stuff that catches my eye

[HotWheelsBurban]

Seen this wild bird in it's natural habitat Buick skylark convertible

Long time ago, I knew a guy who had one very similar to that. My dad and I helped him get parts and manuals for it, at swap meets and so forth ( this was way before eBay).

 

[618 Syndicate]

1998 Chevrolet C1500/5.7/Supercharged/AC/Air Ride/42K Miles #112952...

1998 Chevrolet C1500 Extended Cab. VIN:1GCEC19RXWE112952. Vortec Fuel Injected 350 V8 Engine. Vortech supercharger. Automatic Transmission. Power Steering. Power Disc Brakes. Air conditioning....

chicago.craigslist.org

 

[someotherguy]

This was our there too but I think it's leaving with a new owner. These panels are pretty rare, especially the long wheelbase versions.

Cool panel. I'm pretty sure all the 67-72 panels are long wheelbase. In 60-66 you only got long wheelbase in the heavier models, 1 ton, not sure if 3/4 tons were made; as you noted, they're pretty rare. All the 1/2 ton 60-66 panels were short wheelbase.

Richard

 

[sewlow]

Not about anything for sale, but this did catch my eye & thought that it would be worth sharing.
There's GMT400 probs listed that I never knew of, let alone considered when purchasing or even when maintaining.
I think that most of the recalls have probably timed-out out by now, but along with the known trouble spots, this kinda stuff should be on a semi-regular maintenance check-list for all 400 owners or potential purchasers.
Could save a lot of time & $$$ instead of chasing unknown gremlins.

For some reason, 88/89 trucks aren't included in the list.

TROUBLE SPOTS​

Automatic transmission Description: Trucks with the 6.5L engine may have a transmission shudder when the torque-converter clutch applies and releases. (1991-94)

Automatic transmission Description: 700-R4 automatic transmissions may shift late or not upshift at all. The problem is a stuck throttle valve inside the transmission. (1990-92)

Brake wear Description: Vehicle pull or premature front brake pad wear, may be corrected with revised rear brake shoes. (1992-98)

Clutch Description: A grinding noise during clutch engagement and difficulty shifting into first or reverse is caused by a clutch master cylinder pushrod that is too long. (1992-93)

Cruise control Description: The cruise control cuts out and won’t reset unless the key is turned off because the cruise control module is too sensitive to vibrations at the brake pedal. (1994-95)

Engine knock Description: Engine knock at startup on 4.3-, 5.7-, or 7.4-liter engines is usually eliminated by using an oil filter with a check valve. If this does not fix it, GM has revised PROMs for the computers and will even replace the main bearings if all else fails. (1990-95)

Engine misfire Description: Damaged injection pump or lift pump on 6.5-liter diesel may clog the fuel filter. (1994-98)

Engine noise Description: The exhaust valves on 4.3-, 5.0-, or 5.7-liter engines may not get enough lubrication causing a variety of noises. Usually, the same engine consumes excess oil because the valve-guide seals on the exhaust valves are bad and have to be replaced. (1996)

RECALL HISTORY​

1990 diesel Description: Fuel lines can contact automatic-transmission linkage shaft and/or driveshaft.

1990 Description: Brake-pedal pivot bolt could disengage.

1992 C/K 1500/2500/3500 Extended Cab w/high-back bucket seats Description: Seat recliner-to-frame bolts can loosen, fatigue, and fracture, allowing seat back to recline suddenly.

1992 Description: Brake-pedal pivot bolt could disengage.

1994 Description: Reversed polarity of brake switch can cause contacts to wear prematurely; may result in loss of brake lights without warning.

1994 Description: Some drivers’ seat floor & riser bolts could loosen.

1994 Description: Brake-pedal retainer may be missing, misaligned, or poorly seated.

1994-95 extended-cab C/K 1500/2500/3500 Description: If lap- and shoulder-belt energy-management loops on front seat belt assemblies release at or near the same time, acceleration forces can cause release mechanism to activate and allow buckle to separate from latch. Also, a few trucks lack those loops.

1994-95 extended cab C/K 1500/2500/3500 w/high-back front bucket seats or 60/40 split bench seat Description: Recliner-to-frame bolts could loosen, fatigue, and fracture, allowing seat back to recline suddenly.

1994-99 C/K 1500/2500/3500 Description: Wiper circuit board solder joints can crack, causing windshield wipers to work intermittently.

1995 Description: Steering-column shaft nut could loosen and detach.

1995-99 w/gasoline engine Description: Throttle cable may contact dash mat, which could bind the throttle; engine speed might then not return to idle.

1995-99 Extended Cab w/Easy Entry Description: Pinch point in recliner mechanism can trap and pinch a person’s hand or fingers when Easy-Entry feature is activated.

1995-99 Crew Cab Description: Front inner corner of fuel tank can contact body sill, wearing a hole in or cracking the tank; can result in fuel leakage.

1996 C/K 2500/3500 w/7.4-liter engine Description: Fuel-rail assemblies may have improperly crimped end retainer clip that results in leak.

1996 Description: Four U-bolts on either side of rear axle were under-torqued and could loosen and eventually fall off; could result in sudden loss of control.

1997 C/K 1500/2500/3500 Description: On some trucks, one or two front-seat mounting bolts were not installed.

1998 C/K 1500/2500/3500 Description: Steering-gear bolt can loosen and fall out, resulting in separation of shaft from gear.

1998 Description: On some trucks, one or both front brake rotor/hubs may have out-of-spec gray iron that can fail prematurely.

1998 Description: Rear brake line can contact left front-fender wheelhouse inner panel; a hole could be worn in brake line, allowing loss of fluid and reducing rear-brake effectiveness.

1998 Description: On certain vehicles, the outside rear view mirror switch may short circuit. Dealer will inspect and replace affected parts.

 

[drewcrew]

Not about anything for sale, but this did catch my eye & thought that it would be worth sharing.
There's GMT400 probs listed that I never knew of, let alone considered when purchasing or even when maintaining.
I think that most of the recalls have probably timed-out out by now, but along with the known trouble spots, this kinda stuff should be on a semi-regular maintenance check-list for all 400 owners or potential purchasers.
Could save a lot of time & $$$ instead of chasing unknown gremlins.

For some reason, 88/89 trucks aren't included in the list.

TROUBLE SPOTS​

Automatic transmission Description: Trucks with the 6.5L engine may have a transmission shudder when the torque-converter clutch applies and releases. (1991-94)

Automatic transmission Description: 700-R4 automatic transmissions may shift late or not upshift at all. The problem is a stuck throttle valve inside the transmission. (1990-92)

Brake wear Description: Vehicle pull or premature front brake pad wear, may be corrected with revised rear brake shoes. (1992-98)

Clutch Description: A grinding noise during clutch engagement and difficulty shifting into first or reverse is caused by a clutch master cylinder pushrod that is too long. (1992-93)

Cruise control Description: The cruise control cuts out and won’t reset unless the key is turned off because the cruise control module is too sensitive to vibrations at the brake pedal. (1994-95)

Engine knock Description: Engine knock at startup on 4.3-, 5.7-, or 7.4-liter engines is usually eliminated by using an oil filter with a check valve. If this does not fix it, GM has revised PROMs for the computers and will even replace the main bearings if all else fails. (1990-95)

Engine misfire Description: Damaged injection pump or lift pump on 6.5-liter diesel may clog the fuel filter. (1994-98)

Engine noise Description: The exhaust valves on 4.3-, 5.0-, or 5.7-liter engines may not get enough lubrication causing a variety of noises. Usually, the same engine consumes excess oil because the valve-guide seals on the exhaust valves are bad and have to be replaced. (1996)

RECALL HISTORY​

1990 diesel Description: Fuel lines can contact automatic-transmission linkage shaft and/or driveshaft.

1990 Description: Brake-pedal pivot bolt could disengage.

1992 C/K 1500/2500/3500 Extended Cab w/high-back bucket seats Description: Seat recliner-to-frame bolts can loosen, fatigue, and fracture, allowing seat back to recline suddenly.

1992 Description: Brake-pedal pivot bolt could disengage.

1994 Description: Reversed polarity of brake switch can cause contacts to wear prematurely; may result in loss of brake lights without warning.

1994 Description: Some drivers’ seat floor & riser bolts could loosen.

1994 Description: Brake-pedal retainer may be missing, misaligned, or poorly seated.

1994-95 extended-cab C/K 1500/2500/3500 Description: If lap- and shoulder-belt energy-management loops on front seat belt assemblies release at or near the same time, acceleration forces can cause release mechanism to activate and allow buckle to separate from latch. Also, a few trucks lack those loops.

1994-95 extended cab C/K 1500/2500/3500 w/high-back front bucket seats or 60/40 split bench seat Description: Recliner-to-frame bolts could loosen, fatigue, and fracture, allowing seat back to recline suddenly.

1994-99 C/K 1500/2500/3500 Description: Wiper circuit board solder joints can crack, causing windshield wipers to work intermittently.

1995 Description: Steering-column shaft nut could loosen and detach.

1995-99 w/gasoline engine Description: Throttle cable may contact dash mat, which could bind the throttle; engine speed might then not return to idle.

1995-99 Extended Cab w/Easy Entry Description: Pinch point in recliner mechanism can trap and pinch a person’s hand or fingers when Easy-Entry feature is activated.

1995-99 Crew Cab Description: Front inner corner of fuel tank can contact body sill, wearing a hole in or cracking the tank; can result in fuel leakage.

1996 C/K 2500/3500 w/7.4-liter engine Description: Fuel-rail assemblies may have improperly crimped end retainer clip that results in leak.

1996 Description: Four U-bolts on either side of rear axle were under-torqued and could loosen and eventually fall off; could result in sudden loss of control.

1997 C/K 1500/2500/3500 Description: On some trucks, one or two front-seat mounting bolts were not installed.

1998 C/K 1500/2500/3500 Description: Steering-gear bolt can loosen and fall out, resulting in separation of shaft from gear.

1998 Description: On some trucks, one or both front brake rotor/hubs may have out-of-spec gray iron that can fail prematurely.

1998 Description: Rear brake line can contact left front-fender wheelhouse inner panel; a hole could be worn in brake line, allowing loss of fluid and reducing rear-brake effectiveness.

1998 Description: On certain vehicles, the outside rear view mirror switch may short circuit. Dealer will inspect and replace affected parts.

Thanks for all the info

 

[618 Syndicate]

94 Custom Crew Cab lowered Doolie - cars & trucks - by owner -...

Selling this fresh from Orange County California “Cooler than dangit” Doolie Fresh 454/ 4L80 4 speed automatic transmission. Cold ac, Rockford Fosgate stereo. Power windows/locks, mirrors. Rhino...

nashville.craigslist.org

 

[SUBURBAN5]

Does anybody remember this? Also was this badge ever produced publicly???

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Any info is really appreciated on the tahoe ss or tahoe 756..

 

[Caman96]

I just notified Chevrolet of my approval.

 

[SUBURBAN5]

I just notified Chevrolet of my approval.

Lol... I want this badge so badly. Its not even a corvette emblem. The 1982 c3 corvette emblem was the closest , but still very different. I also wish we had the specs on the tahoe ss and z56. I read on other forums they had some cool stuff from the factory

 

[Caman96]

You probably saw this then.

1996 CHEVROLET TAHOE SS AWD CUSTOM 4 DOOR SUV - Barrett-Jackson Auction Company - World's Greatest Collector Car Auctions

Sold* at Palm Beach 2009 - Lot #318.1 1996 CHEVROLET TAHOE SS AWD CUSTOM 4 DOOR SUV

www.barrett-jackson.com