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1979 Chevy Truck
A continuity test confirmed... 
   
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1979 Chevy Truck
A continuity test confirmed the burnt-appearing switch was no good.
1979 Chevy Truck
The new switches were free... 
   
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1979 Chevy Truck
The new switches were free from any discoloration and restored a new appearance to the '79's cab. Notice the seat material is the original stuff straight from the factory. In next month's edition we will show you how to use a Bowie knife to cut out the original seats and make a tablecloth for your mom.
1979 Chevy Truck
We applied dielectric grease... 
   
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1979 Chevy Truck
We applied dielectric grease to the terminals before replacing the wiring connector plug.
1979 Chevy Truck
The finishing touch was to... 
   
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1979 Chevy Truck
The finishing touch was to bolt the dimmer switch back down and test it to see if the low and high beams worked-they did, and we were done!
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