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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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    Suburban roof replacment

    Cant wait for the pics :)
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    k5 tailgate window refurb questions

    The glass sash does not extend into the glass run channels. The lock rod is supposed to be bent. If it were me, I'd buy new glass run channels since the metal is new and un-rusted, but the GRP 1130 76 reline does work (suburban channel w GRP 1130 76)
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    Suburban roof replacment

    I used the Faxon ebay store- shipping took about a week. Went through all of Vol 1 yesterday and put stickies on the pages I need. The indexes at the front of each section helps, but it is still harder to find stuff than an electronic version
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    Suburban roof replacment

    The 1983 assembly manuals pages relevant to this thread are in VOL 1, section 1C3, Sheets 12-18 (about half way into the manual). They show how this part of the roof is put together. I have a similar but hopefully less intensive issue so will be following the fix
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    Suburban roof replacment

    @w-cummins the omitted sections are not relevant to what you are doing -covers brakes, axles, frame
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    Suburban roof replacment

    @w-cummins , Yes I just got the manuals. Its a 2 volume set and it appears to be complete. Not sure what was omitted. It does have all the suburban roof info and a bunch of other super helpful info not available elsewhere. The ONLY thing I don't like is that every page multiple watermarks to...
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    Suburban roof replacment

    OMG- so many welds :)
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    2025 Old Dominion Truck Rally Central VA

    Yup-They don't have a web site
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    Suburban roof replacment

    @w-cummins - Faxon Auto Literature had them for 1983- https://www.faxonautoliterature.com/ and yes they are good to have
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    Suburban roof replacment

    the factory assembly manuals show and count the number of welds in a Suburban roof- they are mind bogglingly vast
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    Assembly Manual

    A good site for buying factory assembly manual reprints and other documentation is Faxon Auto Literature. (https://www.faxonautoliterature.com/) I just got assembly manuals for my 1983 Suburban today. I like these manuals despite the annoying watermarks on every page- they have a ton of info...
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    ‘83 K5: how to seal underbody cavities behind rear fenders?

    The @Novapwr solution would definitely help keep mud and debris out of there. I've also seen several versions of these stone guards that might be helpful- https://www.ebay.com/itm/205189675228

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