paulh
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OK I'll ask, how much $$$
So, I Bought an Interesting Truck...
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That's a great looking Silverado -db- I'm sure you will enjoy it for a long
time. Mine (below) is only 17 years older than yours and still not too
hard on the eyes. Got it new in 82. Pulled a 32' Holiday Rambler all
around the country. Still only has about 85,000 miles on it.
time. Mine (below) is only 17 years older than yours and still not too
hard on the eyes. Got it new in 82. Pulled a 32' Holiday Rambler all
around the country. Still only has about 85,000 miles on it.
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I grew up in the Midwest where they salt the roads and it eats the sheet metal right off the frame.
An oil-based undercoat was the best you could do to slow it down. I take it that your experience is different?
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ShivasIrons
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Get some KROWN Rustproofing on that ASAP.
4barrel
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Looks like a cooling system for something but not high pressure because of the fittings. Maybe for making whiskey while you drive?
Is the test equipment still attached? If so follow the hoses.
Is the test equipment still attached? If so follow the hoses.
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Step N. Mud
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Would make a great Post Toasties truck!
Guessing an espresso machine.
How else would one stay awake during a 90,000+ mile dyno test?
How else would one stay awake during a 90,000+ mile dyno test?
4barrel
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Let's go with espresso machine then.I don't think you would have to pull the grill to change fluid on a test truck.
kamloops67
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I would want to preserve the originality of the truck to the point were i might sell it to someone else that could look after it if i couldnt
wingriderz
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Nice indeed
JcMack
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Outstanding truck! I like that body style (which Chevy abandoned in '07.5) much better than the behemoths they build now. As the eternal pessimist I'd say make sure your insurance covers actual replacement cost.
Gremlins found so far:
1. Horn doesn't work
2. Windshield washer hose cracked
3. Fuel pressure regulator is buzzing (common issue with these)
That's it. I knew about the horn and FPR noise upon buying it so they're no big deal. Looks like I'll have to spend around $100 to fix these minor issues. Not bad.
As for undercoating, I'll probaby give it the Krown treatment come Spring. It's no show truck or Barrett-Jackson candidate so keeping it all original isn't a concern. The truck was made to be used and that's what will happen.
1. Horn doesn't work
2. Windshield washer hose cracked
3. Fuel pressure regulator is buzzing (common issue with these)
That's it. I knew about the horn and FPR noise upon buying it so they're no big deal. Looks like I'll have to spend around $100 to fix these minor issues. Not bad.
As for undercoating, I'll probaby give it the Krown treatment come Spring. It's no show truck or Barrett-Jackson candidate so keeping it all original isn't a concern. The truck was made to be used and that's what will happen.
4barrel
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db =The fuel pressure regulator is on the fuel rail on the drivers side. I have seen them leak when you remove the vacuum hose but never buzz. The fuel pump can buzz if it gets water or fixing to go out. Get a wood stick like a broom handle and touch what you think makes noise and your ear will tell the source. Try pushing the horn a little harder. If it hasn't been used in a while it can stick.
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ShivasIrons
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I have Krown'd my last few pickups and can highly recommend it. The new brine solution they are using on the roads is way worse than the salt of yesteryear.
I got the FPR sorted out. It's definitely the source of the buzz. Removing the vacuum line makes the noise go away.
As for the horn, it's going to be a bit trickier. I've looked at everything from the horns themselves, checked the fuse and relay and had the steering wheel apart to inspect the contacts. I'm thinking I might have the same problem this guy did:
[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vOhjjgjqQE&t=154s[/ame]
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