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  1. vervepipes

    Parting out 98 crew cab, 2wd Cold Lake, Alberta

    Blue interior, 5.7L, auto tranny. No rocker panel rot, I could try to cut them out if somebody needs them. Parting out for about one week then it goes to the crusher. Shoot me a request if you need anything.
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    Truck bed trailer

    Anybody build a truck bed trailer? I'd like to see good pictures, specifically around the tongue to get an idea of how to build mine. I've seen plenty of pictures online, but only a few focusing on where the frame was bent, and how the tongue was constructed. I'm stripping down a truck I got...
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    rims

    There's a truck locally that is being given for free, I don't think I've seen those rims before, they do have GMC centre caps though. No engine or tranny, but I'm sure there's some parts I could salvage. Just wondering if I could recoup some funds from a uhaul rental(a little far to tow with a...
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    Bed ideas

    I'm looking for some photos of ideas of what to do instead of the factory bed. Mine had some hidden rot behind the tail lights that will sooner rather than later result in the tailgate hardware to fall off. The bed is coming off to paint the cab this week anyways and I haven't fully decided on...
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    Sunroof or console?

    I'm changing my mind 2-3 times a day and I really want to commit! I currently have an overhead console from a suburban in the truck, but I also have a complete aftermarket sunroof that I found at the PNP. The extra holes in the headliner are no problem because I can find a replacement for the...
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    Vervepipes' crew cab

    I didn't realize that posts in street builds were closed for comments when I started my thread there, so I'm transferring it here. I've started with a pic in the introductions thread but I figure I'd better start my build thread here before I get carried away and off topic in the other thread...
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    Oh no! Driveshaft!

    So there I was in a story that should have started with "here, hold my beer", long story short I melted my driveshaft. The heavy press at the base car club wasn't budging the u-joint I was replacing, so rather that bending the yoke (I've seen it many times) I decided to kill it with fire...
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    My hood is stuck!!!

    I pulled the hood release, and the handle stayed back, I can push it back and I can hear the cable at the other end under the hood. The hood itself is in a partially released state, the corners are lifted a little bit and can wiggle up and down a bit, but the centre is firm. I can see between...
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    Maaco, Yikes!

    I was considering a cheepo maaco job on my truck to make it presentable, but it seems Maaco in the US and in Canada are completely different in pricing, the cheapest being $1000 plus tax! Hard to believe there can be that much of a difference considering in the US their cheepest job goes on...
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    Tutorial: Installing factory tinted rear windows in a crew cab

    Note: I'll take pictures when the windows are installed, I just removed them from the donor 5 minutes ago on my way home from work. Factory smoked glass is in my opinion the best quality tint you can get. The rear windows are very easy to do, even if the donor has power windows and has no...
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    Lowering affecting towing ability?

    How much would lowering a truck affect it's towing capability? I have a 1 ton and like how much it can pull, but I don't like how tall it sits. I don't want a smaller truck though because with 2 car seats a crew cab works best. I'd have air bags in the back to keep it level. Ideas?
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    Another craz-o

    What are people thinking?? http://alberta.kijiji.ca/c-ViewAdLargeImage?AdId=355295193
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    Steering wheel interchange

    What range of years and models of steering wheel can interchange on my '98? Keep in mind it's a 1 ton so there's no air bag to worry about. Are the 1/4 tons and minivans the same? What about Caddy's and buicks? I need a new steering wheel as a previous owner broke this one trying to fix the...
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    Gear indicator

    on a '98 with an automatic, is the gear selector supposed to be visible with no lights, such as when the truck is parked with no key in? Mine shows absolutely nothing and has as long as I've owned it so I'm wondering if my linkage is the issue or if there should be a light bulb that might just...
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    Rear door glass (crew cab/Tahoe)

    First off, is the glass on a manual and electric operated mechanism the same? If so, what is the best way to remove the glass, I've never removed door glass with a single pane (as opposed to "wing" windows). My donor Tahoe has factory smoked glass and I want the glass for my crew cab. I tried...
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    Fiberglass fenders

    I've been digging around for OEM style fiberglass fenders but all I can find are the pre-runner style with huge flares and wider openings, not what I want. I remember when I had a '93 F350 I found a site that sold fiberglass fenders, hoods and tailgates aimed towards F150 Lightning owners, is...
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    cruise control

    Maybe somebody can answer my question by sending me a link to an installation thread? I've used the search but the results are other people's unanswered questions, but I know it has been done. I have access to a donor '95 Yukon that has cruise control, will the '95 cruise work on a '98 since...
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    Custom bumper

    I'm thinking of making a big rig style front bumper, mostly flat and hanging low. Does anybody have pics of this style bumper on a pickup? This is a 2wd crew cab, when I get the dually parts it'll have 19.5" rims, air bags and an underhood compressor. This truck is mostly going to be used as...
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    rear bucket seats

    Anybody have pics of how much modification of the seat risers is required to make buckets fit in the rear of a crew cab? I'd like to have the front and rear seats match, and I figure the best way is to have 4 of the same buckets, preferably Olds Silhouette leather seats since the 2nd row buckets...
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    illumination circuit

    got my overhead console and updated reading lamps in today, checked them while they were hanging and they worked. Screwed the lamp fixture into place and once the lamp was up it was no longer working and the fuze popped. I replaced the fuze after dropping the lamp down again and all seemed...
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    Headers in edmonton

    A deal fell through to sell some headers while I was in the city and I will be here until maybe 8PM. Kind of short notice but they are headman headers model 69440, info from the manufacturer: Standard Duty Uncoated Full Length Headers 1988-95 CHEVROLET, GMC C1500, C2500, C3500, K1500...
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    Front box mounts

    I'm going to be collecting materials soon to make a steel framed/wood decked flatbed for my truck and noticed that the front mounts are lower than the rest, does anybody know just how much lower they are so I can compensate?
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    3500HD bumper filler

    Anybody put one of these on thier truck? I'm thinking either a body lift or bumper lowering brackets would be needed on an otherwise stock truck. I don't have any pics but if you use google and search 2000 3500 HD you will see the one I mean. I'm bent on keeping the W/T front so I think this...
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    Crew cab rear seats

    I've been blessed with a crew cab that has a blank slate in the rear. What does everybody have as far as rear seats go? For the front I'm probably going to replace the vinyl bench with Buick or Oldsmobile seats, but the rear still remains in question. It needs to be usable with at least 2...
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    Air Bags

    Is it common for a '98 3500 to not have even a driver's air bag? Even on the passenger side where it looks like an air bag belongs is just a cubby.

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