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    It's dead Jim

    My gas gauge, which has been very politely waving at me for months now, has failed on "Full". So one good news is I will save money on gas now. :) When I pull the dash to replace it, what is a good source for these gauges, and what other gauges are good to replace at this time? Also...
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    64 Corvair Spyder Convertible

    Need to spread the 'Vair love around here. This is my 7th Corvair. In process of complete powertrain rebuild and then off to body work. Turbo 150 2.7L 164 CID Aircooled flat six 4 Speed quick shift Quick stearing Minilite rims New top I've autocrossed this car for years, and it needs some...
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    What is it, and where does it go?

    Just had work done to the K2500 and noticed this sticking out of the wheel well when getting gas. Can someone identify it, and where it should be connected? Thanks.
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    Battery gauge is waving hello...

    If my battery gauge is waving at me (stock radio and wipers the only electronics on), would this indicated a failing alternator? I have noticed when it is hot out what sounds like the alternator screaming. Belt has recently been replaced. Thanks,
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    Help: High Mileage Full Synth

    Hello, Recently purchased at 2000 2500K CC with 105K on the OD. Has the 5.7 that was replaced at 65K on the OD. Recently had work done on it and took the opportunity to get the oil changed. While taking another car in, I realized they had put the high mileage full synth oil in the truck...
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    2000 Chevy 2500 Crew Cab

    Thought I would add mine to the list. Mods will come, but didn't feel like it was worthy of a "build thread". History Bought brand new in August '99 by my uncle. Used to haul hay/straw until 2015 when he retired. Was stored most winters, which saved it from Wisconsin. Plans New tires...
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    Hesitation off the line

    Background: Just bought this truck (in signature) last weekend. Been driving it all week for work. Engine replaced at 65K Fuel pump just went out and was replaced by a shop Operates fine at speed Question(s): Is it typical for the 5.7L to hesitate off the line trying to get up to speed...
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    Hello, they status is Noobie.

    Hello All, I was recently gifted a K2500 from a family member who bought it new. Was used to haul hay/straw until his retirement. Will be looking to update the wheels and tires, then some other general maintenance. Lots of questions to come. Previously I was driving a '03 GMC Yukon, but...
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