Recent content by Blair Bakke
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Leaking rear seal on 350 transmission
Mine suffered from a "weeping yolk". http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/drivetrain/yokeleak.htm- Blair Bakke
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- Forum: Tech Discussion
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Who rebuilds steering columns?
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- Forum: Tech Discussion
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Who rebuilds steering columns?
This is your guy! Complete rebuild with OEM parts. Wayne Wiles (260)-450-3158 www.gmtiltsteeringcolumn.com- Blair Bakke
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- Forum: Tech Discussion
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Pre-welded stake pockets or Bolt on? How good of quality is the aftermarket bedsides?
If you look on LMC and other sights the pockets are sold individually are sold individually from the sides. Brothers trucks sells them spot welded on the sides as one piece. I'm overseas and my truck is back in the USA so I can't take pictures or look.- Blair Bakke
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- Forum: Paint and Body
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Pre-welded stake pockets or Bolt on? How good of quality is the aftermarket bedsides?
That's a brilliant idea for washing. I am going to do that for sure. Do you have this kind of setup?- Blair Bakke
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- Forum: Paint and Body
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Pre-welded stake pockets or Bolt on? How good of quality is the aftermarket bedsides?
I really like that weathered barn wood look too.- Blair Bakke
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- Forum: Paint and Body
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Pre-welded stake pockets or Bolt on? How good of quality is the aftermarket bedsides?
I agree. I think the real issue is how well they were able to coat inside the pockets after they were spot welded. With the pockets off they can get a healthy primer, paint and finish coat for extra protection. I don't think this is much of a problem inland but when you are close to the...- Blair Bakke
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- Forum: Paint and Body
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Pre-welded stake pockets or Bolt on? How good of quality is the aftermarket bedsides?
I am happy to hit the reset button and offer an olive branch but I'm not the run and pout type. I don't enjoy throwing insults within a group of like minded people but I don't chew on my tongue well neither.- Blair Bakke
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- Forum: Paint and Body
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Pre-welded stake pockets or Bolt on? How good of quality is the aftermarket bedsides?
Okay, I will play. Sure I'm new to THIS forum but I'm no stranger to the internet seeing I've done communications for the military for 30 years so please keep your welcome mat for someone else. I didn't see any requirement in the forum rules for me to post a resume or pictures of my wife or...- Blair Bakke
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- Forum: Paint and Body
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Pre-welded stake pockets or Bolt on? How good of quality is the aftermarket bedsides?
The other option is leaving the wood as is and getting a two piece removable "Show deck" to place in for cruises and shows then take out when home. Bruce Horkey's wood and Parts has some of the best show decks I've seen. I'm going to try the Vinyl aluminum and keep my wood for future if I...- Blair Bakke
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- Forum: Paint and Body
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Pre-welded stake pockets or Bolt on? How good of quality is the aftermarket bedsides?
I'm overseas at least 12 hours ahead of you guys so afternoon here might look like I'm posting in the middle of night. I don't sleep much anyways- Blair Bakke
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- Forum: Paint and Body
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Pre-welded stake pockets or Bolt on? How good of quality is the aftermarket bedsides?
Been a Marine for 30 years. I can bust balls like it's my job . Appreciate all the info.- Blair Bakke
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- Forum: Paint and Body
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Pre-welded stake pockets or Bolt on? How good of quality is the aftermarket bedsides?
The rear bumper is actually aftermarket for a mid-80's Ranger. The OEM Chevy rear bumpers are way too wide and don't look right at on Step or Fleet side trucks at all. I would recommend searching for a replacement to fit that vehicle around that time and fabricate the brackets to fit. I...- Blair Bakke
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- Forum: Paint and Body
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Pre-welded stake pockets or Bolt on? How good of quality is the aftermarket bedsides?
This is what I was thinking about replacing it with. https://www.smokeyroadrodshop.com/index.html- Blair Bakke
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- Forum: Paint and Body
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Pre-welded stake pockets or Bolt on? How good of quality is the aftermarket bedsides?
I've been through two wood beds in the last 20 years. Heat and humidity has caused them all to crack and varnish to lift. Last floor I noticed some rust under the wood around the corners. I'm looking into replacing it with the new aluminum with vinyl to solve that. New parts with fresh...- Blair Bakke
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- Forum: Paint and Body
