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    1990 Suburban 454 Oil Pressure jumping

    I'm no mechanic but have been around square bodies long enough to know I would not assume your pressure was 28 before, or that it is close to 60 now. First thing I would do is to get a reliable alternate method to confirm your oil pressure, other that the stock gauge. Your factory gauge could...
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    How To Refurbish Your Dashpad

    I asked a while back and it kind of got burried, or maybe the people who did this refurb don't have a reason to come back. I am curious about those who patched and sprayed your dash pads some time ago would say they are holding up. I didn't know if the old brittle cover continues to curl up...
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    Sanding 81 truck frame?

    Not sure what type of finish you are looking for (show truck v daily driver) but about 17 years ago I just degreased and pressure washed my frame to remove anything that would flake off. Once it dried I painted it with POR 15 and it has held up since.
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    RockAuto floor mats PICS

    Those look nice, I just ordered a set for my truck. Are the ones you ordered the cutpile or essex? I assume the cutpile based on price but not sure how much prices have changed. I too ordered mine from Rock Auto, they were right at 120.00 with the logo and shipping.
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    BFGoodrich or Cooper?

    Ill step out of this conversation. I wasn't trying to start a war. I was just bringing up the fact that I bought 60,000 mile tires and before 20,000 miles there was an issue. They agreed with me there was an issue and told me they would warranty the tires, which I was initially pleased with...
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    BFGoodrich or Cooper?

    I would have to dig up and see the exact model on the tires qA. I do know the two that were worn were NOT on the same axle. The journey was a 2012 and for us it was not a money pit at all. We had one issue with the tranny that was fixed under warranty but that is it. As a matter of fact my...
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    BFGoodrich or Cooper?

    I know this is an old thread but thought I would chime in in case anyone finds it. I used to run Coopers until I had a bad experience with their customer service/warranty. After that I won't buy another set. My wife had a Dodge Journey and we put a set of Coopers on it at Tire Barn. They did...
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    Rust converters and Frame paint

    over 15 years ago a friend of mine was doing a frame off on a 66 Chevelle. The guy doing the paint used POR 15 on the frame and the next day took a hand held angle grinder with a wire wheel to it and all it did was shine it a little. After seeing how tough the stuff was I ended up using it on...
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    New Carpet, install Dynamat first?

    Looks good. I bought the 36 square foot pack and it was more than enough for my standard cab. I didn't cover 100 percent of the cab but got 95% of the floor and still have over 1/2 the box left.
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    Where did you order your carpet from?

    Just the plastic set from LMC...
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    Where did you order your carpet from?

    Last one with the seat in. i have all new trim and a new headliner just need to get them in. Plan to pull the dash and try to refurb it myself, if it doesn't work out I'll probably buy a new one.
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    Where did you order your carpet from?

    I ended up with some free time so yesterday I pulled my interior out. Had 2 broken bolts to deal with but after that things went smooth. I wasn't sure what to expect as I hadn't had the rubber mat up since I put it in 15 or so years ago. All and all things looked good. There was a little...
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    Seatbelt question

    I ended up having to trim the plastic in order to get a socket in there. That was not a problem since the won't be seen. I soaked all the bolts from inside and below over night and used some heat and 2 of the 4 seatbelt bolts broke. So I spent the afternoon drilling and re tapping a couple...
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    Seatbelt question

    Quick question. It was freezing outside today so I didn't spend much time but I did pull the seat and plastic mat out of my 86 K 10. I got new carpet that I am going to install. Tomorrow I am going to pull it into my pole barn and fire up the wood stove and get everything warm. One thing I...
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    Where did you order your carpet from?

    Thanks, I’m sure my wife will love having it spread out somewhere in the house the next couple weeks.
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    Where did you order your carpet from?

    My carpet was delivered today. I won't be able to get it installed for a couple weeks based my work schedule. Should I pull it out of the box and let it sit more flat somewhere or should I assume it's been rolled up in a box since it was manufactured and another couple weeks won't hurt anything?
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    Where did you order your carpet from?

    I ended up ordering the carpet with mass backing from Rock Auto. Also ordered Dynamat from Amazon and new sill plates from LMC. The only main project left on the interior is the dash pad. I am going to try to re do it myself following some of the tips on here. If it doesn't work out Ill just...
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    Where did you order your carpet from?

    Thanks, from what I am seeing Rock Auto is cheaper with the better backer than what LMC is with the standard carpet. Looks like Rock Auto is going to be the cheapest, at least for this brand carpet with the mass backing.
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    Where did you order your carpet from?

    Are you talking about this place? http://www.truckandcarshop.com/index.html
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    Where did you order your carpet from?

    Thinking about going from the rubber mat I currently have to black carpet. Rock Auto has the ACC black with mass backing for just under $200.00, this includes shipping. From what I have read just about everyone sells the ACC brand carpet. Are there any other retailers selling the molded...
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    Adding a headrest to a bench seat

    Just curious, does anyone actually "use" a headreast? I always just thought it was there to prevent whip lash... In my 46 years I've never set in a seat with my head just resting against the headrest....
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    My 350 shutting off while driving

    Trying not to be rude, so don't take it that way, but based on the questions you are asking it would be easier just to take it to someone.
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    My 350 shutting off while driving

    I would find a local shop or mechanic that you trust. An engine randomly shutting off twice in a day could be any number of things. Has the oil issue stopped since you had the rear main replaced. 2 quarts every 400 miles is a lot. Also, is there a reason you think it has low compression or...
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    What did you pay for a square

    I bought my truck (77 K 20) in 2004 for $500.00. Body was rusted and hanging off of it. Drive train 350/350 and all the 4 WD components worked great. Drug it home to a friends house and we took the body off. While looking for a body (ended up with an 86) we stripped the frame and coated with...
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    LMC Headliner question

    Thanks for the tips, that makes a lot of sense

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