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  1. melloelky

    1985 El Camino 4.3 TBI running rich (Solved)

    I'm glad you figured it out and thanks for coming back and reporting how you figured it out,it may help someone out someday.
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    The cost-benefit to owning cars??

    that's what I'm talking about
  3. melloelky

    The cost-benefit to owning cars??

    think people driving horse drawn carriages had this same problem? 🤔
  4. melloelky

    Hellwig FX Frame Kit installation experience?

    this's a pretty grass roots forum, i don't think you're gonna find more than a handful of people on here that have experience with it.mostly because those of us that can/do fabricate wouldn't or couldn't spend the $$$ on a kit when we can do something similar that mimic's the end result of using...
  5. melloelky

    Dye Questions

    keeps the riff raff outta the store..;)
  6. melloelky

    What did you do to your G-Body today 2024

    it basically congiels,it doesn't get very hard.hit it with the heat gun upon removal to soften and the glass will walk out
  7. melloelky

    rear control arm bolts

    I can't speak to this "one man's nuts are better than another's " but I've used bolt depot for years with good results
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    2025 ElCamino/ElCamino SS ??

    I'd rock a ute though
  9. melloelky

    What did you do to your G-Body today 2024

    look for 3m window weld,for the bolt in glass i go with the roll that's a ribbon form not in the chalking tube.thats just me I make a mess with it.dont go to big on the diameter either.i usually have the heat gun on hand to make it much more pliable when reinstalling the glass.
  10. melloelky

    81 Caballero door

    Jack's on the rite track with the striker position might need some attention. roll the window down and close the door see if the amount of resistance changes.a lot of times with these frameless window designs a missadjusted window will push back on you and it can feel like a door fitment.
  11. melloelky

    2025 ElCamino/ElCamino SS ??

    there some fake thing's out there that I don't mind actually..especially in pairs..
  12. melloelky

    rear coilovers v rear lowering springs

    having the option to dial in the ride height with a set up like Shawn's is pretty sweet.i'm running a 1" UMI spring MINUS the upper urethane isolator(that's roughly 3/8")on a 255/45/18 wheel/tire combo.
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    rear control arm bolts

    bolt depot.com has that style hardware for less than $5 a piece. It all depends on how much of a stickler you are for the exact o.e replacement,ie-the finish etc
  14. melloelky

    Driveshaft lengthening sanity check

    eliminate all doubt-ask the person(s) making your shaft what their measurement algorithm is,that way there's no question of fitment or rework$.
  15. melloelky

    All Projects Lead to G Body

    I've never seen one of those cooper looking pick ups before.
  16. melloelky

    BUILD THREAD 1982 Malibu Wa-GOON 6.2/4L80e/8.5

    sorry to hear this Mike,I always enjoyed running into your dad,he was a good guy.he was very proud of you,you serving your country and joining the ranks at a house like he did.

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