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    New NC member

    Welcome from California... I'm gonna need some pictures, is it a round or square headlight '80?
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    Bed prep if getting spray in liner???

    Hows about a picture of your bed before I weigh in... The condition of the existing paint and steel makes a big difference in what prep should be done. Are there dents? Big scratches and gouges down to bare steel? Is the seam sealer dried up and breaking loose? Is the paint flaking up? most...
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    Serpentine Belt brackets

    The L31 Vortec brackets (96-99 trucks and up to ‘02 in vans) are still widely available and are the a clean setup for the SBC in my opinion. So long as you’re not planning on using the edelbrock tunnel ram looking EFI like @Doppleganger its the Bee’s Knees. Pros: Junkyard availability Clean...
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    Best Gasket Sealer

    Ive been using Permatex “Gasket Maker” and it’s done well. That’s what came with the Spicer differential bearing kits I bought for my Jeep. This too ETA: I also like the “Lubelocker” reusable gaskets that don’t need goo to seal.
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    Frame Paint Code

    Used to be able to buy GM brand paint in ready to spray gallon cans for $20, it’s $100 on Amazon now. Melrose T-Top Int. 1050104 GM Chassis Black Reconditioning Paint https://a.co/d/galFLFQ I bought “hot rod black” urethane kit on amazon for my restoration and it has the same exact color and...
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    Power Steering Pump Differences

    LOL... It's like riding a bike Sir, I'm sure you would go straight to work and not even think about every detail because it would be automatic.
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    Restoration

    It was a shot at the person for joining the forum just to sell their stuff, or to scam someone based on how it is worded. I get the feeling this one post will be their only contribution. I've been wrong before... Maybe this time too...
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    Suggestions on primer for my topper

    Sir, How much paint is in that can? If there's plenty in there I would just try to get the appropriate activator and reducer and use it up. Here's the product tech sheet for the paint you have, it shows what products to mix it with...
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    ORD Traction Bars

    No info on on the traction bars but you should be able to get an idea of the needed pinion angle. For a standard driveshaft: Frame sitting close to how it will be at ride height (levelish front to back), and powertrain mounted where it belongs Put an angle finder on the transfer case output...
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    Shocks and valving

    Honestly man, your springs are the biggest factor in harsh ride. These trucks were stiff enough on stock springs and lift springs just make it worse usually. If you want something cushy I would bet you will need to go to something like ORD springs, there are probably other options I just...
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    Power Steering Pump Differences

    Not sure I’m tracking on the U shaped part, are you talking about one of these? The top one bolts to the block just below the head, the lower one bolts to the front of the block just above the pan rail. The orange circle is where the U bracket bolts and the green one is where the aluminum...
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    Power Steering Pump Differences

    IDK I think it is kinda like the rear bracket on the alternator, takes some of the stress off of the aluminum and keeps it from twisting.
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    Transtar 2k Epoxy Primer Problem

    Yeah, in 70+ heat that stuff should have catalyzed and hardened within a day even without being in the sun. You made the right decision to strip it off. You said someone else sprayed it for you right? Was there any product left over? If so, the leftover should be 50/50 or even amounts if they...
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    Power Steering Pump Differences

    I’m assuming you have this pump, this is the pump from my BIL’s ‘97 I bought him when he turned 16. The extra electronics are for the variable steering pressure option which we deleted. Here is one like mine from one of our spare vortecs, the only difference is the fitting highlighted in...
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    Power Steering Pump Differences

    It’s not too bad, the belt is hanging loose right now
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    Power Steering Pump Differences

    Talking with Dad he said some of the GMT400 trucks had variable steering of some sort. Those ones used a different fitting in the pump, he said if that’s part of your issue that the fittings in the pump are all interchangeable so you can swap it out for one with the other style fitting
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    Power Steering Pump Differences

    From under showing the loops, I plan to tie both lines together once everything is finalized Underside showing how my lines hook up Top side showing the lines
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    Power Steering Pump Differences

    I searched through all my summit and Oreiley purchases and found which high pressure line I used. Looks like it’s an 81 to 87 V8 stock high pressure line.
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    Power Steering Pump Differences

    @Doppleganger Here’s mine, ‘98 pump on ‘80 K-10. I know you abandoned the L31 brackets but the pump should be in the same spot. Let me know if there’s any specific angles you want to see I think I just made my own return line and added a bit of a loop so it would be long enough to allow a...
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    Power Steering Pump Differences

    I can’t remember what I did but it wasn’t very complicated IIRC. I’ll get some pictures in a bit. Also, the GMT400 has the gear box inside the frame because the frame is about a foot wider than the squares. Square has narrow frame & saddle bag gas tanks, late 90’s had a great big tank inside...
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    Broken shift tube?

    It should shift just fine, just won’t collapse in a hard collision. The two piece design is only a safety feature and has little to do with operation
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    Caulking In Bed

    I agree with the 3M seam sealer recommendation, my Dad recommends 3M Fast 'N Firm (08505) but I haven't used that one yet. I have used a few tubes of 3M Urethane (08362) and have been very pleased with it.
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    Fabbing an alt support bracket

    Thanks for the follow up, I like seeing how things work out. Looks solid to me
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    Transtar 2k Epoxy Primer Problem

    What @waterpirate said… If it didn’t cure already I would bet you had bad catalyst, or improper mix. Is it still sticky? If so I’d just strip it off, why spend all the time and money building up from a poor foundation. Epoxy is is a PIA to sand and will clog paper quickly compared to a...
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    Can your granny open your trucks door?

    LOL… How many late model GM trucks have you noticed with busted tailgate latches or trim. How many plastic retainers on door handle rods have ruined your day. The thing GM isn’t known for is quality tailgate latches, door handles, and rod clips.

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