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  1. JM in KY

    Seat belt sleeves

    Just bumping this back up. A year later and I’m still looking for OEM style seat belt sleeves. Anybody know where to get some?
  2. JM in KY

    81-87 driver door panel

    Probably asking too much, but I’d like to find a NOS or equivalent driver door panel. Would need the later style Silverado with manual window crank. I can dye it, so color doesn’t matter. Mine has the typical chalk-flake at the top where sun and sweat wore it away.
  3. JM in KY

    Loose cab mount

    My front driver side cab mount is a little loose. There’s an occasional “pop” if I go over a bump at low speed just right. After some investigation, I found I can just barely turn the bottom section of that mount with my hands. I cannot move any of the others. The rubber pieces appear to be in...
  4. JM in KY

    Does dash pad go under windshield weatherstripping?

    What's under there? Seems like something must be pushing it up. Dash pad normally tucks under the black rubber around the windshield.
  5. JM in KY

    Anybody got a fully functional cassette player?

    Looking for a working cassette tape deck for 1987 GMC Sierra Classic. Only want original / OEM set-up. Radio works great in mine, but it eats tapes.
  6. JM in KY

    Where do I buy new interior kit?

    Is there a reputable company that makes / sells all the interior components I would need to completely re-do my interior (1987 Sierra Classic)? I don’t want to wait forever for the parts to arrive and I’d like the parts to be at least decent quality. I rebuilt my neighbor’s interior in the...
  7. JM in KY

    2 to 3 Point Seatbelts

    Yep. Just helped my neighbor do this with his ‘76. Super easy, except for getting the seat in and out (need 2 people to do that easily). We bought belts from Seatbelt Planet. There are several options, so look at everything and choose what you want. Tons of color options. For the upper bolt...
  8. JM in KY

    Bench seat latch

    Genius. I had the old seat belt anchor bolts, so I tried them. Perfect fit and the latch works perfectly now.
  9. JM in KY

    Bench seat latch

    I’m helping a neighbor dress up his ‘76 C10. I have a question about the bench seat latch. My ‘87 does not have a latch, so this is new for me. The latch lever attached to the upper, mobile part of the seat appears to work well. However, on both sides, there is no bolt (pin?) in the lower part...
  10. JM in KY

    350 TBI needs starting fluid

    My ‘87 V1500 with a 350 needs a spray of starting fluid to get going after sitting overnight. It just started acting this way last week. Runs like a top once it’s started and injectors appear to spray a nice cone of fuel when the engine is revved. I don’t see any leaks along the fuel lines and...
  11. JM in KY

    Finally snagged a fuel injection emblem.

    Put this on tonight. It’s a tiny detail, but it’s bugged me that my ‘87 didn’t have the fuel injection emblem. Couldn’t stomach the prices I kept seeing for new ones, but finally got lucky and found a used one for $35 on EBay. Best part is it’s an original, and has just enough patina to look...
  12. JM in KY

    8-track player install

    Has anybody added an 8-track player to their square? I inherited a bunch of my grandfather’s old tapes and I’d like to use them in my square body (just like he did when I was a kid) Does the wiring usually have to be spliced in? Some kind of plug-and-play? Other things I should think about?
  13. JM in KY

    Seat belt sleeves

    Anyone have a source for the plastic sleeves that go around the front seat belts? I’m looking for original or reproduction that looks like original. I know there are aftermarket generic sleeves, but I don’t want that. My truck is an ‘87 GMC single cab with blue interior.
  14. JM in KY

    Fuel injection emblem?

    Going to bump this again. Anybody got one they can part with?
  15. JM in KY

    Power steering pump

    Should also mention that the sound doesn’t change with the AC compressor clutch being engaged or open.
  16. JM in KY

    Power steering pump

    How common is bearing failure in a power steering pump? My ‘87 GMC 350 squeals / chirps after reaching operating temperature. Doesn’t happen exactly when the thermostat opens, but within a few minutes after. Also occasionally will start before getting that hot, maybe 150 to 160 degrees. Never...
  17. JM in KY

    Identify this engine component?

    Thanks! No emissions testing here in Kentucky. Hopefully that’s not what is squealing. Still might keep / replace it just because I’m a sucker for originality.
  18. JM in KY

    Identify this engine component?

    What is the part I’ve pointed to with the orange arrow? This is not my engine, but mine has the same component (maybe they all do?) I can identify AC compressor, water pump, PS pump, and alternator, but I feel like I’m just having brain fog about this. Anyway, there’s some squealing on the...
  19. JM in KY

    Feels like going home

    Ok. If you find it, let me know.
  20. JM in KY

    Steering box shaft weird movement

    I replaced my steering box recently because the original made a popping noise when turning at very low speed. It correlated with a visible motion of the shaft attached to the pitman arm. The shaft moved in and out of the box about 1/4 inch and occasionally made a pop. Well, the “new” one does...
  21. JM in KY

    Fender emblem replacement

    Awesome. How do I get the old ones off without damaging the fender? I can’t reach the speed nuts with the fender still on the truck.
  22. JM in KY

    Fender emblem replacement

    Anybody have an easy way to replace the fender badges on a square? Specifically, I’ve got a 1987 GMC Sierra Classic. The “Sierra Classic 1500” badges on the front fenders are faded terribly. Looks like I’d have to take off the fender, but I don’t really have the time or energy for that. Looks...
  23. JM in KY

    Feels like going home

    Any chance you’ve still got that “fuel injection” badge for the tailgate?
  24. JM in KY

    Steering stabilizer removal

    Figured I'd give an update. Thanks to everyone that gave suggestions. I got a standard tie-rod end puller for about $10. I tightened it over the bolt until my eyes bulged out just a little, then whacked the side of the tie rod where the bolt went through with a regular hammer. Popped right...
  25. JM in KY

    Steering stabilizer removal

    What’s the best way to remove the steering stabilizer on a stock V1500? The end closest to the front wheel is stuck solid. I know the bolt that goes through the long tie rod is tapered, which is probably part of the problem. I’ve banged on it with a hammer and heated it some with a torch. What’s...

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