We Need "STICKY" Post for GM Part Numbers

[wildmanaaron]

I think this section and the other main sections as well, need a sticky thread for nothing but GM part numbers for our Trucks.

Alot of the 73-87 parts are still available from GM. When customers order parts from restoration companies, such as LMC, Chevy Duty, the GM part numbers would be helpful to have for the next person if the part was an original GM part. And alot of times, you can take this number to your local GM Parts Dept and order the part number yourself for less than it would cost to order it from the restoration companies. If you had the part number then there wouldn't be an excuse for the parts counter help not to be able to fine the part in their computer.

Maybe if we get enough, then they could be grouped according to a basic area of the vehicle. Like ENGINE, WEATHERSTRIP, DASH & RELATED, ELECTRICAL, etc.

I will post some numbers this weekend for some common parts that someone is bound to need sooner or later! By the way, in the Classic Industries catalog, every part number that begins with a GM is a direct from GM part! FYI

[oldgmc]

Sounds like a good idea . Is it possible to do in a spreadsheet type format that would make it easier to use

[magnethead]

I've got a few I could probably add.

[wildmanaaron]

I still haven't found my list of GM numbers. Until then here are some:

73-87 Printed Circuit w/Gauges & w/Tach 25017327
73-91 Blazer Rear Tailgate Lock Cylinder W/Manual Window 12507408 List $19.51 8/16/06
Dash Lense W/Odometer Knob Hole 25086641

[Liz]

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=216068

[wildmanaaron]

I still think it should be in each section so there is no confusion when someone posts part numbers with no date listed. But then again when it is something custom or different than what came on the truck, then maybe its a good thing.

I will paste these numbers on there that I have posted.

[67Cowboy]

Originally Posted by Liz

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=216068

If you guys follow the link LIZ posted you'll see that Robert has the Chevrolet Truck Parts series 10-60 Catalog for 1970. What we should do is get somebody to scan it all in and we could look up whatever we needed. So far I only have the '74 Service manual and the '76 suppliment, but I also have the 74-90 Mithcell's Parts and labor guide for domestic trucks and vans. I'll help any body I can.
Seems like I read on here some where somebody had Hollaneders on their computer, I'd love to have a copy of that !!!

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by wildmanaaron

I still think it should be in each section .......

That's a good idea. Then we could put a sticky for tire wheel combo's, and one for lowering, and one for carbs, and.....

That's why we have an FAQ forum so we don't have a bunch of stickies at the top of each forum.

[C&C Chevy]

Alot of the part #'s in Liz's link are for pre-73. We need one for 73-87 only.

wildmanaaron get to it!!

[dswancutt]

Originally Posted by 67Cowboy

If you guys follow the link LIZ posted you'll see that Robert has the Chevrolet Truck Parts series 10-60 Catalog for 1970. What we should do is get somebody to scan it all in and we could look up whatever we needed. So far I only have the '74 Service manual and the '76 suppliment, but I also have the 74-90 Mithcell's Parts and labor guide for domestic trucks and vans. I'll help any body I can.
Seems like I read on here some where somebody had Hollaneders on their computer, I'd love to have a copy of that !!!

Problem is that that just the 73-78 parts catalog is almost 2 inches thick. the 79-84 is about 2 1/2 inches thick. Plus, you need the the catalog to translate superseeded numbers to the newer numbers. If anybody ever needs a number, just post. I have the parts manuals from 73 - 85 and can find most numbers. The Mitchell books are good, but don't have everything.

[Liz]

start another like it, in the FAQ area all I was doing was showing you there is one. Its up t o ya'll to improve upon it

[wildmanaaron]

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

That's a good idea. Then we could put a sticky for tire wheel combo's, and one for lowering, and one for carbs, and.....

That's why we have a FAQ forum so we don't have a bunch of stickies at the top of each forum.

Well ok then, I was simply stating opinion.

Don't get me wrong I like this site alot, I am on here everyday. But finding areas to post topics is getting complicated on this website. The FAQ section in my opinion, would be better suited for the particular area, such as the 73-87 Trucks, Engine & Drivetrain, etc.

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by wildmanaaron;

Well ok then Mr King, I was simply stating opinion......

No problem. Your input along with everyone else is appreciated. I was simply trying to explain to you why we don't do it (again).

In the past, we have had stickies at the top of the forum and got lots of complaints about the forums looking cluttered. To clean things up we created more forums and moved things there. Then people complained that we had too many forums so we removed some of them. So people complained about us removing them and now they want us to have more forums and put stickies at the top of them.

Trying to please the majority is a full time job.....

[Liz]

Originally Posted by wildmanaaron;

Well ok then Mr King, I was simply stating opinion......

nice... I'm really glad you decided to edit that. Its not only uncalled for but pure rude. The staff of this site bust their ass for lack of a better term, to keep this place running smooth for you to enjoy. Comments like that make it a wonder why they bother.

As for the forums, new ones were added because members (such as your doing now with the post) asked for them time and again. We felt the amount of forums got out of hand, so they were cut down and streamlined.

There are 3 places on the site I would like to direct your attention to now tho...

one is called "site feedback" here you can give your feedback and or suggestions, in an area the Admins or Josh might actually see them.

the second is called FAQ that stands for frequently asked questions, which is where all cool info that might help others by not being lost in forum pages forever goes, or should go. You can suggest items for that area, or even help by posting there!

the third and last is called PM which stands for private message. This is the option you use, when you want to call someone a name and not have it go public and make you look like an ass yourself. I do not recommend using the PM system to piss people off, but its usually better then in the public forum.


One thing thats need to be thought of is this.. The site is a community, a whole unit.. not divided. Alot of information used in 73-87 can be modified and used in other years and vice versa. We all need to work together and not divide up the community more then is needed.. If you only visit this area, try venturing out of this corner. There is a wealth of information out there.

[wildmanaaron]

That's true that was uncalled for on my part, and that is why I changed it. But the comment posted by N2TRUX was a "smart reply" comment back to me in my opinion. I understand the complezity of managing this site, and appreciate everyone's effort. Rude comments should be avoided by members, staff, and whomever communicates within this website.

I don't want to sit back and complain alot about this site, because I am not a paying member (yet), and the workings of a hobby site is not on my priority list right now to begin with. And besides, for the most part, I dont have a complaint whatsoever about much with the site anyways.

I was trying to revert back to something that is used infreqeuntly in our society and it is the term KISS. (And no I am not saying anyone is stupid, so do not beat that horse around.)

[krue]

Seems to me like having all the useful info in one place (FAQ) is pretty simple.

[Josh]

The entire purpose of the FAQ is to keep it simple. You organize every year of Chevy truck into multiple sections and then have multiple posts on each one about part number etc. cluttering up the MAIN info forum for that particular subject and that is keeping it simple?

Check the tude at the door, and think these ideas through first. There is one single area for things like wheel and tire combos, Part # posts etc. It lets them be in an area accessible to all without cluttering up the forums. You want to clutter up the forums making other posts disappear or be harder to find in order to keep them simple?

If you would like a part # posts, as was previously stated please by all means create one, in the FAQ area where it belongs. It could be more useful as a sticky, but so could a dozen other subjects all deserving of the same recognition. That is why the FAQ was created, so we could cover all the common and important knowledge bases in one place without disrupting the flow of new info or questions on the forums.

[bigblock73]

You (or anyone for that matter) can always PM me 73-87 part numbers if you like. I have been working on a list on & off the past few months...in hopes of adding it to 73-87.com.

[wildmanaaron]

Nevermind. I didn't aim to get a war going. I have everybody on here now.

I was simply stating an opinion that I had, and then I stated it again. I did not aim to get everyone all hot and bothered. Next time I won't give any feedback.

As far as the FAQ goes, I do understand the reasoning. What I do not understand is why there is so may FAQ sections, and not a way to categorize them. On this page, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...splay.php?f=28, there is a Sub-Forums : FAQ, which is great that there is a FAQ Truck Tech, FAQ Site Related, and Shop Safety (excpet the TRUCK TECH is naturally a little cluttered of course) and then theres "Threads in Forum : FAQ". But how come the threads in this latter thread are listed like this and the other ones are in the other files.

As I type this I realize how childish bickering over a design of a forum/website. I don't know wether to just stop and let it slide or what. I only originally wanted to offer a source for people like myself that want to have quick access for GM part numbers for my own use and for whomever else wants to have the numbers. As far as checking my "TUDE", I was just using the same tone as was given me. Once again, I feel that I have the right to do so, no matter what my "forum position".

[N2TRUX]

What you see in there is a compilation of posts made on various forums. There has been a lot of effort to organize them as best as possible, but consider that they originated from various locations on the forum and were not posted in a common format.

Some are well written in article format, and some are just random posts that turned out to have a great amount of information in them.

We are trying hard to have a forum that is pleasing to the masses while being easy to navigate. As I stated above, that is no easy task but we continue to try.

[Liz]

Originally Posted by wildmanaaron

Nevermind. I didn't aim to get a war going. I have everybody on here now.

Its site related.. noone is attacking you.

Originally Posted by wildmanaaron

I was simply stating an opinion that I had, and then I stated it again. I did not aim to get everyone all hot and bothered. Next time I won't give any feedback.

that helps how?

Originally Posted by wildmanaaron

As far as the FAQ goes, I do understand the reasoning. What I do not understand is why there is so may FAQ sections, and not a way to categorize them. On this page, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...splay.php?f=28, there is a Sub-Forums : FAQ, which is great that there is a FAQ Truck Tech, FAQ Site Related, and Shop Safety (excpet the TRUCK TECH is naturally a little cluttered of course) and then theres "Threads in Forum : FAQ". But how come the threads in this latter thread are listed like this and the other ones are in the other files.

There is also a sticky post at the top that serves as a temporary index as the area has been a work in progress

Originally Posted by wildmanaaron

As I type this I realize how childish bickering over a design of a forum/website. I don't know wether to just stop and let it slide or what. I only originally wanted to offer a source for people like myself that want to have quick access for GM part numbers for my own use and for whomever else wants to have the numbers. As far as checking my "TUDE", I was just using the same tone as was given me. Once again, I feel that I have the right to do so, no matter what my "forum position".

Then please by all means feel free to volunteer your time to help fix the issues at hand. I am sure krue would appreciate the help.

This post has outlived its use and is now closed. If you want to help PM and let us know. If not, deal with the way it is until someone else is able to spend 30 hours or so redoing it.