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dheavychevy38

dheavychevy38

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1. Ok I am about to reomve my seats to install new ones at this time I will also be removeing all of the carpet and drying it some how. While the interior is gutted I want to coat the floor in something before i go and put the carpet back in any ideas.

2. The new seats I am installing are electric seats out of a 97 chevy pickup. Is there any things I need to run them othere than wirning properly? I know the mounts will be different but thats is not a issue.

3. I am going to be installing a 4 inch lift on her and was wondering if it is worth moveing the shackle hanger forward and running a longer shackle to get a nicer ride. This k5 is my dd so I am looking to make it a little nicer in the ride department. Oh and this question is for the front axle.

4. Does anyone know what color the wires are for the oil pressure gauge? I have found that the po before me decided he would cut all the wires and twist them back together and use tape to hold them:doah:

Thanks in adavance Denny
 
dheavychevy38 said:
1. Ok I am about to reomve my seats to install new ones at this time I will also be removeing all of the carpet and drying it some how. While the interior is gutted I want to coat the floor in something before i go and put the carpet back in any ideas.
I wouldn't even reuse the old carpet. I would just herculine it, or even rubberize it with under coating if you don't want the rough texture.

Darek
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If you are going to drive it, put carpet back in. Its loud w/o.

On the power seats, no , all you need is power wires. I would run switched ign. So shoot, really only one, and a good ground to the body.
 
If you do recarpet it, get new carpet. I herculined mine with a 454 and I don't hear a big difference.
 
I replaced my carpet in my blazer and if I had to do it again I would not do carpet. They also sell a thick rubber mat to lay on the inside of your truck same cut out as carpet. That is what I would go with if I had to do it again. Much easier to clean and it still keeps the road noise down. The first time I took the dirtbikes out and everyone climbed in with there muddy boots the new carpet was done!
 
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I replaced my carpet in my blazer and if I had to do it again I would not do carpet. They also sell a thick rubber mat to lay on the inside of your truck same cut out as carpet. That is what I would go with if I had to do it again. Much easier to clean and it still keeps the road noise down. The first time I took the dirtbikes out and everyone climbed in with there muddy boots the new carpet was done!
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You put new carpet in w/o floor mats?
 
If you off road it, dont put carpet back, if its a mall cruiser get NEW carpet. Dont reuse, let alone try and dye carpet, itll looks like sh!t. I got my interior LIne Xd, more than happy with it. I dont worry about carpet, stains, rips, tears, rust, etc etc. It was only marginaly louder, not enuff to make a diff. just have to get use to it.
 
Thanks guys for the replys. It's a daily driver and mall cruiser. I like haveing the carpet but the rubber mat thing might be pretty cool. Got any pics ? If I was to buy new carpet where would you guys recommend ?
 
If its a mall cruiser as you say, get new carpet (or clean your new carpet), then get some good husky floor mats. Hell, what color, i have some front grey floor liners that i'd ship you for shipping and maybe a 6 pack.

If not, get good floor mats. They rock, and you don't have to worry about your carpet.
 
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