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OhioDan · 05-18-2002, 07:46 PM

Tried to install new sunvsors on the old support arms. Either the rod is to big(dia) or the inside tube(?) for the rod is to small. After installing them, I tried to adjust the visors, and something inside the visor broke, and they just hang there as if you'd flipped them down in front to block the sun. Cardboard or plastic inside the visor let go? New visors aren't stiff like the old ones were. Is there a trick to this? Should I also have ordered new brackets? (rod dia. smaller on the new ones?)

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OhioDan · 05-19-2002, 04:09 AM

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**Tim Christian** · 05-19-2002, 07:34 PM

I am getting ready to do the same thing I would also like some tips. Anyone?

OhioDan · 05-20-2002, 03:36 AM

Ah come on, someone has had to have had this problem in the past? What is the way to correct it?

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The Blue Pig · 05-20-2002, 04:02 AM

I remember a couple years ago, when I still had the 69, I was doing a backyard resto and I purchased a set of black ones from LMC. They were tight going on, but they functioned just fine, they sure werent going to flop down while I was driving though. So, I guess that is not of any help, maybe it depends on where you got them.

**GMCPaul** · 05-20-2002, 04:12 AM

Sounds as though you may have trashed the visor. When installing the rod you need to grasp the visor on top side where rod slides across and hold it firmly when inserting the rod, there is a metal insert with a hole for rod to slide through that is clamped onto the fiberboard portion inside visor. If this is not held firmly to prevent the metal inside from rotating or twisting free of the fiberboard it is possibly to tear the metal insert free from inner fiberboard that the vinyl is wrapped over.
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weasel29gm · 05-20-2002, 04:23 AM

Try to wrap a layer of tape on the rod to shim it a little,just don't go back to where it can be seen.

05-18-2002, 07:46 PM	#1
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	Okay, what did I do wrong? Tried to install new sunvsors on the old support arms. Either the rod is to big(dia) or the inside tube(?) for the rod is to small. After installing them, I tried to adjust the visors, and something inside the visor broke, and they just hang there as if you'd flipped them down in front to block the sun. Cardboard or plastic inside the visor let go? New visors aren't stiff like the old ones were. Is there a trick to this? Should I also have ordered new brackets? (rod dia. smaller on the new ones?) ------------------ http://OhioDan.Freehomepage.Com __________________ LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! 1970 GMC LWB, Fleetside, 350/4spd, Flowmaster "40's", 2002 GMC 16" Rallies, cowl hood,and added a bunch of options that weren't there when I started.

05-19-2002, 04:09 AM	#2
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	ttt ------------------ http://OhioDan.Freehomepage.Com __________________ LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! 1970 GMC LWB, Fleetside, 350/4spd, Flowmaster "40's", 2002 GMC 16" Rallies, cowl hood,and added a bunch of options that weren't there when I started.

05-20-2002, 03:36 AM	#4
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	Ah come on, someone has had to have had this problem in the past? What is the way to correct it? ------------------ http://OhioDan.Freehomepage.Com __________________ LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! 1970 GMC LWB, Fleetside, 350/4spd, Flowmaster "40's", 2002 GMC 16" Rallies, cowl hood,and added a bunch of options that weren't there when I started.

05-20-2002, 04:02 AM	#5
The Blue Pig Thread Wizard Since 2002 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 102	I remember a couple years ago, when I still had the 69, I was doing a backyard resto and I purchased a set of black ones from LMC. They were tight going on, but they functioned just fine, they sure werent going to flop down while I was driving though. So, I guess that is not of any help, maybe it depends on where you got them. __________________ --70 C-10 Longbed --71 C-10 Longbed --72 K-20 Longbed --74 C-10 Shortbed --86 Toyota Tercel (His Driver) --05 Chevy Trailblazer (Her Driver)

05-20-2002, 04:12 AM	#6
GMCPaul Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Rockville,In. USA Posts: 3,718	Sounds as though you may have trashed the visor. When installing the rod you need to grasp the visor on top side where rod slides across and hold it firmly when inserting the rod, there is a metal insert with a hole for rod to slide through that is clamped onto the fiberboard portion inside visor. If this is not held firmly to prevent the metal inside from rotating or twisting free of the fiberboard it is possibly to tear the metal insert free from inner fiberboard that the vinyl is wrapped over. GMCPaul ------------------ Online Catalog for-GMCPauls Truck Parts.com 67 LWB GMC SuperCustom Fleetside 67 LWB GMC Stepside 67 SWB GMC Stepside 67 SWB GMC Fleetside 67 SWB Chevy CST Fleetside 67 LWB Chevy CST Fleet 67 SWB Chevy Stepside 67 LWB Chevy Stepside 68 2wd Chevy 1/2 t. Panel 68 Chevy Panel 1/2Ton 4X4 68 LWB Chevy Fleet 4X4 69 SWB Chevy Stepside 71 GMC Suburban 402/400 72 LWB Chevy Camper Special 72 LWB Chevy Camper Special Nope not a typo 2-72 Camper Specials and no they are NOT FOR SALE MINE MINE MINE and we accept ALL 67 Refugees Looking For More Never Enough!!! __________________ Secure Online Catalog for-GMCPauls Truck Parts Email- GMCPAULS@GMAIL.COM

05-19-2002, 07:34 PM	#3
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	I am getting ready to do the same thing I would also like some tips. Anyone?

05-20-2002, 04:23 AM	#7
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,090	Try to wrap a layer of tape on the rod to shim it a little,just don't go back to where it can be seen. __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 35YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......



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