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  1. LoneCynic

    Parts list for my front end rebuild

    My 1991 is probably overdue for this same job. I already purchased a few of the parts, but wanted to make sure I had everything I was going to need before I got started. Thanks so much for the full list and Moog part numbers. That will be a huge help when it comes time or order the rest of...
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    Need help finding 94 sle door panels!

    I'll chime in here. My window seals dry rotted over the years, and several small pieces broke off. Took me forever to find aftermarket replacement seals. Small amounts of water got inside my doors and started rotting the particle board inserts. So, when I was in the same boat, and needed new...
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    Need a couple of parts, don't know what they are called.

    Okay, thanks for the info. Going into winter, I was concerned that this could be an issue, but I guess it is nothing to be alarmed by.
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    Need a couple of parts, don't know what they are called.

    Okay, as the title states, I need a couple of parts, but I don't know what to search for to find them. I am going to describe in as much detail as possible what it is that I need, in the hopes someone here will know what I am describing. If necessary, I'll try to nab a couple of pictures later...
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    buying new chevy grill? keep eye out for this.....

    It was similar for us 88-94 guys too. My original grille was cracked down the right of center, and the "chrome" was flaking off around the edges. I bought a replacement one for $89 I believe, and there was a similar, but not near as bad, "difference" in it. On the original, the bowtie was...
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    Updating Silverado Badges

    I like this idea. I have a new roll of moulding to put on mine once I'm done with an upcoming repaint, and was wondering what I was going to do about the 1500 badging. The ones that attached to the original moulding were very brittle and seemed like they were going to break before long anyway...
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    Frame Painting?

    I did exactly this to my truck a couple years back. Dependent on where you live, and the amount of surface rust you have on the frame, I can suggest a couple of things that I did. I had a bunch of rust scales all over the frame. If you use a chipping hammer, you work your way around, hitting...
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    1/2-ton to 3/4-ton...same spring width?

    Mine has spent most of its life in the midwest, Ohio and WV to be specific, so it wasn't unrealistic to expect that to happen. Even when I wash off the underside after driving it in road salt conditions, it easily could have gotten inside there and corroded like that over the course of 20+...
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    1/2-ton to 3/4-ton...same spring width?

    As another poster mentioned before me, they will indeed bolt right up. I did this exact swap on my K1500. They bolted up and took very little time at all to install the 4+1 3/4 ton leafs on the truck. Where the problem lies is getting the old leafs off. Mine were an absolute nightmare, as...
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    ...And the most disgusting seat award goes to.....

    You hate to see stuff like that. I keep my vehicles very clean on the inside. Only thing that happens is I get a little mud on the mud mats in winter and they need to be hosed off in spring, and of course bits of dirt, gravel and grass track in off your shoes and collect around the edges of...
  11. LoneCynic

    1991 RCLB Driver

    Dylan, I just read through the entire thread. I am very glad you're enjoying your pickup, and working on it. Mine was the first vehicle I ever purchased, so I've continued to work on it and update/upgrade things on it little by little over the years as desired/needed. Despite my friends not...
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    Rattling Noise coming from under cab

    They called and said it was done on Friday, but I was attending an event on the other side of town and couldn't get back before they closed. They aren't open on the weekend, so it has been a long couple of days waiting. I am planning to go pick it up after work tomorrow. I'll let you all know...
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    Left turn signal/brake light intermittently works????

    Turns out mine was the old "bulb grease" in the sockets was caked up and hardened and blocking the signal. I took out the wiring harness first, and checked all the wires with a multi-meter, and found no faults. Dug that old grease out and put just a little fresh grease in there, and everything...
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    Rattling Noise coming from under cab

    Well, the problem is being solved, finally. I gave up trying to figure it out myself, and took it to a local reputable garage that has done good work for me in the past to have them look at it. As it turns out, it WAS the engine. Despite sounding good when I had it up on jack stands, it was...
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    Rattling Noise coming from under cab

    Okay, I have an update, and got my father on board to help me try to solve this. He was the original owner of the truck, so he knows all the details about it too. We put the rear end up on jack stands, and ran the truck in gear, in place, and tried each gear at 2k rpms. We could not hear the...
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    Rattling Noise coming from under cab

    Jack is secured, the sound is coming from under the cab, towards the center front somewhere. I am going to put the rear end up on jack stands and have a friend listen from the outside to see if we can figure it out.
  17. LoneCynic

    92 4.3L into a 91 with a 4.3L

    I was in the same boat as you a couple years back, needed a new engine to replace a worn out one. It does need to be a throttle body injection one to just drop in without running into major issues. I forget what vehicle my friend got the engine out of that we used, but it was also a TBI setup...
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    Rattling Noise coming from under cab

    Hello everyone, I am having an issue with my truck, and am hoping to glean some insight from fellow owners. First off, my pickup is a 1991 K1500 Silverado with the 4.3L engine and 5-speed manual transmission. I took it to work a while back, and on the way home I started hearing a rattling...
  19. LoneCynic

    Left turn signal/brake light intermittently works????

    I've got almost the exact same problem happening with my 1991. I replaced the tail light housings and put in all new bulbs. The passenger side works without fail, but the driver side only comes on when I turn the parking lights on. Pressing the brake pedal in or flipping the left turn signal...
  20. LoneCynic

    Havoc's '98 Z71 Build!!!

    Havoc, Your truck looks amazing. I love the rims, off-road bumper with brush guard, and the black diamond plate toolbox. I am planning to add new rims and a similar toolbox to mine following my suspension upgrades and body work/repaint. As far as suggestions go, a nice off-road rig like that...
  21. LoneCynic

    Replacement Leaf Spring Recommendations?

    I know it has been a while since I posted this thread and ordered the leaf packs, but I wanted to come back with my first update. Due to my work schedule being mostly evening and night shifts, I have had precious little time to work on this. As of this writing, I have successfully installed...
  22. LoneCynic

    Replacement Leaf Spring Recommendations?

    Havoc, thanks for the link. I ordered a set of leafs and shackles from that website. I appreciate you taking the time to help me out to that extent. Everyone else, thank you for the responses and information you provided. It was all a big help to me.
  23. LoneCynic

    Replacement Leaf Spring Recommendations?

    I'll check the scrap yards again soon. Last time I went, I did manage to find a rust free hood still attached to one in the lot. It only cost me $60 instead of $200+ for an aftermarket replacement, but those trucks were all stacked up on bare wheels and had been mostly picked clean of good...
  24. LoneCynic

    Replacement Leaf Spring Recommendations?

    I do tow a boat on occasion, and more often, a single axle trailer for our ATV. I like the idea of adding the springs from a K2500 3/4 ton pickup. Is there a specific aftermarket brand you recommend or a website link suggestion for those? Going to the Chevy dealership for parts on my old...
  25. LoneCynic

    Replacement Leaf Spring Recommendations?

    I am in the process of trying to restore my 1991 K1500 to its former glory. I am the second owner, but the first owner was my father, so I am aware of everything that has or has not been done to it since it was purchased new in '91. I just removed the bed from the truck today and have it set...

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