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  1. South VA

    Worst OBS mods

    I had forgotten about these. Can't believe they were a thing.
  2. South VA

    Decided to build a garage. Now the fun begins.

    That is very generous of you! I'll get together my list in the next few days and send it to you via PM.
  3. South VA

    Decided to build a garage. Now the fun begins.

    Here it is, about to be summer, and not much has happened with the garage for a while. Time to call Miss Utility again. I scheduled them to come out to locate my existing power line, so that I can dig the trench to the garage, but they never showed up. Anyway, the trench is the next major item...
  4. South VA

    96 GMC K2500 Suburban Restoration (with a couple of mods)

    Thanks. It is a great shop, and I feel lucky to have found them. I’ve learned a lot about my vehicle from them. They’re not the cheapest, but not outrageous, and they seem to understand GMT400s.
  5. South VA

    96 GMC K2500 Suburban Restoration (with a couple of mods)

    Thanks. I still have to figure out my OBD2 dongle for measuring temperature, if in fact it does that. I’ll have a look in the next couple of days. Worst case I could hook up my scan tool and compare that reading with what the gauge says.
  6. South VA

    96 GMC K2500 Suburban Restoration (with a couple of mods)

    I decided to take it to Jim’s shop to get the cooling system flushed, since I don’t know when it was last done. I did so mainly because I don’t want to deal with the old antifreeze; particularly the disposal. So I called them at 8 this morning (Monday), told them what I wanted and they said to...
  7. South VA

    What have you towed lately

    Good to know. Thanks.
  8. South VA

    What have you towed lately

    Thanks. I’ll have a look at it with that in mind. Changing the height was necessary, as it was set for the camper PO’s pickup truck. He graciously included the hitch with the camper sale.
  9. South VA

    What have you towed lately

    I went through three or four iterations before arriving at the current setting. At first the Subdivision squatted down, and the trailer was tilted a bit downward. I had to raise the hitch ball by taking out the bolts and moving it up, which helped. At one point I had the WD bars set for more...
  10. South VA

    What have you towed lately

    I didn’t measure it, but the Subdivision appears to be sitting pretty close to level. You’re suggesting lowering the front end a bit more?
  11. South VA

    Toy trucks for sale

    Thanks for the info. Oddly enough, one of my favorite cars of all time was a Dodge Intrepid. When my dad passed I inherited his, drove it for a good while, then sold it and bought one with the larger engine. I lived in Colorado at the time, and I’d mount four Michelin X-Ice snow tires on it...
  12. South VA

    Decided to build a garage. Now the fun begins.

    I’ve thought about it, but not sure it would be worth the expense of doing the whole thing. Maybe part of it. But at 4’ height, I’m not clear on what purpose it would serve.
  13. South VA

    Toy trucks for sale

    Haven’t looked through the whole thread, so maybe you’ve answered this already. Is there such a thing as a Suburban model? Maybe even a 2500?
  14. South VA

    What have you towed lately

    Thanks. Pretty sure they're rated to 1000 lbs. Why do you think the bars need an upgrade? They seem to work well. Then again, I'm no expert.
  15. South VA

    What have you towed lately

    Towed our 5500 lb camper on a five day trip; the first of the season. Not far, only an hour and a half away, so an easy shakedown cruise. Last year was our first year camping with the trailer, and in the process I've learned a few things about towing. I think that the weight-distribution hitch...
  16. South VA

    Drunkcanuks build...... finally!!!

    My experience with Crutchfield has been good. It's where I've purchased most of my audio gear over the years. Their retail pricing is a bit higher, but often they have stuff on sale, which makes it comparable or even cheaper than other sources. Their sales support (helping decide what to buy)...
  17. South VA

    Decided to build a garage. Now the fun begins.

    Thanks! Progress has slowed lately, but I expect it will pick up again soon. Basically I bit off more than I could chew, trying to renovate a house, even though it’s a comparatively small one, while putting up the garage. The ability to accurately estimate how much time and effort a project...
  18. South VA

    Another 454 Vortec Build Thread - Documenting, Q&A, Help

    Nice start to a build thread. Best of luck! Btw, maybe I missed it, but what year is it?
  19. South VA

    Decided to build a garage. Now the fun begins.

    I seem to remember your mentioning this, and it sounds like a good idea. Oscillating fans would be the cheapest and simplest, but I’ll look into options for mounting on the ceiling that I could install when I’m doing the wiring for the area lights. Not weird at all. I much prefer cutoff type...
  20. South VA

    96 GMC K2500 Suburban Restoration (with a couple of mods)

    Thanks. Oddly enough, when I searched in RA for my vehicle, this fan does not come up. However, it does come up when I search on the part number you provided. According to the buyer’s guide, it’s for 1997 on up. Mine’s a 1996 :confused:
  21. South VA

    96 GMC K2500 Suburban Restoration (with a couple of mods)

    I’m curious to know which fan you’re using, and if you had to do it over, would you pick the same fan?
  22. South VA

    96 GMC K2500 Suburban Restoration (with a couple of mods)

    I went with a heavy duty ‘GM Genuine’ 1540109 from RockAuto, which hopefully will do the trick. I hadn’t thought about changing the fan; having a few more fan blades sounds like a reasonable idea.
  23. South VA

    96 GMC K2500 Suburban Restoration (with a couple of mods)

    I tried to check the data on the OBD2 device, and for some reason couldn’t connect it to the app on my phone. The fact that cellular service here in the park is marginal at best may affect the app’s behavior. I’ll leave it plugged in so it will continue to collect data as I drive. When I get...
  24. South VA

    96 GMC K2500 Suburban Restoration (with a couple of mods)

    Thanks! You just reminded me that I own such a device. I could have brought my full-size Xtool scanner, but I happen to also have a small OBD2 reader by the same company that might just measure temperature. I’m not sure. It was $20, as I recall. Turns out I even have it with me.
  25. South VA

    96 GMC K2500 Suburban Restoration (with a couple of mods)

    It wasn’t working particularly hard. Slight rolling hills on two lane rural road, between 55 and 60 mph. The temp varied by a few degrees on either side of the midway mark. 80s air temp. Some time back I mentioned this to Jim, whose shop I use, and he said to try replacing the fan clutch to...

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