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    Bought a 1986 K10, truck died while driving today.

    While performing the test list above, take a moment to check the positive cable from the battery to the starter solenoid. I had an eyelet rust apart at the starter motor on my 73 C3500 and had to get towed home. Before the cable failed, the truck was harder to start when the engine was hot and...
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    R&R Suburban Tailgate Upper Glass Run

    Here is what I found: Remove the upper glass run felt, remove the screws for the tailgate seal, then you can remove the sheet metal screws holding the three pieces in place.
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    1973-74 Sierra Grande 3500 Emblem Help Needed

    I'm looking for 1973 Sierra Grande 3500 fender and 9000 GVW Camper Special emblems. The body shop managed to damage mine on the last repaint. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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    454 Big Block MPG

    I hate to ask the obvious, but is your speedometer accurate? When I bought my Suburban, there was a 40% difference between the rear end gear ratio and the speedometer drive gears in the TH400.
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    Giving rusty parts a smooth clean paintjob?

    When I repainted the tops of the inner fenders on my 68, my friend first used a rust converter followed by a couple coats of flat black. Next he had me wet block sand the surfaces. He did this a couple of times until surfaces were smooth (I was free labor) and then laid down gloss black. That...
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    R&R Suburban Tailgate Upper Glass Run

    Hi - I need to R&R the (fiberglass?) tailgate upper glass run that goes between the window and the body on my 1974 Suburban to treat some surface rust between it and the body. Does anyone have directions on how to correctly R&R this piece? Thanks!
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    Longer wheel studs

    I need longer wheel studs for my 2WD 1974 C1500 Suburban. Has anyone used the Baer 6280012 1/2-20 studs? It looks like the shoulder length (.5") on the 6280012 is longer than stock (.313") and I'm concerned that might cause a problem with the rear drums if the shoulder is longer than the width...
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    Blower motor inop

    I decided to go with the Del City 10 Ga 40 Amp Waterproof Blade Fuse Holder (P/N 79110). The leads were long enough to connect to the Junction Block and the 10 Ga orange wire.
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    Rear Drums Rubbing on Backing Plates after New Wheels

    As soon as I put new Wheel Vintiques 62 series 15x8 steel wheels and 31x10.50R15 tires on my 1974 GMC Suburban C1500, the rear drums starting rubbing the backing plates. The build sheet shows 1J55 Heavy Duty Brakes. Rear end just rebuilt with new Auburn carrier, axle bearings and one new axle...
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    I'll need tons of help

    Welcome! I agree with checking the tires. My brother had a Suburban that vibrated like crazy on the freeway. The tire shop checked the balance on the tires and checked if the rims were bent, all good. Problem went away when he bought new tires. Do you have a 2 piece drive shaft? I've had...
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    Blower motor inop

    The in-line fuse holder from the junction block to the blower relay broke on my 1974 Suburban (the ears broke of the side that hold the fuse in). Any suggestions on where I can find a replacement? I already called LMC.
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    Windsheild seal for a 91, which is the best one to get and

    This video from Precision Rubber Parts shows how to R&R the windshield seal. According to GMCPauls, the Precision seals come with a lifetime warranty.
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    AC Compressor Going Out

    I've been looking at this kit from Nostalgic AC: https://nostalgicac.com/compressors/compressors/a6-to-sanden-conversion-kit/a6-to-sanden-conversion-kit.html
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    Goofy Gas Gauge or Pesky Space Aliens!!

    You may want to check: 1) Your returns lines are going to the correct tank. I had a shop change the dual tank switch and they swapped the return lines by mistake. Then I filled up both tanks after leaving the shop. Next thing I know, I'm spewing gas out of the passenger side tank (it looked...
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    New member & need help

    After some calling around this morning I found reproduction rear quarter windows seals at the Truck Stop, Inc. that fit 73-81 Suburbans. Now I'm looking for tail gate seals that fit 73-74 Suburbans as the seals from LMC & Steele only go back to 1975.
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