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    Tonneau cover: Rolled up or covering bed?

    I doubt it. Probably a less than PC comment. Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk
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    Tonneau cover: Rolled up or covering bed?

    This is what I've been doing. What got me wondering was that as of recently I've seen a handful of trucks with them rolled up and no cargo protruding above the bed sides. Obviously I have no idea what they were doing/hauling but it just got me wondering. Didn't know if it was due to UV rays...
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    Tonneau cover: Rolled up or covering bed?

    So I'm pretty new to tonneau covers. I have an access cover on my RCSB. What are your opinions on leaving them rolled up vs covering the bed? I think it makes the truck look better covering the bed but any opinions/experiences on what's better for the cover rolled out or rolled up?
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    How to: Install the PAC AAI-GM9 aux input interface into a GM truck

    I installed this the other day just as the OP did. (Awesome write up by the way, took any question out of what I was doing.) Cord wrapped up in the ash tray, switch routed to the far right side of the glove box through a hole. Its kinda divided so it should keep it separate from all my crap...
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    Detailing photos/discussion

    @SkyHighColorado- Thanks for the help. A little elbow grease and she's looking much better. The compound I had felt way to aggressive when rubbed between my fingers so I got the turtle wax you suggested. Worked great!! Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk
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    The Member Truck Thread

    Thanks guys. The fender crunch was a bummer. It was actually my dad who did it. He was more upset than I was. If anything it just sped up getting rid of the old foggy headlights and markers. This forum has been a huge help. Can't really say it's saved me any money but it has saved a lot...
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    The Member Truck Thread

    This is how my 97 looked the day I drove her home. 5.0 (wish it was the 5.7) Auto transmission. Leveled the rear with a set of 2" drop shackles. Got backed into. So much for an all original truck. Repair in process Got a pretty close match on paint. Not perfect but neither is the...
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    Detailing photos/discussion

    It's smooth. It almost appears to have stained the clear if that's possible...it has me concerned that it won't come out. I have some turtle wax rubbing compound. Its about the color of a red brick, hopefully its not too aggressive. I'll approach it cautiously as you recommend. At a...
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    Detailing photos/discussion

    I've pulled all plastic molding, and big Chevrolet badge off the tailgate. All the glue is gone but surrounding where the badges used to be is a dark "ring" Is there any way to get this removed? Wet sand or polishing compound? Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk
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    Heat blend actuator.

    So I'm planning on installing the PAC AAI-GM9 in my truck here shortly. I'm thinking that while I have the dash half tore down why not look into why I'm not getting cool air circulation. When turned to cold the air coming out of my vents always seems to be a little warmer than the outside air...
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    Poll: keep lights or change?

    This is very true. What one person likes can cause another to scratch their head and say "What the!!?!" If we all liked the same things the aftermarket industry would be a lot smaller. I do understand being indecisive, though decisions decisions.
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    Poll: keep lights or change?

    Lose them...mine also came with a set similar. They were the first thing to go along with the goofy graphic someone added to the side. Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk
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    Interior lights when opening door on 96 tahoe?

    Sweet. Got them ordered should be here tomorrow Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk
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    Interior lights when opening door on 96 tahoe?

    I know this to be an issue with my 97. Do they just pull out of the dash?? The main reason I haven't changed them was I though I had to pull the whole dash. Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk
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    454 SS Lug nuts

    That's what I was hoping for. Thanks for your help. Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk
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    454 SS Lug nuts

    So I've found a set of chrome rims off a 1990 454 SS pickup. They have the center caps and lug but covers but no lug nuts. Do they use the same lug nuts as a regular steel wheel or stock alloy wheel? (Is there a difference between alloy and steel lugs) I bought my 97 with aftermarket 20s and...
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    Funny smell when air turned on

    What you're all saying makes sense to me. I'll look for the write up on cleaning the evap core...I dont think its nitrous oxide but I'll do a little looking to double check ;) Thanks Sent from my uncensored Jelly Bean powered Droid Maxx using tapatalk 2
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    Funny smell when air turned on

    97...I wasnt aware trucks this old had a cabin air filter Sent from my uncensored Jelly Bean powered Droid Maxx using tapatalk 2
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    Funny smell when air turned on

    So when I turn on my ac for a minute or two the air coming out of my vents smells like "dust" we'll say. It seems to be more prevalent with the ac than heat. I'm imaging I need to do a little disassembling and cleaning. Could it be the coil or vents themselves? Thanks
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    headlights?

    I gotcha, I was talking the eBay listing. They generally don't say from what I've glanced it. I will do a more detailed search for the Depo brand. Sent from my uncensored Jelly Bean powered Droid Maxx using tapatalk 2
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    headlights?

    I'm not sure it says. I know Depo's are good was just wondering if there were any other brands that fill well. Probably will stick with Depo seeings how they are known to fit. Sent from my uncensored Jelly Bean powered Droid Maxx using tapatalk 2
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    headlights?

    Has anyone had fit issues with aftermarket headlights off eBay and the like? Sent from my uncensored Jelly Bean powered Droid Maxx using tapatalk 2
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    Need help finding parts.

    I'm in central Nebraska. I checked the local "you pull it" and they didn't have much. Either already picked or in worse shape than mine. I'm kinda leaning towards new but wouldn't turn down a nice used. Sent from my uncensored Jelly Bean powered Droid Maxx using tapatalk 2
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    Need help finding parts.

    So my 97 RCSB got backed into this last weekend, real bummer but things happen. Between Rock Auto and 1AAuto (possibly eBay if I go aftermarket lights) I've found everything I need EXCEPT the chrome filler piece that fits between the bumper and grill. The only place I have found that...
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    headlights?

    Thanks for the info, your trucks look great.

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