OzarkGuy

I had redone the interior with new upholstered seats, carpet and overall refresh. Now it's time for the outside to match the inside. Stripped the truck down to allow paint shop to do their magic. Although there is no real rust aside from some previously pitted repairs around the windshield, the truck has minor dings and dents. It had been repainted by Maaco in 2004 and the paint is showing its faded age. Along the way it had been buffed out to the point of no salvation. Yesterday Justin of Arrow paint came to pick up my truck to do his magic. His shop is about 40 min from my house and I couldn't drive the truck legally the way it was!

Chico, I got it from a seller on Ebay. While it looks nice, the extended adapter collar sucks as it pushes the wheel closer to you. Not much of a choice since it has to be like that to make room for the horn wiring and button. I bought a thinner version but the horn wouldn't fit to work. If you can live with that, it's a great set up. I have to live with it. I see the price went up. I paid $280 or so. I know other sellers were in the $350 range when I bought mine. The leather on the wheel feels nice too. The whole assembly is made in China but I guess everything is these days if that matters. https://www.ebay.com/itm/206342331282

Thanks! I was curious about the baffling. I do get oil on the filter too. Love the aluminum look but that is the only oil leak I have is from the oil fill cap. (Knock on wood!)

My 1990 valve cover oil fill cap always seeps oil even with the new rubber gasket. I was curious to know what the difference is with a 1991 and up version as it has the oil cap that would prevent this. Do the mounting bolts match? This is a valve cover from a 1991 in the pic.

Stripped mine down for the paint shop!

Does anyone know where I can get these? They are the plastic inserts that go into the header that secure the grille screws. They are about 1/4" square. I also need the push pin version for the seat base trim. Since I just remembered, I also need the two rubber bumpers that go on the left and right side inner fender that keeps the hood aligned when closed. Mine are missing Getting my truck ready for paint. Thanks!!

What does the 97 console look like? I would have loved having the handbrake in the console rather than the footwell.

My upholstery shop lost the seat back reclining lever. Looking for a replacement. Thanks!

Thank you! I'll look into it. My console has a piece of plastic broken off where the lid latch would hold on to. Haven't delved into that yet.

Seats are back in and they look awesome. Took the truck out for a drive after it has been sitting idle for almost 2 months. It all feels great! The console lid was crappy so I ordered another on eBay. It arrived today and it completes the look although these pics are before I installed it.

Interested but live in Ozark MO. (65721 zip) (Silver preferred if it is dent/rust free)

Someone overtightened the center bolt of my oil filter adapter and it is concave. Is there a source for new replacements? I had to remove mine to get the motor mount bolt out. Both my engine mounts were destroyed and original.

Thank you! Yes, that is the tunnel boot but this one is the shifter kit. I did replace the tunnel boot with the one linked. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BX67SZ3M?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

I've been tinkering with the truck as weather permits. Truck sits in a metal shop so if it's 90º out, its about 130º in the shop so its been slow progress. I replaced the padding, put new shifter spacer where mine was disintegrated along with new rubber shifter dust cap. Can't believe that change alone and how it made the shifter feel so solid again. I had sent out the seatbelts to get new webbing as mine were just disgusting from age. All new LED bulbs and painted the bare rusted under dash metal parts flat black. Looks like a new under there. I also replaced my steering column as it was all jacked up. Super happy I can turn the key to accessory to listen to the radio and have wipers work again let alone high beams! Hopefully I will get the seats back this week. We bought a 2024 Model 3 Tesla and that car has been fun to drive. My wife needed a new set of wheels and since it can drive itself, she is happy.

Yes, but I think I can find something at Home Depot to make work.

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Does anyone make the gasket that goes under the B pillar black plastic vent covers? I want to get my truck painted so I removed them. At the same time one side was missing the rubber vent flaps but I found those on eBay.

So this is what I ordered. 8078 Dark Gray. New next to old along with a piece of trim. (Ordered through Amazon)

I ordered dark grey but haven't opened the box to check it yet. Been in my shop for two weeks. I have the same interior color as you. I can post back tomorrow. Bought it from Amazon as it seemed to be the best price. Same company supplying it too.

Yes, the rubber nipple was tight. Put a dab or grease and I mean a hint! Working on interior as I am A.D.D. and can't sit still at one aspect.

Started on the interior renovation. Rebuilt steering column is on the way as mine was pretty jacked up. Seats are at an upholstery shop getting the same fabric that was on it. Shop had a roll of it from way back when! I will remove seat belts and send them off since they do not retract well and are very grimy. I have new carpet to put in. Also waiting on some dash bits so I can close that up. While that's going on, I am working on the engine with all vac hoses being replaced. Tapped and threaded throttle body for permanent vacuum to map sensor fix. I can only work for short moments as my shop building is hotter than an oven.

Thanks for the updated numbers. All ordered. Throttle body is tapped and threaded.

My ride was considerably larger than all of these here and had a much more powerful two stroke Detroit Diesel engine. It was all I could afford ;)

Maybe it's just me since I hadn't owned an older car since my TR6 but I sometimes feel the steering has a bit of play. Thinking about 1-1.5" each side of the wheel before tire movement. Took my truck for some shiny new wheels at the shop and had them check it. Said it's all good. I am wondering if the lower steering shaft might be introducing some play. I did not go out to check it but asking you all, Ya'll, Yoo'se what you think. Perhaps I need to go back inside and take down some Cognac or Buffalo Trace to fuggetaboutit. Edit: While I am at the questions stage, Do the steering columns on the manual trasmissioned trucks have an accessory position where the key gets turned one notch counter clockwise from lock to allow the radio to work? Mine doesn't do that...

I don't know what the actual size of the nipples on the truck are but I think this one is it. Not sure. I agree on not using Dorman. I've read alot of online reviews on how it comes apart in a short time span. This one I found online looks very close to what I think we have. They are sold in 25 or more quantities. I don't care so long as it will last!