Recent content by dougco1

Good luck with your quest. I think I grabbed the last set of hinge covers from a chevy dealer in NYC 15 years ago. My local dealer put out a nation wide parts search for me and one chevy dealer from NYC had a "dusty set" on the shelf.

I looked up his website (see below). I'm not sure if the contact is still valid. His last time on this site was in April JATONKA M35's John Tennis, Owner MVPA# 27905 189 Woods Road St. Johnsville, NY 13452 (518) 424-8455 Due to limited cell service Email is best way for...

So the myth is true; the M1008 is a pussy magnet

Lately I have been getting real slow photo downloads from Steel Soldiers. Is it an issue from my system or is it a SS issue? All my other sites work just fine.

Remind me to never loan you my truck. You are tough on your rides.:cautious:

He's going through some tough times. I trust he will be back when things get worked out.

Maybe the lou Maybe the loud boom was when one of the battery cells shorted out. Did either one of the old batteries look swelled or distorted? Batteries have been known to blow their top off when going bad. Also, double check your charging system. Make sure your not over-charging "cooking"...

You have a bad cell in one of your batteries. I had the same issue several years back. To be safe, spend the money and replace both batteries. How I know this is? I was a cheapskate driver back in the 90s with my Ford F250 diesel. It wouldn't start on a cold day so I replace just one...

It's always a good practice to replace both batteries at the same time. It's also a good time to check/clean all connections. Treat all connections by dabbing them with Ox-Guard or similar product Low performing batteries or corroded connections can cause the famous "under-hood magic smoke" and...

Nice to see another fine example of saving/preserving and re-purposing a great historic vehicle. I commend you. I also see you are still trusting and using the Paradox rear cylinder cooling kit. I installed a kit on my 1008 several years ago and never looked back.

Sounds like your recent neck surgery must have cured your past aliments and brought you closer to your wife. To be twisted around upside down on your back on the floor of your truck cab at your age is a very difficult position to be in. I only accomplished that move once, But I was 20 she was...

I just talked to him, stay tuned.

Sharecropper We have all been waiting for your "git-er-done" project. I trust that all will go superbly. Can't wait to hear that beast rumble.

Is Wix considered an oem premium filter?

Have you "priced out" or tried "sourcing out" new oem filters for CUCVs? Advance Auto is asking $58.