10-04-2023, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pjmoreland

That wiring looks really nice

thanks, but this must be your attempt to get back on my good side, after planting that tinted vent window ?!

**pjmoreland** · 10-04-2023, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gregski

thanks, but this must be your attempt to get back on my good side, after planting that tinted vent window ?!

Haha

**Gregski** · 10-04-2023, 10:44 PM

now what? ok that's a 2' by 5' piece of primerized galvanized thin sheet metal, so ?

**Gregski** · 10-04-2023, 10:46 PM

Let me tell you something! I love these trucks OK, I love 'em... but, but making the glove boxeses out of carboard is an insult to our manhood, you know what I am sayin'

**Gregski** · 10-04-2023, 10:48 PM

time to measure once and cut twice

**Gregski** · 10-04-2023, 11:11 PM

box by a 1,000 cuts

09-30-2023, 09:56 PM	#1
Gregski Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 10,887	Re: My Dusty 71 GMCe Electruck and there we have it one driver side triangle window in a 1,000 pieces How much are these things new again ? Attached Images

10-02-2023, 06:34 AM	#2
Gregski Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 10,887	Re: My Dusty 71 GMCe Electruck so we were proceeding on merrily when my friend, and your forum friend, who's name we won't mention just had to point out that we had a SITUATION on our hands Attached Images

10-02-2023, 07:51 AM	#3
notsolo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Md Posts: 2,485	Re: My Dusty 71 GMCe Electruck Not seeing a problem! Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635605

10-02-2023, 09:43 AM	#7
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,241	Re: My Dusty 71 GMCe Electruck Half the fun of working on these trucks is searching for parts. I'm just trying to minimize your fun level. You're welcome

10-03-2023, 09:20 AM	#8
Gregski Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 10,887	Re: My Dusty 71 GMCe Electruck I've said it before and I'll say it one more time when it comes to rust removal It Takes Two To Tango, meaning chemicals and abrasives, so I've been using Phosphoric acid from Home Depot for 20 years with great results it used to cost $5 bucks a gallon, they have changed the container about half a dozen times and further deluted the formula in California over the years but it still works, and it's the same sh!et you'll find in 90% of the fancy named brand miracle gimmick removal brands out there that cost 6 times more yes I also wire wheeled this piece, as I do all my rusty bits, that's the abrasives part FYI there's blue tape underneath that duct tape so it comes off easier but still gets more better protection (cause protection is key, especially these days) Attached Images Last edited by Gregski; 10-04-2023 at 10:38 PM.

10-03-2023, 09:25 AM	#9
Gregski Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 10,887	Re: My Dusty 71 GMCe Electruck so as I was waiting on the acid to acid, and the paint to dry, I decided to go spend some money I luv me sum mum n pop metal shops ! but they is all going away fellers, the sport is changing I'm guestimating that's a 8" x 13" piece of 3/16ths aluminjum Attached Images

10-03-2023, 09:30 AM	#10
Gregski Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 10,887	Re: My Dusty 71 GMCe Electruck man I used them riv nutz on this plate cause I wanted it to be all nice and such and them riv nut gunz you get on AMAZON are garbage junk, they stip their own threads, so I had to resort to the manual method of using a long bolt and an impact gun left a little room in the middle for a couple relays and a charging gizmo I bought to allow us to charge at a public station still left the back side of the firewall nice and clean, may hang the pump relays on this side, one for the transmission fluid pump and the other for the water pump, yes both electric Attached Images

10-04-2023, 09:14 AM	#11
Gregski Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 10,887	Re: My Dusty 71 GMCe Electruck I may be the only guy I know who don't mind wiring, my wife calls it my therapy ... Attached Images

10-04-2023, 09:18 AM	#13
biketopia Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Warrenton VA Posts: 1,119	Re: My Dusty 71 GMCe Electruck Yup got to be careful with the riv-nut guns. I think it's more the riv-nut not being strong enough, but's it's easy to strip out going full on with the handheld. We have a T handle set up at work that is super easy to use, but you need more room all around to use it. __________________ 71 c-10 Long Bed, under the knife for a No Limit Engineering Wide Ride Chassis Pack and coil over static drop. 07 Silverado Classic 2wd 95 Camaro 427SBC/TH350

10-04-2023, 09:18 AM	#15
Gregski Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 10,887	Re: My Dusty 71 GMCe Electruck it's getting there, and I don't mean to sound pompous, I have literally been shortening some of these wires a foot at a time, and once I install some sort of EVSE charging solution module thingie I will do one more pass and thin it out some more now that we have the EV Fuse Block / VCU mounted in Siamese Formation that green thing is a 5 pin relay that turns off my charger when in Drive Mode, it may be going away, again based on what charging solution I end up with Attached Images

10-09-2023, 05:14 PM	#16
Killer Bee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Barber City, CA Posts: 4,826	Re: My Dusty 71 GMCe Electruck RE: rivnuts apologies for late response, but I have a few words of advice regarding rivnuts they are very useful for creating blind hole fasteners but a couple of things frequently overlooked material thickness, grip length, steel/aluminum I bought my tools and rivnut supplies from mcmaster-carr, actually have the luxury of will-call here but they ship everywhere this tee handle has a 1/4" drive in the center for ratchet assistance the die sets are high quality steel tools, haven't broke one yet I mostly use aluminum bodies but a good supply source like mcmaster-carr will offer enough stats to make solid choice although late, hope that helps and good luck! https://www.mcmaster.com/product/98590A100 https://www.mcmaster.com/product/98590A260 using steel washer for test pieces, one on right showing wrong grip length - distorts fastener angle and holds poorly or slips in hole __________________ *I started out with nothing - and I still have most of it*

10-04-2023, 12:23 PM	#19
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,241	Re: My Dusty 71 GMCe Electruck That wiring looks really nice

10-04-2023, 10:44 PM	#22
Gregski Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 10,887	Re: My Dusty 71 GMCe Electruck now what? ok that's a 2' by 5' piece of primerized galvanized thin sheet metal, so ? Attached Images

10-04-2023, 10:46 PM	#23
Gregski Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 10,887	Re: My Dusty 71 GMCe Electruck Let me tell you something! I love these trucks OK, I love 'em... but, but making the glove boxeses out of carboard is an insult to our manhood, you know what I am sayin' Attached Images

10-04-2023, 10:48 PM	#24
Gregski Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 10,887	Re: My Dusty 71 GMCe Electruck time to measure once and cut twice Attached Images



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Gregski Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 10,887	Re: My Dusty 71 GMCe Electruck box by a 1,000 cuts Attached Images

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