What did you do to your GMT today?
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Where you mounting them bad boys?
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All fixed, just in time for the weekendjimmyjam said:fixed it!thought the clanging noise was loose flexplate bolts. after removing the starter and taking the impact to them, didn't see them budge...
noise still there. then I found the O2 sensor was loose and rattling! seems that the ceramic coating must have been pretty thick and when it softened up, the sensor came loose... brake line banjo bolts will do that to powdercoat as well fyi...
Sparky said:Gonna be my parts truck first!
I'd like to find another green one and just transfer all my mods/lift/etc over to it. Green machine lives on vicariously lol. Thing is, I would like to get an 06+ next time but this green wasn't offered then
Got an air compressor and HVLP gun? Major mod cred if you resprayed a whole truck on your own 
LEDs make everything better. Although I may be a tiny bit biased :blush:HARDTRAILZ said:
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I was going to drive it but the rearview mirror was dirty and didn't have time to clean it.
Installed DFWWIZ's bowtie door sills. They look awesome. GM should have spent the extra money for quality door sills versus the stamped super thin aluminum ones.
DFWWIZ's Bowtie Door Sill. Still for sale, $110 for a pair.
DFWWIZ's Bowtie Door Sill. Still for sale, $110 for a pair.
Darkrider_LS
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Those are def on my to do list along with buying at least 2 more Cree led headlight kits.dmanns67 said:Installed DFWWIZ's bowtie door sills. They look awesome. GM should have spent the extra money for quality door sills versus the stamped super thin aluminum ones.
DFWWIZ's Bowtie Door Sill. Still for sale, $110 for a pair.
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As for what I did today.....
Replaced pads,rotors,front shocks and sway bar links along with an oil change on the Blazer.
Washed her and took some nice pics of her, but also realized that the road has taken a beating on the paint, having splattered yellow road paint on the lower half of my doors and wheel wells. And the water spots are getting worse despite countless efforts My TB desperately needs to be repainted or I need to fully Plasti-Dip it.
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Sparky
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Get yourself a porter cable and learn how to use it before you get a paint job. I've never used one but I've seen some amazing results.
IllogicTC
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Cleaned the inside of the mirror turning lamp lenses. Very simple, so I'll run through it very quickly here:
You'll need: T10 Torx driver (I used an actual driver, but it looks to have enough room to fit a bit-style driver in there), straight screwdriver, method for cleaning (I used detailing wipes)
Move the mirror assembly forward on the hinge, this will expose the Torx retaining screw underneath between the lens and the hinge mount. Remove the screw, be mindful as this thing is exposed to weather and may have suffered some corrosion. Tilt the lens forward and down from the front-facing portion; it may take a little bit to figure out how exactly it comes off.
Remove the bulb socket by turning the rubber part until it lines up with the four holes in the lens, and then pull it out. This will take a bit of effort as the rubber retaining the bulb from the inside is very thick, you'll see what I mean once you get it off, and it'll take as much effort to put it back in.
Using a screwdriver, remove the endcap. There is a slot on the bottom side for this purpose. Be careful and don't go nuts, this plastic has been exposed to the outdoors for a lot/all of its life. You may develop a very small hairline crack on the lens. If you want to reduce the risk, find a method to pop the retaining ball on the end cap out of its hole in the lens (look at the top side of the lens that meets the mirror, you'll see a circular hemisphere poking out, this holds it in).
I used cleaning wipes which made it difficult to reach deep inside and get the end of the lens properly, you can use this method (take the straight screwdriver and put the wipe on it to help reach the end easily) or you can just take them inside and wash them in the sink or with a hose or something. Allow to dry before starting reassembly.
Reassembly is the reverse of disassembly, however it is important to note that you only turn the bulb socket 45 degrees to seat it. If you turn the full 90 (where it feels like it locks), it's actually lined back up to remove again, just at a different angle. Since your lens is now clean, with proper light you should be able to see inside to make sure it's seated firmly. Be mindful of the wires as you're fitting it back in, and make sure the lens is completely seated when you're done by grabbing it and applying LIGHT twisting or pulling force; it should either barely move, or not move at all.
You'll need: T10 Torx driver (I used an actual driver, but it looks to have enough room to fit a bit-style driver in there), straight screwdriver, method for cleaning (I used detailing wipes)
Move the mirror assembly forward on the hinge, this will expose the Torx retaining screw underneath between the lens and the hinge mount. Remove the screw, be mindful as this thing is exposed to weather and may have suffered some corrosion. Tilt the lens forward and down from the front-facing portion; it may take a little bit to figure out how exactly it comes off.
Remove the bulb socket by turning the rubber part until it lines up with the four holes in the lens, and then pull it out. This will take a bit of effort as the rubber retaining the bulb from the inside is very thick, you'll see what I mean once you get it off, and it'll take as much effort to put it back in.
Using a screwdriver, remove the endcap. There is a slot on the bottom side for this purpose. Be careful and don't go nuts, this plastic has been exposed to the outdoors for a lot/all of its life. You may develop a very small hairline crack on the lens. If you want to reduce the risk, find a method to pop the retaining ball on the end cap out of its hole in the lens (look at the top side of the lens that meets the mirror, you'll see a circular hemisphere poking out, this holds it in).
I used cleaning wipes which made it difficult to reach deep inside and get the end of the lens properly, you can use this method (take the straight screwdriver and put the wipe on it to help reach the end easily) or you can just take them inside and wash them in the sink or with a hose or something. Allow to dry before starting reassembly.
Reassembly is the reverse of disassembly, however it is important to note that you only turn the bulb socket 45 degrees to seat it. If you turn the full 90 (where it feels like it locks), it's actually lined back up to remove again, just at a different angle. Since your lens is now clean, with proper light you should be able to see inside to make sure it's seated firmly. Be mindful of the wires as you're fitting it back in, and make sure the lens is completely seated when you're done by grabbing it and applying LIGHT twisting or pulling force; it should either barely move, or not move at all.
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Checked out the new motor. Looks like I've got a few things to change but otherwise pretty clean motor.
Sparky
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I'm really thinking that when I replace my TB and my current rustbucket turns into a parts truck that I'll tear the engine down as a first time project. Never done it before, and it would be interesting to see how the inside of my 200k mile engine looks
IllogicTC
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And is handily parted-out already.Sparky said:I'm really thinking that when I replace my TB and my current rustbucket turns into a parts truck that I'll tear the engine down as a first time project. Never done it before, and it would be interesting to see how the inside of my 200k mile engine looks
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Rode her hard up a logging road. All to take the fam on a 4 day lake camping trip.
But it was all worth it
But it was all worth it
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STLtrailbSS
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Finally got home after 2 months out of town for work and started on my build got the engine ready to be pulled. waiting on a lift plate to come in the mail
Drove it around and then loaded it to take daughters stuff to her apartment for school. Wife could not believe all the shit we got in it and was sure we were taking the trailer. Monday now we leave for 9 - 10 hours of driving or more depending on what traffic is like.
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I have been using a Porter Cable for over 12 years without any adverse effects on the paint. I just recently bought a second one. The nice thing about a random orbit polisher is that it won't burn the paint. I have a Red Jewel Tint TB and a Black Grand Prix and the PC brings out the best shine.Sparky said:
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Its a small task but today I tagged out the harness working for AT&T I live by color codes lol and started the easy stuff like prepping coil mounts and others small parts for new paint. Also I don't have a garage so I made a work shed lol here is my tour.
backwards 1 FTW that's what happens when I use that 1 every 10 years
Oh yeah AC, display model from lowes they let it go for $140 it was marked at $499 It was missing parts my cousin is an HVAC tech he had it going for $24 worth of parts. Stars aligned that day also got the stainless workbench display for $150
Poster my cousin picked up as a gag. BABE
backwards 1 FTW that's what happens when I use that 1 every 10 years
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HARDTRAILZ said:
I could totally see that truck plowing through a hoard of zombies!!Capote said:
YepHARDTRAILZ said:It just may
Looks like you have everything a man needsSTLtrailbSS said:Its a small task but today I tagged out the harness working for AT&T I live by color codes lol and started the easy stuff like prepping coil mounts and others small parts for new paint. Also I don't have a garage so I made a work shed lol here is my tour.
backwards 1 FTW that's what happens when I use that 1 every 10 years
Oh yeah AC, display model from lowes they let it go for $140 it was marked at $499 It was missing parts my cousin is an HVAC tech he had it going for $24 worth of parts. Stars aligned that day also got the stainless workbench display for $150
Poster my cousin picked up as a gag. BABE
Computer
Portable ac
Marilyn Monroe poster
Tool box
Only thing I didn't see in the picture was taco bell and beer, but I'm just assuming those were just slightly out of frame.
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Mine is getting washed....well as close to it as it gets.
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