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  1. CDHenry6

    92 C1500 V6 5spd knob

    Hey gang. I have a '92 C1500 with the V6 and a 5 speed manual transmission. Could anyone advise as to whether or not the shift knob is removable ? It sort of looks like it's molded into the shaft. I was thinking of throwing on a Hurst knob or T grip. Is this possible ?
  2. CDHenry6

    4.3 exhaust modifications. . . .

    Well , three hours on my back laying on cardboard above the snow with a (very dull) hacksaw and I made the first cut at the Y pipe. It looks like it's 2.5" diameter so I ran to Fleet Farm for a pipe and clamp until I get it welded. I took the clamps of after the cat to discover that . . . . ...
  3. CDHenry6

    The **GREAT** Valance Debate

    Pardon the slight derailment, but Scott, I'm curious. What prep did you have to do on the plasti-chrome grille and the wheels before painting them ? My grille is starting to peel and the truck isn't worth buying new parts for, so I was thinking of rattle-canning the grille, and possibly the...
  4. CDHenry6

    The **GREAT** Valance Debate

    What he said.
  5. CDHenry6

    Cheap 2 Door

    Did anyone else notice that they have a facelifted grille on the first one ? That's not native for a 92'.
  6. CDHenry6

    4.3 exhaust modifications. . . .

    Thanks for the replies, folks. MANY many years ago in my teens I had a Buick with a V6 and dinked around with the exhaust, and I wound up making it gutless as all hell. I was trying to NOT replicate that event. So just to clarify, the pipe I am replacing the cat with should be the same diameter...
  7. CDHenry6

    4.3 exhaust modifications. . . .

    No one has any thoughts on this ? Nobody ? My Google-fu must be weak, because I have been fervently researching this to no avail. I'm just trying to figure out if I need a reducer or not. I also may be mistaken on the pipe diameters .
  8. CDHenry6

    4.3 exhaust modifications. . . .

    Ok so, here goes. The truck is a 1992 4.3 V6 with a 5 speed manual. The exhaust that came with it when I bought it is as follows : Stock manifolds Stock Y pipe Stock ancient catalytic converter ( semi plugged up, can tell after an hour of highway driving ) From the cat, it branches to...
  9. CDHenry6

    I wasn't sure where to put this thread. . . . .

    Maybe swap out the nozzle from another aerosol can would help ? I use either Fluid Film ( lanolin based )http://www.fluid-film.com or a product called Breakaway http://www.northwoodstm.com/store/pc/configurePrd.asp?idProduct=183 by Northwoods Superior Chemical Corporation. I usually use the...
  10. CDHenry6

    I wasn't sure where to put this thread. . . . .

    Hah ! I am definitely still in the planning process, but it's been almost into the 40's all week . That's a heat wave for this winter, but I think it's been kicking everyone's a$$ this year.
  11. CDHenry6

    I wasn't sure where to put this thread. . . . .

    That easy? For real? That sounds almost TOO gravy of a job! I bet those suckers are going to be nice and rusty (crusty?) after 22 years in Wisconsin !
  12. CDHenry6

    TBI owners Check This out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

    This looks really neat !
  13. CDHenry6

    I wasn't sure where to put this thread. . . . .

    IOWNJUNK, thanks for the reply ! I happen to have a few hammers laying around. My car mentor, a body man, repeatedly told me that any problem can be solved by using the proper hammer. So, I'm guessing, put it on jackstands and the rest is nuts and bolts? Do I need a spring compressor? I really...
  14. CDHenry6

    I wasn't sure where to put this thread. . . . .

    because there's no section for "Street truck, stock ride height" suspension. I figured that lowered was closer to my application than 4x4 or off-road. If there is a sections for this, Moderator, please move it. That being said, I have a 92' Silverado C1500 extended cab shortbox truck. She...
  15. CDHenry6

    Howdy !

    Any luck with that bulb, Brit? Nice truck, by the way. The pink accents go rather well with the teal base color.
  16. CDHenry6

    finally got myself a gmt400. always wanted one.

    Howdy from Wisconsin ! My grandfather had a brand new 89 Sierra , and I always wanted ne, I finally got my Silverado a week ago. I have been wrenching and love every minute of it ! As a new user myself , let me tell you : this board is AWESOME ! There is so much collective knowledge here , that...
  17. CDHenry6

    How many Silverados with manual trannys?...

    I have the Silverado package, an NV 3500 five speed manual , AND the 262 V6. I thought it was optioned really odd , for a Silverado.
  18. CDHenry6

    VHF two way and antenna install

    So today , I installed my Icom IC V-8000 VHF transceiver and a 1/4 wave antenna on an L bracket. I am going to mount a 5/8 wave NMO in the roof , but I lost my step bit for drilling antenna holes. My buddy is going to let me use his in a week or so , and then I'll have a proper ground plane ...
  19. CDHenry6

    Where to route CB coax cables?

    Well ,either way, that's impressive as hell ! As soon as it starts warming up, I'll be putting HF in the truck. I am not looking forward to making those ground braids ! I just use old coax and strip the jacket and center conductor from it. Cut to length, and a little solder and a washer and...
  20. CDHenry6

    Where to route CB coax cables?

    Hey, Great White, are you a ham by any chance ? That was textbook demonstration of HF ground bonding, very nicely written ! ( And yes , I saw the "pimply old farts" remark in there , not all of us hams are old. Lol.) I have several VHF two meter rigs, and an HF mobile rig. All of them can...
  21. CDHenry6

    Howdy !

    Great White, No bones about it, it's a steaming pile of rust ! However, being that I live in Wisconsin, it's in remarkably good shape for being 22 years old and 216,000 miles ! Either way , you pretty much can't pick up a running vehicle for less than $1,000 anymore.The next issue is replacing...
  22. CDHenry6

    Howdy !

    Upon closer examination , it's a push-in-and-twist type of base, like tailights. I picked a new one up yesterday Sorry for the confusion.
  23. CDHenry6

    What to do with exhuast piping after glasspacks?

    Mine has what lok like glasspacks on it and it sounds ok , but as soon as it gets warmer I'm cutting of the cat. It's funny hearing a 262 V6 with glasspacks . . . by the way , these were already on the truck when I bought it.
  24. CDHenry6

    LOWnEASY,s 95 5.3 5 speed build

    Kool ! Free parts,but is it worth the aggravation and time ?
  25. CDHenry6

    Howdy !

    Ok, so I got to looking under the dash. Bri9ts , that lamp hood is held in by two small screws , 8mm I think, but could be mistaken. The bulb itself just pulls straight out of the socket. I recommend wearing some Mechanix gloves, or at least some leather work gloves while you do this. You said...

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