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Post some pics so that we can see how bad the damage is. All 2wd engine cradles are the same from 73-87. 4wd and 2wd engine cradles do... -
In the Reference Library forum there is a sticky post with all the service manuals. Pretty sure the 73 is there. I know the 74 (where...
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Old Guy Bill reacted to Grit dog's post in the thread Heater core replacement. Are they all the same from all vendors? Where to buy? with
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I complain, but 30 years ago I couldn’t order a custom for exhaust system (or anything else for that matter) laying on the couch... -
Well, so much for my restoration plans, lol. I need this truck and soon. Anywho, my first time ever working on a solid axle front end...
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Hope to get some ideas for my 1975 Chevy C-10. Needs a lot work but got it running and re did the bed, brakes and some interior.
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Old Guy Bill reacted to ChuckN's post in the thread What have you done to your square lately?? with Like.
Put on the Halibrands today. I’m adjusting to the look. Definitely has a proper 70s/80s vibe with the rear dish. I wish I would’ve gone...
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Old Guy Bill reacted to Chris64's post in the thread I finally got my hands on a squarebody! with Like.
Here's a pic.
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Old Guy Bill reacted to Ricko1966's post in the thread Time for new shocks. Look at these! with Like.
Drums actually have more braking capability by diameter partially due to how much friction surface you have on a brake shoe,and they are...
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Just throwing this out there- I wonder if you could go to the screen door aisle in a hardware store and take some rubber thin rope and...
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Old Guy Bill reacted to bucket's post in the thread tranny mount/crossmember- urgent help needed with Like.
It doesn't matter if the spacers are on top or below, as long as they aren't between the frame and the crossmember.
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You didn’t say how wide the rims are but stock would be how wide? But assuming they are 265/75/16 will be ok width wise, even if they’re...
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Old Guy Bill replied to the thread Tires for Stock Rims '79 K20.Yes, this question has been asked before in similar fashion. I didn’t even consider using the factory 16” wheels my ‘78 came with for...
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Old Guy Bill reacted to PrairieDrifter's post in the thread tranny mount/crossmember- urgent help needed with Like.
It's for bolt stretch for clamping force. I would never recommend spacers between the crossmember and frame. At least not the factory...
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which means neeed to pay attention to the standing pinch weld when installing and doing the trim pieces, because the trim and seals are...
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Old Guy Bill reacted to Ricko1966's post in the thread Old,doesn't mean bad New,doesn't mean works correctly. with Like.
Had to post this, it is so common,people are changing parts without testing the old part or the new part. And changing more parts...
