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  1. Daniel9597

    1996 Chevrolet K1500 SIlverado Z71 "Small But Mighty"

    I'm needing everybody's input on something. This is going to happen a little while down the road, but I am stuck between a 383 Vortec build and a LS swap. Money isn't much of a problem, I am a US Army soldier and a certified welder, so I'll be able to save up money quick enough. I personally...
  2. Daniel9597

    1996 Chevrolet K1500 SIlverado Z71 "Small But Mighty"

    According to the records for the truck there haven't been any wrecks or anything major happen to it in its lifetime. I have one last test drive before I purchase it, and I plan to take the truck to my buddy's body shop and have him look over it and see if there are any problems. If he signs off...
  3. Daniel9597

    1996 Chevrolet K1500 SIlverado Z71 "Small But Mighty"

    The very first thing that I will be doing to this truck is a hardcore tune-up. I will be performing an oil change, transmission fluid flush and fill, draining and refilling the differentials and transfer case, replacing parts of the ignition system (spark plugs, plug wires, distributor cap and...
  4. Daniel9597

    1996 Chevrolet K1500 SIlverado Z71 "Small But Mighty"

  5. Daniel9597

    1996 Chevrolet K1500 SIlverado Z71 "Small But Mighty"

  6. Daniel9597

    1996 Chevrolet K1500 SIlverado Z71 "Small But Mighty"

  7. Daniel9597

    1996 Chevrolet K1500 SIlverado Z71 "Small But Mighty"

  8. Daniel9597

    1996 Chevrolet K1500 SIlverado Z71 "Small But Mighty"

    I've decided that I am going to start a build thread to document my truck's progress as well as to get any extra tips, tricks, suggestions, and comments on it as I turn this truck into what I envision it to be. I am currently located in Fort Bragg, North Carolina as my duty station with the US...
  9. Daniel9597

    1989 Chevrolet K1500 "OVERKILL"

    This is a picture of the truck when I first got it, I was driving it home and it got a flat.
  10. Daniel9597

    1989 Chevrolet K1500 "OVERKILL"

    SO, let's get down to the plan, shall we? The first thing I'm going to say is that this is going to be a resto-mod, so this baby is going to be torn down to the bare bones of the frame, and even that might be getting replaced. I am going to try and make this as organized as possible, with...
  11. Daniel9597

    1989 Chevrolet K1500 "OVERKILL"

    Hello, everyone. I own a 1989 Chevrolet K1500 Silverado, with a 350 TBI motor, a 700-R4 transmission, GM 8.5" rear axle, and GM 8.25" IFS front differential. It is currently... well... lets just say in pretty bad condition. It has the typical Chevy rust, in the cab corners, rear fenderwells, and...
  12. Daniel9597

    Odd Shaking From Transmission

    Thank you, 1500z71, that was actually a really descriptive forum. There is a tire shop literally 1/4 mile down the road from my house that's owned by my girlfriend's grandfather, and he should do a tire rotation and balance for less than 20 bucks for me. I'll start with that, then look into the...
  13. Daniel9597

    Odd Shaking From Transmission

    Hello, I have a 1989 Chevrolet K1500 with a 700-R4 auto trans. In the past few weeks it has developed an odd shaking. Anytime I get above 65-70 miles an hour, the entire truck seems to shake and I can't get it to stop. At first I thought it was tires out of balance, but then it started shaking...
  14. Daniel9597

    Front Brake Pad and Rotor Options

    Oh, I understand now. As of right now I believe I am going to buy some quality OEM pads and rotors, maybe some new or rebuilt 8600 GVWR calipers if I need them, and maybe throw on some new lines if mine are getting bad. I would love to pour money into this truck, but at the moment I am more...
  15. Daniel9597

    Front Brake Pad and Rotor Options

    I understand that the ABS delete is pretty simple and it is supposed to stiffen up the brake pedal, but I don't understand why. Is it just the fact that the ABS will cut pressure to the rear wheels if its engaged?
  16. Daniel9597

    Front Brake Pad and Rotor Options

    I just read a write-up on hydroboost swap, as well. Jeez, the more I look into all this the more ideas I'm getting. It would be sweet to do a hydroboost and NBS master cylinder swap with new brakes on the front, and an ABS delete for the rear with disc brakes. If I ever won the lottery I think...
  17. Daniel9597

    Front Brake Pad and Rotor Options

    I've read so many different reviews about the stainless brake line swap. I plan to do it just for the extra security, but I have also heard that unless the stock lines are extremely old, it isn't really worth it. I still plan to do it, though. I've also heard to have a professional brake shop...
  18. Daniel9597

    Front Brake Pad and Rotor Options

    Thanks for all the advice, I have a lot to think over and research now. I will read through the write-up and decide on that, and from there decide what I will use.
  19. Daniel9597

    Front Brake Pad and Rotor Options

    What about brake calipers? I haven't checked them in way too long. The NBS master cylinder swap has made me curious, do you know where to find a good write-up on it on here? If I think I can do it, and if it is truly that effective, I might attempt it.
  20. Daniel9597

    Front Brake Pad and Rotor Options

    I saw a thread about replacing the brake system with the NBS stuff, but figured that for right now it isn't really worth it. So if I use quality ACDelco components, is there any small upgrades I can do to help out the brake system? I've already rebuilt the entire rear drum brakes (albeit with...
  21. Daniel9597

    Front Brake Pad and Rotor Options

    Really? I looked at the ACDelco stuff, too, but I thought that investing some extra cash into the brakes would be worth it. I know it wouldn't make a huge difference, but I thought it would still make the braking system more efficient.
  22. Daniel9597

    Front Brake Pad and Rotor Options

    Well, I don't have any complaints with the stock stuff, I am just wanting to upgrade. I use this truck as everything, a daily driver, an equipment hauler, a street truck, and even a farm truck. I was simply looking for some rotors and pads to increase my brake's efficiency. My current pads and...
  23. Daniel9597

    Front Brake Pad and Rotor Options

    Hello, I have a 1989 Chevrolet K1500 Silverado. I am in need of new front brake pads and rotors, but there are so many options I am having trouble deciding. I was wondering if maybe I could get some advice from people that have already decided what brakes work best. I have been looking at the...
  24. Daniel9597

    New Exhaust Advice

    Hello everyone, I have another question, albeit a dumb one. I am noticing a small exhaust leak around the flange between the y-pipe and the manifolds. I put the new spring bolts in the way a friend of mine said he did, with the little triangle first, the spring second, then the bolt last. I told...
  25. Daniel9597

    New Exhaust Advice

    So I finally got around to taking off my old manifolds and y-pipe. The manifolds came off no problem thanks to my dad. He uses a custom penetrating lube at his small engine repair shop made half of transmission fluid and half of acetone. I know it sounds crazy but my GOD it works. I replaced the...

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