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**Ironhorse** · 10-13-2012, 08:46 PM

Well in the last week I have installed new cap and rotor, plugs and today installed new thermostat and plug wires. Man, I hate working on newer trucks. I know it's a '99 vrs. a 2010-2012 truck but SO much differant than working on my '71 4x4 LWB. EVERYTHING is in the way, hard to get to, made from plastic,...the list goes on. Tomorrow I need to change the oil and filter and I even hate that since the filter is the size of a large juice can and being a 4x4 sits at an angle just above the front driver shaft u-joints. MAN, they are NEVER going to have any rust, always well lubricated when I pull that juice can oil filter loose. I saved my-self some money I know doing that stuff my-self but not nearly as enjoyable as working on my '71. Sucks getting old, 63 and still like to do as much as I can on my vehicles. Okay, I'm done venting. LOL

kaycee · 10-14-2012, 10:03 AM

Yes sir they are a PITA ,wait till the electronics start acting up

**Boog** · 10-14-2012, 10:05 AM

I know just how you feel. I used to enjoy doing all the work on my vehicles but it's not nearly as much fun as it used to be. I'm 58.
I swear they take a 50 cent fuse and build the car as tight around it as they can.

I put plug wires and dist cap on my last 97 and when done I looked like I had been in a knife fight.
There will not be any electronics on my 69 past the HEI. I want it kept simple and reliable.

502ms · 11-09-2012, 05:55 AM

You might have helped me determine what engine is going into my 72 c10
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skillet · 11-12-2012, 09:00 PM

Every time I think about buying another truck and read this forum, it makes me not want to progress beyond TBI.

clinebarger · 11-12-2012, 10:26 PM

Chevy trucks havent been hard to work on since '86. The newer GMT 800's are the easiest.

10-13-2012, 08:46 PM	#1
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,337	Working on my '99 Tahoe Sucks Well in the last week I have installed new cap and rotor, plugs and today installed new thermostat and plug wires. Man, I hate working on newer trucks. I know it's a '99 vrs. a 2010-2012 truck but SO much differant than working on my '71 4x4 LWB. EVERYTHING is in the way, hard to get to, made from plastic,...the list goes on. Tomorrow I need to change the oil and filter and I even hate that since the filter is the size of a large juice can and being a 4x4 sits at an angle just above the front driver shaft u-joints. MAN, they are NEVER going to have any rust, always well lubricated when I pull that juice can oil filter loose. I saved my-self some money I know doing that stuff my-self but not nearly as enjoyable as working on my '71. Sucks getting old, 63 and still like to do as much as I can on my vehicles. Okay, I'm done venting. LOL __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

10-14-2012, 10:03 AM	#2
kaycee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Wyoming USA Posts: 2,460	Re: Working on my '99 Tahoe Sucks Yes sir they are a PITA ,wait till the electronics start acting up __________________ 2001 Silverado K-1500 2005 FXDWG stage3 69 CHEVY Short/Step 327/4L60 373 posi 63 IMPALA 327/4L60

10-14-2012, 10:05 AM	#3
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,655	Re: Working on my '99 Tahoe Sucks I know just how you feel. I used to enjoy doing all the work on my vehicles but it's not nearly as much fun as it used to be. I'm 58. I swear they take a 50 cent fuse and build the car as tight around it as they can. I put plug wires and dist cap on my last 97 and when done I looked like I had been in a knife fight. There will not be any electronics on my 69 past the HEI. I want it kept simple and reliable. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

11-09-2012, 05:55 AM	#4
502ms Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,523	Re: Working on my '99 Tahoe Sucks You might have helped me determine what engine is going into my 72 c10 Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Best Regards, Leon M. Instagram: @TheDirtyDianah Bagged \| 6.0L LS \| T-56 (6-Speed Manual) \| Turbo Burnout/Rolling Video: Chevy C10 Stepside 6.0L LSx & 6-Speed Manual

11-12-2012, 09:00 PM	#5
skillet Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: denton, tx, usa Posts: 176	Re: Working on my '99 Tahoe Sucks Every time I think about buying another truck and read this forum, it makes me not want to progress beyond TBI. __________________ 69 SB GMC LWB Fleetside 350, 09 Pontiac Vibe 2.4 liter

11-12-2012, 10:26 PM	#6
clinebarger Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 6,370	Re: Working on my '99 Tahoe Sucks Chevy trucks havent been hard to work on since '86. The newer GMT 800's are the easiest.



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