Throttle Cable & Windshield

[heathbirkendahl]

Hello Everyone!

I need an adjustable throttle cable and need some brand ideas. What are you using?

Also, can I get a windshield locally? Any brands to avoid or consider? What about window rubber (with trim).

Thank you!
Heath
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[kcsa75]

Can't help you with the throttle cable, but you should be able to get a windshield at any local glass shop. Call around though. I did and the price ranged from less than $200 to more than $600. The general consensus on the board is the Precision is the best brad for the window rubber. I bought one from GMC Paul for about $40 shipped.

Good lookin' truck!

[heathbirkendahl]

Originally Posted by kcsa75

Can't help you with the throttle cable, but you should be able to get a windshield at any local glass shop. Call around though. I did and the price ranged from less than $200 to more than $600. The general consensus on the board is the Precision is the best brad for the window rubber. I bought one from GMC Paul for about $40 shipped.

Good lookin' truck!

Thank you!
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[Tom Vogel]

Go Pilkington on the glass, my son is a glazier and that's what he recommended.
Why do you need an 'adjustable' throttle cable?
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[heathbirkendahl]

Originally Posted by Tom Vogel

Go Pilkington on the glass, my son is a glazier and that's what he recommended.
Why do you need an 'adjustable' throttle cable?
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Thank you on the glass.

I need an adjustable one so I can fine tune with my 700R. Need to establish full throttle and the LMC one does not allow that.
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[Tom Vogel]

OK... I cut the pedal end off mine and shortened it that way. I used a little (dont really know what to call it), but its a little screw clamp that we use in RC airplanes to shorten control cables (they are pretty much the same as the throttle cables in the 71-72 trucks) LOL but it works great. Want me to send you one?

[Vova]

Originally Posted by kcsa75

Can't help you with the throttle cable, but you should be able to get a windshield at any local glass shop. Call around though. I did and the price ranged from less than $200 to more than $600. The general consensus on the board is the Precision is the best brad for the window rubber. I bought one from GMC Paul for about $40 shipped.

Good lookin' truck!

Did you get free shipping?
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[heathbirkendahl]

Originally Posted by Tom Vogel

OK... I cut the pedal end off mine and shortened it that way. I used a little (dont really know what to call it), but its a little screw clamp that we use in RC airplanes to shorten control cables (they are pretty much the same as the throttle cables in the 71-72 trucks) LOL but it works great. Want me to send you one?

Thanks Tom! Great god dam idea!
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[kcsa75]

Originally Posted by Vova

Did you get free shipping?
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No. I don't think so.
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[LockDoc]

Originally Posted by heathbirkendahl

Hello Everyone!

I need an adjustable throttle cable and need some brand ideas. What are you using?

Also, can I get a windshield locally? Any brands to avoid or consider? What about window rubber (with trim).

Thank you!
Heath
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Just make sure you get the correct rubber seal for "your" trim. There are two different ones.

LockDoc

[luvbowties]

Originally Posted by heathbirkendahl

Thank you on the glass.

I need an adjustable one so I can fine tune with my 700R. Need to establish full throttle and the LMC one does not allow that.
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I'd say for quality, get one from Bowties Overdrive Trans. OR one from Lokar--whichever one is cheaper. Plus, you can study Bowties' site for "all you need to know about overdrives"(Take that statement with a grain of salt--as you may be a tranny builder!). Plus, I've heard he will talk to you and advise you on the phone.
Sam
>> http://www.bowtieoverdrives.com/cata...SUBCAT&CATID=W <<

[bigsnookmaster]

Pilkington glass, and Precision rubber! Can't go wrong. .02

[heathbirkendahl]

Thanks for the info! Anyone find a windshield that does not have the blue strip across the top?

[bigsnookmaster]

Originally Posted by heathbirkendahl

Thanks for the info! Anyone find a windshield that does not have the blue strip across the top?

They come in clear, tinted, or shaded. Just specify which you would like. Tinted is a factory light green tint, shaded is a tinted with a shaded strip, which generally came in vehicles with A/C. I prefer the shaded for the sunny days.

[ajsfirehawk]

I just put a Spectre on mine. Works well. It is a cut to fit, handle it like steel braided hose when you cut it to fit. $20, worked well.

[heathbirkendahl]

Originally Posted by bigsnookmaster

They come in clear, tinted, or shaded. Just specify which you would like. Tinted is a factory light green tint, shaded is a tinted with a shaded strip, which generally came in vehicles with A/C. I prefer the shaded for the sunny days.

Thats great news! I don't want the strip as I'm a 6'1 and need the extra view.

Thank you!
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[Zeke's Garage]

Originally Posted by ajsfirehawk

I just put a Spectre on mine. Works well. It is a cut to fit, handle it like steel braided hose when you cut it to fit. $20, worked well.

+1 on that. We put one of the Spectre throttle cables on my buddy's '71 with a 700R4, and was able to get the TV cable set just right using it. They're sold at all the usual auto parts stores.


Shawn

[72bowtiestepper]

Locar universal throttle cable will work too.....lots of adjustability & smooth operation. They are a bit pricey though..about $40 for the plain black cable one.