c1500

  1. N

    Does 1994 K1500 bucket seats fit in a 1995 Chevy C1500? Can I modify it to work?

    I used to own a 1994 K1500 Pickup with Z71 package. I wonder if the bucket seats that I had would fit instead of the bench seats in the 1995 C1500. Both trucks are extended cab. Thanks ahead of time. I'm really wanting the bucket seats because I felt they were more comfortable. I'm also curious...
  2. Z

    97 Tahoe, 350 C-1500 Engine.

    Hey guys, I'm just now trying to get into cars. So you could say in not car savvy. I learning a lot of things and was just wondering what mods y'all would put on a 350 C-1500. The engine and transmission has less than 30k. The engine was in a 97 suburban, but I'm putting it into a 4x4 97 Tahoe...
  3. gt500fiveh

    Can i put a blazer steering column in a 1994 c1500?

    Ok guys, might be a silly question, but can i put a blazer steering column in my 1994 chevrolet c1500 wt? i have to put a new one in since my cousin busted my old one and i was wondering since its the only one i have laying around. anything helps thanks!
  4. Lance 1992

    Howdy from the Texas Hill Country!

    Howdy! I'm Lance and I live in the Texas Hill Country with my wife, dog and cat. I never thought I would have a cat but keeping mice out of the shop can change your mind. I also think that there is an inverse relationship between the amount of testosterone in your body and you desire for a...
  5. S

    What is proper power steering pump bleeding procedure? Nothing seems to work!

    Just replaced my leaking pump, pulley, and high pressure line on my 88 C1500. I jacked the front wheels off the ground filled the PS pump up to the cold full line and with the engine OFF turned the wheel side to side bump to bump probably 200 times, I refilled the fluid occasionally but it...
  6. J

    weird knocking noise front end. 1998 c1500 v6 single cab long bed

    So I hear this strange knocking noise almost as if it sways and hits the floor board here and there. It’s pretty subtle but still very annoying. Had my ball joints checked and everything. Mechanic says ball joints are good and he thinks it’s my coils shifting. I’ve never heard of this, what do...
  7. V

    Drive train / Pinion yoke Question please help

    Good evening, I recently had a minor accident where my drive shaft came off while going 70 on the freeway. After getting my 1500 back home I took a closer look and my drive shaft came from the pinion yoke due to one of the U-joint needle bearings falling off. I have provided pictures of this. So...
  8. H

    5.0 manual trans swap bin file

    Since the trans in my stock 1995 c1500 with a 5.0 (305) died on me this morning, I have decided it is time to finally put in a manual. for this, I've decided to just go with a nv3500, (the truck is completely stock and makes very little power so I'm not too worried about strength). I can't find...
  9. V

    700r4 VSS sensor problem need help ASAP

    Hello everyone, I need help deciding whether I'm in deep trouble or okay to continue. I own a 1992 GMC Sierra with a single cab and a short bed. Recently, I had my 700R4 rebuilt and it's been working great. However, my speedometer stopped working, so I replaced the VSS magnetic sensor. It worked...
  10. kilog257

    Break line size and fittings needed 94 c1500 4.3

    I just got my dads 94 c1500 with the 4.3. It needs new rear break lines. But i cant seem to find a definitive answer on what break lines from front to rear and what fittings it needs. On know that the 1/4 line i bought is smaller then the line from the front to the rear. Any help would be...
  11. thtone_94c1500

    Could I use a Non WT fender on a WT Truck with the WT Grill?

    Hello GMT400 Forum Users! My 1994 Chevrolet C1500 WT was in an accident back in June, it did survive. I was wondering if I could pretty much put any fender from 94-98 on my truck. Would it matter with the grill? Thanks in advance!
  12. V

    1997 c1500 5.7 carb

    So I have a 96 c1500 that has the stock trans but I’m putting a carbureted engine into the question is will the trans work without all the electronics on the engine and if not for anyone that has what did you buy to make it work
  13. R

    Need help 350 in my 91 caprice runs bad after 4 years

    I had the 350 swapped into the 91 Caprice 4 years ago it was from a 1992 C1500, it ran good the whole time, recently in the winter time it was close to about -30c and I hadn't plugged the car in overnight. When the car started it sounded like a tractor really high idle, I changed all my spark...
  14. 8

    Headers help

    I have a 1989 Chevy c1500 single cab long box. I am wanting headers. I don’t know what I need to purchase for them. Is there an exhaust kit? Do I just need a new y pipe. What will I need for headers and what headers will work. Completely stock truck. I don’t know much about headers but I would...
  15. apex_geode

    Drove my '94 C1500 cross country

    I made my first solo trip cross country with nothing but my '94 Silverado (and a dirt bike)! 1994 C1500 5.7L 350ci (TBI) 4L60E Before I left, I installed a transmission cooler and replaced brake lines along with general maintenance. The trans cooler helped so much - especially on steep...
  16. S

    Best crate 383 for a 88 single cab C1500 that came with a L05?

    hey y’all I’m looking for a good affordable 383 that will fit in my single cab 88 Silverado C1500. My main questions are as follows: Can I use any Chevy 383? Or do I have to use one specifically made for my truck? I plan on ditching TBI and switching to carb with a HEI Are all 350/383...
  17. S

    Copper shavings in oil? What’s going on!

    Hello everyone I have a 1988 Chevy c1500 that I’ve found a new problem with, it’s got a L05 5.7 liter 350 2 bolt main. First of all I did a cam swap for a cl122494 cam from comp. I’m not happy with the install as the cam was made primarily for Vortec heads and my engine runs lean now so...
  18. S

    “Duramax fan”

    Hi everyone I’ve been reading up on this forum about the different cooling fans available for our trucks. It’s been a mixed bag but it sounds like there’s a fan out there called a duramax fan, it has 9 blades, is this something I could find at a junk yard? And if so what engine/models. What...
  19. S

    Serpentine belt thrown twice on a 1988 C1500 5.7 350 Silverado

    I replaced my belt about 2 years ago after a smog pump delete. I never had any problems with it and never noticed any out of the ordinary wear and tear, a couple days ago after driving through a rain storm and going through several giant puddles that made my truck look like a boat I noticed my...
  20. 9

    1992 ac problem

    Hey new old school truck owner.1992 C1500 trying to get some help on fixing my ac. I have replaced all the relays for the blower(three behind glove box ) replaced my pressure switch for the ac. Replaced the fuse for the ac as well. My high and low line are both holding everything in. My ac light...
  21. Ruff Idol

    The "Back to Stock" Build - 92 C1500 ECSB

    I will call this one "back to stock" for obvious reasons. This truck (92 C1500) was riced the **** out of but also heavily neglected. Got it in northeast PA at a combination carwash/auto shop in May 2020 for $4500. I was informed it had a "new" engine & trans. I immediately got to work on...
  22. rmnew

    Big Blue: Headliner and Carpet Replacement

    Just finished reinstalling a new headliner and carpet in my ‘92 Sierra, figured I’d post some pictures and add some links to materials, first time working on a car/truck. I’m just glad the trim clips I fixed held up to the reinstall! Read a few threads well before the project, so thanks for the...
  23. S

    Engine and car shakes bad/ misfires on the road after cam swap (CL-12-249-4) 1988 Chevy C1500 aTBI 350

    Hey everyone, I’ve made a couple posts here about my cam swap I did on my truck. Well I finally got it idling 950 rpm in park with a rough idle, 550 in gear when the truck is hardly in motion and 1000 when the truck is moving very fast down the road with my foot off the gas. Timing is set at...
  24. A

    2500 leafs on my 5/7 drop 1500?

    Hey guys, I’ve been getting my 95 c1500 ready for autocross and just regular street driving. The front suspension is nice and stiff with the drop springs I’m using but the back end is really soft. I bottom out a lot and the truck tends to under steer pretty bad. I added a factory rear sway bar...
  25. southsidesmoka

    Howdy All

    Howdy and hello from Columbia, SC! I am the proud owner of a 1999 Chevrolet C1500 Suburban LS - I call it The Bus (pictured below). She's got approximately 319,500 miles on her original engine. I am her fourth owner. I've had to have the timing chain replaced and a new fuel pump installed...
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