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72 GMC Longstep · 06-10-2011, 01:48 AM

I am trying to put the jack handle back into its original location in the passenger side cab corner. It is a survivor 1972 GMC C2500 Longstep. I was told it goes up inside the pillar and then drops down. I have the original foam bag and the lug wrench. There is also a clip in the cab corner as well. Anybody have some guidance on this? Also was the jack wrapped in foam as well. There was another piece of the same foam that the handle goes in stuff in the cab corner. Was this for the jack? Any help would be appreciated.

VA72C10 · 06-10-2011, 01:57 AM

Jack should go on the floor with a long spring and a clip to hold it down. Jack handle and breaker bar in the bag held by the spring piece that's screwed into the pillar.

72 GMC Longstep · 06-10-2011, 08:56 AM

I can't seem to get it in the pillar, it doesn't go in either way. Is there a trick to it? I tried putting it in the bottom then into the pillar and the other way.

VA72C10 · 06-10-2011, 04:09 PM

Maybe someone else can help as I've actually never installed a set

I've seen pictures. The spring should be able to move out a bit...

72 GMC Longstep · 06-10-2011, 04:23 PM

The spring part is no problem. The handle appears to be too long. I was told by someone else that it is difficult to get it back in, but so far I have had no luck with it. Thanksfor the reply, hopefully someone else can help

Steve Hafner · 06-10-2011, 05:19 PM

The first and second picture below are from a 70 and I don't know what year the instruction sheet was in. I see what you mean, the bend in the bar will make it stick out away from the corner. Someone here will know !!!

**LockDoc** · 06-10-2011, 07:22 PM

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http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=411002

LockDoc

72 GMC Longstep · 06-10-2011, 08:47 PM

Thanks for the replys, the pictures are very helpful. I'll give it a try again tonight.

VA72C10 · 06-10-2011, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LockDoc

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http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=411002

LockDoc

thanks, that was helpful to me too

Frkypunk70 · 06-10-2011, 11:29 PM

If anyone is looking for the spring and bracket for the jack I will gladly mail it to you. Took it out when I redid my floors and never put it back in.
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72 GMC Longstep · 06-11-2011, 01:28 AM

I figured it out tonight. I question whether or not the handle was ever properly installed in the cab corner. I think the top must have stuck out. The reason is there is 1.5" (deep) of seam sealer in the bottom of my cab corner(s). I drilled a 5/8" hole in the seam sealer and stuck the handle in the hole in the sealer and then I was able to get it into the upper part of the cab corner. Thanks for you help!

72 GMC Longstep · 06-11-2011, 01:47 AM

Here is how I found the jack handle and pouch. As you can see the top is sticking outside of the pillar.

bobs409 · 06-11-2011, 06:45 AM

Oooh! Your truck has a posi!

06-10-2011, 01:48 AM	#1
72 GMC Longstep Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Whitecourt Alberta, Canada Posts: 31	Factory Jack Handle Help! I am trying to put the jack handle back into its original location in the passenger side cab corner. It is a survivor 1972 GMC C2500 Longstep. I was told it goes up inside the pillar and then drops down. I have the original foam bag and the lug wrench. There is also a clip in the cab corner as well. Anybody have some guidance on this? Also was the jack wrapped in foam as well. There was another piece of the same foam that the handle goes in stuff in the cab corner. Was this for the jack? Any help would be appreciated.

06-10-2011, 01:57 AM	#2
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Factory Jack Handle Help! Jack should go on the floor with a long spring and a clip to hold it down. Jack handle and breaker bar in the bag held by the spring piece that's screwed into the pillar. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

06-10-2011, 08:56 AM	#3
72 GMC Longstep Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Whitecourt Alberta, Canada Posts: 31	Re: Factory Jack Handle Help! I can't seem to get it in the pillar, it doesn't go in either way. Is there a trick to it? I tried putting it in the bottom then into the pillar and the other way.

06-10-2011, 04:09 PM	#4
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Factory Jack Handle Help! Maybe someone else can help as I've actually never installed a set I've seen pictures. The spring should be able to move out a bit... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

06-10-2011, 04:23 PM	#5
72 GMC Longstep Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Whitecourt Alberta, Canada Posts: 31	Re: Factory Jack Handle Help! The spring part is no problem. The handle appears to be too long. I was told by someone else that it is difficult to get it back in, but so far I have had no luck with it. Thanksfor the reply, hopefully someone else can help

06-10-2011, 05:19 PM	#6
Steve Hafner Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Northport, Alabama Posts: 1,353	Re: Factory Jack Handle Help! The first and second picture below are from a 70 and I don't know what year the instruction sheet was in. I see what you mean, the bend in the bar will make it stick out away from the corner. Someone here will know !!! Attached Images __________________ . . . . Life is short . . . we only have, right now. . . . . My 70 C-10's BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=475526

06-10-2011, 07:22 PM	#7
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,345	Re: Factory Jack Handle Help! - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=411002 LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 06-16-2019 at 11:12 AM.

06-10-2011, 08:47 PM	#8
72 GMC Longstep Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Whitecourt Alberta, Canada Posts: 31	Re: Factory Jack Handle Help! Thanks for the replys, the pictures are very helpful. I'll give it a try again tonight.

06-10-2011, 11:29 PM	#10
Frkypunk70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Scranton,Pa Posts: 423	Re: Factory Jack Handle Help! If anyone is looking for the spring and bracket for the jack I will gladly mail it to you. Took it out when I redid my floors and never put it back in. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car. "

06-11-2011, 01:28 AM	#11
72 GMC Longstep Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Whitecourt Alberta, Canada Posts: 31	Re: Factory Jack Handle Help! I figured it out tonight. I question whether or not the handle was ever properly installed in the cab corner. I think the top must have stuck out. The reason is there is 1.5" (deep) of seam sealer in the bottom of my cab corner(s). I drilled a 5/8" hole in the seam sealer and stuck the handle in the hole in the sealer and then I was able to get it into the upper part of the cab corner. Thanks for you help!

06-11-2011, 01:47 AM	#12
72 GMC Longstep Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Whitecourt Alberta, Canada Posts: 31	Re: Factory Jack Handle Help! Here is how I found the jack handle and pouch. As you can see the top is sticking outside of the pillar. Attached Images

06-11-2011, 06:45 AM	#13
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Re: Factory Jack Handle Help! Oooh! Your truck has a posi! __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10



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