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    Paradox Muffler

    If my muffler went back in time and killed my great grandfather, would I own a Ford?
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    Suburban roof replacment

    Yeah- how is that repair going? Glad my roof is in better than than @w-cummins and @m4chine YIPES!
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    Suburban body crossmember

    seriously- sure would be nice if the replacement metal was closer to the OEM
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    Window Jambs

    Sounds like the rear track might be bolted though the wrong hole
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    excessive heat coming from firewall: help please

    Not the exact part, but bet you could make one from something like this-https://www.amazon.com/Swpeet-Stainless-Assortment-Mechanical-Woodworking/dp/B0D94766KX
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    Who Sells The Best Wiring For Electric Windows and Locks

    Yup @Wonder Bob called it. Summit is the only place I've found with replacement door harnesses: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-rp21415
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    Alternating hazard lights

    bad ground
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    Help, Vacuum Lines

    The blue one is the TCS solenoid GM 1997479 https://www.ebay.com/itm/326166939571 "A TCS solenoid, or Transmission Controlled Spark solenoid, is an emissions control device introduced in 1970 that regulates vacuum advance to the distributor based on engine temperature and transmission gear...
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    Suburban original roof "rack" and roof tent

    Don't even think about using that rack. I had a custom fabricated one on my last suburban that was super strong, but something like this will certainly work. https://baselineoverland.com/products/square-body-suburban-roof-rack
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    1980 K20 Transmission Mount and Skid Plate help

    See this link https://www.gmsquarebody.com/threads/transfer-case-crossmembers-skid-plates.17434/
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    K20 Suburban Flaming River tilt column (also Wolff Engineering bearing)

    I agree with @bucket and would not ever use one of these again. @Conly I attached the shift indicator wire using the old column screw clip and screwing it to the column sleeve that moves with the shifter. It sorta worked OK for a number of months, but was sloppy since the geometry is slightly...
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    Let's talk one man brake bleeder

    I use these https://www.speedbleeder.com/
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    73 Suburban Tailgate Weatherstripping

    I suspect there are minor differences since the design of the tailgate is same, but different enough that the vendors don't want to say it fits. Posting pics of your as-is would sure help folks figure out a way to help.
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    Need pictures of inner body panels - 87 Suburban - Rear Corners

    I'm fabricating these now using these images to guide me (thanks!). Does anyone have pics of their suburban rear inner fender builds they can share?
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    What new tools have you got lately?

    finally got one of these to help make rear inner quarter patch panels. Cant wait to try it out
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