Recent content by John R

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    tune up time

    1997 ck1500 5.7 vortec stock motor. Plugs,wires,distributor cap and rotor. 200k miles. Ive read the Delco plugs are made by Ngk. which type Ngk are recommeded/irridium,platinum??; Plug wires,,I have never cut wires;cap and rotors,brass vs aluminum. Also Ive been told the OEM distributor has...
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    single din receiver/with wider screen

    That looks really good. I ended up with a single din Kenwood media player and some Focal speakers up front. Gonna do the rears but its not gonna be 4x6;then will get a small amp. But, as it is with just the Focals, it sounds really good;light on the bass, maybe I should just get a sub...
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    single din receiver/with wider screen

    dozerpilot,thanks for your time. I found your post,turned out nice. But, I believe I have decided on an Alpine single din. Thanks again, John
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    single din receiver/with wider screen

    Thanks for the reply. Yeah, I wondered about the Best Buy installation thing. On their website;they were saying this stereo or that stereo would fit. However Crutchfield would give info that those exact stereos wouldnt fit my truck. Got to seeing a few single dins with a larger screen (what...
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    single din receiver/with wider screen

    Hello, I have a 97 regular cab. Was curious if any of you have used the single din receivers that come with a larger screen. Was about to purchase a single din as I dont want to cut out my supports and mess with the dash. Im sure that dash is probably brittle and easy to crack. Also have any...
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    spark plugs

    I have tried a search but no luck on the specific title. I replaced my plugs at 90,000 miles with the platinum delco plug. Now I am getting ready to replace the plugs,wires and dist cap/rotar again. I have the 350 vortex engine (1997). Have any of you gone to the irridium plug and have you used...
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    decarbonization, Im undecided

    Thanks. I have 180,000 miles on it. Im the original owner. Engine runs good. No oil burning as I can tell and no leaks. When I took the throttle body off to clean it, I got concerned about the carbon in the engine. Think I will just put the Techron in the tank and make a couple long trips...
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    decarbonization, Im undecided

    I really got lucky finding this site. I joined a couple months back because I own a 97 k1500 regular cab,5.7 engine and decided to drive it another 100,000 miles instead of buying a new truck. I just couldnt deplete my savings to put down on a new truck to have a monthly payment I could live...
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    not up on audio now days,please give me ideas

    Want to thank you guys for your advice. I have not got to the point of the stereo yet,Im getting there tho. Finally got it from paint,waiting for a friend to put molding and decals on it. Still performing maintenance on it. Thanks again, John
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    not up on audio now days,please give me ideas

    As I am waiting on my 1997 ck regular cab to get finished up at the paint shop;I will next do/have some maintenance work done; then I am thinking of new radio and speakers. As I am completely lost here and gotten a headache from reading the forums;hope some of you may get me going in right...
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    98 Z71-We've been together for 20 years

    Man thats kewl. I have a 97 regular cab,sportside. I am the original owner. It doesnt leak or burn oil. Only bad,, clear is peeling so its at the paint shop now. Yeah, I hear you. I started looking around pricing new trucks and decided to leave my savings alone and put some money into old...
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    97 chevy headlamps ,turnlights ,front side marker and tail lights

    Ordered the Anzo 211140 tail light,111099 (head and turn light) and 531005 third brake light. Wanted to thank you guys again. Truck goes to paint shop this coming Monday. What bulbs are you using??? Im sticking with Halogen for the headlight but considering led for the turn/parking. Thanks...
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    97 chevy headlamps ,turnlights ,front side marker and tail lights

    Rawbdidit, thanks man. But I think Im goona go with smoke or clear ones and place an amber bulb in it. John R
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    97 chevy headlamps ,turnlights ,front side marker and tail lights

    thanks df284, yeah what I am thinking of is similar,but the holes are similar but larger and have the chrome beauty ring. Also a larger center piece. I think it would be kewl to find a corvette center piece,lol. JohnR
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    cab pillar emblems

    Getting close to having a paint job on my 97 sprotside z71. I recall seeing Z71 emblem, made similar to the Silverado or Cheyenne emblem placed on the cab post. Cant seem to find them and was hoping someone might know where I can find a couple. Thanks in advance, John
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