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  1. Europaman

    Widest WHEEL possible?

    Thanks for the response. So you don't have any lift or leveling, the wheels are 17 x 9, and tires are what size now? No rubbing issues? I wish I could just order some 16" x 10", bolt them on without any lift or leveling and not have them rub. Don't want to mess with the chassis since I just a...
  2. Europaman

    Starting point. CCECSB (Crew Cab extended Cab Short Bed.

    The sticker in the window of the Dodge will lead you to the trucks builder Bayer Auto Inc. which is now the one mentioned above, Bayer Truck and Equipment. There you will find a history of the company.
  3. Europaman

    Widest WHEEL possible?

    Apologies in advance for the most over ask question possibly. Not even sure how to ask it or if it makes sense, but here goes. I tried to search but the search parameters aren't very forgiving. I currently have 16" x 8" wheels that upon taking one off and measuring it's actually only 7.5". They...
  4. Europaman

    Interior plastic repair

    My 89 has a gray one...
  5. Europaman

    Interior plastic repair

    Others have already suggested using JB Weld, that's what I used in some of the areas you mentioned. Before mixing epoxy, dry fit everything, try to figure out a way you can apply pressure or a clamp the pieces when you are ready to stick it together. In some places, you might try, on the back...
  6. Europaman

    Odometer and trip meter died

    Where did you find these nice electronic flow charts PlayingWithTBI? These might come in handy again one day. Thanks for your help man.
  7. Europaman

    Odometer and trip meter died

    Hallelujah! I am a happy camper. Thanks to Derek the Great for the direction of current flow. Apparently those months the truck sat idle in back of a so called body shop, someone needed a fuse and relieved me of one labeled "Brake" a 15 amp one. Stuck one in and when I turned the switch on the...
  8. Europaman

    One brake drum locking

    See reply above....
  9. Europaman

    One brake drum locking

    Sorry for the span of disappearance....been real busy and can't get the settings on this forum to send me a notification of replies. Anyway, I am Europaman because I built an experimental aircraft called a Europa. Go to You Tube and search "Troy Maynor Europa" if you're interested.
  10. Europaman

    One brake drum locking

    So I fixed the problem. When I replaced the shoes and the master cylinder I failed to put any grease on the backing plate at the points of shoe contact, and there was some rough places from rust I had not cleaned well enough causing the shoes to now move freely. Lesson learned. Thanks for all...
  11. Europaman

    Odometer and trip meter died

    I changed the speed sensor and it did not help the problem. Is there any connectors or other termination points between the speed sensor and the cluster?
  12. Europaman

    Odometer and trip meter died

    As it turns out the speedometer doesn't work either. It was stuck on 45 mph, which is the speed I happened to be going on my initial test run in my neighborhood.
  13. Europaman

    One brake drum locking

    It's been a while since I put all this together so memory is a little foggy. Honestly didn't think I needed to change the parking brake adjustment as it was holding good before and was all freely moving. And as far as the shoes, I adjusted them to where I could just barely get the drums over...
  14. Europaman

    One brake drum locking

    I edited my post...89 GMC K1500 non Z71
  15. Europaman

    One brake drum locking

    Today I will take another look at the parking brake cable and shoe orientation and backing plate. Good clues guys. Thanks, I'll let you know when I find something.
  16. Europaman

    One brake drum locking

    Yes, I bench bled the master.
  17. Europaman

    One brake drum locking

    Need brake advice... EDIT: I have an 89 GMC K1500 SLE, non Z71 Situation is: right rear drum is almost locked up and gets smoking hot quickly. Will turn with great effort while left one and two fronts are fine. Prior to this I rebuilt most of the system, replacing master cylinder, both...
  18. Europaman

    Odometer and trip meter died

    So I've been doing a semi-restoration of sorts on my 89 GMC. Drove it the first time in four years. I noticed the odometer and the trip meter has quit. Since these things no longer have spinning cables to make them go round and round, where and what powers them now. Keep in mind the speedometer...
  19. Europaman

    GMC Body molding

    No Problem... Sound reasoning on router. Don't have one but I'll look around. Used one at work a few years ago.
  20. Europaman

    GMC Body molding

    So I bought some new "GMC 1500" badges to go on the new body molding, non OEM that comes on a roll. What's the best way to carve out a place on the molding and cut the holes, which appear to need to be elongated it appears? And is the small little patches of adhesive spots on the back...
  21. Europaman

    GMC Body molding

    I'm considering buying some used GMC 1500 badges for the doors and refurbishing them. Are the GMC letters just red paint or are the red plastic letter inserts?
  22. Europaman

    GMC Body molding

    Hi, I am thinking about taking you up on your offer. Cam you send me close up pix in an email so I can decide. I'll pay the shipping if I decide to take them.
  23. Europaman

    GMC Body molding

    I was wondering how you cut the sharp angles on the front of the door that has to tuck into the fender when door is opened. Will a utility knife been adequate to get a clean cut and correct angle? This would be one advantage to get the precut factory stuff...but cost is an issue of course. I...
  24. Europaman

    GMC Body molding

    I agree, the probably do offer protection. I just wanted it to look like it did when I bought it.
  25. Europaman

    GMC Body molding

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