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    It just fell into my lap.

    Not sure where in Houston you are located. There are two astronomy clubs down there. I'm certain that members of both would be happy to help you decide and let you look through telescopes to get an idea. I like the dobsonian because it's about as simple a set up as can be had in astronomy. And...
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    99 GMC Suburban K1500 SLT 4X4 - The Everlasting Gobstopper Build

    Those are slip over seat covers instead of recoverings. The seats underneath look like you would expect for a 24 year old daily. My backside doesn't care that they are covers... :cool:
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    99 GMC Suburban K1500 SLT 4X4 - The Everlasting Gobstopper Build

    Here's my 219,000 mile 99 GMC Suburban that I picked up a few weeks back. Needed an engine so the original owner traded the title for $300. This won't be a fast build, hence the gobstopper reference. That's a candy from a classic movie in 71 for the uncultured. :wink: Yeah, I know, Depp did one...
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    It just fell into my lap.

    Thanks! Other than some phonetography once in a while I stick to visual. Don't have the patience for all the processing required for astrophotography. And I like looking through eyepieces over staring at a computer screen. Here's my set up. I also have an 80mm refractor that I use for solar...
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    It just fell into my lap.

    Thanks, all. The motor we put in is a 5.7 Jasper crate engine. Went with the upgraded engine that has a little more power than stock. My wife surprised me this week and had the interior detailed. I won't say it looks new but it's pretty close.
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    Why!? Drain plug stripped

    Thanks, all. That extractor set looks like something to try. If I'm not confident with what I can pump out that will be plan B. I think the same neanderthal that stripped the drain plug also attempted a brake job because three of the four bleeder valves are sheered off.. So much for flushing...
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    Why!? Drain plug stripped

    I'm changing all fluids and getting to know this new to me 99 Suburban. Differentials went well, the fluids that came out of both were obviously a decade maybe two old. Turned my attention to the transfer case and found this. Ordered new plugs from parts geek.. But they sent the wrong ones...
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    It just fell into my lap.

    Howdy from Texas. New here and new to the GMT400s. I've been looking for a vehicle to haul my astronomy gear and do some overlanding since the darkest skies are usually off the beaten path. Got a call one day a few weeks ago from my son in law who manages a garage that he had a 99 Suburban...
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