johnckhall
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Thanks a bunch. I’m trying to get the underside to match the rest of the truck. It’s a process for sure.
1994 K1500 ECSB "The G Wagon"
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Donald Mitchell
1990 C1500 5.7L
Chassis work is hard on the back, but it looks like your doing a fine job!
johnckhall
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At almost 54, it’s definitely harder than it was in my 20s.
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This afternoon’s project:
Changing the door pins and bushings on the driver door, AGAIN! I used the Dorman pins about 4 weeks ago and of course the bushings crumbled to bits.
I ordered the GM greasable pins and brass bushings as a replacement. The brass bushings went in fine. The lower hinge small bushing wanted to test me. Then came the pins. The pins are two pieces (4 total for both hinges) and go in separately in each hinge and screw together in the middle once inserted. Sounds simple. Let’s just say I had a real go at it trying to get the pins and the holes in the hinge to line up separately.
I got frustrated and just put the Dorman pins back in. I may try to reinstall the GM pins later. If not, I guess I paid $90+ for some brass bushings.
PS: This was before I saw the ad a week or so ago from the machine shop that sold just the brass bushings.
Changing the door pins and bushings on the driver door, AGAIN! I used the Dorman pins about 4 weeks ago and of course the bushings crumbled to bits.
I ordered the GM greasable pins and brass bushings as a replacement. The brass bushings went in fine. The lower hinge small bushing wanted to test me. Then came the pins. The pins are two pieces (4 total for both hinges) and go in separately in each hinge and screw together in the middle once inserted. Sounds simple. Let’s just say I had a real go at it trying to get the pins and the holes in the hinge to line up separately.
I got frustrated and just put the Dorman pins back in. I may try to reinstall the GM pins later. If not, I guess I paid $90+ for some brass bushings.PS: This was before I saw the ad a week or so ago from the machine shop that sold just the brass bushings.
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johnckhall
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As a teacher, I long for the great lyrical poet Alice Cooper’s song, “School’s Out for Summer.” Well, it’s officially begun.
AND
Retrosound Santa Cruz M4 receiver, Retrosound in-line Amp, replacement Infinity speakers all the way around ordered today, and I already had a Bazooka Bass Tube for under the back seat. Progress to follow in the next week or so.
AND
Retrosound Santa Cruz M4 receiver, Retrosound in-line Amp, replacement Infinity speakers all the way around ordered today, and I already had a Bazooka Bass Tube for under the back seat. Progress to follow in the next week or so.
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Just rolled over 60K. Can’t wait to put another 60K on her. I did receive all of the stero upgrades mentioned in the last post. I just have to find the time for the installation.
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Super nice, clean truck!
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Started stereo install today. Replaced all four factory speakers with Infinity Reference speakers. Fixed powered Bazooka tube under back seat. Tomorrow will be Retrosound receiver and Quadraphonic in-line amp. I’ll use the amp settings to filter bass (high pass) from the speakers and the Bazooka will provide the bass. Those back trim pieces were no joke !
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Definitely easier to detail when you remove the back seat and the trim. I didn’t get around to the receiver and all connections today. Over 110 heat index with humidity makes it hard to do in south GA.
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Tested and it’s all working and sounds great. Now to get it all buttoned up tomorrow.
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