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  1. oldretiredafguy

    Factory Rubber Cab Mounts or Polyurethane?

    Anybody have any pros/cons from their personal experience about which are better/worse than the other? Truck is a 1986 GMC 2500 Sierra Classic 2wd.
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    1989-1991 Burlwood dash trim plate.

    If anyone is parting out a 1989, 1990, or 1991 Suburban (Don't know if those years Blazer and Crewcabs with Silverado/Sierra Classic had the burlwood motif) with the Burlwood instrument and right dash trim panel, please let me know. My right dash trim panel is perfect, except for the two...
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    Driver Vent Window

    Getting to the last minute items on the 1991 Suburban V1500. The driver side vent is giving us fits. Everything we touch seems to bend, break or not fit. Rather than throw $40 bills at this one, has anyone purchased one of the LMC complete vent window assemblies? Your experiences and thoughts on...
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    Suburban Rear Defrost/Defog Dash Switch

    Looking for a replacement switch for the rear barn door defrost electric grids.. OEM GM PN is 1440843. All the internet sites say it has been discontinued since 2003 or thereabouts.
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    Lifestyles of The Rich & Famous

    This is for all you boys & girls with very deep pockets. My jaw is still hurting from hitting the computer desktop. <https://www.ebay.com/itm/134321782874?mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5337615457&customid=576937&toolid=10001&mkevt=1>
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    AC O Rings

    Getting ready to button up the 91 Burb AC system up. Ordered O rings from LMC, and they sent the requested O rings. They are all black in color, then I realized the original PN's are for a R-12 system. We are converting the system to R-134A. Most of the O rings I see at parts stores are now...
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    1991 Suburban AC

    Getting the 1991 Suburban V-1500 put back together. We've already sourced new evaporators F&R, Dryer, Condenser, Orifice tube, Rear Expansion Valve, and all electrical switches/relays. Still has the original R-4 compressor installed. question is about the correct oil to use when going from R-12...
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    Step Side Tail Lights+Brackets+Wiring

    Looking for late model [1981-1987] step side square tail lights and all the associated brackets and wiring. I know they make aftermarket, but I'm a fanatic about originality. Ted, any of these square hole gas filler doors come through your place?
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    1980 GMC C-3500

    This truck showed up today at the local tire shop in Sanger, TX (76266). One photo didn't take for some reason. Truck has a full steel flatbed mounted to the chassis, with correct (?) dually bed strapped on the rear. Tire guy said it has a 454, and supposedly runs well. I don't know the owner...
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    Inner Fender Black Paint Question

    Getting down to the final items on my '91 V-1500 Suburban restoration. What is everyone's opinion on the type of black paint to use on the inner fender wells: gloss, satin, or flat? Thanks
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    Marketplace Find of the Century

    Thought everyone might enjoy this one! <https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2007079656156361/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post>
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    SUBURBAN SIDE WINDOW WEATHERTRIP

    Anyone have tips/techniques/tricks to re-install Suburban side and rear barn door glass. My body guy says the seals from Precision seem too large. Thanks guys~!
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    Recommendations For Original/After Market Parts Companies

    Getting ready to order a boatload of parts for the restoration of my '91 Suburban. After reading about Justin's (@OldBlueDually) problems with simple things like window rollers, please give your thought on which companies provide the most accurate original/reproduction parts. 1. LMC 2. Classic...
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    GMC Suburban Rear Emblems

    My 1991 GMC Suburban has finally gone into the paint shop. The rear emblems were removed to put company logos on by a PO. I have the right side one from an ebay purchase since it is unique. The left side has too many variations from all the after market suppliers. I need someone with one of...
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    WANTED: EGR 350 Intake

    Need an EGR 350 intake manifold. Will be traveling to NY next week through AR, TN, KY, OH & PA on the way. Then South to SC through WV, VA, NC. Return to TX via GA AL, MS & LA. Can detour to where ever you're located. Thanks Mike Would also like to find a complete TBI system for a GM crate motor.
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    Side Post Battery Cables

    I'm getting tired of fiddling with the side terminal system. Has anyone changed theirs out to a traditional top system? Did you find ready made cables, or did you make your own? If you made your own, how did you deal with the small wires?
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    Recommendations on a new Distributor and Carb.

    Just finishing a rebuild on the 350 (Also the TH400)in my '86 C20. Looking for advice for replacement Dist/Carb. Engine is basically bone stock, except for a RV cam to provide a little more umph for towing, since it will be used mainly to pull hay+stock trailers. Added an Offenhauser aluminum...
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    WANTED: GMC HIGH SIERRA 1500 FENDER EMBLEM

    Need one for my 1988 GMC Suburban. Thanks!!
  19. oldretiredafguy

    Need 2 Chevrolet Heads 14079261

    Both my 1986 C20 Heads are cracked in the middle cylinder area. Machine shop says it was probably a casting flaw to have the same crack in the same area. So, anyone who has a known good pair, please PM or DM me. Will travel to pick them up, or will pay to have them shipped. Thanks in advance.
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    WTB: Diamond Plate (Bright) Running Boards for a 88 Suburban

    My legs are so short they barely reach the ground, so I desperately need a set of boards for my new to me 1988 GMC 4x4. Would ideally like to find a set of lighted Dee Zee's like on the '88 V-Jimmy I'm restoring, but will take any undamaged ones that anyone might have and don't need. Thanks
  21. oldretiredafguy

    Electric 1977 K-5

    Thought this was interesting. <https://www.motortrend.com/news/chevrolet-k5-blazer-ev-sema/> Full credit to Motor Trend for this article.
  22. oldretiredafguy

    Truck Cab Differences

    @kenb and I are in a search mode for a replacement cab for his ‘81 C10. Several questions: 1. Are there significant differences between round eye (‘73-‘80?) cabs and square light (‘81?-87) cabs? 2. Any difference between a 1/2 ton, 3/4 ton and 1 ton cab (other some firewall mounting holes...
  23. oldretiredafguy

    1st Annual N. Texas Square Body Forum Truck Rally

    Announcing the first annual Square Body Forum truck rally to be held in Sanger, Texas 16-18 April, 2021. Paladin, Hot Rod PC, and I have talked about this, and it's now time to pull the trigger and see how much interest there is from all forum members. Sanger is right on I-35 at exit 478, 25...
  24. oldretiredafguy

    San Antonio 89 K5 Blazer - (Spring Branch)

    https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/d/bulverde-89-k5-blazer/7132607158.html 1989 k5 chevrolet blazer for sale. Asking $3800. No trades. Not looking to give it away so if you have a ridiculous offer please save both of us the time. It is one of my projects but don't have time right now. Here...
  25. oldretiredafguy

    Stepside Longbed Needed

    Anyone out there in GMSB land have a Longbed stepside bed, or know where one is located? Will buy the bed only, or a whole truck. The truck that is to be converted is the 1986 C20 that was in the Memphis CL that Joshua Keith posted last month. Thanks a bunch Joshua Keith for the lead!! If you...

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