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**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 11-30-2020, 07:24 PM

Finished prepping these today, think I'll just run with a clear coat

Really though, anyone know what sheen these were factory? I believe gloss.

On a side, very cool how a thermostatic air cleaner works, was a mystery to me until this clean-up. The "motor" or vacuum diagram on the snorkel is easy to test. I'm not pulling it off for paint, don't want to mess with the linkage that works, and IMO the factory painted them as a unit anyway. Can't say if my thermostat works, the unit hasn't been used since before I got the truck, missing stove pipe for starts. Picked up another thermostat anyway, can use the parts.

11-30-2020, 07:24 PM	#211
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,129	Re: Build that 71 402 already Finished prepping these today, think I'll just run with a clear coat Really though, anyone know what sheen these were factory? I believe gloss. On a side, very cool how a thermostatic air cleaner works, was a mystery to me until this clean-up. The "motor" or vacuum diagram on the snorkel is easy to test. I'm not pulling it off for paint, don't want to mess with the linkage that works, and IMO the factory painted them as a unit anyway. Can't say if my thermostat works, the unit hasn't been used since before I got the truck, missing stove pipe for starts. Picked up another thermostat anyway, can use the parts. Attached Images __________________ 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 details such as OEM identifications& part numbers, 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; 11-30-2020 at 07:48 PM.