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These may help some of you out there troubleshooting wiring issues in your square body 1981 - 1987 Square Body Wiring Diagrams Cab Interior Instrument Wiring Chassis and Rear Lighting Front Lighting V8 engine compartment wiring Computer Control Wiring

Here are some videos found on Youtube of Squarebody trucks and blazers going off-road. This is a beautiful truck but not really Offroading but thought it was still worth sharing enjoyed this video West side of the country off-roading

Replaced the 153 tooth Flex Plate and no difference, so I ordered a TCI Torque Converter (1800 stall) from Summit and also a PowerMaster XS starter which will eliminate everything outside the transmission.

Soo, the Performa built 700R4 transmission is installed and I have two issues. Doesn't shift out of 1st gear until I get to 35mph A chirping noise when its in gear only (Drive or Reverse), no chirping when in park a revving.. just when there is a load. Below is a very quick video of me brake torquing (so holding brake down while giving some throttle, while in reverse). Marked the Torque Converter to show where it's attached to the flex plate, Loosened up the torque converter bolts pulled back the torque converter and spun it around and then pushed it forward making sure it will be attached to the flex plate in a different position. No difference. Reaching out to Perform Built for some suggestions. I believe the governor is probably the fix for the not shifting until 35 but the chirping noise doesn't make any sense to me. Its a new noise that developed with this new trans and torque converter.

So this rabbit hole I'm in started with needing a GMRS radio, so now that I got that coming (almost $500 later), I need an SPOD to wire up power. I believe I'm going to go with BANTAMX HD FOR UNI WITH 36" BATTERY CABLES $915 It comes with 8 possibilities and I figure I'll run Fog Lights Rear Lights Lightbar Underhood Light ARB Compressor Front ARB Locker Rear ARV Locker GMRS Radio That will keep me safe (as far as power goes) but going to wait for my Tuffy Center Console and the Radio to come in and then I'll start running wires.

My Wouxun KG-1000G I installed in my K5 Blazer is setup real nice As a GMRS radio, the KG-1000G is only allowed to transmit on the frequencies that are part of the GMRS. However, that does not limit the frequencies that can be received or monitored. The KG-1000G can receive on any frequency in the following ranges: 50-53.995, 108-179.995, 320-349.995, 400-479.995 and 700-985 MHz. Included in that range are airband frequencies where AM is often used, and the KG-1000G can even auto-detect and demodulate AM! Look for an antenna that covers 50 MHz - 985 MHz Channels 8-14 Transmitting is limited to a half watt of output power. The KG-1000G is not capable of transmitting at this low of power and does not allow transmitting on these channels (although you can listen) so in the below chart you will see Channels 8-14 marked as RX Only (receive only). Channels 15-22 Transmitting is limited to 50 watts of output power. Channels 23-30 receive on the same frequencies as channels 15-22, but transmit on a special offset frequency set aside for repeaters. Default GMRS Channels and Frequencies Simplex Channels (Ch1 - Ch22) Ch. Frequency Max Power Ch. Frequency Max Power 1 462.5625 5 Watts 12 467.6625 RX Only 2 462.5875 5 Watts 13 467.6875 RX Only 3 462.6125 5 Watts 14 467.7125 RX Only 4 462.6375 5 Watts 15 462.5500 50 Watts 5 462.6625 5 Watts 16 462.5750 50 Watts 6 462.6875 5 Watts 17 462.6000 50 Watts 7 462.7125 5 Watts 18 462.6250 50 Watts 8 467.5625 RX Only 19 462.6500 50 Watts 9 467.5875 RX Only 20 462.6750 50 Watts 10 467.6125 RX Only 21 462.7000 50 Watts 11 467.6375 RX Only 22 462.7250 50 Watts Repeater Channels (Ch23 - Ch30) Ch. Name Receive Frequency Transmit Frequency Max Power 23 RPT-15 462.5500 467.5500 50 Watts 24 RPT-16 462.5750 467.5750 50 Watts 25 RPT-17 462.6000 467.6000 50 Watts 26 RPT-18 462.6250 467.6250 50 Watts 27 RPT-19 462.6500 467.6500 50 Watts 28 RPT-20 462.6750 467.6750 50 Watts 29 RPT-21 462.7000 467.7000 50 Watts 30 RPT-22 462.7250 467.7250 50 Watts NOAA Weather Channels Ch. Frequency Ch. Frequency 1 162.4000 5 162.5000 2 162.4250 6 162.5250 3 162.4500 7 162.5500 4 162.4750

Got the bug.. its Spring Time and I want to go hit some trails but while my transmission is getting put in, I am working on comm's. My center console is broke, cracked and I have been just too stubborn not wanting to let go of factory original but I took the plunge and just ordered the TUFFY SECURITY PRODUCTS DELUXE STEREO SECURITY CONSOLE - 12.5" WIDE BLACK from Tuffy Products. I was hoping I could install the GMRS radio where the "stereo" would go. So now to the GMRS radio choices and then antennas GMRS Radio CHOICE #1 Wouxun KG-1000G GMRS Base/Mobile Two Way Radio 30 GMRS Channels 8 Built-In GMRS Repeater Channels 999 Custom Memory Channels 50-53.995 MHz Receive Only Frequencies (6m) 108-179.995 MHz Receive Only VHF Frequencies 320-349.995 MHz Receive Only Frequencies 400-479.995 MHz Receive Only UHF Frequencies (70cm) 700-985 MHz Receive Only Frequencies AM 108-136MHz (RX) Built-in NOAA Weather Channels Repeater Capable Tune Specific Frequencies Directly (Frequency Mode) 8 Group Descrambler 50W Maximum Transmit Power FM Radio 4 TX Power Levels Channel Scan Priority Scan Supports 10 Scan Groups Simultaneous Scanning on A/B Areas CTCSS/DCS Tone Scan Wide/Narrow Bandwidth Selectable Busy Channel Lockout Repeater Mode (Requires 2nd Unit) Companding Standard and Non-Standard CTCSS/DCS Split CTCSS/DCS Tone Support Large LCD Dual Frequency Display Three Color Selectable LED Backlit Keypad Channel Name Edit and Display Battery Meter Minimum Operating Voltage Settings Adjustable Cooling Fan Control Automatic Temperature Testing APO Power Management Timeout Timer Keypad Lock Audible Button Beeps English Voice Prompts Dual 3.5mm External Speaker Ports Offset Frequency ProgrammableReceive AM Transmissions Auto-Detect AM Transmissions Group Call, All Call and Selective Call Incoming Caller ID Display PC Programmable (Requires Optional Cable) Dual Speakers Multiple Speaker Output Settings 3 Configurable Front Panel Buttons Backlit DTMF Hand Microphone With Speaker Cooling Fan Remote Front Panel Installation Option DTMF Encoding and Decoding Stun and Kill Function Reset One Year Manufacturer Warranty Dimensions: 5.51 in. x 1.73in. x 8.14 in. (140mm × 44mm × 207mm) GMRS Radio CHOICE #2 MXT400 MICROMOBILE®TWO-WAY RADIO Full 40W Radio 8 repeater channels for increased communication range 15 high power GMRS channels Radio Dimensions: 1.6" x 5.5" x 7.3" 142 privacy codes Silent Operation Channel Scan Programmable Squelch Keypad Lock Monitor Mode Keystroke Tones Digital Volume Control Backlit Display Compatible with all Midland FRS/GMRS radios <-- what does this mean? Does it mean its only compatible with Midland radios? Does it mean there is something special regarding Midland Radios? So when you look at the two GMRS radios they are very close in price and the Midland looks easier to use but WOW the extra features you get with the Wouxan is crazy awesome. Difficult not to go this route but will it fit in my Tuffy Console. Compare Dimensions Console: 2 1/8H x 7 1/4W x 7Depth Wouxun: 1 3/4H x 5 1/2W x 8 1/4D Midland: 1.6H x 5.5W x 7 1/2D So Height we are good, Width we are good but Depth I'm screwed so I will need to figure out something. With the Wouxun radio I plan on taking off the face and moving it so maybe that fixes my issue. I'm wondering if I can install the console a little higher to give me another 1 1/4" for Depth to allow the radio to fit fully. Let's discuss ANTENNA's and mounts. After much research on what I needed and how I wanted to mount I decided on the following: 1258-UHF mount (Tram 3/4" Hole Mount w/ Cable (NMO, PL259) that I plan on mounting on my bumper The Tram 1258-UHF is a high frequency fully shielded 3/4" NMO hole mount. Tram NMO 3/4" hole antenna mount High frequency fully shielded NMO mount Standard thickness mounting Small gold contact pin Solid brass NMO ring Zinc diecast enclosed mount Low loss up to 1.5 GHz 17ft. RG-58 coax cable Stranded coax conductor UHF PL-259 male connector Requires a 13/16" hole Midland MXTA-26 (6db gain) antenna This 32-inch whip antenna quadruples signal output. When maximum range is your goal, the MXTA26 6dB gain whip antenna is the perfect choice. Great for off-roaders, farmers, and more, this long-range antenna is designed with a spring at the base and a coil at the center. The spring allows for extra flexibility to prevent damage from light, incidental contact when you’re traveling off the beaten path. Spoke to Rob at buytwowayradios.com and I asked if I should consider a quad band or tri-band antenna and he said why? All the KG-1000 can operate on is one band so why have two or three bands you can't even use on your antenna. Instead get an antenna that is designed for GMRS only which is this Midland MXTA-26.

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I don't like fender flares at all but GM trucks (GMT800) all have them and they collect salt and rust out everything behind the plastic. So I took off my flares and then found my tires just cover my truck in mud, dirt, salt. its just no good but trying to find some decent fender flares that just don't look stupid is tough. Ordered some Bushwacker flares from Vehicle Accessories. Not sure I like them or not. I don’t have a lot of choices.

Dropped off my new Performa Built 700R4 Trans with new trans cooler to my buddy Al to have him swap transmissions. He's also helping me figure out how to add a rear emergency/parking brake since I don't have one once I moved to calipers from drums. We believe we are going the route that Lug Nut 4x4 has for around $280. It uses Cadillac Eldorado calipers that have the attachment for the emergency brake cable. Issue is these calipers are getting harder and harder to find so I may order another set of calipers from someone to just have in my inventory. Finally, while its up on the hoist, fixing my leaking gearbox. It appears the retail stores (Adv Auto, Autozone, O'Reillys) all carry horrible quality gearboxes. Mine just split right down the seem. Garbage! Also I just learned that AC Delco are all made in Mexico. I always thought they were an American company. Surprise! At least its not the poor quality parts most retail stores get from China.

I finally saved enough change to buy another transmission (4th attempt). This time going through a company instead of local mom and pop shops. In doing some google digging in search of a solid built off-road and street focused transmission I ended up ordering a trans called EXTREME 4x4 700R4 from PerformaBuilt Transmissions for $3395 total purchase price Ordered: 2021/01/31

Here is another video from purple_people_eater on Jan 25, 2021

So what's next for my beauty... Well I'm broke so just some minor updates like: Side Window Tint (if the truck is a rockin....) Window Visors (the slim kind.. I'm tired of getting rain and snow coming in my truck when I need to vent the air in the truck for some reason) The amp override switch (79105-01A Override switch with STA Controller) to open the amp steps and leave them out so when I get a car wash the running boards get clean and so do the rockers. In my opinion amp should just include this switch for all the money we spend. After using it the AMP Running Boards will return to Auto Operation in the next door cycle after 30 minutes. AMPis-79106-01a.pdf

So Calibrated Power (aka Duramax Tuner) completed the work on Jan 7th, 2021 and I’ve fell back in love with my truck. Driving my truck now is how I expected it to perform originally. Sales Order_SO1724_1610039898626.pdf

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