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  1. TheRookie

    My build, little by little.

    Out with the old and in with the new. I wound up heat shrinking the wire connectors and wrapping everything with conduit and electrical tape. I was trying to be somewhat professional. At any rate, This was a pain in the rear! I might try taking the bed off in the future. Thanks for the advice.
  2. TheRookie

    My build, little by little.

    Now that's it for now. Soon I will take my chances with wiring. Kinda worried about that one. The new fuel pump assembly has a different connector and step by step instructions so ill attempt that this weekend! (see image 11-12)
  3. TheRookie

    My build, little by little.

    I dropped the tank down slowly and then had one difficult time with the filler neck. Just remove it from the tank and save yourself alot of time. (see image 8) Disconnect the Fuel lines to the tank carefully (see image 9) Once you have the tank on the ground just do a quick inspection and check...
  4. TheRookie

    My build, little by little.

    First off, Locate the 15mm Bolt and nut securing the tank straps (see images 1-4) I recommend supporting the tank for obvious reasons. I used a transmission jack. Also I had about 1/4 tank of fuel remaining. If you are able I recommend you leave less as it is pretty heavy and cumbersome. (See...
  5. TheRookie

    My build, little by little.

    Didn’t realize this was such a problem for you. In the interest of your permission may I please post here? I would like to lift my truck eventually and have something I can take off road. It’s not a Z71 and I’m aware of that. Seriously though, why are you still chasing after me? Relax guy. Just...
  6. TheRookie

    My build, little by little.

    Hey, take it easy guy. I thought this was the thread where I could document my build as a journal and what not. Feel free to ignore it at your and my own pleasure. If you have constructive advice I’m all ears I’m sure I could learn a lot from you if you gave me a chance. Nightrunner, do you have...
  7. TheRookie

    My build, little by little.

    Because I dont want to do a street build. Fuel pump is working, Its just screaming at a high pitch. Thank's, im excited to wrench on it.
  8. TheRookie

    My build, little by little.

    Ok, enough is enough. I really need to wrench on my truck soon. Since my friends are all working on their vehicles right now I feel this little bug to pony up and finally change the fuel pump assembly, and fuel filter. So, Now that im posting this, Im obligated to get out there on Saturday. Pics...
  9. TheRookie

    Has this happened to anyone else?

    Here is the roller.
  10. TheRookie

    Has this happened to anyone else?

    Ok, I was considering that also. Thank you. By any chance would you know where to purchase a new roller? It's not obvious in this photograph but it needs replacing.
  11. TheRookie

    Has this happened to anyone else?

    Last week my window fell into the door with a loud “thud”. Luckily it did not break, I removed the interior door panel and the panel underneath that houses the window regulator and found the problem. (Please see pictures attached) It seems everyone I talk to says to just replace the entire panel...
  12. TheRookie

    My build, little by little.

    4/14/18 Transmission shift cable separated itself from said transmission today, not a big deal but having to work on my truck in the Sun N' Fun parking lot was well, more Sun than Fun. I was able to redneck rig it and drive it home, pics on this repair to follow soon.
  13. TheRookie

    Greetings from North Carolina.

    Welcome, that's one nice truck bud!
  14. TheRookie

    Intro

    Hey that's alright with me bud, PM me whenever your ready. I think i might trying sourcing one out from a junkyard for safe measure.
  15. TheRookie

    Intro

    Thanks for the advice, ill be looking into it a little further. any chance you would be interested in sending me the one you modified after you switch back to OEM?
  16. TheRookie

    Intro

    I located the "Diffuser" on the throttle blade looks like an easy job and i will be doing that soon, I will post updates on my build thread upon completion. I will be looking for some "Flowable Silicone" also, Thank you for the help and the friendly reception. -Trey
  17. TheRookie

    Intro

    How y'all doing? New to forums and just bought my first Truck. 98 GMC C1500 SLE. Open to any build advice, are there any gremlins that I need to be aware of? As I understand it these trucks are pretty dependable, seems like people have an issue with the lower part of the body rusting out on...
  18. TheRookie

    My build, little by little.

    Bought my truck for $500 on 7/11/17 Registration on 8/1/17 Replaced Headlight lenses, Turn signal lenses, side marker lenses, and Brake light lenses on 1/15/18
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