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  1. JamesSam

    Steering Stabilizer Different Than Current One Even When Said To Be Exact Fit/ Bolt Doesn't Fit Through Tie Rod

    Was in the process of replacing the steering stabilizer(dampener). The old one came off fairly easily and was loose as a Goose so I was very excited to be replacing with a new one that was toight like a toiger. Then realized these are different bolts and different stabilizers completely. I...
  2. JamesSam

    Looking At Buying 1997 Cheyenne C1500 As Daily Driver Feedback Please

    Hey All, I am seriously thinking about trading in my 2007 CRV for a 1997 Cheyenne C1500. I really love driving my truck, so much that I probably drive it more than I should. I have decided I want to drive a truck every day and not just any truck. I want a cool ass Chevy truck that I can do all...
  3. JamesSam

    What Is This, Found Lying On Wheel Tub When Changing Battery Tray.

    Hey All, I have no clue what this is , please shed some light. I started taking components out to switch my battery tray and found this lying on the wheel well in the engine bay(under the battery tray). It looks like it was snipped off of something.
  4. JamesSam

    Must Replace Battery Tray 87 V10

    All, My battery tray is the worst looking component in my engine bay. As I'm sure most of you can picture it, it is totally corroded and rusted(barely there) from battery acid. I just ordered an "OER Authorized" battery tray from Classic Indistries. Any insider/been there done that/ knowledge...
  5. JamesSam

    Sliding Window Restoration Tips Please?

    I have decided I am going to try and get more life out of my sliding glass back window and touch it up rather than replace it. It seems possible anyway. The first time I opened my sliding window(probably a year ago) the metal sills on the glass panes that slide, came off when I tried to close...
  6. JamesSam

    Drop On 4x4 Feedback Thread

    Hello All, I don't want to ruffle any feathers. I want feedback on this idea for a distant future project I am contemplating but am not dead set on... I have a V10(19874x4,as most of you know). I love it but I also am longing for a lowered, hot rod type of: square, or OBS, or 1st, or 2nd gen...
  7. JamesSam

    C10 Fall Revival 2023, Denton NC

    I will start this off by saying this event was awesome. Friday 10/20 was cool and Saturday 10/21 was cool and really busy! Possibly 3 times more trucks Saturday than on Friday. Donations were all that were asked to get in. I have never seen so many GM's this cool in one location on the east...
  8. JamesSam

    Anyone Have a Full Truck Cover You Swear By

    Hello All my square brethren. Unfortunately I cannot keep my truck in a garage right now. I have a cover that came with my truck from the previous driver(owner) and it is weather resistant(not weathet proof) 1 was told and I haven't .ever really tested how it does I the rainurore mthan half a day.
  9. JamesSam

    Rail Mounting Pics for Shoote

    @Shoote , I hope these help. Mounted with hardware to the frame.
  10. JamesSam

    Vent Window/Back Window Questions

    Hey All, I have been going back and forth trying to talk myself in to replacing or refurbishing the vent and sliding glass back window on my truck. I don't think it would really be possible unless my wife and kids were out of town and/or I could borrow garage space for at least 4 to 5 days...
  11. JamesSam

    Drip Rail Starting to Detach

    It has been raining where I am in VA like a mother the last couple weeks. One day recently after the rain and a good forecast of 2 sunny days I gave the truck a proper wash to have a drive. When I jumped on the side step to wax the roof I noticed sun shining through behind the drip rail...
  12. JamesSam

    So Many Squares and OtherClasics

    The family and I left early this AM for vacation at the beach in SC. Of course we have been planning for weeks to stop at the new Buc-ee's in Florence. Ha! Because of the detour to the new truck stop we headed towards the beach on the Pamlico highway between Florence and Georgetown there were so...
  13. JamesSam

    Truck @ The Garage Anxiety

    I dropped the truck at the garage it's always been taken to but I have a weird feeling about it.They are really backed up from prior to the Memorial day holiday. I told them no rush. I should chill right?
  14. JamesSam

    AC Delco Spark Plugs Of Course

    I want to buy a backup set/soon to swap set of plugs. I want AC Delco and want to know wat would be the best current version since AC Delco is the OEM supplier for this type part. 1987 TBI 350 4x4. What y'all got for me?
  15. JamesSam

    Really Cool Moment (for me)

    Today I had a moment that might seem really silly to some but I was over the moon to quote someone from the 1920's...going to the grocery store to get dinner after the wife, kids and I left the pool, I happened to turn out of our neighborhood on to our turnpike and the only other car coming down...
  16. JamesSam

    C-10 Revival October 2023

    Hello All, I just wanted to start general discussions about this event. I already know a few(probably lots) of y'all are going, as I have seen messages from members about this. I recently started contemplating  how I am actually going to stay there. I want to be there for all 3 days. Initially...
  17. JamesSam

    Best Replacement OEM Style Power Window Motor

    Hello Square Brethren, Unfortunately the motor for my drivers side door window has failed finally. Right in time for the great spring weather that is perfect for cruising without AC. It only goes down about 2 inches then makes a loud stuttering clamour and goes all the way back to the top and...
  18. JamesSam

    Ethanol Free Or Premium Or Either

    Hello All, a relative close to me suggests I run my 1987 V10 on ethanol free gas only. The previous owner always filled it with premium grade where ever he went. What should I use? Ethanol free or Premium? ...Or both?
  19. JamesSam

    Oil Pressure Guage Mystery

    I know tons of discussions already exist about the oil pressure gauge and sending unit. I have already searched the existing forums that helped me to trouble shoot but I'm hoping to get more info with some details in my trials. Here goes: 1987 TBI 350 4WD When I bought my truck several months...
  20. JamesSam

    Wider Stance Without Changing Wheels

    I am thinking about widening the stance on my truck but don't want to invest in new wheels and tires. I could also easily talk myself out of this as I don't want to change the trucks appearance too much. It's lifted. Are spacers the way to go? Would this make driving it less...
  21. JamesSam

    Row Of Pretty Old Trucks Suddenly Appear in The Meadow Beside the Local Grocery Store Chesterfield Va!!

    I'm posting this hoping someone around here is on this forum and knows about these trucks...This week while passing by my closest Food Lion in the southside of Chesterfield VA, suddenly there are about 5 or 6 really cool old trucks parked in the field right next to the shopping plaza. One is a...
  22. JamesSam

    My Uncles Long Term Project

    Just wanted to post a couple pics of the truck I saw after visiting with my relatives. My uncle just picked this up dirt cheap and plans on working on it for about a decade or so
  23. JamesSam

    Back in Black

    Hi All, My first car was an '88 GMC Safari, my second car was an '89 Safari, then I got a 2000 S10 and fell in love with a truck. After that I always wanted a full size Chevy truck but life sent me down the family sedan route for a couple of decades. Finally via mid life crisis I have purchased...
  24. JamesSam

    Fuel Issues

    Recently drove my truck to work and home on tje drivers sode tank. I lost power in the afternoon on tje drivers side tank and thought "maybe it's empty" so I pulled over and switched back to passenger side. It cranked up and I drove home. Ever since the fuel gage is stuck at over full, power...

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