New experience.. going from '88-'98 to '99 - '06
 

I am going to miss my '88 GMC C2500 SLE.....
I bought it in 1990, Newport Beach, California, ..used with 10,000 miles on it.

I drove it for 381,000 miles! During warranty period ( inc, extended 70,000 warranty).... And GM screwed me over on factory defects during warranty.
So, it was up to me to maintain it. The truck grew on me, and I enjoyed it.

THANKS FOR THIS FORUM, to help me learn about the truck!! So, I thought I'd share the stuff I did with it, and sold $$$ it for a fair price. The paint was the only thing showing the age, because I wasn't going to ruin the truck with a cheap re-paint.
My for sale ad shows the truck's history, and it was sold to a guy in Germany, who loves this year model GMC, as a classic !!
( The new owner will send me pictures of it in Germany)
I HAVE A '88-'98 FORUM PARTING GIFT.... Anyone who has a front bumper, that needs the rubber Bumper Stops, I bought a pair, but I thought the old license plate holes would fit the bolt holes, but they don't... so, anyone that has a need for them, ( brand new), send me a PM and I'll just mail them to you!! ( You need the needed holes for it to bolt up)

I am buying a pristine, dealer maintained, garage kept, 2005 Yukon XL 4WD... Graphite color w/ all the Denali options.

Here's my ad for the truck, w/ pics.....
In a second post....

Re: New experience.. going from '88-'98 to '99 - '06
 

1988 GMC C2500 SLE “ ONE OWNER” Southern California truck
(7 years in Bradenton)
New & nearly new parts list Details:
<< ENGINE RELATED >>

At 220,000 miles – Replaced 5.7 4-BOLT MAIN Engine. ( long block)
w/ heavy duty oil pump included. – Professionally installed at Guldstrand Motorsports “ Mr. Corvette” ( Burbank, Ca ) 8-3/to1 Compression –
great on Reg Gas.
Smog Pump – Brand New.

( fuel/air management ): Within last 2 months..
Throttle Position Sensor, MAP Sensor, Air Idle Control, Vacuum Control Module (for EGR), Ignition Control Module, Electronic Spark Control.
Water Temp Sensor.
Throttle Body ( with perf. High-rise Gasket) .
All, COMPLETE- AC Delco Air Conditioning System,
from, Condenser to Heater Core.
Distributor.
AC Delco Spark Plug Wires.
AC Delco Platinum Spark Plugs ( new).
Oxygen Sensor
Radiator.
Windshield Wiper Motor ( up-grade to later model).
Wiper Delay switch.
Harmonic Balancer.
Front Main Seal.
Fan Clutch.
Neutral Safety Switch.
New ‘high grade’ Battery.
Spectre Air Filter ( washable)
Customed Air Cleaner w/ venturi intake.
Custom “Cold-Air” 4” Ram Air into grille.
Serpentine Belt ( Gates).

<< DRIVE TRAIN RELATED>>
(back-to-front):
‘U’ Joints (new).
Rear Shocks ( Tokico )
Transmission Mount ( new).
Motor Mounts (new).
Rear End – Synthetic Gear Oil.
TRANSMISSION - PROFESSIONALLY Built by ART CARR, – Heavy Duty – RV/ Performance 700R4
Transmission, & hand built Torque Convertor.
Transmission Cooler ( ‘High-End” – (Searab brand).



<<SUSPENSION>>
Front Shocks (new) – ( Tokico).

NEW - COMPLETE REPLACEMENT FRONT SUSPENSION ( MOOG mostly)
( Control Arms, Upper/Lower Ball Joints/ Wheel Bearings, Sway Bar bushings)

NEW - COMPLETE REPLACEMENT FRONT STEERING (Moog )

Brand NEW $$ Michelin Tires ( Defender LTX M/S) 265/75/R16.
On after market STRONG aluminum wheels ( Progressive brand).

<< CAB INTERIOR >>
Bench Seat – “Factory Style” reupholstered / & padding.
Headliner – re- covered, professionally.
DASHBOARD – original & “ nearly brand new condition” !! ( always covered since new)
“Pretty darn good” Kenwood Audio w/ JBL Amps.
NEW good door speakers, new doorpost speakers, Dash Tweeters, Sub behind seat.
Carpet “ Pretty good for used.
Door Panels “ nearly new looking for the age ( arm rests are great).

<<BRAKES>>
All Stainless Steel Braded hoses ( Russell built)
NEW Up-graded to newer model ( 2002 Tahoe) Master Cylinder.
NEW Brake Booster.

<< BODY EXTERIOR>>
TRUCK HAD NO ACCIDENTS “ just typical wear & tear for age…
NEEDS PAINT – But no rust corrosion ( surface on roof as usual for age).
Minor type dents – but in selected locations.
New front Grill assy. ( original only had road wear ).
Headlights are “4-High” converted ( all lights on when on ‘High’).
PIAA Fogs.
Brake Lenses replaced.
‘Wing Mirrors”.

Fiberglass Shell – Built by Stockland “Highlander model” w/ “low profile” ladder racks. ( custom designed).


I bet I missed something….

Re: New experience.. going from '88-'98 to '99 - '06
 

Most of the work I did, or had done, was from advice from this forum!!

I'll be on the '99 to '06 side, but still peeking in on here...

Re: New experience.. going from '88-'98 to '99 - '06
 

The optional rubber bumpers, as a parting gift...

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Thanks mountie! I got them in the mail today and the pics too. You'll be seeing these on a awfully long truck soon.
Thank you again!

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My pleasure.... Those old original black and white pics came from my friend... ( He's on the left... coaching us how to start the restored Hawaiian Funny Car on nitro)..... I'm on the right, at Keith Black's Shop...

Re: New experience.. going from '88-'98 to '99 - '06
 

Now that's awesome! :c2:

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Congrats to you! Hopefully it continues to be taken care of just as good as you did. Good luck with the newer model Yukon.

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Thanks.... The story is my old '88 is getting a restoration back to factory paint.

I can't wait to see it.
My Yukon is getting new Yokohama rubber this Friday.

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I think we need to see a few pictures of the new rig!!

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I couldn't have been luckier..... The color I prefer.. Carbon Metallic

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Nice!!!

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You know, who that guy is..... on the left of photo, coaching us to start the flopper on Nitro ( It only ran on Alcohol up to that day)...


That's Roland Leong " The Hawaiian". :cf:

Re: New experience.. going from '88-'98 to '99 - '06
 

You hang with a neat crowd mountie! My closest claim to that would be a guy we used to call Goodtime Charlie many years ago. He put a 429 in an old torino that sat to high in the engine bay and cut a hole in the hood, welded an old refrigerator crisper on it upside down, then claimed it was a hood scoop. I used to get the biggest kick out of seeing that thing on the road.::haha:

The new ride looks great too btw!

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Yea.... I was fortunate..... To hang with racers in Kalifornia....

( Have you seen the movie " Snake & Mongoo$e " ??)

And I dabbled in Unlimited Racing w/ Aronow.

Fun stuff - hard work - cause I didn't do drugs.