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  1. GTP51

    Chassis brace help

    That looks like what I have , bit hard to see from that angle, darn it if it weren’t more than a tank of fuel and COVID I would come and grab that little sucker. Thanks
  2. GTP51

    Chassis brace help

    Never need an excuse to stop and have a beer, I’m keen on drilling the sucker out, just feels like it has heaps of tension on it because it’s all bent. Cheers
  3. GTP51

    Chassis brace help

  4. GTP51

    Re-popped Bumpers

    Got front and rear from LMC freighted all the way Downunder and theY are rubbish, light steel and crap chrome. Better off paying the fine and Re chrome the originals.
  5. GTP51

    Chassis brace help

    Bennyt, thanks for the info, not much chance of finding a frame here Downunder, no cracks in the frame that I can see, just this twisted up cross brace, I could just leave it alone shut the hood and ignore it, but hey now I know it’s twisted up it’ll just do my head in. I’m in the middle of...
  6. GTP51

    Chassis brace help

    BigDaddy, you are on for the vegimite anytime, it’s fun to watch Americans try it the expression on thier faces is priceless, appreciate your help.
  7. GTP51

    Chassis brace help

    Looks like the 4wd trucks have a completely different set up
  8. GTP51

    Chassis brace help

    Thanks guys appreciate you reaching out, so far none of them look like mine, my truck is 87R10 2 wheel drive Silverado I would not have thought this part would have changed just for the 87 year. Have looked at LMC, Brothers etc and cannot find it listed as a spare part.
  9. GTP51

    Chassis brace help

    Hi guys, anyone have a photo of their front chassis brace,87 C10 The one just below the radiator that the proportioning valve mounts to, mine is all bent out of shape cause some muppet must have tried to tow the truck with it. Before I drill out the rivets and try and reshape mine it would be...
  10. GTP51

    Steering Wheel Size

    14” flat on my 87 Silverado 15”x8” on front no issues and more leg room win win
  11. GTP51

    350 tbi problem???

    If you unplugged the vac line to the canister which comes off the base of the TBI and nothing changed then Something weird is going on, because that line has full vacuum. Can’t suggest anything for an OBD1 reader for you as no one could help me with mine down here in OZ. Everyone I called to...
  12. GTP51

    350 tbi problem???

    Had similar issues to you, replaced nearly everything and along the way learned a heap about my TBI and it’s little tricks. Have you replaced the TPS . (Throttle position sensor ) Have you replaced the EGR Mine turned out to be a combination of the electronics, TPS and IAC with the final issue...
  13. GTP51

    Signing in for the first time

    ThanksCouple of pics
  14. GTP51

    Aftermarket steering wheels

  15. GTP51

    Signing in for the first time

    That Falcon would be a rare beast in the US
  16. GTP51

    Diff parts in Hawaii

    Yep just checking the time differences to plan the call, and as we are jumping a cruise back to Oz from Honalulu no problems with excess baggage
  17. GTP51

    Diff parts in Hawaii

    No one with local parts knowledge in Hawaii? just checked a couple of Ebay sellers but they won't ship there
  18. GTP51

    Signing in for the first time

  19. GTP51

    Signing in for the first time

    Thanks for the welcome, we can run left hand drive if they are older than 25 years and a lot of us like to have them LHD it just ads to the character of the vehicles IMHO , you just get used to pedalling from the wrong side.
  20. GTP51

    Suggestion for final drive ratio

    Anyone with a suggestion to get the gear set and centre in Honolulu feel free to chime in pleeeeeese..
  21. GTP51

    Suggestion for final drive ratio

    Ok 3.73 it is then , thanks guys. My bad on the 3.55's:emotions122: got cornfused as just did the driveline on one of the other brand cars, can't say 65 mustang fastback here I suppose :buttkick: Now to find the parts whilst enroute back home
  22. GTP51

    Diff parts in Hawaii

    It's actually her birthday trip so no bitching so far, but we are not there yet, I'm lucky she love the truck
  23. GTP51

    Suggestion for final drive ratio

    Appreciate the advice, now to try and find a gear set and LSD centre next week when I pass through Hawaii...
  24. GTP51

    Suggestion for final drive ratio

    looking for suggestions for final drive ratio. Truck is 87 C10 Silverado turbo 700 R transmission diff is not LSD. With 2.73 gear set, tyres are 295/50/15 Which is 26.6'' high. Engine is 350 long rod , alloy heads TBI roller cam, roller rockers , Hooker headers etc etc. the thing is a slug as...
  25. GTP51

    84 C20 stalling when braking hard in drive; not reverse

    Chasing a high idle in mine thanks for the help,don't have a pig to pat, so will go chasing vac leaks instead

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