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07-09-2016, 09:55 PM
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Door jam switches stripped
The switches or the sheet metal for both doors is stripped. I'm guessing this is a common occurrence. Any ideas how to tighten these up? Small wire should do it, but there might be a better option. Thanks
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Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring it from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s of OEM identifications and part numbers, all written in short order. 700+ images include assm, illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 Last edited by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402; 07-09-2016 at 10:04 PM. |
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07-09-2016, 10:28 PM
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Re: Door jam switches stripped
Just last week I had a customers truck with the same scenario. I welded up the hole, redrilled and ran a tap through it
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07-09-2016, 11:07 PM
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Re: Door jam switches stripped
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Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring it from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s of OEM identifications and part numbers, all written in short order. 700+ images include assm, illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 |
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07-09-2016, 11:45 PM
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Re: Door jam switches stripped
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07-10-2016, 12:24 AM
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Re: Door jam switches stripped
Now that's funny !
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07-11-2016, 08:57 AM
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Re: Door jam switches stripped
The only other way is to drill it out larger and use a Heli-coil to restore the thread size. Doubt you see the insert under the jamb switch.
Ben 
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07-11-2016, 08:48 PM
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Re: Door jam switches stripped
I drilled the hole to 7/16 (3/8 is stock), and threaded the inside of a copper sleeve, screwed the switch into the sleeve, and then twisted it into the hole. Been working that way for a could years, works fine
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