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Grit dog replied to the thread Thoughts on how to recover from a slightly cross threaded spark plug threads in head?.That’s a good idea. I’m lazy so I’d clean it up then start the engine with an open hole and let it blow out any debris hopefully. That... -
Grit dog reacted to Craig Nedrow's post in the thread I would really like a turbo 400 in my truck with
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The first gear ratio of a 700r4 is a steep 3.06, the TH400 and 350 are right at is 2.52, depending on where you get your info. 4L80e are... -
Grit dog replied to the thread Advice on Transmission Fluid Change for 1980 C10.Unless you’re lucky and there’s a drain plug in the tq converter but it’s not likely.
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Hi There! I just joined and thought I'd introduce myself. I'm restoring my grandfather's 1980 C10. It's a slow project as I'm out of...
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Grit dog replied to the thread Advice on Transmission Fluid Change for 1980 C10.If it’s operating fine then absolutely change it. Sounds like a good truck if it’s never been apart and still is truckin. If you...
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Grit dog replied to the thread This one needs to go, asking for opinions. Offering it up here first..But a bad head gasket is much nicer than rust holes imo. Regardless, sounds like this may be Vince’s new bogger here shortly!
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Grit dog reacted to gmbellew's post in the thread This one needs to go, asking for opinions. Offering it up here first. with Like.
I think we are all about to witness the swap of the year happen in this thread!
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Grit dog replied to the thread Advice on Transmission Fluid Change for 1980 C10.Have you even tried to run it yet? What the fluid look like now? No sense in changing fluid and filter on a bad transmission so verify...
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Grit dog replied to the thread Does anyone know if i have a 1 piece or two piece vent window?.Maybe verify what @Leadfootc20 said. I think the glass is different between 1pc and 2pc. But I’m not totally clear on the 80s 1 vs 2...
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Andy you are not wrong, the resistor on the back of the fuel gauge is part of the design so the gauge does not bounce. I had to do some...
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Grit dog reacted to BigT's post in the thread New to the forum, but not to Squarebodies... with Like.
No, the 73-74 grille was loose and rattling around like mad without brackets. That's why I wasn't broken hearted that he wanted to keep it.
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Grit dog reacted to pinballlarry1's post in the thread Got bored and started on the door renovations. with Like.
Had a couple of hours today, no grandkids, and the 1" of snow from yesterday melted. Finished up the passenger's door and started on the...
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Grit dog replied to the thread New to the forum, but not to Squarebodies....Was the old grille pretty secure and fit well with the brackets removed? Haven’t looked at my truck(s) and don’t have a 73-74 grille to...
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Grit dog replied to the thread New to the forum, but not to Squarebodies....Yeah, those Lund visors on this style truck look awesome imo. Although I’m less in favor of them on 2wd trucks. Idk why but I think...
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Grit dog replied to the thread New to the forum, but not to Squarebodies....Wow! Ida kept the 73/74 grille style. Love those. Someone must’ve put an older core support n stuff in it. As those grilles are not...
