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    Squarebody Down! HELP - Member Roadside Assistance Volunteer Map

    You can put me on the list. Tools, shop, welder, trailer, etc.
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    Looking to buy our first 6.2

    Gas will be much easier to get parts for. I searched around for months trying to find replacement heads for my 6.2 before stumbling across a machine shop that would rebuild the old ones. I was really close to pulling the 6.2 & dropping in a 383 crate motor.
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    Help with rim purchase for lifted 78' K10

    I think you'll be completely fine with a 315 on a 16x8.
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    Towing with my 86.... hints, tips, essentials?

    I've pulled the same 5th wheel with a 7.3 Powerstroke, LML Duramax, and my current 6.0 Powerstroke. Sucked with all of them. If there's any wind besides a tailwind, the camper drags like it weighs twice as much. And in the TX Panhandle, there's about 1 day a month without 20-30mph winds!
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    18x10 front and 18x12 rear who's done this? Look inside.

    I really like the look of the 18's. If they look too small, just run a slightly bigger tire. Would probably improve ride quality anyway.
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    Glow plugs half work

    Mine has a very tough time starting in any temperature close to freezing, even with all the glow plugs working. I think I may be down a few points on compression; maybe the same for you?
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    6.5 turbo swap with a/c

    I'd be interested as well - would love to bolt a turbo on my 6.2
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    6.0 NV4500 K30 swap

    Is the 205 in good shape? Will you be selling? I would love to get rid of the 203 in my K30
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    Tires for Stock Rims '79 K20

    Not saying you should do it, but I run 315/75's on my K30 and my 60 F250 on stock steel wheels. I off road the K30 & have never blown a bead, although I don't air down.
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    12v Swap Into 87 C30

    What are you doing for a transfer case?
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    Vintage air vs. stock dilemma???

    I'm interested in this as well. My C30 was a factory air truck, but it hasn't worked in 30+ years; My K30 is a bare bones, non-AC unit. There is a guy in town with 2 late 70's squares, both full custom jobs, & both have the Vintage Air systems. This is the way I plan to go for both of mine...
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    Hi, from west Texas.

    All right, another one in the TX Panhandle! I too am working on a 79 C30. Among other things...
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    Banks Sidewinder Turbo

    I'd be interested as well, if these other guys don't get it first.
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    About to get my first cummins truck.

    I'd install a fuel pressure gauge. The VP44 can still function on very low pressure, so you want to know if your lift pump is failing. I installed a Raptor pump in place of the stock one & was very happy with it.
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    86 C20 4" lift? Options?

    I just put the HD coils in the front of my C30 & it now sits about 5" higher in the front. Still can't decide of I want to stay with these or go to a standard set for just a factory ride height. The HD's are 35% stiffer than stock, & as it sits now, the shocks are all the way out. If you...
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