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  1. Elliot W

    C10 Club in Connecticut

    I'm trying to get this thing off the ground so beggars can't be choosers lol. Ideally I was thinking any Chevy/GMC truck '87 (91) or earlier. While I'd call it a c10 club, its not like I wouldn't throw a sticker at a k10 or suburban. Just looking to connect some folks in the area with similar...
  2. Elliot W

    Clearance issues with lowering spindles and what you did about it…

    You’re so close to finishing an awesome suspension setup! Of the 3 options, hammering out and replacing some studs doesn’t seem too awful to make it all work (although after researching and installing everything I can see how it feels like a moving goal post). Hopefully they say it’s ok to grind...
  3. Elliot W

    C10 Club in Connecticut

    I went to a truck show over the weekend and talked to a c10 owner about a semi-local c10 club I was interested in (he had a sticker for the club on his truck). When I asked him how he liked them, he said he only has the sticker because he went to their latest social event, and added that they...
  4. Elliot W

    Clearance issues with lowering spindles and what you did about it…

    Glad to hear this. I went with some cheapos on ebay and got them at $175 for the pair. Regretted my decision when they shipped to my house and both had the caliper tabs broken off in shipping. New set is on the way from the same seller and I'm (reluctantly) hoping for the best.
  5. Elliot W

    Best Spent $$ for Square Restoration

    Also very valid points. You work on what you can at the time. A bit off topic, but I'm hesitant of buying a lot of items at once and only purchase the items I'm going to use for the next step of the project. This way seems much less intimidating/discouraging and gives extra time to think about...
  6. Elliot W

    Best Spent $$ for Square Restoration

    I think it depends on how long the build is going to take and how much you plan on restoring. For my first build, I had a useable engine in it then did the body/paint. The engine barely got me out of the shop. Not a great feeling having a fresh paint job on something you can't drive. Plus, when...
  7. Elliot W

    How much does tire size effect speedometer?

    This is the tool I use. https://willtheyfit.com/ Put in the stock tire size or size you currently have, then put in the tire size you are looking at using to see the difference in speedo error.
  8. Elliot W

    Kill Switch - once again

    You could always add a second horn in the engine bay dedicated to the switch.
  9. Elliot W

    I got a 87 R10 and I just can't leave it alone

    Thats awesome. And cool its the last year of the body style. Where in VA are you? I was in Charlottesville until recently.
  10. Elliot W

    Anyone Use Classic Industries Dash Pad

    Randy the LMC dash looks pretty close to the dash I just got from Classic Industries. The CI dash isn't quite show quality but went in just fine as far as I can tell. Kind of a weird depression on the top of the drivers side.
  11. Elliot W

    New Electrical System

    Potentially dumb question here but.....have you checked for blown fuses in the fuse box, made sure the harness is plugged in and relatively clean at the firewall, or do you see any frayed wires in the engine bay or under the dash on the drivers side?
  12. Elliot W

    Fuel Gauge passed full

    That could do it as I believe the fuel gauge wire is on the end of the two column harness. Also check the metal transfer surface where the cluster meets the harness plug. The metal on the cluster basically looks like a gum wrapper metal. Mine was ripped off but fortunately I saw it so I had to...
  13. Elliot W

    3 speed saginaw replacement with 5 speed

    Mine shift just fine. I wouldn't race with it but for getting the 5th gear without paying for a t56 I'd say it shifts plenty nice. Mine is from a Sierra so it shifts like a truck.
  14. Elliot W

    Fuel Gauge passed full

    Since it hasn't been spelled out here and I just went through this, when the gauge reads past full, it means open ground (as in there is literally some discontinuity in the circuit somewhere between the gage and the sending unit ground). This could be anything in that circuit from bad terminal...
  15. Elliot W

    3 speed saginaw replacement with 5 speed

    I recently did the nv3500 swap. What I wish I knew before starting is that not all nv3500s are the same aside from the 2wd/4x4 aspect. The transmissions are different lengths depending on if you got it from an s10 or sierra/silverado. And the shifter is a couple inches further back from the...
  16. Elliot W

    Mystery Switch

    Thanks Dave! Fortunately I've dodged pinching the rear harness after installing/removing/reinstalling the crossmember at least 5 times this year. I will say that my rear wire harness is looking tired though...the clips are definitely showing their age. You live in Port Orchard? I lived there...
  17. Elliot W

    Mystery Switch

    Thanks for the input guys! After a little testing today, I was able to determine it is the reverse light switch. There seems to be a bad ground somewhere as it will come on and go off with random combinations of lights to that corner.
  18. Elliot W

    Mystery Switch

    I’m trying to figure out what this switch is in the truck. It’s got the wood paneling on it that seems to match the trim but not sure if these were aftermarket accessories in the 70s/80s. The switch connects to light green and dark green wires on the steering column. From my research it looks...
  19. Elliot W

    I've come here to complain!

    Brutal. Hang in there bud. As frustrating as this is, your complaints give me confidence knowing I'm not the only one this happens to. And yes, this place is great for complaints since most the time I'm too embarrassed to tell my wife I can't make a decent repair or all the time I spend working...
  20. Elliot W

    Tail light brake light issue

    Yea all good now. For such a basic truck the wire harness can still beat me up sometimes lol
  21. Elliot W

    5.3L LS checklist with part numbers

    I had the knock sensor code on mine and had a couple clogged injectors. At least p0301 tells you it’s #1 cylinder so you don’t have to hunt for the problem area. Maybe it’s something as small as the spark plug not all the way connected.
  22. Elliot W

    Tail light brake light issue

    I ran the volt meter from both inputs on the socket and they both got power when they should, and grounded it to a known good ground. Indicates a bad ground internal to the socket itself. I couldn’t unplug the ground wire in the socket (it feels like a mechanical connection wire to socket) but...
  23. Elliot W

    Tail light brake light issue

    It looks like there is one factory ground to body on the drivers side and it is connected. I jumpered both side to a known ground and changed bulbs with no change. I’m starting to suspect the bulb socket.
  24. Elliot W

    Tail light brake light issue

    I'm having an issue with my rear lights and can't find the problem. With lights off, both brake lights light up. With light on (both sides lit) and brakes applied, the drivers side brake light comes on but the passenger side goes dark. I assume I have a bad ground somewhere but going hand over...
  25. Elliot W

    5.3L LS checklist with part numbers

    I just mentioned it because I wasn't sure how to make up an AN fitting to the fuel rail (quick disconnect tip that can be converted to a barbed tip) and the sending unit (flared tip) without using fuel injection hosing as a connector. I'm not too familiar with AN hose but figured it meant AN...

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