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Removing a Tailgate Bow
No, I'm not talking about ribbons and bows.. Some previous owner used the tailgate on my truck for something besides it's intended purpose.. I suppose something very heavy was placed on it and caused the 'gate to bow outward.. It's not dented or scratched up, just a 1 inch outward bow to it. The...- RustyPile
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- Forum: Paint and Body
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Vent window locking latches
I'm working on the vent windows of my '83 GMC, trying to get the slack out of the latch.. I removed the latch, cleaned up the "drum", torx screw, and lubed the pivot points of the window.. The screw had worked itself out a turn or 2, but when I put everything back together, some slack remained... -
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Brakes, cheap people, dumbasses, and old parts
I spent the day working on rear brakes but no pictures because the work is dirty and I didn't want to make a mess of my camera.. :sorry: .... I know, I know ---- pics or it didn't happen.. Ya'll will just have to trust me on this one... Been getting the GMC ready for State Safety Inspection... -
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Temp gauge issues
As stated in my introduction, I am a retired automobile mechanic.. I worked in the field for over 30 years.. During the last 10 - 12 years I worked exclusively with electrical issues and drivability problems. Even with all my experience, I'm still perplexed by this particular problem.. Before...- RustyPile
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- Forum: Gauge, Speedo & Instrumentation
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New forum member
Hi folks.. I just joined this site and would like to introduce myself.. Although I'm a new guy here, I'm not a "new guy". I'm a 74 year old retired automobile mechanic, having worked in the field some 35 years. My recently purchased '83 GMC Sierra Classic 1500 is just one of a long line of GM...- RustyPile
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- Forum: Introduction
