Recent content by Chris.G.Jr.

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    Led flasher

    Okay someone help me out here, ordered some 2357 switchback leds for the front turn signals, my truck is a 95 and someone told me what flasher to buy which was a 4 prong flasher when mine is a 3 prong. Now my problem is is there is no metal contact where the flasher plugs into the truck for that...
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    Rant: Shock Fitment / Suggestions

    Well ever since i got my truck a couple years ago i was told the front shocks needed replaced, Ive put it off and put it off and figured i should just do it. I was reccomended the Monroe Reflex monotube shocks from my mechanic but ive heard so many good things about the Bilstein 5100s on ride...
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    Good Detail Job around Pensacola or close FL areas?

    So I'm down here in Florida and the truck needs a good detail, wash wax buffing etc, well i dont have any cleaning supplies with me so i thought id ask any of the surrounding people. Any good detail shops around here? Any to stay away from?
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    Ghost Crank

    Alright so I don't know if I am the only one who has EVER experienced this problem of the mysterious Ghost Crank. Well back when we were installing my crate motor, we were adjusting things and would crank the motor to try and start it, we would tweak the timing crank it and so on. Well one of...
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    Oil Pressure Gauge Pegged before startup

    Alright so idk the exact problem, but i noticed it before i drove down here to florida but, when i turn the key in the truck right before i crank it the oil pressure gauge pegs out past 80. I am pretty certain its not the oil pressure sending unit/switch on the back of the manifold see as how...
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    Need help diagnosing an engine sputter/hesitation

    So as some may know i got my truck finished yesterday swapping an engine in (replacement 350) anyway it starts and runs but i put it in gear and give it some gas and she just bogs and sluggishly starts to move, it kind of sputters a bit til it unchokes itself and moves Forgot to add that when...
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    shell fitment question :\

    Alright i know everyone dislikes the campershell look, but this is a reasonable question. My sister is having a baby in February, and she lives in Florida, well her and her husband have a 2012 silverado ext cab, and a 06 or something equinox. Well they are bringing their 3 dogs and normal...
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    Chris G's 1967 C10 Thread

    Well I have had the truck for almost 4 years and its been a great truck! My dad and I got the truck from my dads friend for like 4500 truck would run somewhat but a little rough, big plus was its a #s matching original truck (except the color). The truck has: 327 Small Block Chevrolet 2 speed...
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    removal of original 8 track player in 82 gmc

    Alright so we have an 82 gmc and since my trucks out of commission right now til i get it fixed im trying to get this truck fully road ready. I have another 2 dial radio to replace the original 8 track player. i just cant seem to get it out from behind the dash, I took the bezel piece off and...
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    Question regarding GM 6.0 Pricing

    Alright im not sure where to post this so if this is the wrong spot someone please move it, anyway, my 5.7 350 developed a knock and im looking at a 6.0 4l80e swap but first things first, what should a lq9 with 4l80e trans, harness, computer, ac compressor, and all ac parts run me? im open to...
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    NBS Tahoe bumper rusting :\

    alright so this chick im talking to has a 03 tahoe z71 and the front bumper is rusting, at first i had told her she could get some 0000 steel wool and some chrome polish and use that (speaking from experience used and worked on my dads 69 charger bumpers) anyway i thought it was originally...
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    03 Yukon passenger door-no power

    Alright so my parents have a 2003 GMC Yukon XL, and there no power in the passenger door. The door light doesn't light, the window switch doesn't work, doesn't lock or unlock by the button on the drivers door or the passenger door, and the heated seat buttons on the door panel don't work either...
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    Check Gages- Oil Pressure?

    Alright so i drove down to edmond/okc (2 hour drive) from bville bc i have a dentist appointment monday, well the truck droves normal and perfect. Drove around a bit last night and it was great, wasn't hot rodding it or anything. Well i went out today and drove ti down to bricktown with my...
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    SEM Interior colormatched paint?

    Anyone got a link or any help for me, i am looking for some colormatched grey SEM interior paint so i can paint the esky console and the manual 4x4 trim piece so i can install the console. Damn thing has been sittin in my closet pieced down, waiting to be painted and installed. heres a few...
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    Why is this happening?

    Alright so I have never had this type of issue with my truck since today, but heres the story. I went out to start the truck to go get my sister and go eat lunch and i go out and it starts up normally no problems. I sit in the driveway for a few minutes plugging in my zune, choosing what i...