Aussie GMC C3500

[deejaaa]

sorry to hear. take it easy.

 

[blacksport]

the Holden's suburbans continued to use the quad sealed beams i like that.....

 

[Clinton]

So the mystery bad part that stopped the blower wasn't the blower, not the HVAC unit or the resistor, it was the relay - burnt out. Still made a switching noise but it's stuffed.

I ordered three so should be back to normal soon.

 

[Clinton]

So nearly all the parts are in for the NV4500 swap!!

I've even sourced the clutch pedal assembly - a huge feat from over here I tell you. Anyway, maybe someone can help with what I hope is the last piece of the puzzle? ...

I need a part number from a 96 onwards ECM for a manual diesel. If anyone knows or can shed light on the VIN number or part number it would be much appreciated.

 

[Clinton]

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New wheels and tyres (tires) are on. Hummer H2 I hear you say...yes. The rubber is Nitto 265/70R17 LT's which should help as the skinny 6.5 rims didn't like the weight.

Tried to make the old chrome caps fit by trimming but still won't fit so might put the rubber mallet on them tomorrow for persuasion.

I'll get the rear leafs reset and maybe a helper spring in there as I've been taking some heavier loads lately.

I've purchased all new suspension and steering parts, oil cooler lines and pretty much went crazy buying things lately but will look forward to having a truck that should last me a while.

Also going to buy a small pivot crane for the tray so I don't have to lift so much and future plans for some ramps that tuck under the tray when not in use.

 

[Terrick down Under]

The wheels look good. I can't remember if we talked about airbags to assist when you have a bigger than normal load?

 

[Clinton]

The wheels look good. I can't remember if we talked about airbags to assist when you have a bigger than normal load?

Yeah we did, but my leafs have gone straight even without load. Maybe years of holding up an ambulance pod?

 

[Clinton]

I've ordered the tune, I decided to go through Quadstar. Hopefully it all comes together and makes for an easy enough swap to the NV4500.

The new tyres are fantastic, but do kind of shake the truck a little being stiffer but not too bad. Had 1.2t on the back from Melbourne to Canberra and they didn't bag at all.

Wife wants me to swap the steering wheel, but being a non-airbag I'm finding it a little difficult. I'm thinking a 88-94 compatible wheel with a deeper dish to bring it out a little. Anyone got experience in fitting something to these?

 

[deejaaa]

i put in one from an early S-10, the single spoke style. mine's a 93 so it fits the look.

 

[Terrick down Under]

deejaaa, have you got a pick of the wheel on the truck?