Scrapping Truck -- Parts To Keep?

[Grit dog]

Apples to apples Chevy and GMC steering wheels are different diameter? Seems unlikely.

 

[AyWoSch Motors]

GMC steering wheel is a good example (at least I don't think they're reproduced).

Keep the entire steering column. There's lots of parts/switches that can be used as future replacements. And there's no need to disassemble it beyond removing it from the truck. Prop it somewhere out of the way and it will come in handy.

A friend just asked me for a GMC steering wheel last week. He recently got a crusty plow truck, and it has the slightly larger Chevrolet steering wheel on it.

It rubs his belly when he's driving, so he wanted the GMC steering wheel to fix that problem.

I did not know the came in different sizes, new news to me.
I was referring to the horn button being hard to find

 

[Bennyt]

It rubs his belly when he's driving, so he wanted the GMC steering wheel to fix that problem.

Two ways to solve that problem, one is obvious, the other is to have the column rebuilt and shortened at the same time. I think Squarebody trucks can be shortened up to 4 inches.

 

[scrap--metal]

Two ways to solve that problem, one is obvious, the other is to have the column rebuilt and shortened at the same time. I think Squarebody trucks can be shortened up to 4 inches.

I've never heard of shortening a steering column. That's a new one to me.

 

[scrap--metal]

Apples to apples Chevy and GMC steering wheels are different diameter? Seems unlikely.

I did not know the came in different sizes, new news to me.

I have to correct myself...

It's not the Chevy vs. GMC steering wheels that were different in diameter. It's the 88 and up style steering wheels that were about an inch smaller in diameter than our factory steering wheels. That's what I gave my buddy last week.

Please excuse my mistake. I also edited my previous post.

 

[AyWoSch Motors]

I have to correct myself...

It's not the Chevy vs. GMC steering wheels that were different in diameter. It's the 88 and up style steering wheels that were about an inch smaller in diameter than our factory steering wheels. That's what I gave my buddy last week.

Please excuse my mistake. I also edited my previous post.

Ah. I see. That's makes sense. You mean going from the thinner solid rubber, classic squarebody type, to thicker, foam and rubber, later model, GMT400 style.
Yeah they're a tad smaller. I have about 3 of those.

 

[KCKKen]

Hi Everyone!

Thanks for all the suggestions, I am keeping the single-headlight front pieces to convert my 85 from duals to singles, that way it'll "match" the 1980 Starfire I'm going to start on after the truck project is complete.

Someone installed the V-8 that's in it now, it originally had a V-6 in it. After I pulled off the Edelbrock carburetor I found out that it has an intake from around 1967 on it for a Holley carburetor (square-bore). Not sure about the rest of it (locked up), but I am snagging the M/T aluminum valve covers for my 1978 C20.

Since what I don't keep is going to be turned into a pickup-bed trailer I will pull as many odds and ends as I can, and make sure I post what I know I don't need on the forum for others that might need them. It has manual windows with charcoal/black door panels that aren't too bad, the dash pad is shot, but there are other items that could be reused.

I won't be needing the TH-400, and from one retired AF guy to another I'll make the transmission worth your while -- as soon as the weather breaks we'll start taking more stuff apart.

Take Care,
KS in KCK

 

[squaredeal91]

Any and all chevy bolt hardware is gold. Soak hardware in diesel or something to help break up any rust. I especially like there 3/8" bolts and hexagon washers lol

 

[oldretiredafguy]

Hi Everyone!

Thanks for all the suggestions, I am keeping the single-headlight front pieces to convert my 85 from duals to singles, that way it'll "match" the 1980 Starfire I'm going to start on after the truck project is complete.

Someone installed the V-8 that's in it now, it originally had a V-6 in it. After I pulled off the Edelbrock carburetor I found out that it has an intake from around 1967 on it for a Holley carburetor (square-bore). Not sure about the rest of it (locked up), but I am snagging the M/T aluminum valve covers for my 1978 C20.

Since what I don't keep is going to be turned into a pickup-bed trailer I will pull as many odds and ends as I can, and make sure I post what I know I don't need on the forum for others that might need them. It has manual windows with charcoal/black door panels that aren't too bad, the dash pad is shot, but there are other items that could be reused.

I won't be needing the TH-400, and from one retired AF guy to another I'll make the transmission worth your while -- as soon as the weather breaks we'll start taking more stuff apart.

Take Care,
KS in KCK

Let me know when on the TH400. Thanx!!!

 

[Grit dog]

Ah. I see. That's makes sense. You mean going from the thinner solid rubber, classic squarebody type, to thicker, foam and rubber, later model, GMT400 style.
Yeah they're a tad smaller. I have about 3 of those.

Doo yoo have a nice GMC horn button for those steering wheels? I’d trade ya a Chebby one and a 12pack for it!

 

[AyWoSch Motors]

Doo yoo have a nice GMC horn button for those steering wheels? I’d trade ya a Chebby one and a 12pack for it!

For squarebody style wheel or GMT400 style wheel?

 

[Grit dog]

For squarebody style wheel or GMT400 style wheel?

Gmt400 style

 

[Ricko1966]

I have a neighbor that needs some manual doors. Tell me how much and I'll tell him. Kck is like 90 minutes from here so transport won't be a problem

 

[AyWoSch Motors]

Gmt400 style

Yes, i have a couple

 

[Ricko1966]

@KCKKen just reread the first post,when you make your trailer,cut the frame way longer than what you think you need. 1st one I did I cut the frame too short than had to lengthen it. PITA for a stupid mistake of underestimating how much frame I'd need.