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Body, Glass & Paint / Re: Hard Tonneau Cover for us

« Last post by Captkaos on Today at 04:55:51 pm »

This is the only one I know of that currently is in production and it is a solid one piece design. https://pros-pick.com/product/aluminum-tonneau-cover-1973-87-chevrolet-fleetside-fantom/

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Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) / Re: Kick Panel Vent Delete

« Last post by Captkaos on Today at 04:22:36 pm »

The opening is for the fresh air intake.  The kick panels were designed (as Vile stated) to redirect water away from the cab.  If you are going to block it off I would recommend modifying the factory kick panels, or just seal them shut.

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Site Suggestions / Re: Tapatalk

« Last post by Captkaos on Today at 11:45:03 am »

I hate Tapatalk, it is here because people wanted it.  I also paid for full support for lifetime and then they started requesting payment, so that left a bad aftertaste. 

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General Discussion / Re: Happy Spring Everyone...

« Last post by Captkaos on Today at 11:36:53 am »

During GM Tailgate Tour( yall really gotta do this) this past March, I had an AC mishap and leaves were blown into the AC box and well they started smoldering while I was driving.  We were able to get it out but the box melted.  I patched it with some Flex tape and a piece of metal and continued.

This is from the smoldering leaves and it smelled!


When I got home my plan was to put the original bed back on the truck.  So that started (I will be updating the Project page also)


11 years had past since this bed was on the truck!


Which forced me to finish this:


I am currently fixing the melted AC Box by replacing it, this is the damage:



Firewall was cleaned up (along with a lot of leaves/debris in the lower cowl


All of my trucks except the 1997 Silverado are "patina" or unpainted originals.  That way I am less likely to be disappointed when something happens.
Not sure what I am going to to about the 1989 K5 Blazer project for paint though...

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General Discussion / Re: New technical resource added

« Last post by Captkaos on Today at 10:50:00 am »

Thank you sir!

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Site Suggestions / Re: Option to “thumbs up” a post

« Last post by Captkaos on Today at 10:47:54 am »

Right now I am fighting the automated bots trying to hammer the forum.  I haven't see the simplemachines mod for a thumbs up, but I need to update the forum software first, after finding a bot solution.

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Engine/Drivetrain / Re: Noise from crankshaft pulley?

« Last post by Rough75C20 on May 17, 2026, 03:17:17 pm »

Thank you bd. I’m sure I’ll have some more questions once I start putting everything back together.

Thank you


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Engine/Drivetrain / Re: Noise from crankshaft pulley?

« Last post by bd on May 17, 2026, 02:00:28 pm »

...I’m looking at an ac delco 252595. Is there a way to confirm this is the correct part number for the one on my truck?

That is the ACDelco p/n that comes up for a 1982 C20 w/305.

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Engine/Drivetrain / Re: Noise from crankshaft pulley?

« Last post by Rough75C20 on May 17, 2026, 01:07:34 pm »

Thanks for the info bd. I’ve also heard there are multiple water pump part numbers for these engines. I’m looking at an ac delco 252595. Is there a way to confirm this is the correct part number for the one on my truck?

Thank you


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Engine/Drivetrain / Re: Noise from crankshaft pulley?

« Last post by bd on May 17, 2026, 12:44:20 pm »

The original GM part number for your balancer is 458653.  Try to determine if there is a part number interchange list to ensure compatibility.  Otherwise, the ADP number you're eyeballing appears correct. 

FYI, bear in mind that the outer ring of the old balancer is no longer indexed to the hub and may have rotated in addition to slipping rearward.  So, don't rely on timing mark comparisons between the old and new balancers during the selection process.

While you have it apart, it looks like the water pump is seeping coolant out of the weep hole.  You should consider replacing it, too.