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Glove box lock
My two cents ... If you are discussing a truck, I cannot advise what came with locking or not locking gloveboxes. My 85 Blazer (Im the original owner) the Console between the seats locked and the glovebox did not lock. I did however, locate an unkeyed cylinder to install and have keyed to... -
Replacement Option Code Glove Box Label for my 86 GMC High Sierra
I used this company and they did an excellent job on printing mine as well .- rwjtexas
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- Forum: Introduction
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how fast is your power window?
My two cents !!! Like everyone else, my 85 windows (Doors & Endgate) ran slow compared to todays window speed. In my resotraton, I relpaced the motors, regulators, felt, in the doors and in the endgate, the regulator, drive cable, and felt and left the motor aloone. They were even slower after...- rwjtexas
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- Forum: Electrical & Audio
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WTB Consoles, Orig. '81-'91, Blazer/Jimmy/Suburban
Here you go ... Just now on E-Bay - very minimal cracks in the lid / none on base that I could see... -
Installs to do before windshield?
Mine went to Paint and I brought it home to do the interior without the windsheild. For me it was super easy being able to work both sides if you will and be able to install all trim, dashpad, cluster, speakers, HVAC ducts and vents.and chase wires. The one issue I had was installing the... -
WTB Consoles, Orig. '81-'91, Blazer/Jimmy/Suburban
I ended up finding one with slight damage and just refininshing it along with the other plastic and vinyl pieces ... mine turned out just fine ... cracks add some character. -
WTB Consoles, Orig. '81-'91, Blazer/Jimmy/Suburban
I wish you well in finding a good one ... I have looked for over 3 years and almost all of them have some cracks in the back on the base or lid, the best thing is to find one you can live with and finish it out with SEM Paints or USA1 interior paint that matches your interior. There was one... -
Does dash pad go under windshield weatherstripping?
Not trying to be funny or anything else, could you have left a small wrench or tool or even a rag on the dash before you placed the dash pad in ? The pad is held in by the six dash clips that connect to the back (Windshield side) of the pad and then held in by the four screws and the side... -
What was previous owner trying to do?
Unless I am missing something, you are missing your inner fender panels ... shoudl be able to buy these on the open market for Repop's Jegs Carparts.Com Summitt Racing ... Rubber the right way can provide you the rubber strips that attach to the inner fender well that hang down to keep mud and...- rwjtexas
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- Forum: Paint and Body
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Heater Core question
Agree with @75gmck25 I discovered when I pulled my heater box ... IF you have not pulled the inner fender, you will find out that you have sooooooo much room to work with the wheel and inner fender off .. it is a pain .. yes, but you will find out why when you start working on the box. -
Any recommendations for a new dash bezel?
Did you ever get your Dash Bezel ... and what does yours need to cover ..due to the various options. -
Prepping Plastic for Paint
In my opinion he is painting an outside plastic piece ... same as the bumpers and trim ... it's just hard plastic and not soft plastic. The main issue is cleanning, degreasing, and usingn the correct activator depending on the type of plastic, ABS or Olifens. With Metal you have to clean and...- rwjtexas
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- Forum: Paint and Body
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I finally gave up.
In my Opinion... Yes ... Absolutely ... That way all trimming is done and you know it will go into position and you will not damage your new dying job. Take your time in trimming ... one slip and your are going to be angry... Every post say's take a little at a time. Once trimmed, then clean... -
I finally gave up.
Order the black one and dye it yourself. First thing is to fit the new one to your truck ... THEY all say you may have to trim. Second decide which paint / Dye you want to go with .. SEM lots of Colors - Mine was Shadow Blue USA -1 (ships paint within days - I know I have ordered over 12 cans... -
vacuum pump-where to buy?
I have a 1985 6.2L in my blazer, I replaced the pod with the one from Accurate Diesel ... two bolts and a gasket ... it stopped my oil leak and the vacuum worked fine. Last time I chedked Accurate Diesel was out of the PODS but as noted above they are showing in stock and also when I just...- rwjtexas
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- Forum: Diesel 6.2, Conversions Cummins, etc.
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Heater Core question
While you are at it ... I would replace the Fan Motor and squirrel cage along with the 5/8" and 3/4" heater hoses ... once done .. done.... Make sure you attach the vacuum lines before nutting up the box ... it will be a lot easier to get a fat hand on the the tips if you can move the box... -
Heater Core question
Agreed ... I put the brass from Summit in mine as well last year ... since the Radiator is brass ... I wanted my heater core to be brass ... in my 85. Aluminum has a tendency to wear out faster ... of course it is half the price but the same amount of work to pull the heater box out and to save... -
Prepping Plastic for Paint
Yes SEM makes both types of plastic Activators (ABS and Olfins) as well as Vinyl Activator for Dash pads, arm rests etc. I used all three in the restoration of my blazer Also once you know what SEM Products you may want .. I bought most of mine off Amazon except for the top coat which I got a...- rwjtexas
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- Forum: Paint and Body
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Prepping Plastic for Paint
There is a ton of information on this web page to search basically you clean it a zillion times, use the correct degreasser and correct activatior and paint in multiple coats starting light to medium light then a semi heavy flowing coat over the entire piece. best if you can hang in in a clean...- rwjtexas
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- Forum: Paint and Body
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4x4 shift knob
Try a strap wrench, just be sure the one you purchase goes small enough to fit the Knob. ..Same concept as the belt, just with a handle to leverage with. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BN4LK3NS/ -
seat belt and top hardware? need to source new bolts
The Hard Top Bolts are 5/16 - 18 Thread. The Walls are 1" in Length the header are 2-1/2" in length . I am 99% on size … will verify tonight with seatbelt size The seatbelt bolts in the floor are metric thread … front seat “female” end and backseat “male” end … I can post that thread size... -
Glove Box Latch 73-87 (91) Chevy GMC Trucks
Hey @Muddybuddy I went through upgrading my Glovebox from non-locking to locking and updating my console lock as well ... I had both keyed to match the door key ... I will have to get my notes together to share .. The lock cylinders are different but the Bezel and lock clip are the same in... -
Center Console Knob
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Center Console Knob
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Center Console Knob
UPDATED ... Also I did not know this post went back to 2013 ... I'm in the process right now of updating and restoring my 85 Blazer working on this exact issue. As stated through out the thread. The Glove Box Lock does not LOCK .. and has a little hole in the center of where the key slot...
