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saskgreen · 05-27-2012, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

Replacing the side markers that look like goldfish eyes for some van side markers total price $0.00 got them for free and two minutes of my time......

What year of van side markers are these from?

Mayo · 05-27-2012, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by saskgreen

What year of van side markers are these from?

I think they stopped making them in 96, so 80s or 90s.
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Yooper truck · 05-29-2012, 12:15 AM

Great thread!

I used some extra pieces of oak laminate flooring and made new interior door panels. It took a little grinding on the backside to mesh well with the door/window handles and the arm rest, but it worked. I then had to buy chrome pinch molding (around $10) to go around the outside edge of the laminate so it blends with the door. It came out pretty sharp.... sorry I don't have pics right now.

GMC Canuck · 05-29-2012, 09:20 PM

Budget coolant recovery tank. Not sure of the total cost but I think the beer was the most expensive part and it went to other uses and therefore doesn't count.

kikkegek · 06-07-2012, 01:57 PM

My indicator has been broken for while. Did a simple fix like this. not pretty but functional.

and NO its not backwards!...

zellway · 06-07-2012, 02:14 PM

[QUOTE=kikkegek;5422177]My indicator has been broken for while. Did a simple fix like this. not pretty but functional.

and NO its not backwards!...

[/QUOTE

I love it! My 78 blazer had the same problem. I like the fix.

Towstrap · 06-11-2012, 01:46 AM

subscribing great ideas

dmartin1 · 06-12-2012, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Yooper truck

Great thread!

I used some extra pieces of oak laminate flooring and made new interior door panels. It took a little grinding on the backside to mesh well with the door/window handles and the arm rest, but it worked. I then had to buy chrome pinch molding (around $10) to go around the outside edge of the laminate so it blends with the door. It came out pretty sharp.... sorry I don't have pics right now.

id love to see pics of that.
i have some oak hardwood floor looking laminate laying around in the shed.hmmm

zellway · 06-19-2012, 12:20 PM

ttt We need to keep this one going. All kinds of good stuff on this.

Billett · 07-21-2012, 09:18 PM

ttt loved reading through this!

QBA · 09-14-2012, 06:42 PM

gr8t ideas-great read.TTT

dukcaln · 09-14-2012, 09:22 PM

banned the wife from driving it, ever since then no issues, runs great

Tinkermc · 09-14-2012, 11:14 PM

Ttt

kikkegek · 09-15-2012, 11:04 AM

got creative today!

made a Quarter_dollar_winged_nut...

cost were 2 quarter dollars and one free nut...

tsali39 · 09-15-2012, 01:51 PM

Love the wing nut!

kikkegek · 09-15-2012, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by tsali39

Love the wing nut!

thanks man!

I thought it would be pretty cool to give the "wing"-nut some American Eagle "wings"...

big_al_71 · 09-15-2012, 06:45 PM

the wingnut is awesome!!

Scott Webster · 09-15-2012, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by MacGyver72

Hello Scott. Yes, if you ground the item to weld then grab the penny with the positive lead, you can create an arc using a battery and weld. at least enough to get you back on the road.

Thanks MacGyver72. Lots of off roading friends that couls use that tip.

*mrhino* · 09-15-2012, 07:16 PM

I dont mean to be a dick, but I think you made a half dollar wing nut. very cool anyway.

Tinkermc · 09-15-2012, 11:13 PM

Wing nut is 2 kool

kikkegek · 09-16-2012, 05:11 AM

@ Tinkermc, mrhino, big_al_71: thanks guys...

I know its forbidden by law to temper with money, but since I am on the other side of the Ocean, I though, what the heck! hahaha

71sierragrande · 09-16-2012, 05:16 AM

Hey kikkegek, I need that. Shoot me a price.

*mrhino* · 09-16-2012, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by kikkegek

@ Tinkermc, mrhino, big_al_71: thanks guys...

I know its forbidden by law to temper with money, but since I am on the other side of the Ocean, I though, what the heck! hahaha

Its ok, unlike our federal gov. you probably earned it, you actually put the money to good use, and you didnt spend $5 to make a 50 cent. item. congress should take lessons from you... but they wont!

kikkegek · 09-16-2012, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by mrhino

Its ok, unlike our federal gov. you probably earned it, you actually put the money to good use, and you didnt spend $5 to make a 50 cent. item. congress should take lessons from you... but they wont!

PanelDeland · 09-16-2012, 09:40 AM

Hey Guys,don't get political.I don't want to see this thread closed.

05-29-2012, 12:15 AM	#253
Yooper truck Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Rudyard, Michigan Posts: 125	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) Great thread! I used some extra pieces of oak laminate flooring and made new interior door panels. It took a little grinding on the backside to mesh well with the door/window handles and the arm rest, but it worked. I then had to buy chrome pinch molding (around $10) to go around the outside edge of the laminate so it blends with the door. It came out pretty sharp.... sorry I don't have pics right now.

05-29-2012, 09:20 PM	#254
GMC Canuck Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ingersoll, Ontario Posts: 93	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) Budget coolant recovery tank. Not sure of the total cost but I think the beer was the most expensive part and it went to other uses and therefore doesn't count. Attached Images

06-07-2012, 01:57 PM	#255
kikkegek Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Netherlands, The Hague Posts: 1,518	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) My indicator has been broken for while. Did a simple fix like this. not pretty but functional. and NO its not backwards!... __________________ My dreamride / project:1977 GMC C15 Suburban In storage: Monster - 1974 GMC Suburban 25hundred Sold : Chevrolet Suburban K20 Silverado 1986 Guide: real HID projectors for 4x6 headlights link: DIY LED TAILLIGHTS

06-07-2012, 02:14 PM	#256
zellway Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Arizona City, AZ Posts: 747	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) [QUOTE=kikkegek;5422177]My indicator has been broken for while. Did a simple fix like this. not pretty but functional. and NO its not backwards!... [/QUOTE I love it! My 78 blazer had the same problem. I like the fix. __________________ ----------------------------------------------------------- Erik My 69 suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=530626 1970 C10 step Project Jiminy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=682647 RUST!? Thats just mother natures way of telling all of us.....MINE!!!!

06-11-2012, 01:46 AM	#257
Towstrap Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: davison Mich Posts: 247	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) subscribing great ideas

06-19-2012, 12:20 PM	#259
zellway Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Arizona City, AZ Posts: 747	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) ttt We need to keep this one going. All kinds of good stuff on this. __________________ ----------------------------------------------------------- Erik My 69 suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=530626 1970 C10 step Project Jiminy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=682647 RUST!? Thats just mother natures way of telling all of us.....MINE!!!!

07-21-2012, 09:18 PM	#260
Billett Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Pittsgrove, NJ Posts: 1,502	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) ttt loved reading through this! __________________ Will 1968 C10 - Project Texa Go 6.0/4L80e 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2002 Ford Excursion 7.3L 2024 Toyota Sienna

09-14-2012, 06:42 PM	#261
QBA Proud Americano Join Date: May 2008 Location: CORONA,CA Posts: 98	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) gr8t ideas-great read.TTT __________________ Tattooed Cuban Trailer Trash. putting the cart before the horse since 1964.

09-14-2012, 09:22 PM	#262
dukcaln Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: vacaville ca Posts: 1,304	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) banned the wife from driving it, ever since then no issues, runs great __________________ 04 CHEVY LLY LS DURAMAX 4WD. MODS TO FOLLOW, EFI LIVE, BUILT TRANS, LBZ MP, LIFT PUMP *SOLD* 1972 chevy c10

09-14-2012, 11:14 PM	#263
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) Ttt

09-15-2012, 11:04 AM	#264
kikkegek Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Netherlands, The Hague Posts: 1,518	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) got creative today! made a Quarter_dollar_winged_nut... cost were 2 quarter dollars and one free nut... __________________ My dreamride / project:1977 GMC C15 Suburban In storage: Monster - 1974 GMC Suburban 25hundred Sold : Chevrolet Suburban K20 Silverado 1986 Guide: real HID projectors for 4x6 headlights link: DIY LED TAILLIGHTS

09-15-2012, 01:51 PM	#265
tsali39 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Yadkin Valley North Carolina Posts: 238	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) Love the wing nut! __________________ Eddie

09-15-2012, 06:45 PM	#267
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) the wingnut is awesome!! __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

09-15-2012, 07:16 PM	#269
mrhino Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,223	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) I dont mean to be a dick, but I think you made a half dollar wing nut. very cool anyway.

09-15-2012, 11:13 PM	#270
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) Wing nut is 2 kool



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09-16-2012, 05:11 AM	#271
kikkegek Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Netherlands, The Hague Posts: 1,518	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) @ Tinkermc, mrhino, big_al_71: thanks guys... I know its forbidden by law to temper with money, but since I am on the other side of the Ocean, I though, what the heck! hahaha __________________ My dreamride / project:1977 GMC C15 Suburban In storage: Monster - 1974 GMC Suburban 25hundred Sold : Chevrolet Suburban K20 Silverado 1986 Guide: real HID projectors for 4x6 headlights link: DIY LED TAILLIGHTS

09-16-2012, 05:16 AM	#272
71sierragrande Petroleum User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 928	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) Hey kikkegek, I need that. Shoot me a price. __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande 2WD 1/2 ton, 350/400 auto 2008 Chevy Silverado 2WD 1/2 ton LT1 5.3L auto

09-16-2012, 09:40 AM	#275
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