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    Bought a family hauler, sort of...

    So I've had my Silverado for over 4 years now, which is the longest I've owned a vehicle. Starting a few months ago, however, I've been dealing with one issue after another. I repaired them one at a time ad they came up, but when my rear main seal started leaking fairly significantly, I decided...
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    W/D crapped out. What brands to avoid

    It happens to us every year around the New year. Something major breaks. Last year was the furnace, this year the washer and dryer within a few days of each other. Have repaired them multiple times over the past few years, but the wife is done with that and wants brand new. Have been eyeing...
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    Stripped exhaust manifold bolts. Need advice

    The manifold gaskets were in desperate need of replacement on my 72 Olds. In the process of removal, 2 bolt heads stripped out. Ive been contemplating borrowing a dremel tool and cutting the heads off and using a pipe wrench on the studs. Before, I start tearing into them that way, has anyone...
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    GM 8 lug spare tire/ rim

    Looking for a spare 8 lug wheel for a 99 Silverado. Cheaper the better. Has to hold air. Dont live in IL but can get my dad to pick up this week. Hes in the Scahumburg area. Thanks
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    The "New" Whip

    1972 Oldsmobile Toronado Figured I'd post this up as I picked her up this last weekend. Drove to Hangover park from the Lexington area with a janky farm trailer to tow her home. Has the 455, Fwd, and A/C. Could have driven her home as she runs great but I figured I'd get better gas milage in...
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    Looking to lift

    I'm looking to put a small lift on my truck and could use some help. Only a 2-2.5 lift is necessary with it being leveled as well. I'm having a hard time finding a lift as I guess I bought an oddball year of my truck. It's a 99 Silverado 2500 4wd. I guess the fact that it's a 99 2500 makes...
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    More cars than Outlaw

    Caution: GM Content My love of cars is clearly passed down from my parents. They now have more cars than they have room to store them. In the past Two years, my parents have gone through more cars, or pretty damn close to as many as Outlaw. Here are their current vehicles: (sorry for the...
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    Feeling lazy, shop time question

    I know of course the hourly rate is different here in KY compared to the Chicago area so I'm not looking for pricing, but was hoping to get help with a rough estimate on book time. I don't have a garage yet otherwise I would do it myself but need to have new torsion keys and an idler arm...
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    silverado hunting

    I've browsed car for sale sites for awhile now and the wife and I finally decided to pull the trigger on our truck purchase. I have a few test drives lined up this week for some 4x4 Silverado 2500s and many seem to have higher milage. I would normally shy away from such trucks, but if the...
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    What Franken-ride would you build

    I've been thinking about modern car technology lately in the sense of recreating older cars I love. I've thought about using a square bodied Sonoma or Jimmy and recreating a sy/ty with different drive train, while retaining similar characteristics of the original. I've pondered of taking a new...
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    Picked up a new vehicle, sorta

    Not as much fun as a car, but it still has wheels. The wife and I have been looking at RVs and trailers for a little while and last week we came across this gem. 1999 Dutchman fifth wheel 28 footer. Its needs minimal work but is road ready for travel. Picked it up on a steal as the similar...
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    looking for a tow

    The wife and I are looking to purchase a fifth wheel trailer this week and are looking for someone that can tow it from Kingston IL to Lake Barrington IL. We will be purchasing on Tuesday and looking to transport either then or this coming weekend. If you are able to provide help, either message...
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    cheap tire mount and balance

    Just picked up two tires for the wife's car. Need them mounted and balanced on rims with old tires still on them. Suburban tire wants 50 dollars for both to be replaced. Anyone know anywhere cheaper?
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    16 inch tires...3800 crew step in

    Looking for at least 1 but hopefully 2 tires in decent shape. Wife's alero had a blowout and while I suggest we get new tires, we really can't front the money right now. Her rims use 225/ 50r16. Please lemme know what you got. Cheap but decent is what I'm going for. Help a brother out. Thanks
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    C/K truck fenders

    I have for sale a set of almost perfect fenders for Chevy C/K trucks. years 1973-1987. Dark blue in color. Drivers side rust free, passengers side light surface rust from sitting. Looking for 100 obco. No trades please. Will provide pictures this afternoon, or I would be happy to text/ email...
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    Third Gen Camaro and Firebird Parts

    I have a few body parts for third generation Firebirds and Camaros. All pictures can be seen in craigslist ads. First is a hood from a 1988 Camaro with no louvers. All steel $35 1982-1992 Camaro hood Next is an all steel hood from a 1991 Firebird with no louvers or scoops. $35 Firebird hood...
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    mach oh 1

    Pulled up behind a black mach 1 on plum grove in elk grove around 7 pm. Looked and sounded good, even moved out well. Plates read "mach oh 1" and a because racecar plate frame. Nice ride
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    anyone got a trailer I could use for a few hours?

    I'm looking to see if anyone has a trailer I could borrow Sunday 4/7 to pull a car from Palatine to Elgin. I don't care if it's a full trailer or a little 2 wheel tow behind. Let me know what you got. I have a truck ready to pull it. Thanks
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    School me on the gp gtp

    Well I know Im in the right place for advice but don't know where to start searching on the forum. Im going to look at an 02 GP GTP this week and wanted to know what to look for. It's a 1 owner car with 105xxx on the clock and their asking $4995. It's a 4 door model and they claim it to be...
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    Chevy engine run stand

    Need help with makin this turd roar Im looking for someone with an engine run stand. I'm looking to have this started up before it gets dropped into my Camaro. Carbureted motor and can put a mechanical fuel pump on it for the run. Looking for as close to free as possible. I can bring motor...