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Speedo/Odometer not working, shifts fine and VSS appears to be ok

It took me 3 instrument clusters to fix the speedometer issue I was having (pegged at max when going 40kph). After switching the air-core motor 3 times and switching clusters back and forth a couple of times, I was able to troubleshoot it down to the circuit board. Now my Tac and ODO are...
- BriGButler
- Post #5
- Nov 9, 2020
- Forum: Audio + Electronics
My 97 Chevy W/T

She's come a long way from the frumpy truck I bought back in November. New Tires (All seasons and a set of winters), new to me rims, bug deflector to protect the newly repainted hood, removed the plastic tub and got a spray liner, washed and waxed a million times.
- BriGButler
- Thread
- Jul 25, 2020
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Member Trucks
Choosing a Location for a Spare Tire mount in the box

Yeah, the assembly I got from LMC is lockable, and is sturdier than it looks on the website.
- BriGButler
- Post #11
- Jul 13, 2020
- Forum: Paint / Body / Detailing
Choosing a Location for a Spare Tire mount in the box

Yeah I've got 235/75R15 on mine, a little more common. I'm sure we have a larger selection of winter tires up here. 15" tires are starting to fall into the uncommon range. Could be worse my '79 Fiat Spider takes 13" tires, not much selection there...
- BriGButler
- Post #9
- Jul 13, 2020
- Forum: Paint / Body / Detailing
Choosing a Location for a Spare Tire mount in the box

Got mine at LMC. https://www.lmctruck.com/1988-98-chevy-gmc/in-bed-tire-carrier Nova Scotia gets anywhere from 10 to 20cm (6 to 12 inches), turing to rain/ice/slush every couple of days. I have good quality snow tires in the OEM suggested size.
- BriGButler
- Post #7
- Jul 13, 2020
- Forum: Paint / Body / Detailing
Choosing a Location for a Spare Tire mount in the box

Although I never drive with an unsecured load, and would probably relocate the tire if I were carrying something shifty. I hadn’t considered the rear window vulnerability, I might go with driver or passenger side front.
- BriGButler
- Post #4
- Jul 13, 2020
- Forum: Paint / Body / Detailing
Choosing a Location for a Spare Tire mount in the box

I hate having the tire underneath, so I got a mount for inside my box. (the old cable was snapped too) I've pretty much made up my mind where I'd like to put it, but I'd like some input from the community before I start drilling. (you know, just in case I missed something) A I see it there...
- BriGButler
- Thread
- Jul 12, 2020
- Replies: 13
- Forum: Paint / Body / Detailing
New to the Forum - Here's my 97 Chevy W/T
- BriGButler
- Post #2
- Feb 3, 2020
- Forum: Member Trucks
New to the Forum - Here's my 97 Chevy W/T

I got this truck in November, from its 2nd owner. It's a completely stock 1997 Chev C1500 W/T, not a spot of rust, and only 145,000 KMs! I haven't completely decided what to do with her yet, I'm look at new wheels and keeping the originals with the winter tires. Not sure if I'll get a tonneau...
- BriGButler
- Thread
- Feb 3, 2020
- 1997 chevy 4.3 v6 c1500 long bed
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Member Trucks