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    Engine Detailing?

    What was your soap to water mix ratio?
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    Manual to auto conversion

    So, getting back to the title of the post, how hard is it to switch from manual to automatic? What components would be needed to get from the donor vehicle to do the swap? I once did a SM465 (mine) to a TH400 (other guys) by pulling trucks side by side. Had to swap radiator, speedo gear, pedals...
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    Posi-limited slip-tru trac!

    '86 should be 28-spline. I think the 30-spline started in '89. IIRC. Some say late '88 model could have the 30's but mainly '89. I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong.
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    Where do you mount your fire extinguisher?

    Good point!
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    Rental trailers

    Since the topic of tow bars came up I need to relate a story that touched close to home. Decades ago my wife and I had two foster children who were adopted to a family who lost their son. Situation was their son was traveling home with his aunt at night. A Penske truck was traveling the...
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    Rental trailers

    Wow! You mean your U-Haul stores don't rent actual car trailers? Here in Ohio they do. I realize your not in Ohio but it's hard to see how they can only rent such small trailers in CA.
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    Rebuild an engine in the truck

    Local rentals usually rent hoists. You could probably find a friend with an engine stand if you try. You could even Facebook to see if someone will loan you a stand. Have you tried putting some ATF (or some kind of "break free solvent" in the cylinders overnight to free up pistons? A long...
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    Power REAR WINDOW, Suburban Tailgate & Blazer Troubleshooting

    Same thing here. My son pulled it out (on '88, located on left, upper edge, inside tailgate...get that?), cleaned the terminals, reinstalled and window works great again!
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    Wanted: 1977 GM 14-Bolt Hub

    Turns out Dorman makes studs with over size knurled sections for just such events. Will get back with part numbers as soon as I'm sure the numbers I've looked up are correct.
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    Wanted: 1977 GM 14-Bolt Hub

    My son has a 1977 GM 14-bolt that the hub has two stud holes that are stripped out on. Does anyone have a good hub they can sell us? Thanks, trukman1 ETA: SRW
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    Wanted: 700r4 4x4 Transmission for '88 K5

    Will that mate up to a 231 transfer case (or can tail housings be swapped?)and have the same cable, attachment system? (I have Pay Pal.) If so I'm definitely on board. Shipping is to 45431 to calculate shipping. Thanks. ETA: If you want me to check shipping I'll need your zip code. I've never...
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    Wanted: 700r4 4x4 Transmission for '88 K5

    Must be in good working order and complete. Close to OH a major plus. Thanks, trukman1
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    Power window only goes up

    I have to take it the vehicle your talking about is the '85 K10/350. The wires commonly break in the section between the door and the body. That's the point where they flex every time you open and close the door. As the wires get old they become brittle and break. You can unplug the wires from...
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    700r4 rebuild time, advice?

    $3400? Whhhhaaaaattt? Seriously? Damn! Mine is in need of a rebuild and no way do I have the change to pay that kind of money nor am I capable of rebuilding it myself. Not trying to hijack thread but can you provide more information about the NV4500 swap? Are they reliable enough to trust...
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    Power window only goes up

    I have to take it the vehicle your talking about is the '85 K10/350. The wires commonly break in the section between the door and the body. That's the point where they flex every time you open and close the door. As the wires get old they become brittle and break. You can unplug the wires from...
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    1988 K5 Hardtop in EC

    Sadly, that's always the case. :( Thanks for the reply.
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    Radio Support Strap '88 K5

    I ended up getting mine from an individual. Keep watching the forums and EBay as well. Best I can do.
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    School me on intake manifolds and headers

    Easy way to find out is to turn the air cleaner lid upside down. That will give you enough additional air to see if you can tell the difference. If so, you may want to go open element. If not, no reason to waste the money, IMO.
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    Radio Support Strap '88 K5

    Found
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    79 c-30 lq4 swapped for sale

    Would this rig be dependable enough to drive long distances? I don't care (right now) about the appearance just the reliability. Thanks, trukman1
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    Hood ornaments

    My '88 K5 has one that will be coming off when it goes in for it's new paint! Never understood the reason for thm or the attraction to them. I definitely think the hoods look better without but opinions will, of course, vary. Each to his own. Nothing to add as to the years they were installed...
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    Why do older cars smell different?

    Beat me to it! Those years of fermenting farts have to got to have an impact!
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    Question for you out there that have run a 292 in a truck

    I had a '77 K20 with 292 that was an absolute torgue monster and got incredible gas mileage. Only thing was it was SOOOO slow starting out. Had a 465 with 4:56 gears (GM posi units) and it would go anywhere I wanted on the farm and in the woods/mud. Before "computer" became a household word my...
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    Proper way to fix sagging Headliner

    You can go on You Tube and look up "The Lucky Needle" for a really good tutorial on recovering a headliner.
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    Pick the fav car you owned but follow instructions:

    I'll pitch in...1971 Z28/RS Camaro 1968 Carroll Shelby built 428 SCJ GT Mustang (race car built for dealers race program.) 1973 Pontiac Lemans Sport Coupe GT (Never saw another one like it!) I just wish I knew how to track down previously owned vehicles w/o VIN...

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