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2nd gen tailgate hinge replacement

hello i've tried looking on youtube, and so far nothing has come up... but i am wondering how easy it is to replace the tailgate hinges on a 2nd gen s10, or if the hinges vary between 94-98 and 98-04...

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Need new rocker panels and need some help

So I'm going to begin redoing my truck here soon and am putting a budget together. My truck is a 1994 extended cab. GM started the 3rd door in 1996 so mine doesn't have the 3rd door. Would my...

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Tailgate hinge pivot bracket bolt removal when captive nuts have broken free...

Hello. My brother has 2000 Chevy S10 with rust deteriorated tailgate hinge pivot bracket mounting bolt problems. Due to the rusted/seized bolts, and upon trying removal, the captive nuts have broken...

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Door Hinge problem

I have a 91 4 door blazer and I replaced the hinge pins and bushings in the front doors and drivers door is fine, no sag, shuts fine. But when I replaced the passenger side it still doesent shut...

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Water leak through wiper cowl drip tray

I have had a bad water leak in my truck when it rains and I have just ignored it. I bought new carpet so I was going to fix the leak before I put it in. I replaced all the weather stripping and re...

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The Going Rate for Paint $$$

Some of your guys out there are painters. I've got 99% of the parts I need to complete the construction of my truck and plenty of time still needed to install and fabricate the rest of it. So now I...

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Rocker Panel Rust holes.....PWNED!!!!111!!

Need some advice...im tired of looking at this damn rust holes on my passengers side rocker panel. i need some advice on repairing it. any advice will help...thanks

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Front bumper 95 to 99

Seen a lot of posts around this topic so sorry if it's a duplicate question. Can i easily cut the two blinkers into the 99 bumper and drill the three holes to hold the light assemblies? Has anyone done...

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DIY shaved tailgate

Just posting this for people who are on a budget. I did this because every shaved kit I ordered for the tailgate was on back order. SO. I took the handle out and everything then went to my local...

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Electric mirrors exist?

Looking for street scene / cal vu style electric mirrors for my Sonoma, but all I can find are the cheap knock off manual versions. I’m not giving up the electric convenience for style so.....any help?

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Cowl Induction Hood/Scoop

Hey all I'm located in Canada and trying to find a cowl induction scoop/hood that would be reasonable to buy/ship here. I have a spare hood in decent shape, and don't mind doing the work if I can get...

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Front bumper options

Alright so I just picked up a 97 s10 and hate the front end. I shouldn't say that... I love the grill... don't mind the bumper. I hate the bumper extensions! Plus the front end is all jacked already so...

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1st gen Blazer quarter window removal?

How are the rear quarter windows held in on the 1st gen Blazers, and how do you remove them? I've heard they're bonded like the windscreen, but also held in with the gasket? My gaskets are kind of...

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What's the best way to repair a tear on 96 Bravada Bumper cover?

Yep - I need some help with this. I've been to a few body shops and paint stores and no one can seem to give me a straight forward answer. There is a small tear in the upper right corner of the facia....

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1st/2nd Gen. Bed size question.

I am looking at buying a camper shell. (for work purposes) Wondering about the bed size. Is the bed about the same size from rail to rail and front to rear? TIA

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1st/2nd Gen. Bed size question.

Well a 99 bed fit a 92

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Paint advice needed...

I had to replace my tailgate and found a good one in a junkyard. It was another color so I got ready to repaint it: sanded extensively, a quick bondo repair, it looked pretty smooth after all the prep...

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Wood bed floor, what wood

I’m doing a wood bed floor after I finish my tubs, I’ll build a frame for it. But what kinda wood is this

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Fender emblems

I'm restoring my 89 Cameo and need new fender emblems. Any help is appreciated.

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Paint choices

The trim around the wifes' Blazer 2 is looking pretty bad and needs a little love. Looking for recommendations for sandpaper grit, high build primer, adhesion promoter if needed, color coat and...

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