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  1. Craig 85

    1988 IROC-Z

    Last dude that did that to me has been 6 feet under since January 1989!
  2. Craig 85

    Wire identification 81 c30 dually

    My ‘85 is setup this way. The pod on the carb is vacuum operated. There is an electric solenoid mounted on my thermostat housing that connects to the pod. I believe the relay on the valve cover ties into my electric solenoid based on RPM, it then opens the vacuum to allow the pod on the carb...
  3. Craig 85

    Wire identification 81 c30 dually

    The relay on the firewall could be for the pod on the driver's side front of the carb. Mine is mounted on the valve cover. On my '85 it opens the carb a hair to prevent back fires between certain RPM's.
  4. Craig 85

    Show me your 8 lug wheels!

    Up to 2010 yes. 2011 the bolt pattern changed on trucks, but stayed the same for 2500 Suburbans.
  5. Craig 85

    Factory A/C Conversion for '86

    My truck has factory A/C (originally A6 compressor) and due to the fact before I bought it, it sat parked for 10 years baking in the Central California sun. I replaced just about every part in the system. I added a Sanden compressor and custom lines. It works great. I've had a couple...
  6. Craig 85

    After market head lights

    I used Hella conversion lights on my '79. They have an H4 bulb and glass lenses that look OEM. HELLA 002395991 7" H4 Type Single High/Low Beam Headlamp
  7. Craig 85

    Installing Sensors

    I may have used some Teflon tape.
  8. Craig 85

    Instrument Bezel Referb

    I remember you had to float the paint a little and only go in one direction, otherwise it would leave bumps.
  9. Craig 85

    AC/Heat vacuum selector valve part #

    I got mine through the Parts Place. It's $289 now. If you get one off ebay, just make sure it's an NOS unit in the box. https://www.thepartsplaceinc.com/product/1990/1990-gm-truck-heater-control-with-a-c-chevrolet-and-gmc-trucks-gm-16034591/66601
  10. Craig 85

    Instrument Bezel Referb

    I did this about 5 years ago with a Molotow Chrome pen. Still looks good.
  11. Craig 85

    AC/Heat vacuum selector valve part #

    I think if that valve fails it defaults to the floor or defrost. I can’t recall. I bought one of those cheap vacuum testers to make sure all the vacuum pods worked. When I determined they did, it led me to the valve being the issue. I know the complete control assembly was under $200 when I...
  12. Craig 85

    AC/Heat vacuum selector valve part #

    I couldn't get one for my '85 a few years ago and had to buy the whole control. Last photo has the exploded part numbers. Look at #6.
  13. Craig 85

    Shift Indicator

    Ain't that the truth! Glad I'm not paying those Commiefornia prices any more!
  14. Craig 85

    Robert here

    A couple of questions. Is it an EFI motor or were the motor homes still carbed? It's a 7.4L. This is for a California pre 1/1/85 454 k30. Single smog pump, factory no cats with dual exhaust.
  15. Craig 85

    Shift Indicator

    I solved that problem in mine... When I'm in drive the tach is straight up.;)
  16. Craig 85

    New Guy

    I've only seen one of those beds. A friend had one on his truck in the early 90's. It too started as a factory long bed stepside, but had the utility boxes added on at some point. I can't remember the manufacture, but it was probably made by one of the central California manufactures at the...
  17. Craig 85

    Lower steering shaft

    @skidrew32 I think you have to pull that out from the steering wheel side due to the way the bearings are installed.
  18. Craig 85

    Lift kit

    I can’t recall the ride with the stock bumper. It rode pretty smooth with the winch bumper (never had a winch). I know my current K30 with a 454 has the HD springs (1 more short leaf) and I think it’s too stiff. One of these days I’ll remove that leaf and it will be the same as the EZ Rides.
  19. Craig 85

    Where do I buy new interior kit?

    Yes the roof side trim was metal. I’ve had trucks with metal a plastic sill covers. I prefer the plastic version since they’re one piece.
  20. Craig 85

    Where do I buy new interior kit?

    I just checked, they do. I got the door panels through Rockauto.
  21. Craig 85

    Lift kit

    This was my last truck, '79 K15 with a 350/350 & A/C combo. I had a 4" Tuff Country EZ Ride lift with rear block and SX8000 shocks. I added Off Road Designs front sway bar disconnect to prevent any spring bind. This was my best riding Square Body 4x4 I've had.
  22. Craig 85

    Cowl Hood

    Someone fabbed this up with two 90's truck air cleaner bases. You could then run the tall lid which would give you the factory 5" air filter element.
  23. Craig 85

    Where do I buy new interior kit?

    I bought the Coverlay panels a few years ago, but have yet to install them. Quality seems good to me. I'm going to remove the glued on felt inserts and use factory style ones. The inserts and sun visors were from USA-1 and took 6-7 months to receive and that was 3-4 years ago. They match...
  24. Craig 85

    What is this relay looking module box on my valve cover??

    Yep that's it. I know for sure it ties into the emissions system, but I've never hooked up my cruise control, so I'm not sure if controls any part of that system.
  25. Craig 85

    87 Stock TBI 350 air cleaner lid flip upside down? Does it help? does it hurt? good or bad idea?

    LMC Truck carries the small block version for carbureted trucks. 38-4359 is the part number. I have the GM part number for 454 trucks on my home computer. I had already bought this one prior to knowing that part number. I modified the SBC version with a 4” silicone tube to make it work.

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