Recent content by JTWard
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Brake Pads verdicts ?
Ok, so after 8 years, the brakes on my 1990 Silverado are asking for some help. the passenger side rear are hanging up every once in a while, so I bought new shoes and hardware kit for them, and Now I believe I should pay some attention to the front brakes, specifically the brake pads. I put on...- JTWard
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85-87 grill trim for the center of grille
The center sections of the grille can be bought brand new from truckandcarshop.com Concord, NC Part#30155 704-979-5157 -
Looking for info ? Cooling system !
Thank you, Yeah I got a lot of time, money and hard work in her. But she's a real Texas owned and homed truck, (No Rust). I'm a big one on originality, and this ones got it. She wasn't jacked up and huge tires put on her, solid steel frame and it wasn't abused. Their only original once. once I...- JTWard
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Looking for info ? Cooling system !
Yes it was. But both the LMC picture and this picture is off in color of the "Doeskin beige" the real color of the code 61 is somewhat light than this pic and is more pale in warmth. Back when I started this project the truck was . . . Lets just say the only thing left it the original grill...- JTWard
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Looking for info ? Cooling system !
Many pardons please. VO2 is in fact a "HD Rad/Trans Cooler" I miss read it. Also my truck has both a serpentine, and a v belt, what can I determine about fan rotation ? I always assumed that engine rotation was based on looking from the drivers seat looking forward. As on a ship, everything is...- JTWard
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Looking for info ? Cooling system !
My 88 K5 Blazer was equipped with RPO VO2 "heavy Duty" cooling system. What was the different pieces included ibn this option ? I'm looking to add a heavy duty fan and clutch to it. Thank you !- JTWard
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1988 350 V8 engine rotation ?
Thank you! I thought that looking at the fan, it turned counterclockwise. I need to get a Fan clutch, and many listed by Rockauto.com mention they are reverse spin ? Thank you !- JTWard
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1988 350 V8 engine rotation ?
I'm getting stupid in my old age, but I'm looking to get a new fan clutch and I need to know what direction the engine turns. Using the fan as an indicator, it would appear the engine turns counterclockwise if sitting in the drivers seat looking forward. The leading edges of the fan pull air in...- JTWard
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Crazy glove box story ?
I've been looking without, successes for a inner glove box panel for my 1990 Silverado pickup. It's a odd type part as the hinges for the door are on the flat inner glove box panel. GM made most of the glove box doors to hinge on the door itself, but for some reason they choose to have some of... -
88 K5 blazer inside tailgate latch handle ?
I'll try to take a closer look tomorrow ! Thank you Guys ! -
88 K5 blazer inside tailgate latch handle ?
Thank you. I have some parts you might use. -
88 K5 blazer inside tailgate latch handle ?
Your saying this kind of handle was used on Station Wagons ? Wow, I still doubt if I could find a junk yard that had this kind of old vehicles in stock. -
88 K5 blazer inside tailgate latch handle ?
Hi, I'm sorry I fell asleep, I live just south of Philadelphia. Zip is 19029 ! Thank you for your help. -
88 K5 blazer inside tailgate latch handle ?
Hi everyone, I have been looking for 88 K5 the inside tailgate latch handle for awhile without any success. No one like LMC or Classic industries even have one in their catalogs, so that would mean I need to hunt the junkyards, but honestly, I haven't seen a K5 in a boneyard in years. Everyone... -
