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Removing Door Mirror Anchors
Those are called Jack Nuts and are 1/4-20 thread on the inside. You should be able to use a 1/4" drill or the diameter of a 1/4" screw or so to run the inside of the Jack Nut all the way to the threads on the nut .. these work like wall anchors that the sides collapses when the screw is... -
New door lock cylinders
Yes, GMCPauls is a small shop and has been used by many members on this webpage I believe and other members on other Webpages I am on such as CK5 Network. I have heard positive reviews on them. When I got my set the keys did not appear to be cut the same, and I called them because I did not... -
After market seatbelts are expensive... looking for other ideas
@Turbo4whl thanks for the update on the seatbelts I was not aware of this as most of the mid 80 Blazer's Surburban's and Jimmy's had this style .... for those restoring their vehicles with this style buckle .. any thoughts on replacements ? -
USA1 Industries
I will say for the availability of Rattle Can Paints they definitely have the best selection So far the two times I ordered paint they shipped immediately and then it took two weeks on the second order but I got it. -
After market seatbelts are expensive... looking for other ideas
From what I have gathered, 1977 and 76 possible had a unique set up ... What color and what are you looking for ... I bought a set of 1977 beige for parts for my 1985 Blazer and that was stupid on my part. If these work for you I guarantee we can make a deal. The Plastic house is cracked on... -
USA1 Industries
LMC will send you pictures of the item you want to purchase if you call them ... I wanted several pictures of the Tailgate Band and Chevrolet wording that goes on the back. They took my information, opened up a box or went to their archives and provided pictures of front and back in a couple of... -
New door lock cylinders
Just out of curiosity ... Is your Suburban Barn Door or Endgate ? I just bought a set for my Blazer from GMC Pauls Truck Parts in which had the doors and the Endgate and it came with the two sets of keys .. Two with GM marked and two with no markings. I had previously purchased the Ignition... -
USA1 Industries
I placed this one shipping on June 4th. It was paint (Blue & Mystic different years), trim pieces and some decals. -
USA1 Industries
Update ... I received notification that my order had shipped. Should arrive next week. -
USA1 Industries
I have to agree with the others in the group. I have tried calling everyday this week several times a day to find out about an order placed in early June. All my orders so far to them have shipped within a day or so, this one I really need and cannot get a response. I did use the E-Mail to... -
Do aftermarket speaker mounts make 6x9's clear the cab?
Check out Crutchfield for speaker baffles to help direct the sound forward along with your sound deading material. I bought some to install in the dash 3-1/2" and back 4 X 10" waiting to get Blazer back from Paint and Body to install Less than $10.00... -
GM old paint codes and does color tones still match?
I bought the entire set from Phoenix Graphics plus application liquids. Stripes were $169.00 Kits contains Doors, Fenders, Quarter Panels and Tailgate. https://phoenixgraphix.com/gm.php#truck https://phoenixgraphix.com/gm/8491gmt5b.php Will be installed at paint shop once mine is completed.- rwjtexas
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- Forum: Paint and Body
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Rear seat belts for an 87 K5?
Did you find what you were looking for ? Mine is a 1985 - The sides receivers are fixed to the cargo floor and each side individual uses one of the retractor heads to go into the floor mounted receiver. The seat belts should look something like this .. -
6.2 years to avoid?
Well that is interest Thanks for clearing that up. I ordered a K-5 in 1983 and cancelled it due to the issues with the engine I was hearing about. I bought mine in 1985 when "they were supposed to have been improved on" ... It was the predecessor Oldsmobile Diesel LF9 / 350 cu in that was...- rwjtexas
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- Forum: Tech Discussion
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Carpet colors?
So you did not order any Cut Pile Samples ...You will notice a big difference between the Original Cut Pile and Essex fabric. I also ordered the door panels to be sure the carpet and panels matched ... Good Luck and let us know how it goes -
6.2 years to avoid?
In my understanding when I started looking at Blazer's to purchase the Blazers / Jimmy's in 1982 - 1984 the blocks for the 6.2L were 350 block conversions that had Diesel Heads slapped on them. In 1985 the 6.2L were changed to true Detroit Diesels. The Issues you may have heard about in the...- rwjtexas
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- Forum: Tech Discussion
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Carpet colors?
I just ordered my Completes set of Carpets, Door Panels and an extra yard of carpet to replace the carpet on side panels in the cargo area of my K-5 (7766 Blue)_ I went with Original Cut Pile with Mass Backing. Carpet -$ 467.79 Door Panels - $ 73.95 Yard of Carpet - $51.99 I went through OC... -
Replacing rear sliding widow latch on 1987 V10
Great !! That makes my day , So glad it worked out for you... I'm about to order more parts for my restoration so I get to spend a lot of money today with LMC Truck, USA1 Industries, and Motor City K5 ... and possible another one... LOL. Have a great day ... Again, thanks for letting me know. -
Rear view mirror, where does it go?
Let me know if you still need dimensions .. I have a 1983 Suburban Windshield that looks factory original that I took out of the donor I was obtaining parts from. I can measure the mounting pad if you need. The windshield is out of the vehicle and going into my 1985 K5 after painting. -
Replacing rear sliding widow latch on 1987 V10
I believe it is .. Eric let me know that he ordered the Part from Motor City K5 from the Link and would let me know the outcome. -
Color match for blue interior
Yours looks fantastic. Mine is also the darker blue ... I appreciate the visual .. As mentioned, I plan to try USA 1 in the 81-87 range ... I have a few pieces of plastic trim I got from the salvage yard to practice on before actually using my interior trim pieces. If this does not work I... -
Color match for blue interior
Yours being an 84 and mine being an 85 What color ColorBond did you purchase and where .. My Interior Color is 23D on my glovebox sticker. I am planning to use the USA 1 in our year grouping but would like other options Thanks, Rob -
Headliner Material
Look on line for Auto Headliner Mart - I found my original Snakebite Pattern Foam Headliner Material with him. Mine is an offwhite and I thought I would never find it anywhere ... but they had it available ... he was very helpful. They have an E-Bay store is how I made initial contact... -
Replacing rear sliding widow latch on 1987 V10
Few more Pictures ... I hope this helps and that the replacement lock for Motor City K5 works for you.
