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  1. Goldie Driver

    What have you done to your square lately??

    Got the dash back together after a 4 day (couple of hours after work each day) job of cluster circuit board R & R. Find out tonight if it all still works as she got road tested on bumpy roads. The LMC circuit board was not to blame - loose bulb holders and 4 years of reaching up to wiggle...
  2. Goldie Driver

    Finally, something without a computer under the hood.

    Welcome from Houston! No computer, but an HEI module that if it fails will strand you, and old school electronics for the delay wipers ( if you have them ) that if they clap out apparently are hard to come by but can be fixed. Minor issues/worries. I never had a HEI failure back in the day...
  3. Goldie Driver

    Has anyone superglued the copper contacts down on the circuit board ?

    Ultimately, the answer to will it work is we will see. One thing one the silicone, or shoe goo, trick that I should have done differently was to put the silicone in the holes where the bulb holders go or on the holders themselves. I put the cluster in last night and 2 bulbs were acting up...
  4. Goldie Driver

    Really weird problem with '84-up tilt column... fuggin eh!

    Ever get it figured out? I can't picture what could be causing it. One thought might be to wedge something down low to keep the shaft in place. Or, if you have not already tried it, put the spring and lock plate on and then use the lock plate puller to keep the shaft up while you screw the...
  5. Goldie Driver

    Has anyone superglued the copper contacts down on the circuit board ?

    Baby steps - cluster out, disassembled, circuit board replaced, and back together. Interesting thing- the voltmeter has 3 studs but only 2 are used. Look at the pic of the housing - you only see 2 clips on the left hand side. Oh, yeah- I wondered if you could pull the clips out from the back...
  6. Goldie Driver

    Has anyone superglued the copper contacts down on the circuit board ?

    Well. Fought like mad to get the cluster out this time. Dumbazz number one: Remove the shift indicator container from the cluster. I bent it before I pulled my head out ... Dumbazz number 2: Not much slack in the speedo cable. Hope its a tough as I hope it is- we will find out. And, the...
  7. Goldie Driver

    Has anyone superglued the copper contacts down on the circuit board ?

    I cannot yet tell you what the 4 year old LMC board looks like as I have not pulled the cluster. On the OE one , what I am referring to is the curved copper contacts that the wipers on the bulb holders touch to firm the circuit. Several of them had come up at the ends and that is what I...
  8. Goldie Driver

    Has anyone superglued the copper contacts down on the circuit board ?

    Damn - did not think of that ! Pulling the cluster is a PITA because of the aftermarket DIN style stereo, but I am almost anxious as I want to see what the aftermarket board is doing. I am picturing based on what my finger feels that the plastic tore and broke the copper contact.
  9. Goldie Driver

    Has anyone superglued the copper contacts down on the circuit board ?

    As the title said, I am curious. I changed the circuit board with a LMC one a few years back, and probably wasted my time as I wonder if the plastic gauge holder is just worn where the bulb holders fit. I saved the old one, and here we are again as now the upper LH speedo light will not come...
  10. Goldie Driver

    Need an honest opinion

    Well, to be honest ... I am not a fan of the patina look. You said you could not paint it now, so I assume that is down the road. Based on that, I would not do any more to it for fear that it would make your work harder, or the paint job more expensive, when the time comes. The black does...
  11. Goldie Driver

    WTB : Instrument Panel Bulb Holders BIGGER than 5/8"

    And, I am a ******* ... 1/2" is not the right one as it is smaller ...
  12. Goldie Driver

    WTB : Instrument Panel Bulb Holders BIGGER than 5/8"

    Thanks for the info ! Just ordered some of these, in case anybody else has the same issue. https://www.wiringdepot.com/store/p/114-JT-T-2598F-1/2-Universal-Double-Contact-Instrument-Panel-Cluster-Light-Socket-Pigtail-1955-Newer-1-Pc.aspx
  13. Goldie Driver

    WTB : Instrument Panel Bulb Holders BIGGER than 5/8"

    Does anyone happen to have some of the larger sized bulb holders for sale ? This 5/8" as shown from Classic Parts is too small. Dunno if this is an 80 up thing or just my truck ... Thanks in advance ! Britt
  14. Goldie Driver

    What have you done to your square lately??

    Looks good ! :waytogo: And, right now, leaving it off and possibly gaining 1 - 2 MPG ( I know, guess ) might just be worth it ...
  15. Goldie Driver

    Rattling speedo cable

    Was the cable lubricated? Something quick and fairly easy to check. If not, you can get to the spring clip that holds the cable to the speedo without taking anything apart in the dash. Just find the cable closer to the firewall and walk up it with your hand to the speedo. IIRC the cable...
  16. Goldie Driver

    What have you done to your square lately??

    Got Goldie back from the doc's- oil pressure gauge is pretty accurate. 32 psi hot oil pressure at 2000 rpm. Blech. The motor will live on it, but not so sure on my sanity. :boxed: No actual brake work done, but professional advice including that the rear shoes could be adjusted out more...
  17. Goldie Driver

    Square body steering column tumbler problem.

    Glad you got it figured out. What was the issue ? :)
  18. Goldie Driver

    What have you done to your square lately??

    Well, kind of sorta counts . Got a letter stating that my credit card dispute with the CA carpet vendor has been resolved in my favor. So, either need to find out from LMC when they think their back ordered brown Sub carpet might be in, or give the other ass clowns a second chance but with a...
  19. Goldie Driver

    New Member but not new to square bodies

    Welcome from Houston and a fellow Sub owner !:) What year was the " one that got away" ?
  20. Goldie Driver

    What have you done to your square lately??

    Attempted Sunday to take the oil pressure sending unit off - was going to see if maybe there was some crud in the inlet. All I can say is - HOW? :think: I got a wrench on the nut portion and the sender and the brass tube portion seemed like they were turning. Maybe so, but I sure did not...
  21. Goldie Driver

    $500 K20 Burb in Seattle

    LOL - maybe they don't know what they are looking at. A TBI is a pretty clean looking carb like device ... :anitoof: But, sadly, you may be right.
  22. Goldie Driver

    $500 K20 Burb in Seattle

    Buy it & Flip it !! :Big Laugh:
  23. Goldie Driver

    How do I lift my 2WD ‘87 R10?

    The 75 GMC 1/2 ton we had cam from the PO with heavy duty - maybe 3/4 ton - coil springs up front. I remember the upper control arms being shimmed to all get out - now I think I know why. A GM control arm front end has a shorter upper control arm - when the back of the truck is lowered, and...
  24. Goldie Driver

    Very tempted! Beautiful 77 Suburban 454 2wd for sale!

    Like these on page 5 ? https://www.gmheritagecenter.com/docs/gm-heritage-archive/historical-brochures/chevrolet-trucks/1977-Chevrolet-Truck-PCK-1.pdf
  25. Goldie Driver

    Shift indicator not working

    @Raider L is your guy. https://www.gmsquarebody.com/threads/gluing-in-the-broke-out-piece.35363/ Here he used Quick Grip - never heard of it, but maybe he would recommend this for your job, too.

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