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    Who sells the best replacement gas tank

    I just replaced one of my tanks with a Spectra I got from Rock Auto.
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    Removing AC unit - Is there a big hole to fill?

    R12 is no longer sold here but R134a is a drop in replacement. Google says you can still buy R134a in Canada but you need a license. Technically you need one too in the USA unless you buy the small cans. Looks like R12a is available in Canada over the counter. The worst case is you replace...
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    New to this here forum

    Welcome! Now post some pics!!
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    Removing AC unit - Is there a big hole to fill?

    Why not fix the A/C?
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    Issue resolved - New parts on the way -- Key will not insert into the ignition switch

    You will need to remove the lock plate and get the turn signal switch out of the way.
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    Can anyone tell me what this is??

    Why ruin an argument with facts? :p
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    whats every body using.. looking for a new stereo head unit

    Everyone knows if you want the best get Kraco!
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    My other special vehicle

    @Blazerlady Sorry to hear about your sister. It is awesome you are honoring her by keeping the GTO in good condition. People are telling me what I should do with my '87 GMC V3500. My dad bought it in '88 and it has been in the family since. Dad passed 3 years ago and I am restoring the truck...
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    Why did GM do this???

    Trying to figure out what a car manufacturer is thinking is nearly as impossible as trying to understand women.
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    I’m pretty pissed!!

    That is how I feel about the spring place I used. The money is gone and I guess I could dispute with my CC company but it is not worth it. I was able to use half of the shackle. I wonder if the sleeves I have left over would work for you.
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    I’m pretty pissed!!

    Glad to hear you got it sorted. Did the suspension place you got the bushings from, not offer sleeves to purchase? I feel your frustration. I bought leaf springs locally for the front of my truck. Spring shop said he could not get me the shackles as their supplier had them on back order. Called...
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    Issue resolved - New parts on the way -- Key will not insert into the ignition switch

    Your steering wheel lock has nothing to do with the key being inserted. That is the ignition lock cylinder, the ignition switch is at the base of the column. Are you sure you are trying the correct key? These old girls had the square key for the ignition and a round one for the doors. Spray...
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    whats every body using.. looking for a new stereo head unit

    I am going with retro sound. I don't need to watch movies while I am driving. I prefer to look at the road.
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    Hello new

    Thank you for your service and welcome! Post up some pictures, I would love to see.
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    NOG Here

    Welcome!
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    Fixing up my 1985 Chevy Silverado & wanted to share

    Nice write up. $3-5000 is cheap. It is mostly labor as you found out. Most shops are $125-175/hr around here for labor. It adds up quick.
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    How does this sort of thing happen????

    I have been in the car business for 40 years. I have been technician, shop foreman, dispatcher, manager and owned my owned shop. I know hundreds of auto technicians. Are there some less than honest ones, of course. What people don't realize is the customers are more dishonest than anyone. They...
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    Loose timing chain replacement

    Here is what the new chain looks like for reference. The chain and gears are original to this engine. I have owned the truck since 1988. Original cam gear was aluminum and had nylon covered teeth. GM did that to make the setup quiet.
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    Loose timing chain replacement

    No there is no chain tensioner. I installed my new chain and gears today. You need a puller to get the crank gear off.
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    Lost Two Gen 3 LS Engines in my 1986 C10 2WD

    Used engines are fine. I didn't mean to insinuate all junk yard motors are no good. I meant the engine was in the junk yard so don't be surprised when one has an issue.
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    Chrome bumpers comparison ?

    There are a couple chrome places left not too far away. They mostly do industrial plating for some of the defense contractors in the area but do advertise "show chrome" for automobiles. I am sure the show chrome business is more profitable.
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    Lost Two Gen 3 LS Engines in my 1986 C10 2WD

    Doing a compression check on a junk yard motor is not possible but you can do a leak down. On your failed engine you should do a leak down so you know what the failure is. These engines are in a junk yard for a reason but two used engines failing the same way? Whatever you swapped between them...
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    Chrome bumpers comparison ?

    maybe, maybe not. I need to look at my bumper again. I could always just send that out for a rechrome. I am concerned the new bumper are junk. The original bumper is pretty clean and straight. I hate to get rid of it and be disappointed by repro garbage. I am at the body shop tomorrow working...
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    Chrome bumpers comparison ?

    I have an original chrome step bumper. There is one hole in it from where the original owner had mounted a small trailer plug. Maybe I should just polish this and see how it looks. It is not rusty or bent/dented. The area where the towing ball would mount is grey and not chrome but not rusty...
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    Loose timing chain replacement

    Here is a video of my timing chain. 1987 7.4L engine. This is way too loose. One side will always be tight. Rotation put all the slack on one side.

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