Recent content by Don R

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    Fix Slamming Doors - Striker Door Latch Repair

    Thank you for the detailed tip. I had heard of this, but glad to see it actually done.
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    Craftsman tool chest question

    Its been a long time since I made any posts of the progress of my 84 Jimmy. Things are slow but going well for my first real large project. I've put a few before and after pics la and learned a lot. I do have a question concerning my 40 yr old craftsman tool chest. The drawer slides are...
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    Side view mirrors when doors off

    I checked a 4x4 shop and they have a set of mirrors for about $50 that will work after i make a bracket when the doors are off.
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    Side view mirrors when doors off

    Summer is here and daughter wants to take the doors and canopy off the 84 Jimmy for our weekends at the lake. No problem except I dont have a clue what to use for side mirrors. Im checking with the state about requirement but any suggestions will be appreciated.
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    My Second K5

    Welcome. Very nice 84. I have a 84 Jimmy that is in process if rebuild But lots of fun ti drive.
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    FINALLY GOT MY SQUARE BODY

    Welcome. Great deal on a good looking truck.
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    Wichita Stepside

    Welcome I' just north of you 2 hours
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    Best way to discreetly use iPhone for music via USB or bluetooth?

    I tried installing 3 different head units in my 84 Jimmy and had power but no sound. I'm so frustrated I found a stock AM FM to put in. I called pioneer they kept telling me to return it...their tech support sucks. Any help is greatly appreciated. I did install 4 ohm 200 watt speakers so...
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    8 trac

    EBay can be pricey. I' doing the same thing you are by installing an 81 AM/FM 8 track in my 84 Jimmy. I found it and some others on Facebook market place. Good luck on your hunt. If I come across more I'll post.
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    Rebirth of a classic

    Very nice looking truck. Clean, simple and power
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    Newer back seat for my 86K5

    Very nice, very fancy...now the hunt for front matching ones. Yay time to shop
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    Much to do...

    Most older vehicle frames in Kansas are too rusty to read any numbers. Lol trust me, I spend a lot of time under them.
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    Time to start the 90 Blazer

    Thanks for all the great advice. I spent a lot of time cleaning as the pics indicate. I got this for the parts but it looks so cool with the 84 Jimmy and my 71 Jeep J2000 I was/May keep it, but any build is on hold. The previous owner slipped me a bad title so who knows what will happen. I...
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    Time to start the 90 Blazer

    The Blazer was delivered Saturday. I spent the afternoon cleaning out trash and glass. Opened the hood....where do I even start? Looks like the previous owners began to pull the engine and quit. Oh, no keys either...figures
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    Just another new guy here

    Welcome. Have you ordered a few parts catalogs yet? my LMC catalog is nightly reading
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