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  Topic: Fire Extinguishers
TRIK-56

Replies: 30
Views: 924

PostForum: General BS Topics   Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 6:49 pm   Subject: Fire Extinguishers
Thanks for the info guys, sounds like Halotron would be the way to go.
  Topic: Fire Extinguishers
TRIK-56

Replies: 30
Views: 924

PostForum: General BS Topics   Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2008 7:58 pm   Subject: Fire Extinguishers
Maximus,

Is the Halotron fire extinguisher somewhat like the old Halon type that puts out a fire without leaving a big mess? Is it also effective on electrical fires?
  Topic: cheap chrome
TRIK-56

Replies: 2
Views: 125

PostForum: Engine Topics   Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 5:57 pm   Subject: cheap chrome
The best thing you can do is quit buying those crappy chrome water necks. I've never had or seen one yet that didn't leak. They all warp as you know by now.

If you want a shiny waterneck that doesn ...
  Topic: KYB Gas-a-Just shocks
TRIK-56

Replies: 8
Views: 256

PostForum: Suspension   Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2008 5:57 pm   Subject: KYB Gas-a-Just shocks
My 82 El Camino had Monroe gas shocks on it when I bought it several years ago. I didn't like them so I put KYB gas adjust on the front and I could tell quite a difference. They seemed to take the har ...
  Topic: Gen 5 Weatherstrip
TRIK-56

Replies: 7
Views: 348

PostForum: Product Review   Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2008 7:02 pm   Subject: Gen 5 Weatherstrip
drk1313,

When you say "window seals" are you talking about the roof rail weatherstrip or the window fuzzies?

If you are talking about the roof rail weatherstripping I've wanted to talk to someon ...
  Topic: Testing A/C components
TRIK-56

Replies: 11
Views: 344

PostForum: Heating & Air Conditioning Systems   Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 7:00 pm   Subject: Testing A/C components
You might want to give DiscountACparts.com a look.
  Topic: 5th Gen (86) Dash Vents
TRIK-56

Replies: 9
Views: 2058

PostForum: Heating & Air Conditioning Systems   Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 4:21 pm   Subject: 5th Gen (86) Dash Vents
My vents wouldn't stay turned where I wanted them when I bought my Elky so I just used some thin cork washers I found in my stash of stuff and they work like new now.
I figure some thin rubber washer ...
  Topic: S-10 wheels fit the Elky?
TRIK-56

Replies: 7
Views: 264

PostForum: Suspension   Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 9:03 am   Subject: S-10 wheels fit the Elky?
[quote]
well, I'm afraid I cant provide pics of them on the car yet...




Yep, I can understand that! Good luck with your build and thanks again for your info and help.
  Topic: S-10 wheels fit the Elky?
TRIK-56

Replies: 7
Views: 264

PostForum: Suspension   Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 10:01 pm   Subject: S-10 wheels fit the Elky?
Nate,

Thanks for that info!
Just a few of more questions though.
What size tires are you running with these wheels and do you have any rubbing of either the tire OR the rims on the upper A arms o ...
  Topic: S-10 wheels fit the Elky?
TRIK-56

Replies: 7
Views: 264

PostForum: Suspension   Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 7:41 pm   Subject: S-10 wheels fit the Elky?
I really like the looks of the newer style S-10 ZQ8 wheels.

These have five straight flat machined spokes and they are size 16X8.
Has anyone on this site used these wheels on a 5th generation El C ...
  Topic: VOV orifice tube
TRIK-56

Replies: 4
Views: 319

PostForum: Heating & Air Conditioning Systems   Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 8:08 pm   Subject: VOV orifice tube
Did he happen to tell you where to purchase one of these items and does it take the place of the regular oriface tube?
  Topic: new accumulator pricing is very puzzeling!
TRIK-56

Replies: 1
Views: 259

PostForum: Heating & Air Conditioning Systems   Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 8:01 pm   Subject: new accumulator pricing is very puzzeling!
I'm getting ready to switch my AC system from R12 to R134 and from what I've read and been advised I need to get a new accumulator.

So, I started looking at prices on the web from several differen ...
  Topic: '87 Monte (maroon) interior
TRIK-56

Replies: 19
Views: 1085

PostForum: Interior Restoration   Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 5:01 pm   Subject: '87 Monte (maroon) interior
There are soooo many things that will enterchange from a Monte Carlo to a fifth gen. El Camino.

They are basically the same car except one has a pickup bed!

I parted out an 88 Monte SS and what ...
  Topic: 305 Bashing?
TRIK-56

Replies: 47
Views: 2601

PostForum: Performance Modifications   Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 8:18 pm   Subject: 305 Bashing?
Old Coot,

I think I have finally figured out why we have such differing opinions about mileage from these two engines.

It seems from what you stated in your last post that you are really referri ...
  Topic: Rear Speakers-5th Gen--Another Option Idea
TRIK-56

Replies: 7
Views: 920

PostForum: Audio   Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 5:10 pm   Subject: Rear Speakers-5th Gen--Another Option Idea
Doug,

To my way of thinking 4x6 speakers would be too small to use as rear speakers by themselves.

I used 4x10 speakers that came with grilles and they fit perfect right BELOW the location you s ...
 
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