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Title: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Higher Caliber on March 15, 2017, 07:26:07 PM
Y'all are going to think I'm crazy, but I sold the D-max.... time to build smtg new. After spending time in my daughters truck, I just forgot how much I like the 88-98 Chevys. So when my father in law offered his up for sale, I popped on it. Here's my 3800 investment so far. You may remember from duramax forum when I located this truck for him. Well he drove it for a year, had an awful stroke, and it's been sitting ever since. And it was NASTY... but here she is now, all prettied up again. Introducing Tina, the 1998 Z71
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I'm going to keep her simple. This was my dream truck in high school. So I'm going to make all those dreams come true. I need to chase down a low break pedal issue and a steering wander. Reflex bedliner on Wednesday, dual flow master exhaust, 2-3" RC add a leaf lift kit and new wheels and BFG tires... that'll be about it! Stay tuned!


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Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: TexasRedNeck on March 15, 2017, 07:43:59 PM
Good to hear from you Blaine. Great thing about that interior color is that it will hide blood stains well.


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Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Flyin6 on March 15, 2017, 07:51:29 PM
I like the 3/4 ton suburbans of that year range as well

White is so easy to keep clean and to spot paint
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Higher Caliber on March 15, 2017, 10:42:29 PM
Good to hear from you Blaine. Great thing about that interior color is that it will hide blood stains well.


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Yikes! True story!
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: JR on March 15, 2017, 11:00:48 PM
I was wondering where you have been. Nice truck there.
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: stlaser on March 15, 2017, 11:04:16 PM
I always liked that body style as well, nice truck
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: cruizng on March 16, 2017, 07:38:37 AM
Nice score HC! Also nice to see you are well and kicking! Stay safe.  :beercheers:
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Sammconn on March 16, 2017, 08:58:41 AM
Nice looking truck Blaine.
Nice to hear from ya again.

Take care.
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: EL TATE on March 16, 2017, 10:45:33 AM
Grandpa had a '97 GMC just like that. Love those things. Great burgundy interior just like my old 89 Beretta. I'm pretty green w/ envy there Blaine. Slot mags and white letter bfg's would be my choice, but that's just me,  :wink: :wink:
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: cudakidd53 on March 16, 2017, 12:02:07 PM
Ooooohhh, another OIL CHANGE!  :beercheers:
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: JR on March 16, 2017, 02:04:56 PM
Is it the heavy half with the 14 rear or the 10 bolt?
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Wilbur on March 16, 2017, 02:51:44 PM
Looks nice! There is something about going "back in time" with a vehicle from your youth. Good for you.

I have a hankering for an FJ40 but anything that isn't 100% rusted to the gills they want $30K for  :facepalm: So I wish and look at pics on the interwebs.... :embarrassed:
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: KensAuto on March 16, 2017, 04:48:24 PM
Nice truck Blaine. If I may , I'll offer some brake advice:
Those trucks have always had a somewhat spongy pedal, but when the 4 wheel abs unit starts leaking pressure (internally) they get worse.
First try adjusting the rear brakes. If it still feels too spongy try pulling a few full blown panic stops (in dirt!) and that will cycle all of the pistons in the unit, and that should reseat everything for a while.
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Atkinsmatt on March 16, 2017, 04:55:18 PM
Great looking truck.  Good to see you drop in.
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Nate on March 16, 2017, 07:31:59 PM
NICE!

Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Higher Caliber on March 16, 2017, 08:15:44 PM
Nice truck Blaine. If I may , I'll offer some brake advice:
Those trucks have always had a somewhat spongy pedal, but when the 4 wheel abs unit starts leaking pressure (internally) they get worse.
First try adjusting the rear brakes. If it still feels too spongy try pulling a few full blown panic stops (in dirt!) and that will cycle all of the pistons in the unit, and that should reseat everything for a while.
We are going to bleed the brakes tomorrow and give it a shot, then maybe it will be a little dirtier and I will feel better about "panic stopping". I need to get a feel for her under panic anyways. Great advice. Any tips on the steering? The play I feel when I drive is between the steering wheel and the box. I turned the ignition on, and rotated the steering shaft to find this out. I google fu'd up some instructions on tightening the adjustment screw on the steering box to dial things in. Any advice would be appreciated.
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: JR on March 16, 2017, 10:06:51 PM
Besides the adjustment screw you may be able to get rid of the rag joint. I know on my 91 you use a cherokee shaft, not sure for the NBS.
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Higher Caliber on March 18, 2017, 03:12:51 AM
I should probably take pictures... but I always think of that after the fact.

Had the dual exhaust put on today. Went with the SS409 muffler. Not quite as loud as the flowmaster, but a nice deep throaty tone that tells momma I'm home.

Then had some admin tasks to do back at the FOB before moving on to the steering problem. First located the adjustment on top of the steering box and hosed it with the WD39+1. I let that percolate and swapped out my wiper blades, and the old Fram air filter for a K&N.

With all the love and affection, strength and intestinal fortitude I could muster, I worked for close to an hour to break loose the lock nut from the adjuster bolt. Adjuster bolt is a 3/16 Allen head btw, and the nut is 5/8. Then right as I was about reserved to warm her up with the perfect mixture of acetaline and O2, the thing magically came loose.... it was a God thing I am certain. After taking the old mans name in vain a couple times, he decided to show me who was in charge... I jacked up the front end, tightened her down to stop and backed off 90'sh degrees as prescribed by the General. While in the air I found the wheel bearings were tight as new, the ball joints were snug and happy, but the tie rod ends of the inner and outer variety both to port and starboard were wiggly in nature. Guess that's gonna be a thing. So I took her for a test drive and had pulled about half the dead steer out of her only to put an emphasis on the wander. (Maybe I was just spoiled for too long by my 50k dollar grenade?)

Next I went in to town for dog food and brake fluid. The muffler shop fella diagnosed the low brake pedal for me when he was under there. Turned out one of the brake line segments just aft of the fuel tank and before the splitter had been ate up by rust. I already had on hand a few lengths of that easy bend copper brake line so it appeared to be a plug and play job if I could teach my five year old to pump the brakes... I couldn't.

I swapped out the line, and called a "buddy" who I have helped out a multitude of times to come in for an assist, but he failed to show. Imagine that.

So I got innovative and cut the hose off of my garden sprayer and shoved a brake fluid container north of the bleeder screw with some fluid in it on the right rear. I then pumped the brakes until I heard sputtering, then again 7 times, for St Patty and 3 times for a nice even number, tightened the bleeder, Filled the reservoir and repeated 3 times. The left rear got the same treatment. Fired her up and voila! No bad brakes light. Took her for a spin and she stops like she did back in 98 I reckon. Pedal feels mid 2000's'sh.

I feel like I will swap the tie rod ends out right before she goes in for the lift kit, that way they can align it for me at the same time.

All in all it was a productive day off!


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Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Flyin6 on March 18, 2017, 08:22:34 AM
^^^This guy's funny!
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Flyin6 on March 18, 2017, 08:30:12 AM
This is gonna be one of those cool reads (If the guy can remember to carry a camera!) of a classic truck, all plain Jane lookin' turning into something special. Had that thought when reading the part of the coming lift kit...

You see Lift kit begat new tires, which usually begat new wheels, which cause interference and steering problems which begat creative solutions, which in turn add stress that causes weak things to fail and leak, which in turn begat even stronger (and cooler) parts which of course create their own set of problems

And before you know it you have a world class complete fluid change goin' on...

And that right there is what we all like to read about and enjoy!
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Wilbur on March 18, 2017, 09:03:17 AM
This^^^

When I was young and stupid (as opposed to old and stupid) me and buddies would put big wheels, tires etc on vehicles and then wonder why bearings that lasted fine with stock would go all the time....or why after putting in a built motor we had tranny/rear end problems. Finally I read an interview with an engineer who explained the cost benefits of various parts and engineered systems that Detroit puts in vehicles and how everything from one end of the other is designed with all the other parts in mind and how changing one even small item to a stronger bigger offset part then cascades problems through the entire vehicle. It was really eye opening for me and for the first time I sort of got it. Serious lighbulb moment for me.

Fluid change for sure!
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: stlaser on March 18, 2017, 10:17:07 AM
Recently I was having a discussion with a guy about doing a mod to a 4x & went on a rant even invoking Newton's third law in the ramble. At the end I told him if it bothered him that much he might just want to leave it stock. He didn't...... :popcorn:
Title: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Higher Caliber on March 18, 2017, 12:03:51 PM
She's really pretty stout on the underneath side. Not that my 11' wasn't beefy, but I'm convinced you could take the whole thing apart with a 10mm.

Im not going to do anything too radical as far as lift and tires, for the very reasons listed above. Going from the 265-75-16's, to a 275-70-18, for consistency with mommas suburban.

I still want to be able to work the truck and let the truck work for me. Because, well it's a truck. But on the same hand, I want to fill my sophomore in high school fantasies I had for trucks... finally found the girl! ;)


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Title: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Bigdave_185 on March 18, 2017, 11:56:50 PM
This is the same truck I dreamed about as a kid, that motor sounds so good with just a three inch exhaust.  The inside was simple, seat was comfortable, the windows worked for ever.    The only gripe I had was the axle wrap when doing burn outs.  I'll dig up a old old photo of mine and see what you guys think.   
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I would love to have another of that ol body style I can't wait to see where you go with yours.

How many miles?

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Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Dawg25385 on March 19, 2017, 07:25:01 PM
Sweet truck! My first truck was a blue '89 regular cab 4x4, manual trans. Kept it stock except for exhaust and tint, but i loved that truck. Always wished it was ext cab though... :beercheers:
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Higher Caliber on March 20, 2017, 12:43:36 AM
This is the same truck I dreamed about as a kid, that motor sounds so good with just a three inch exhaust.  The inside was simple, seat was comfortable, the windows worked for ever.    The only gripe I had was the axle wrap when doing burn outs.  I'll dig up a old old photo of mine and see what you guys think.   
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170319/1683e11c28e80d48b15f21c1b09f86c1.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170319/aa17a86227577ae4c944771375dfac7d.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170319/1ee6f885649641300dbbc5813933d6c8.jpg)

I would love to have another of that ol body style I can't wait to see where you go with yours.

How many miles?

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177k... just broke in!
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Higher Caliber on March 20, 2017, 12:46:34 AM
Only gripe I have so far is the good for nothing cup holder in the dashboard! I must modify this situation!

The other thing will be when my older boys have to climb in the back seat!!! poor kids! My little girls LOVE daddy's "new" truck!


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Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: JR on March 20, 2017, 03:02:10 AM
I had the same in the old burb. What a joke.
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Bigdave_185 on March 20, 2017, 09:57:59 AM
Only gripe I have so far is the good for nothing cup holder in the dashboard! I must modify this situation!

The other thing will be when my older boys have to climb in the back seat!!! poor kids! My little girls LOVE daddy's "new" truck!


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You can get one of the newer model cup holders. I think they attach to the bottom of the seat (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170320/a199bc36fc74f2732e1acc3aaaab87ec.jpg)

I imagine you could buy the cup holder only and figure a way to attach it to your seat


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Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: TexasRedNeck on March 20, 2017, 09:59:16 PM
You young guys crack me up.   That truck came along years after I graduated high school and was already married.


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Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: JR on March 21, 2017, 12:35:06 AM
 :beercheers:
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: EL TATE on March 21, 2017, 10:13:41 AM
You young guys crack me up.   That truck came along years after I graduated high school and was already married.


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so what you're saying is when you wanted one she said no? :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: TexasRedNeck on March 21, 2017, 04:12:13 PM
No. Actually I wanted a 1972 Cheyenne C-10. Inherited my grandfather olive and white two tone with only 82,000 on the Odo and then some oxygen thief deserving of death stole it. 


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Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Higher Caliber on March 22, 2017, 10:15:48 AM
No. Actually I wanted a 1972 Cheyenne C-10. Inherited my grandfather olive and white two tone with only 82,000 on the Odo and then some oxygen thief deserving of death stole it. 


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Ouch! That hurt my heart reading that... something about losing heirlooms. My ex wife threw away a pair of my grandpas chaps and spurs when she moved out of our old house. I'd tell you what I did, but it's best you all maintain plausible deniability until the statute of limitations has expired....
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Higher Caliber on March 22, 2017, 02:06:31 PM
Reflex brand bedliner applied today! (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170322/f29a61505f2af34a0beb93a052ccfa62.jpg)
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Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Flyin6 on March 22, 2017, 02:37:30 PM
That looks like a great job!
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: JR on March 22, 2017, 03:52:37 PM
Still wondering if it is a 8.5 or 9.5 rear?

700r4?
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Higher Caliber on March 22, 2017, 04:44:15 PM
Still wondering if it is a 8.5 or 9.5 rear?

700r4?
Missed that from before. How do I tell?
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: EL TATE on March 22, 2017, 05:50:52 PM
10 bolt cover vs 14. 1500hd were 14 bolt everything else is 10. unless it's a c10 454ss
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Bigdave_185 on March 22, 2017, 07:43:03 PM
Looks killer!


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Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: JR on March 22, 2017, 08:03:16 PM
The 14 bolt is a great rear for what it is.

I think you said it had about 150K on it? If it has the 700r4 that is there life span.
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: TexasRedNeck on March 22, 2017, 08:50:53 PM


I think you said it had about 150K on it? If it has the 700r4 that is there life span.

Or about 35,000 when you put 500hp in front of it.....
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Higher Caliber on March 23, 2017, 11:58:12 AM
I'm not going to conversate on break downs till they happen! That's just asking for bad mojo. One of the boys asked my wife two nights ago if she had ever had a broken bone, the answer at the time was "no". 30 mins later an open front door caused a tremendous vacuum on the back as she was stepping outside. Slammed her thumb and pointer in it! Broken finger and 6 stitches... see where I'm going?


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Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Higher Caliber on March 23, 2017, 12:04:26 PM
While on the subject though. What is yalls take on changing the filter? I've heard rumors that will somehow lead to a tranny problem if it's never been done before


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Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: EL TATE on March 23, 2017, 12:18:39 PM
Leave it be. 1994 c2500 w/ the 700r4 trans as a service truck, tons of miles on it. one slow day the shop tech decided to do a full svc tune up, plugs wires, fluids, filters etc. what had been a reliable workhorse smoked the tranny in two days post "tune up". I cannot verify that was directly related however. but I believe in the mojo. I was just talking about how great my truck was holding up for having 265k on it and the next morning the t-case starts acting up.
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: JR on March 23, 2017, 12:52:49 PM
Similar happened to my 96 burb. Had the tranny serviced for a trip after a little blow by and lost it half way to canada.
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Higher Caliber on March 24, 2017, 04:28:53 PM
Got the tool chest installed.
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Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: JR on March 24, 2017, 04:32:40 PM
Metal and flush, nice choice.
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Higher Caliber on March 24, 2017, 04:54:40 PM
Apparently the bed sides on these 400's are 2" shallower than the bed sides on the 800's. In the dmax I had it setting on pedestals. It's just sitting flat in the bed here! Worked out!


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Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: TexasRedNeck on March 24, 2017, 05:24:33 PM
Lookin good!


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Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: cudakidd53 on March 27, 2017, 03:17:53 PM
No. Actually I wanted a 1972 Cheyenne C-10. Inherited my grandfather olive and white two tone with only 82,000 on the Odo and then some oxygen thief deserving of death stole it. 


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Ouch! That hurt my heart reading that... something about losing heirlooms. My ex wife threw away a pair of my grandpas chaps and spurs when she moved out of our old house. I'd tell you what I did, but it's best you all maintain plausible deniability until the statute of limitations has expired....

Now THAT is a near-death penalty offense.........something might be added to her favorite beverage in the fridge, say a few dozen drops of Visine possibly.......
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Nate on March 27, 2017, 09:17:51 PM
HAHAHAHAHA
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Higher Caliber on March 29, 2017, 10:09:50 AM
Just dropped her off for surgery... one of you guys said polished slot mags with whitewall out BFG's.... the more I thought about that, the more I was all about it... then I got talked in to these overstocked Helos on the cheap.... I'm not sure I have the patience for polish as much as I used to. I loved the black wheels on my dmax for their ease of cleaning. And well, in contradiction to my inner voice, I kept the whitewall out BFG's for nostalgia purposes!
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Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: JR on March 29, 2017, 10:15:21 AM
 :likebutton:

Black wheels are good.
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: TexasRedNeck on March 29, 2017, 11:18:08 AM
Black and white and black and red are great combos. Good looking set up there Blaine


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Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Dawg25385 on March 29, 2017, 01:29:06 PM
 :likebutton:

I like the look!
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Higher Caliber on March 29, 2017, 07:13:59 PM
Diagnosed a great deal of my steering issue.. pitman is shot like a roadkill armadillo and idler ain't much better! She's gon be driving like new when she gets put back together!


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Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: JR on March 29, 2017, 07:31:59 PM
Look at the idler with the grease line if possible.
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Higher Caliber on March 30, 2017, 08:35:38 AM
Look at the idler with the grease line if possible.
What is this?
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Flyin6 on March 30, 2017, 08:56:58 AM
HC, had a thought, you should give it some serious consideration.

That truck is useless!

Yep, no good what so ever!

In fact it could adversly affect your life

Really!

It has already proven itself to be unsafe

It barely runs anymore

It needs everything, heck even tires (Which never normally wear out  :huh: )

With you spending all this time with it, have you considered how this is adversely affecting your marriage?

Or time with the kids?

See where I'm going here??

Get rid of that thing before it all turns south and you become the first cop in history living under a bridge.

Save yourself man!

I'll try and make time to come out there and tow the piece of junk away. Yea, it will inconvenience me, but for a fellow soldier, I'll do it!  I could possibly get Bobby to help. He needs room for his expanding family. (Now a girlfriend and a dog!)

Do the right thing... :wink:
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Higher Caliber on March 30, 2017, 10:53:39 AM
I appreciate the offer Don. I kind of have this fantasy to start flipping cars like they do on those TV shows. In all my vehicle searches over the past few years as the young ins come in to driving age I have found there are a lot of cream puffs out there for cheap, as long as you are patient and keep a few grand on hand and can be Johnny on the spot when something pops up.

I had over $20k dollars in equity in the duramax, so I have some wiggle room for this "build"! I figure she will be a peach until she isn't. And even then I could replace the whole rig for the cost of a major repair on her predecessor. Not to mention I am saving $600/yr on insurance so I'm liking the fact my maintenance costs will be covered in those savings!

Chances are however a couple of years from now, I will be posting a picture of my new Fully automated rocket powered Chevy space truck. And pass this dude down to my prematurely balded make a wish kid!


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Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: JR on March 30, 2017, 11:33:17 AM
Look at the idler with the grease line if possible.
What is this?
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Higher Caliber on March 30, 2017, 12:30:18 PM
Well I already failed JR! I Think that one would have lasted a lot longer than the original which only made it 180k miles! Piece of junk!! Maybe next time :(

Honestly idk why they wouldn't make them all like that! Same with tie rod ends and U joints. How much longer does it take to put a grease zirt on this stuff?


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Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Higher Caliber on March 31, 2017, 09:29:43 AM
Better pics to follow! Got her up at the alignment shop now!
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Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: stlaser on March 31, 2017, 09:45:46 AM
Lookin spiffy with the new shoes! :likebutton:
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: swbhobie16 on March 31, 2017, 12:30:56 PM
i've always loved those late 90s Zs. such a cool looking truck. and super clean. be nice to remove those trim pieces and have a smooth white truck. i just can't get over how clean it is. a new set of headlights and you won't know it's not a mid 2000s truck when it passes you.
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Higher Caliber on March 31, 2017, 07:06:57 PM
Haven't washed it yet, but you get the idea! Rides like a 3/4 ton! Just the way I like em!!
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Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: JR on March 31, 2017, 08:05:14 PM
Looks good, any rubbing?
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Higher Caliber on March 31, 2017, 08:12:52 PM
Looks good, any rubbing?
Had to take the front splash guards off.
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: swbhobie16 on March 31, 2017, 08:43:47 PM
Looks good, any rubbing?
*Had to improve front approach angle .
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Higher Caliber on March 31, 2017, 08:51:23 PM
Looks good, any rubbing?
*Had to improve front approach angle .
Well played
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Bigdave_185 on March 31, 2017, 09:05:43 PM
Looks like a great truck and I am jealous


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Title: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Higher Caliber on April 01, 2017, 02:35:18 PM
Road report-

Just did 200 miles of interstate driving. All of the gauges stayed within an appropriate range. No funny smells or noises. Steering could still use some tightening *somewhere* in my opinion. I would like to find a steering dampening kit of some flavor and maybe swap out the steering shaft for something sans rag joint. Rides like a truck, which I'm cool with.

Prior to lift and tires around town I hand calc'd a 15 mpg. Today on the interstate 75-85 mph... drum roll please... .............. 13.7! Lol, but she looks cool!
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Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: TexasRedNeck on April 01, 2017, 03:48:29 PM
Me likey


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Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 01, 2017, 04:23:11 PM
That's the thing about those older trucks. Your didn't get amazing mpg but when it really boils down to it.  That's not bad. The dollar diff for most of us between 12-18 is only a grand or two over a year


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Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: JR on April 01, 2017, 04:56:08 PM
I bet it would be well in the mid teens if you drove 65-70.
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Higher Caliber on April 01, 2017, 05:17:54 PM
I bet it would be well in the mid teens if you drove 65-70.
Here's the thing on that. 65-70 is just barely idling in OD on the flat. As soon as there's a bit of a grade she has to downshift to maintain that speed. You told me these trans only last 150k..... I hate to Lug it like that and make it shift constantly. Bump it up to 75 and she's around 2200 rpm and pulls the hills a lot better. Is my logic flawed here?? That it's easier on the tranny to run faster with less down shifts?
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: JR on April 01, 2017, 07:19:50 PM
Yes it is easier on the tranny, but like you see the mileage suffers. At the lower speeds I just used 3rd but I didn't like to drive slower either.
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: stlaser on April 01, 2017, 07:29:27 PM
All the shifting heats up the fluid which kills the transmission, correct me if I'm wrong.

Simple solution is to add an additional transmission cooler, very inexpensive upgrade. You can even get them with their own electric fan.
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: JR on April 01, 2017, 08:13:27 PM
Shifting and no lockup on the converter. Funny how for the last 50 years non lockups did OK?

My DOT story;

When mine went it gave no hint sans a little venting several weeks earlier near Reno. Going up 80 someone stopped me and said they saw smoke, but it all looked fine. Later I crawled under and you could see the vent was doing its thing. Tranny shop said all was fine and it would give me a warning if it did go out. No dice, pulling a mild hill on 5 near Roseburg, Or. it just went out. No jerking, no warning just no go. I got lucky as being on 5 but it was a Friday on a holiday weekend and I was going to Chilliwack, BC. Local dealer said they wouldn't even look at it until Monday (it was 0730) so I left it on the wrecker who ran my up to Eugene and a GM dealer. They had my tranny in stock but couldn't promise anything that day. So I went across the street to a motel, called a few people with my story and went to sleep. At 1500 I got a call saying it was ready to go.
Slept another hour or so, plunked down $2000, had a nice meal and hit the road just 8 hours behind! Was still a great trip even with that.

Now who's Tina ?  :facepalm:
Title: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Higher Caliber on April 01, 2017, 09:50:07 PM
Tina Fey

I know... sorry/not sorry


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Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: cruizng on April 02, 2017, 07:09:16 PM
Love the truck. One of my favorite model years. I also like the BFG white letters showing.


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Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: TexasRedNeck on April 02, 2017, 07:32:25 PM
Tina Fey is hot, except for that whole liberal thing.
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Higher Caliber on April 02, 2017, 08:35:54 PM
Tina Fey is hot, except for that whole liberal thing.
So it's not just me then...
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: JR on April 02, 2017, 09:17:25 PM
Ditto
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: TexasRedNeck on April 02, 2017, 10:19:01 PM
Tina Fey is hot, except for that whole liberal thing.
So it's not just me then...
Negative.  Lots of us apparently. I really liked it when she played Sarah Palin


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Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: EL TATE on April 12, 2017, 02:29:16 PM
You could always gear it Blaine. Would stop hunting gears and bring the mileage back up somewhat. probably somewhere in the middle of where you were and where you are. What size are those BFG's? Getting the RPM back to where it should be will preserve the trans, and you won't have to do 85 to keep it in the right rpm range.

Tina Fey/Sarah Palin, very nice btw!
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Wilbur on April 12, 2017, 02:39:03 PM
I like Tate's gearing idea....I especially like it given its your money not mine.

Ditto Tina Fey....liked her in Whiskey Tango Foxtrot and Date Night. But she needs to just shaddup about politics...
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: EL TATE on April 12, 2017, 04:26:10 PM
I like Tate's gearing idea....I especially like it given its your money not mine.

Ditto Tina Fey....liked her in Whiskey Tango Foxtrot and Date Night. But she needs to just shaddup about politics...

Got a good chuckle there Wilbur. Spendy? kinda. My money? nope. but just think of all the starving pygmies down in new guinea who throughout their whole lives all they ever wanted was a 90's chevy on 35's with proper gears. Are you really going to take that dream away from them? '

ALL entertainers should maintain Switzerland status IMO.
Title: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Higher Caliber on April 14, 2017, 08:53:13 PM
Gave the front end a little makeover. New headlights, restored the turns (need to replace) changed the corner marker bulbs. Painted the core support, new LP, plastidipped the faded bow tie!
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Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: JR on April 14, 2017, 08:55:06 PM
I am a GMC trim guy, but I like the chevy grill better on those trucks.

 :likebutton:

Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Higher Caliber on April 14, 2017, 10:09:51 PM
I tell you, I got a few comments on my duramax once in a while, but I damn near had to pull my gun on a guy harassing me to buy this truck. I've had several offers on it that would put me money ahead on it. But I kind of just want to enjoy it myself for a while.


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Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: swbhobie16 on April 15, 2017, 06:48:56 AM
off topic i know. but of the little time the kaiser wasn't at the house, 2 of the most unusual people have stopped and asked about it. one being a 70 yr old grandma who loves monster trucks and wants one, the other being a tatted up brotha in skinny jeans and a flat brim driving a lowered infiniti g35.. he stopped us while we were pulling it on the trailer leaving the trans shop.. talked to us for a good 30 min and even facetime'd someone to show them. hahah

anyway.. continue with the revamp of a very nice, clean old truck that i think by this point, everyone on here would gladly take off your hands
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Higher Caliber on April 15, 2017, 09:56:38 PM
New bed lights(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170416/94bb935b4de109063e0b6b3ebf689ff4.jpg)


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Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: TexasRedNeck on April 15, 2017, 10:10:16 PM
Very cool. I need to do that to both mine. What did you use?


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Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: CHEVSILVER1500 on April 15, 2017, 11:24:04 PM
Second that... what did you use? I need to install some on my Dmax. Would be very helpful when in the deer woods and looking for things in the dark.
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Higher Caliber on April 16, 2017, 12:02:04 AM
I used low draw LED marine lamps. Just bright enough to see wo reflection on the glass. I got them from academy in the boat section


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Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: JR on April 16, 2017, 12:11:54 AM
Looks good. I got some on Ebay awhile back and need to get them on. With the shell got red and white.
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 16, 2017, 10:01:58 PM
In the same boat as JR.  I have LED strip lights to wrap both bed rail undersides. Just need to lick em and stick em


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Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: CHEVSILVER1500 on April 17, 2017, 07:15:14 AM
 :facepalm: Dang! Wish I would have looked at this thread before I made the trip to academy yesterday. Oh well, good excuse for another trip soon.
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Higher Caliber on April 29, 2017, 06:39:44 PM
Mounted the flashlight/magazine holder from the duramax
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Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: swbhobie16 on April 30, 2017, 07:02:35 AM
why is there dirt on the floor..?!
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Higher Caliber on April 30, 2017, 09:16:11 AM
why is there dirt on the floor..?!

I must have accidentally stepped in something when I was feeding cows. I saw some on the tires too. Unacceptable I know! Pardon my oversight!
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Higher Caliber on April 30, 2017, 02:03:17 PM
Interior LED's really modernize the old girl!
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Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Sammconn on April 30, 2017, 02:41:04 PM
Looking good Blaine!
Glad you have her running again too.
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: JR on April 30, 2017, 03:31:14 PM
You know, I have a TB spacer for that. Interested?
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 30, 2017, 06:25:16 PM
I sure wish they would have done foot lights like that in my 07.  Being able to see on the floor is helpful


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Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Higher Caliber on April 30, 2017, 11:42:26 PM
You know, I have a TB spacer for that. Interested?
How much you want for her? For vortec 305?
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: JR on April 30, 2017, 11:49:18 PM
Shipping, I'll dig it up for the # and picture.
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Higher Caliber on May 01, 2017, 08:58:10 AM
Awesome! Thank you sir!


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Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: cj7ox on May 01, 2017, 11:25:08 AM
Good looking truck, HC!
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Higher Caliber on May 04, 2017, 01:39:53 AM
Got my gauge bulbs swapped out for LED's. All of the main "ILL" ports take a size 194. Also changed the tag lights out for LED bulbs. Also 194's. The plan will be to swap all of the white bulbs out for LED's. (Save the headlights) I will leave the ambers, turns and tails "stock".
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Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: rpar86 on May 04, 2017, 02:13:47 AM
Got my gauge bulbs swapped out for LED's. All of the main "ILL" ports take a size 194. Also changed the tag lights out for LED bulbs. Also 194's. The plan will be to swap all of the white bulbs out for LED's. (Save the headlights) I will leave the ambers, turns and tails "stock".
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Lucky... GM went to soldered-on bulbs in '03. Stupid. Just stupid.
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: swbhobie16 on May 04, 2017, 05:49:50 AM
functioning fuel gauge. amazing ..
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Higher Caliber on May 04, 2017, 08:58:59 AM
functioning fuel gauge. amazing ..
One of my favorite features!
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: JR on May 05, 2017, 10:32:48 AM
Does this work?
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Higher Caliber on May 06, 2017, 08:53:00 PM
Looks like it would!


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Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Higher Caliber on May 06, 2017, 08:56:47 PM
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Got to tow a little bit today. Good thing my wife was with me because we had to put our feet out the door to get it stopped! But she pulled and handled it well! Was a pretty drastic change going from the duramax!

Definitely going to have to rebuild my old trailer though. Floor is done, need to wire my truck up for a brake controller and maybe think about a brake parts upgrade.


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Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Higher Caliber on May 06, 2017, 08:57:36 PM
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Finally working on the patio...


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Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: JR on May 06, 2017, 10:38:56 PM
Looks like it would!


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Thought so. Has the bolts and gaskets nib.
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Higher Caliber on May 07, 2017, 01:32:31 AM
Awesome how you wanna do this?


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Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Higher Caliber on May 08, 2017, 01:12:31 PM
Upgraded the 08' express travel van with 98' Silverado knobs!
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Ok, I kid! The other way around and new tunes!
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Pretty cool mod I think, for my Silverado anyways! We will see if the nanny notices the new knobs on the kiddie hauler!


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Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: JR on May 08, 2017, 01:39:34 PM
A Van?
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Higher Caliber on May 08, 2017, 01:52:18 PM
A Van?

Yes, took the hvac knobs off of my 08' express van and put them on the 98 Silverado.
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: EL TATE on May 08, 2017, 02:03:04 PM
took me a minute. looks cool!
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Higher Caliber on May 08, 2017, 04:25:32 PM
Sorry! Guess it's not funny if you have to explain it!


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Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: KensAuto on May 08, 2017, 09:22:58 PM
One word. Pimp

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Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Higher Caliber on May 11, 2017, 10:39:46 PM
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Turn indicator housings


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Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: swbhobie16 on May 11, 2017, 11:18:07 PM
before we know it, he's gonna be SAS, LBZ and heated leather seat swapping this bad boy. don't get me wrong.. i'd love to see it  :cool:
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: JR on May 11, 2017, 11:52:11 PM
SAS and a Cummins. KISS
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: cudakidd53 on May 12, 2017, 06:56:58 AM
before we know it, he's gonna be SAS, LBZ and heated leather seat swapping this bad boy. don't get me wrong.. i'd love to see it  :cool:

Ya'll need to skip that and it's KIRS there JR:

Keep It Running Stupid!  We surely don't need another rolling parts bin and dust display rack!

SAS + Cummins = Leaky Break Lines and Smoke Screen Generation Unit!  :facepalm:
Title: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Jared Herzog on May 12, 2017, 08:03:24 AM
This is my first post here. Been keeping on eye on square d. Followed you guys over from Duramax Forum. I drive a 15 Ram Cummins today. Just wanted to say your truck is looking great. We are doing some of the same things for my 17 year old daughters 95 c1500 she bought from my uncle. It is not in as good of shape paint wise but we plan to give painting a try ourselves using some of Dons techniques. It has been a good project and she is glad to be in a truck since she wants to go into the family custom home/bunker business. She is turning out to be a great hand and good at every task.
I am currently looking at replacing her exterior lights and housings. We had the rears pop out because they are brittle going over a few cattle guards. What do you think of the parts from 1A auto? Got a better source? The parts for these trucks are so much cheaper than current model parts. So far she has done all her own wrenching with minimal input from me. Four years ago i had her do my FASS 95 on my 12 LML. The install went well and works great. It was funny a few months ago, she was in a automotive class made up mostly of young girls and their moms at church. The instructor, a great GM mechanic friend, was showing how to change a flat and rotate tires. When he got done she was confused with what i had taught her and asked where his torque wrench was and if he knew the torque setting for the car. LOL. Anyway, following your progress with great interest.
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Higher Caliber on May 12, 2017, 08:25:45 AM
I like RockAuto. They have been on point as far as selection, price and shipping. Second to them it's LMC Truck, or good old OReilly! Thank you for following and welcome aboard! I'd love to see your 95' shaping up! Post a new thread! Here's my daughters 98-
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Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Higher Caliber on May 12, 2017, 08:28:04 AM
before we know it, he's gonna be SAS, LBZ and heated leather seat swapping this bad boy. don't get me wrong.. i'd love to see it  :cool:
Honestly the more I drive it the more I think about a 6.0/4L80/14 bolt 4.10 "swap".
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Post by: stlaser on May 12, 2017, 08:40:51 AM
& the full oil change is about to start..... :likebutton:

& Welcome J.H.!
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Post by: Sammconn on May 12, 2017, 09:26:54 AM
before we know it, he's gonna be SAS, LBZ and heated leather seat swapping this bad boy. don't get me wrong.. i'd love to see it  :cool:
Honestly the more I drive it the more I think about a 6.0/4L80/14 bolt 4.10 "swap".
Oh boy...maybe it will run... :rolleyes:

Welcome JH
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Bigdave_185 on May 12, 2017, 09:42:00 AM
Did I just read that people are following Dons Painting skills.  Masking with candle wax and puddling paint comes to mind lol !!!


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Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Flyin6 on May 12, 2017, 09:47:17 AM
Did I just read that people are following Dons Painting skills.  Masking with candle wax and puddling paint comes to mind lol !!!


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That's just for tire masking

I recommend masking body panels with a good high quality grease! ;-)
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: JR on May 12, 2017, 10:24:19 AM
Welcome Jarad. I like Rock auto and just placed an order from LMC last night for a bad rear latch on the burb.

Yep, we need some pics. Did you guys know you can put the late model mirrors on those? I have even seen they are putting Kodiak door handles on!

Now wait, a 6ltr, 4L60 and 14bt?

Masking? I like the 3m film, used it a few times.
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Post by: Higher Caliber on May 12, 2017, 11:08:55 AM
Yep, we need some pics. Did you guys know you can put the late model mirrors on those? I have even seen they are putting Kodiak door handles on!

Now wait, a 6ltr, 4L60 and 14bt?


No, I'm thinking 4L80e! But yes 6.0 vortec and 14bt with 4.10 gears!
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: JR on May 12, 2017, 12:03:22 PM
Don't know why I typed 60  :facepalm:
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Higher Caliber on May 14, 2017, 09:30:43 PM
So I came up with a list of to-do's! Unfortunately or fortunately however you want to describe it, A new build is about to be amongst us. We will call it "Old Blue to Yeller". My second oldest boy is about to be seventeen this summer and we are going to slick up my old blue 1987 Chevrolet SCLB 2wd. The truck belonged to my dad and I restored it when I was 17 or 18'sh and drove the wheels off of it. Anyways, it's time to send it down the line. So look for the new thread in the next day or so!

Back to Tina and the list!
-Steering damper
-My new throttle body spacer, Thanks to JR and another mod to the throttle body
-drivers door pins/bushings
-I am going to un-install the mirrors and rebuild them/paint them and re-install
-I am going to finish rust inhibiting and undercoating the frame
-passenger's side door handle and both interior door handle trims
-I am going to retrofit some kind of LED light source into the manual map lights because I can't for the life of me find any bulbs with hook and hoop fastener
-HD front brake kit, HD rear brake kit, fluid flush etc...
-I am thinking about plugging in a second battery, since there is a hole for it and all.
-Bigger alternator and something called a "big 3" conversion to beef up the battery and ground cables.

At some point I am going to contact the fund appropriation committee about  setting up an acquisition proceeding on the powerhouse/running gear swap! But that will be a while. I'm not really sure why I am dumping so much dough in an 18 year old truck, but the kids are enjoying it!
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Post by: Flyin6 on May 14, 2017, 10:48:58 PM
So I came up with a list of to-do's! Unfortunately or fortunately however you want to describe it, A new build is about to be amongst us. We will call it "Old Blue to Yeller". My second oldest boy is about to be seventeen this summer and we are going to slick up my old blue 1987 Chevrolet SCLB 2wd. The truck belonged to my dad and I restored it when I was 17 or 18'sh and drove the wheels off of it. Anyways, it's time to send it down the line. So look for the new thread in the next day or so!

Back to Tina and the list!
-Steering damper
-My new throttle body spacer, Thanks to JR and another mod to the throttle body
-drivers door pins/bushings
-I am going to un-install the mirrors and rebuild them/paint them and re-install
-I am going to finish rust inhibiting and undercoating the frame
-passenger's side door handle and both interior door handle trims
-I am going to retrofit some kind of LED light source into the manual map lights because I can't for the life of me find any bulbs with hook and hoop fastener
-HD front brake kit, HD rear brake kit, fluid flush etc...
-I am thinking about plugging in a second battery, since there is a hole for it and all.
-Bigger alternator and something called a "big 3" conversion to beef up the battery and ground cables.

At some point I am going to contact the fund appropriation committee about  setting up an acquisition proceeding on the powerhouse/running gear swap! But that will be a while. I'm not really sure why I am dumping so much dough in an 18 year old truck, but the kids are enjoying it!
Yea I don't get that either!   :facepalm:
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: TexasRedNeck on May 14, 2017, 10:52:55 PM
I'm not really sure why I am dumping so much dough in an 18 year old truck, but the kids are enjoying it!

Dude, I feel your pain.  My LB7 is the real money pit.  I've put more than 20K in it in the 4 years I've had it.
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: stlaser on May 14, 2017, 10:59:12 PM
At least HC's runs Don....... :popcorn:
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Flyin6 on May 14, 2017, 11:01:15 PM
At least HC's runs Don....... :popcorn:
I know...Was pokin' myself...
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: stlaser on May 14, 2017, 11:27:43 PM
It really doesn't matter old or new you end up in the same result which is spending a lot of dough
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Post by: JR on May 15, 2017, 01:09:09 PM

Dude, I feel your pain.  My LB7 is the real money pit.  I've put more than 20K in it in the 4 years I've had it.

That is paltry compared to SD. Heck, I have 5k in parts laying around for mine and then the sub!
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Higher Caliber on May 15, 2017, 10:50:28 PM
So on a whim before my road trip to "the city" I decided to install the steering damper and JR's throttle body spacer.

The steering damper is AWESOME! The spacer will be determined tomorrow on the fill up. I also ground off some lip on the throttle body valve because it's a free country and it looked restrictive!

It seems to have a little more power on the top end. On the low end it just sounds a little different.


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Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: JR on May 16, 2017, 02:54:08 AM
That lip is a common low end issue fix. Helped the Blazer that had the same.
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Higher Caliber on May 18, 2017, 09:32:29 PM
Which way are the thumbs?
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Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: KensAuto on May 18, 2017, 09:51:48 PM
Hmmm. Let me think......









UP !!
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Post by: Sammconn on May 18, 2017, 10:33:42 PM
 :likebutton:
Up for sure.
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: cudakidd53 on May 18, 2017, 10:40:32 PM
What's not to like.....it's a White truck!  :likebutton:
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Flyin6 on May 18, 2017, 11:54:52 PM
Yep

G-T-G
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: JR on May 19, 2017, 12:08:32 AM
I like it.

I understand they can pop those door handles off pretty easy but they make a plate for it. I think the Kodiak handles would look great.
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Bigdave_185 on May 19, 2017, 12:52:20 AM
No


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Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: TexasRedNeck on May 19, 2017, 06:18:16 AM
Yeah. Funny thing. No one has ever tried to break into my LML but they've tried to break into my LB7 4 times in almost 5 years.   I would make sure you have a good aftermarket alarm as the kids seem to know all the shortcuts to breaking into and stealing them. 


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Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: cj7ox on May 19, 2017, 01:26:09 PM
 :likebutton:
 :beercheers:


Good looking truck! Classic lines, understated mods, what's not to like?
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Higher Caliber on May 20, 2017, 02:29:11 AM
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No go on the vinyl?
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on May 20, 2017, 09:43:47 AM
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No go on the vinyl?
Correct, I don't like that look, seems to be a trendy fad and personally your truck is not trendy,  it's probably closer to old school.   

Don't take it the wrong way as I love the style and look of your truck.   But don't like when they put the new truck style mirrors either


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Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Nate on May 20, 2017, 11:20:35 AM
Heck, i thought he was talking about the window tint?
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Post by: Higher Caliber on May 20, 2017, 11:33:00 AM
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No go on the vinyl?
Correct, I don't like that look, seems to be a trendy fad and personally your truck is not trendy,  it's probably closer to old school.   

Don't take it the wrong way as I love the style and look of your truck.   But don't like when they put the new truck style mirrors either


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Not taken wrong. I'm on the fence about it myself. Just saw it on another pickup so thought I'd try it out
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Post by: KensAuto on May 20, 2017, 01:47:31 PM
Heck, i thought he was talking about the window tint?

Dang I missed that one by a mile as well.
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: TexasRedNeck on May 20, 2017, 09:58:20 PM
I did too. Looks good Blaine. Roll with it


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Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: EL TATE on May 22, 2017, 12:57:21 PM
couldn't find exact year fit, but these are my style. I get the update though and style is subjective, so tell everyone to go fly a kite and do what you like.
https://www.amazon.com/Manual-Replacement-Either-Driver-Passenger/dp/B001F0NNDK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1495472138&sr=8-1&keywords=80%27s+chevy+truck+mirrors
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: JR on May 22, 2017, 02:39:35 PM
I like those mirrors and they fit the stock location.

https://www.amazon.com/Manual-Replacement-Passenger-Side-Mirror/dp/B001F0NNEE/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1495478297&sr=8-9&keywords=90%27s+chevy+truck+mirrors
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Higher Caliber on June 02, 2017, 01:52:32 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170602/1e264ff31509d0020d800eee1657e73b.jpg)
Fashion shoot


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Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: moto123 on June 02, 2017, 01:59:35 PM
I wasn't sure about the vinyl at first when you showed the side by side.  But seeing the truck as a whole, I kinda like it.  Wouldn't have worked with stock rims, but with black it does work.  If it were mine I would think about blacking out all the chrome, then leave it at that.  But it would be hard to do, your chrome looks to be in really good shape for the age.  Not sure I could bring myself to paint it.
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Higher Caliber on December 08, 2017, 10:37:20 PM
SOLD!

So, no kidding... there I was... At the Casey's topping her off with some non-alcoholic petroleum products when a rather brauny biker looking fella walked up and asked me if she was for sale. I told him I didn't think so, but to shoot me an offer. He walked around it, crawled under it, sat in it, popped to hood, lit the engine, kicked the tires and offered me a ridiculous amount of cash. I pretended to think about it and two hours later i was signing her over to the sir with the pork chop side burns.

I guess i wasn't as attached as I thought...  :shocked:
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: JR on December 08, 2017, 10:56:01 PM
Dang. You hide for months and then sell your truck.

How you been??
Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Bigdave_185 on December 08, 2017, 11:59:21 PM
Found it.   Money talks


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Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: Higher Caliber on December 09, 2017, 12:04:38 AM
Been pretty good! I posted an update in the CIEMR


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Title: Re: Let's call her Tina
Post by: cudakidd53 on December 09, 2017, 10:14:56 AM
Any time you can make money on a vehicle, take it!  Glad you are alive and well and life is blessing you and yours!
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