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  1. Matt69olds

    Brainstorming about my 81 GMC

    I’m slowly gathering parts for when my 81 GMC goes in for major renovation. I’m hoping life calms down enough that I can actually get started soon. I have always preferred the older model round headlights. After some discussion here, I quickly realized that’s entirely too much hassle to...
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    Any GM 2.2 engine experts in readerland?

    Last year my son bought a 97 S-10 with the rompin stompin 2.2 engine and a 5 speed. A couple weeks ago, the engine started making some VERY bad sounds, it locked up tight on the drive home. Over the weekend, I found what is quite possibly the most rusted out 99 S10, also a 2.2 but with an...
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    86 4 speed 4x4 cab

    Selling a 86 3/4 4x4 bare cab. It has the typical rot in the rocker and cab corners. Non A/C, 4speed. Central Indiana. $300 or make an offer???
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    Terminals for gauge cluster

    Anybody in readerland know where I can get replacement terminals for the gauge cluster plug? A vender or OEM part number would be great. This is what I’m looking for.
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    Steering column interchange??

    Long story, hang with me!! I seem to recall asking this question before, but if I did I can’t find the thread. Many many years ago, I bought a very well optioned wrecked Silverado. Over the winter, I transferred the power windows, power door locks, tilt steering column, delay wipers, sliding...
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    Steering column interchange??

    Long story, hang with me!! I seem to recall asking this question before, but if I did I can’t find the thread. Many many years ago, I bought a very well optioned wrecked Silverado. Over the winter, I transferred the power windows, power door locks, tilt steering column, delay wipers, sliding...
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    Factory air cleaner/cold air setup?

    Much to my wife’s disgust, my 81 GMC is in dry dock for some much needed maintenance/upgrades. Besides the boring things like fixing the inside door handle, squealing worn out belts and hoses, and burned out instrument lamps, I have decided to “store” some of the extra parts I have accumulated...
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    Holley sniper

    I think I’m finally going to get around to swapping the 4L80 into the Olds this winter. I have had the transmission for a couple years, I have been dragging my feet. There aren’t enough hours in the day, I’m hesitant to take apart the car since it runs and drives. What does the 4l80 swap have...
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    Summit bolt on exhaust system?

    Anyone tried one? I’m looking for a header back system for my 81 long bed. I’m already anticipating some fabrication work due to the 455 Olds swap. Not likely to find a true bolt on system for that!! I’m considering this one: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/hok-16526hkr Or this...
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    Wiper delay modules?

    I’m pretty sure these are wiper delay modules. If so, anyone in readerland know of a way to test them? I reasonably sure they are good, or I wouldn’t have kept them.
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    TransGo auto shift 4L80 transbrake kit

    I just got a email from TransGo promoting a transbrake valve body kit that retains automatic shifts for the 4L80. After reading the instructions, it appears you can set the brake is first gear, and then manually shift it, or set the brake in D3, it will then go thru the gears normally once the...
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    Old school locksmith??

    Anyone in readerland who know someone who can work with the old lock cylinders? The console on my son’s 92 Yukon has never locked, and now the latch is stuck. I have sprayed a bunch of graphite lock lube inside, hoping it just had a tumbler stuck, with zero luck The only “locksmiths” in this...
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    Why did GM do this???

    With the constant battle the bean counters and engineers are fighting, I’m really curious why the engineers were victorious with this argument! On my son’s 92 Yukon, the transmission crossmember is held in place by bolts that are twice as long as needed, with spacers on top of the crossmember...
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    I’m pretty pissed!!

    My son and I have been finishing up some of the winter upgrades to his 92 Yukon. Some of the upgrades include: Rebuilt transmission Rebuilt differentials with 4.56 gears 4 inch lift kit to go with the 36 inch tires. New dashboard to replace the crumbing original. Heated rear glass...
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    I’m buying a lottery ticket!!

    Over the winter, my son and I have been fixing/updating some severely neglected things on his 92 Yukon. Things like replacing the crumbling dash, the falling headliner, rebuilding the suspension, installing a lift kit, installing heated back glass/mirrors, power seat, etc. One of the big items...
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    Rally wheel colors?

    Decisions Decisions! I’m trying to decide what color to paint the rally wheels on my 81 GMC. I had originally planned to just go back with the factory Argent silver, but my son suggested black. I immediately dismissed his thoughts as foolish and juvenile, but now I’m reconsidering. I’d hate to...
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    Speedo with trip odometer?

    I don’t normally drive my truck in the winter, but I needed to today. While the engine started instantly in the 8 degree weather, the rest of the truck wasn’t happy! Problem #1: the blower motor screams when it’s cold. Fortunately, that didn’t last long. Problem number 2: the speedometer...
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    Delco 2700 ETR Cassette player.

    I finally got the plugs needed to test this radio. I removed it from my 81 GMC probably 25 years ago, as I suspected the cassette deck needs work. The radio plays, but the display and the sound comes and goes. I suspect it has more than a few bad solder joints. The tape deck will load, but not...
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    Old school garage door opener remote

    Anybody in readerland have a junk old school large single button style garage door opener remote? I’m looking for one to install in my son’s 92 Yukon overhead console. My plan is to gut the remote with the exception of the activation switch, and extend wires from the switch to a remote to the...
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    Radio plugs

    Anyone in readerland have an extra set of the factory Delco radio plugs? I have radio Id like to test before posting for sale. I believe there is a white, blue, and black plug.
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    Factory AM/FM cassette radio

    Dad found this radio in the shed. I took it out of our 81 GMC probably 30 years ago. I recall the radio worked, since I put a pioneer cassette deck in after removing this I doubt the deck works. Assuming I have the plugs, I plan to test it. Assuming it works, what’s it worth? Assuming it at...
  22. Matt69olds

    Transmission cooler ideas

    One step forward, 2 steps back. Combine with the “Might as Well”, means my transmission swap is taking much longer than anticipated. I have had this transmission sitting on a shelf for years, I thought I had gathered all the parts and little things I’d need. HA! Got my TV cable brackets sorted...
  23. Matt69olds

    Wrong tv cable???

    Greetings. I finally had a reason to swap the 700 into my 455 olds powered 81 GMC. I built the 350c not long after I did the 455 swap, I finally killed it. I built the 700 a few years ago in anticipation of this day. The trans supposedly came from a 91 caprice 9C1 cop car. It definitely is a...
  24. Matt69olds

    Fuel guage bounces?

    I seem to recall reading about a fix for this. My wife drove the square for the first time yesterday. After getting out she asked what the deal was with the fuel gauge? It does bounce, a lot! It’s been like that for as long as I can remember. It’s not unusual for it to bounce from 1/4 to...
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    Jack ideas?

    Ever have one of those days where you just want to crawl back into bed and hope tomorrow is better? Long story, hopefully you find it amusing. Had to drive the square to work last Wednesday. I’m not sure if I ran over something or if the tire just failed, but it went flat immediately. Lucky...

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