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  1. SDJunkMan

    Long bed stepside box

    https://rapidcity.craigslist.org/pts/d/rapid-city-stepside-pickup-box/7726367168.html Not mine, but I know there have been a couple of people looking for one over the years.
  2. SDJunkMan

    Gelled fuel or bad pump?

    Thursday I was getting ready to put the plow on the CUCV in anticipation of the snow that was coming. Started it up, moved it to where the plow is, and let it idle for a minute while I moved my other truck, and it died, like someone shut the key off. It was in the teens, thought it had winter...
  3. SDJunkMan

    What the He!! was I thinking?

    Was watching an online auction that had a bunch of square body parts trucks yesterday, hoping to get a decent box for my 80. Always wanted a COE, and there were 3 on this sale, so I was watching them too, just for grins. The first two went for a lot less than I expected so I started bidding on...
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    Blazer window woonky

    The rear window on my CUCV has gotten lopsided. I took it apart and it appeared that the mechanism has jumped a few teeth on one side. Any way to align it, or do I need a new mechanism? Do they even make them?
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    Should I go topless this summer?

    Thinking about taking the top off my CUCV Blazer for the summer, wondering if it's worth the effort. I've never had a convertible, or anything with a removable top, just a couple of cars with sunroofs, which didn't do anything for me. I'm not worried about security, I rarely lock it, and...
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    How do I know if I have a bad head gasket?

    While plowing snow last week my CUCV overheated. I had it plugged in for about an hour and a half, then started it and let it warm up for 15-20 min while clearing the windows and shoveling a little snow. I drove it about 2 miles, up a pretty steep hill, then it overheated. It was -18 degrees...
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    GMT400 door swap

    I want to swap a door on my sons GMT400, but see that the hinges are welded on. Can I just knock the hinge pins out and swap the doors? Are there any tricks to removing the hinge pins? It doesn't look like there is much room to get at them.
  8. SDJunkMan

    NV3500

    Just picked up a 92 Chevy 1500 sight unseen, at an auction. It had a 5 speed in it, and I was hoping it was a NV4500. Unfortunately it is a Getrag or NV3500 (havent had a chance to look for a tag). I was hoping to put the 4500 in my 78, but now I'm not sure what to do. I don't have much in...
  9. SDJunkMan

    Steering box frame reinforcement Idea?

    I'm getting ready to scrap what's left of a burb frame and was wondering if anyone has tried making a frame reinforcement plate out of another frame. It looks like the plate they sell is just a plate stamped to match the frame being reinforced. I would think that a piece cut out of the same...
  10. SDJunkMan

    How do I open hood?

    When I pulled the front clip off my parts truck, I closed the hood after removing the release cable. Now I am trying to take the the clip apart and can’t get the hood open. The grill is foo but I can’t see any way to release the latch.
  11. SDJunkMan

    Diesel won’t start

    Took the CUCV out this morning, started fine. Fired off as soon as I cranked it after the glow plugs light went out, as usual. Stopped for about an hour, and now it won’t start, cranks fine, but acts like it’s not getting fuel. It’s done this once or twice before, Burt usually starts after a...
  12. SDJunkMan

    Blazer tailgate issues

    The tailgate on my CUCV has been hard to open, and finally wouldn't open at all, so I had to remove the access panel from the inside and pull on the rods to get it open. It looks like everything in there is OK, just not getting enough pull on the rods. Any ideas for adjusting it? Should the...
  13. SDJunkMan

    Front brakes lock up in panic stop

    Some idiot pulled out in front of me in my CUCV Blazer yesterday and I had to slam on the brakes, the fronts locked up, it got a little squirley, but luckily I was able to stop before hitting them. I'm wondering if this is normal for a Blazer due to the short wheelbase, or if I have a bad...
  14. SDJunkMan

    Pulling transfer case question

    I've never pulled a transfer case by itself, always with the tranny. Just wondering if there are any tricks to it or do you just pull the driveshafts, shifter, and unbolt it where it mates to the tranny. It's a 208 in a Blazer if that makes a difference. Also, is it going to leak a bunch of...
  15. SDJunkMan

    Splitting main harness plug

    I am trying to remove the wiring for the TBI on the 89 burb that I am scrapping and wonder if I can separate the section of the firewall plug that contains the wiring that I need. It looks like it will come apart but is pretty solid. I need the section on the left. Any pointers other than...
  16. SDJunkMan

    Wyoming ranch auction w/ several roundeyes

    Probably too far for most, but looks like about a dozen squares. http://www.brannianauction.com/2020_06_20-borgialli.html I would love to go (about 3 hours from me), but I already have too many projects.
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    What is a NOS grill worth?

    I know that it is worth whatever someone is willing to pay, but what seems to be a realistic price? There is an auction coming up that has a new grill listed, appears to be a NOS 75-80 grill. I won't be positive until I look at it next week. Not sure how to tell exactly what year it's for...
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    Advanced wiring 1.0 question

    Trying to get the starter working on the CUCV and I think the problem is the number of splices in the wiring to the selenoid are causing enough of a voltage drop that it won't engage. The POs hacked it up quite a bit. I would like to replace the wire from the engine side of the fuse block to...
  19. SDJunkMan

    K5 tailgate questions

    I need to rebuild/repair the tailgate on my M1009, it is rusted out and the weatherstrips are shot. I am having trouble getting the glass out. I unbolted it from the regulator but could not get it out of the tailgate. It seems like the weatherstrips are in the way, but with the glass there...
  20. SDJunkMan

    Speedo gone wild

    While driving my CUCV today the speedometer started making noise and jumped up to about 100 or so (even though it's only a 85mph speedo). It kept doing this even when I was just driving a few mph. I stopped and tried to disconnect it before driving any further, but was not able to, so I was...
  21. SDJunkMan

    Changing K5 tailgate to power window

    The manual crank on my K5 is shot, and I am wondering how much trouble it would be to change it over to electric. Has anyone here done this swap? There are a couple of K5's in the U Pull It with electric rear windows that I should be able to get parts from. Is the glass and regulator the...
  22. SDJunkMan

    Screwed up my ignition switch

    Some SOB was messing with my plow truck and broke a screwdriver off in the ignition switch. I don't know what they were thinking, the damm thing is ready for the scrapper, but now I can't start it or unlock the column to take it out of gear or steer it. It's a 88, but I am guessing the...
  23. SDJunkMan

    Sun test equipment

    I picked up a couple of cool pieces of Sun test equipment today. The old guy I got them from said that the scope worked fine, as well as the electrical tester. He wasn't sure about the others, said some of the leads were missing. I haven't tried powering them up yet since the cords look...
  24. SDJunkMan

    Got the scooter out today (finally)

    Took my first ride of the season today. Not much of a ride, just across town to mow the weeds at my workshop, but it felt great to get in the wind. Between the weather and projects, I haven't had time for the bike :(
  25. SDJunkMan

    Manual trans 1990 Suburban

    I found this listed at an upcoming auction: Listed as a 1990 3/4 ton with a 350 and manual trans. Only 77,000 miles. It's being sold by a rural fire department. I am really tempted to go to the auction, except it's a couple hundred miles away and I really shouldn't buy another square...

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