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  1. rpcraft

    Electric Power Issues

    Well, you are probably not going to like this answer, but if you have a rats nest under your dash the best thing to do is clean house and clean out the cut up wires and stuff. I good non-oem replacement harness can be found for under 250 bucks. Sure it won't be 100 percent factory or have a...
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    Where have you put oil and temp gauges, pics please.

    I found a really good spot almost like it was made for gauges like that, just to the left of the speedometer There are 4 round cutouts, sometimes they have a clock, oil pressure, water temp, and believe it or not, sometimes even a Ameter....
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    What is everyone's go to for converting rusty frames nice looking frames

    Elbow grease, grind or blast, and recoat with a proper finish that is durable.
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    Dead in the water.

    If you want off the line power you can get one of the edelbrock RPM air gap intakes and combine it with a matching Performer RPM cam #7102. Common thinking would make you think it only will perform better up higher but it shows a healthy increase across the whole RPM spectrum, and it starts to...
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    Dead in the water.

    Time for choo choo power!!!!!
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    Aftermarket trans crossmembers

    I'm usually upbeat about a product that is affordable and works but anything made by transdapt I will pass on as a matter of principal because I have been burned by their parts more than once, either in a failure or not fitting the application it was listed for.
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    Frame cracked.

    It can be certainly, but I was thinking he was needing stuff for a lifted truck. I keep forgetting this is not the Blazer forums, lol.
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    Frame cracked.

    Somehow I doubt guys are taking their lowered c-10's of road so us 4 wheel guys look at things and build a bit beefier, lol. I'd rather have a heavy rig than a broken part. Sometimes I have to step back and realize your needs may be different than mine.
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    Frame cracked.

    Same!
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    Frame cracked.

    Yeah I was thinking more of a section that gets boxed around and welded in but I guess with the right hardware and support washers it could be ok.
  11. rpcraft

    K5 rear window motor - Replacement are garbage - Alternative solution

    Yeah I know what to do believe it or not, lol. I just currently have it hot wired direct with the tailgate switch so I can close it up and lock it and store a few things in it because I have the entire harness out of the truck in order to repair some rust and coat the tub once that is done...
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    NP 241 Rebuild needed?

    I remember back on the np203 and it seems like on the np205 I thought the shifter was attached to the transfer case. I wonder why GM decided to go away from that? Was it a change after the body style updates?
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    Frame cracked.

    Thanks for posting an image of what I was shooting for. I think a picture translates better than my description. I was planning on doing that with mine for the front and rear as well. On the K5's the rear is usually so quick to tear out of the frame. I think in my case though I was planning...
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    K5 rear window motor - Replacement are garbage - Alternative solution

    I'll probably buy one of those cheap HF pieces of trash to toss in there, that or one of the ones with a yellow casing. It's still cheaper than a manual regulator and then the roller mechanism (unless I can find one in the wrecking yard).
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    kobalt 60 gallon compressor

    There is also a Dewalt version at Tractor Supply... 60 gallon with a 3.7 HP Motor correct?
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    K5 rear window motor - Replacement are garbage - Alternative solution

    I stomped the bezel for my inside switch and smashed the hell out of it. I guess if I go to put that all back in I gotta figure out a way around that, lol.
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    K5 rear window motor - Replacement are garbage - Alternative solution

    The switch in the cab is more a replace it item than a rebuild from what I recall. Someone at some point linked this to me as a replacement but I am not certain to be fair because I am still contemplating whether to use an inside switch or not...
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    K5 rear window motor - Replacement are garbage - Alternative solution

    Yeah I am going to hold off for the moment on doing much. One of the big swap meets is coming up in DFW in a couple weeks and I am sure I can pick up a tailgate that is in better shape than my current one. Once I get that I will gauge further interest. I am sure it's either the grounds or...
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    Holley sniper efi

    Spectra used to sell a setup that includes the tank and the sending unit (of which the sending unit is often quite expensive comparatively speaking) and then you can go online and get a reputable fuel pump for that sending unit. As others mentioned you want to get the parts from a TBI injected...
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    Frame cracked.

    Be sure while you are at it use eye protection and hearing protection. And don't forget the safety shoes, hand protection and flame retardant clothing too. :p Sorry HK, I could not resist You are correct though and it is worth making sure it is done right for someone who is not familiar with...
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    K5 rear window motor - Replacement are garbage - Alternative solution

    Yeah I am thinking it will be a good Saturday project this weekend. I know I need to replace the side guide rails for a fact but for the time being they are at least serviceable. Will just take the switch apart and clean and check it out. If I recall properly the motor grounds through the...
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    Frame cracked.

    You could but cutting that hump out and just putting a plate with some triangulated tabs out a little further is going to amount to the same thing, just take far less time from a fabrication standpoint and with a little gusseting it will be far stronger than the original setup.
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    K5 rear window motor - Replacement are garbage - Alternative solution

    You say no, no but just look at my signature avatar my friend. You'll be saying this too if I make it a permanent accessary, lol. But honestly, now that has been brought up, perhaps the switch is the crux of my problem. Might be worth inspecting the contactors and then maybe just testing a...
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    ENGINE SWAP -or- SELL! the final say for the most efficient square body motor!

    Transmissions aren't irrelevant FWIW. That is why manufactures are switching to more gears and the automatics are becoming the only option. In many cases thanks to new lubricants and better materials finishing processes the power train loss is not as significant between the various types of...
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    Holley sniper efi

    The fuel supply is often the most overlooked item and causes a lot of grief.

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