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    Anybody buy from OBStrucksparts.org?

    So I called them over lunch today..... :rotflmao: :rotflmao: A man with a thick accent answered, I had to call back twice to verify he represented that website, asked me to leave a message, voicemail, LOL, I left my number. About an hour later I got a text... And crickets, he never...
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    Replacing the TBI engine, suggested upgrades or changes?

    I agree with you but the engine was in great shape to begin with, it only had 10K miles after it was installed before the truck body rusted away from the CA coast, dealer maintained with new distributor and rebuilt throttle body weeks before they gave up on it. I have new AC Delco tune up stuff...
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    87 TBI 350

    You stated it has long tube headers, where is the o2 sensor located? Is it a one wire? It's tough to get them to function down by the collector as they need to be 650 degrees to work right. A heated one may be in order for the computer to read it...
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    Anybody buy from OBStrucksparts.org?

    That is my concern, it just doesn't look right. It has pictures of items I want at prices less than market but the web site was not put up by a car person, it's a template with no reviews
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    Replacing the TBI engine, suggested upgrades or changes?

    I decided to install a TBI 5.7 LO5 Goodwrench crate motor I pulled from another vehicle in my '87 K10 with a tired 5.0 TBI. It ran and drove well so it should be just plug and play. My goals are reliability, drivability, fuel economy, and towing. I don't see a reason for it to ever be over 5k...
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    Anybody buy from OBStrucksparts.org?

    I plan on but searching for feedback first. Companies like USA1 Industries answers the phone, promises the world, but are difficult to actually deal with and obtain your product in a reasonable time frame. This is documented on numerous boards, posts and from my own personal experience. I just...
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    Anybody buy from OBStrucksparts.org?

    I was searching the web the other day and came across OBStrucksparts.org. They offer custom interior kits at a price point less than what some places charge for just the seat. I have been around the block a couple times to know if seems to good to be true, it often isn't what it seems. The...
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    whats every body using.. looking for a new stereo head unit

    I saw an article where a guy used this and thought it was the way to go. I would mount the factory radio where it belongs and run this behind it with the receiver in the ash tray to stream from my phone . Decent power and sound, modern amenities but factory looks...
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    Finally found some 5x5 Turbines!!!

    I think what you're going to find once you try to install them is the lug nut holes are elongated from t the wheel coming loose and wobbling causing some washer areas to be deeper than others. I had purchased a set of wheels like that and had to have steel insets installed. There are more posts...
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    What have you done to your square lately??

    It was a first time for me, in the past I did it the same as you did but knew there had to be a better way. After the second soaking for about 3 hours, cleaned them up, wiped them down with metal prep which I believe turned anything left in to iron phosphate and used etching primer. I will paint...
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    What have you done to your square lately??

    The floors in my truck had deeply pitted surface rust from sitting with moisture under the carpet for a long time. I had tried wire brushes in a drill, various angle grinder discs and none really did a great job . All made a huge mess and required wearing a dust mask and washing up when done...
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    Noob in Pittsburgh

    Welcome!. What part of Pittsburgh are in? Long time ago, I lived in Franklin Park/Sewickley . Still talking to friends their almost daily but have not been back since 2003
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    Disassemble Clean Roller Lifters, for L31 Vortec SBC

    A long time ago when I rebuilt my first motor and it wiped the cam out, the machine shop explained the issues was the lifters were not spinning in their bores freely enough, not a manufacturing defect. Scotchbrighted the lifter bores, installed new lifters, cam, cleaned everything, reassembled...
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    Engine oil lines.

    They make a 8 an fitting to 1/2 inch compression fitting that will make for a clean install. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/dwk-6-02-0111?srsltid=AfmBOoqg103KL5rW3nG89p-hMQeuBUhrPl76bHtX_0EPSjP46B5OMtkkHug Amazon has a bunch of off shore ones available too. I noticed the one line was...
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    Pumping Air to a Catalyst

    I also was thinking of running an electric air pump for the converter to comply with the fact it requires one for emissions visual check, I thought some GM vans used this for a while, mid 90's? Last time running one through, he was only concerned with the vapor canister portion and it was...
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    700r4 & Edelbrock TV Bracket

    This
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    What new tools have you got lately?

    I bought a pair of these off the tool truck that were Lisle brand and have to say, they work very well. Your not fighting too depress the tab far enough and pull the connector off. If it's in an awkward position, it makes quick work off it. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPRWZPC6/ I have needed a...
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    Recommend Me a Reliable/Budget Serpentine Kit

    A third vote for adapting a OEM one. They don't exactly give them away at the salvage yard, I paid $250 at a pick a part a couple years ago with alternator, a/c compressor and power steering pump. You will need to pay attention to which water pump and fan you will use as some of them are reverse...
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    How to rehab a window regulator manual or power

    Any better ways of setting the rivet on the rollers when you replace them. Never liked the way they turned out when I did them. I had thought about making a tool to do them and the rivets for the vent windows using a screw to press them into shape First time I have seen this thread and agree...
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    Show your daily driver

    2006 TRD Pre Runner, been a great truck.
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    Show your daily driver

    Our daily whip just out of Maaco with fresh paint due to the fading and delamination from the sun here in AZ. New Amazon headlamps and grill, ready for another 186K. We purchased it from the State of Arizona about 3 years ago, iIt was a detective's vehicle for ADPS
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    Hello from western PA

    Welcome from Goodyear AZ but formally from Wexford PA, south of you on 79. I don't miss how things rust there.
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    LE9 305 w ESC Performance upgrades '86 k5 Blazer

    These are good points but I will also add oil consumption causes pre ignition/ detonation so your ESC system could be pulling back the timing even more.
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    LE9 305 w ESC Performance upgrades '86 k5 Blazer

    At 190k and blue smoke until its warms up, it may be near the end of it's normal service life. You may be able to throw valve guide seals at it and cure some of the oil consumption but may have other issues. First step is run a compression test and a leak down test to determine what condition...
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    What have you done to your square lately??

    Working on getting the doors to function and fit correctly, ordered new latches, a hot wire kit for the windows, new pig tails for the switches along with a bunch of new miscellaneous small items to make it go back together right. The truth is if your door strikers are worn out, so are your...

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