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Looking At Buying 1997 Cheyenne C1500 As Daily Driver Feedback Please
Thats me to brother, Yeah I like cars if there fast, But my first car was a 1951 GMC, and pretty much that has been a lifetime thing. Like trucks!- Craig Nedrow
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- Forum: Other Vehicles
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Truck stopped idling after fuel ran out.
Ahhh, I love the easy fix.- Craig Nedrow
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- Forum: Carb Fuel Systems
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My unique factory 1986
Geez Lewies, that is optioned to the max. Man I hope you know how blessed you are to have that low miles truck that has been cared for. Kudos to Dad. I love that!- Craig Nedrow
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- Forum: Introduction
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86 c10-silverado
I like a clean engine bay, Buy some oven cleaner, Zep purple power, or what ever you use to degrease and clean that engine bay and Paint it. This will really make a difference, and make you smile every time you show off the engine. Man, that looks like fun to me. Also, as you already know, your...- Craig Nedrow
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- Forum: Introduction
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Want to build a good horsepower, good fuel economy engine for a 1978 c20 with stock 350. I don't know much and need help.
Solid is just that, hydraulic has an oil cushion, like a tiny hydraulic cylinder, (gross explanation,) Roller have....rollers. Each have advantages and disadvantages. For your build, a flat tappet, (VS a "Roller",) Hyd would be my choice..as this type is much less work to maintain. Hydraulic...- Craig Nedrow
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Want to build a good horsepower, good fuel economy engine for a 1978 c20 with stock 350. I don't know much and need help.
The height, used more on single plane, you want a dual plane for the street, Weiand, Edelbrock, I buy american made, Airgap would be great, https://www.summitracing.com/search?SortBy=BestKeywordMatch&SortOrder=Ascending&keyword=sbc%20intake%20manifold Pick a street type, and RPM range to fit...- Craig Nedrow
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Want to build a good horsepower, good fuel economy engine for a 1978 c20 with stock 350. I don't know much and need help.
Quinn keep that 700r4, it’s a good transmission for what you want to do, perfect really. The 4l80e is an od th400 very strong, but I just use them to last under higher hp rigs. I did a build like you want years age, 20 over 350 so 355 hyperutectec speed pro pistons, weiand intake, Holly 650 carb...- Craig Nedrow
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Want to build a good horsepower, good fuel economy engine for a 1978 c20 with stock 350. I don't know much and need help.
i'm like Perry (Idahovette) always looking for more power, heck with gas milage, but at a cost. Factor in tires......- Craig Nedrow
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Want to build a good horsepower, good fuel economy engine for a 1978 c20 with stock 350. I don't know much and need help.
I am always interested in these conversations. Engine thermal efficiency usually is less than 100%, but not always. The use of computers are a help, because many engine dynamics can be controlled precisely. AR ratios, timing curve, etc. some old car had an overdrive, which was touted to get...- Craig Nedrow
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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C10 2nd Gen Cargo Springs
I’ve been messing with those trucks for fifty years. 3100= 1/2 ton. All were outfitted with leaf springs front and rear. 216 or 235 motor likely. Great trucks. I still have three.- Craig Nedrow
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- Forum: Suspension, Steering & Brakes
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New For Me 1985 Silverado 20 6.2 Diesel
Well, I drove the truck on my weekly town trip. Got Classic tags, so I don't ever have to buy tags, so now all my vehicles are Classic, kinda like Me. Anyway lots of stops and etc, many starts, and the only trouble is waiting for the glow plug light to go out. Cruse control is great. Got a few...- Craig Nedrow
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- Forum: Introduction
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New For Me 1985 Silverado 20 6.2 Diesel
thanks Perry, more to do, but pooh, fence building time, will be finishing up with the no work horn and fuel gages and switching mechanism.- Craig Nedrow
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- Forum: Introduction
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New For Me 1985 Silverado 20 6.2 Diesel
You and me both brother. have a 1972 Honda 250 motosport with 1600ish original miles. Need to fix the kick starter, it runs like a top, would look real cool in the back, just like back in school.- Craig Nedrow
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- Forum: Introduction
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New For Me 1985 Silverado 20 6.2 Diesel
More work done today, and more to do. Finished cleaning the paint, look pretty, I like it. Gas gage, horn does not work, but will look into that tomorrow. Need to continue cleaning, first the interior, then the engine, and lastly the underside/frame. She is running great, filled her up with...- Craig Nedrow
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- Forum: Introduction
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New For Me 1985 Silverado 20 6.2 Diesel
I take it all back, she's not the Hoe, POS I thought she was. Had it hit the other day, got up close to 50 degrees, had the batteries charged, and heater plugged in and it hit. Last Saturday, She started, and I actually drove it, 1/4 mile and quit. Wife pulled me home, but was encouraged. The...- Craig Nedrow
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- Forum: Introduction
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78 Surburban Revival
i'm 70, just wanted to say that is a precious pic of you and your son, When you're my age, it will become even more precious.- Craig Nedrow
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- Forum: Introduction
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New door seals, new problems.
The last pic looks like the front of the doors, (hinge side) could be in which pushes the back out at a slight angle, which in turn makes it stick out in the back. When I took off my door, (which fit well,) there were fender/body shims behind the hinge bolts. I have bought lots of stuff from...- Craig Nedrow
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- Forum: Paint and Body
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Show us your “Square Interior Pimpin”
My 85, these must be aftermarket, but super comfy, and I love that cup holder. If the diesel only ran….- Craig Nedrow
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- Forum: Interior
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Show us your “Square Interior Pimpin”
I see three sticks, how’s that work? Where did you buy that. Asking as I am close to rebuilding the 205. You can pm me so as not to hyjack the thread- Craig Nedrow
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- Forum: Interior
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Lawn/ Garden tractors/ Riding Mowers, Cool Mods and tinkering
That’s some funny s—- right there 89B, just makes you smile.- Craig Nedrow
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- Forum: Garage
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Lawn/ Garden tractors/ Riding Mowers, Cool Mods and tinkering
1957, my first tractor, pretty much stayed with the JD line.- Craig Nedrow
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- Forum: Garage
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How much oil pressure is to much for a stock 350
I say, rejoice, that showed me that main, and rod bearings, cam bearings are good, live long and prosper type engine.- Craig Nedrow
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Aquí desde Argentina
Nicholas, beautiful meticulous work. You are a craftsman, that would be a big $$$ truck anywhere. My truck is all tore down too, thanks for the inspiration, and Welcome. Also, what type of running gear is this beauty gonna have.- Craig Nedrow
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- Forum: Introduction
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Gmpartsman in Louweseeanna
Welcome! Your truck is nice, just a good cleaning would make lots of positive change. Start a build thread, take lots of pictures. This is a great fun place. I'm 70 also, just tore my truck down to the frame...- Craig Nedrow
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- Forum: Introduction
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new from central idaho
Hey John, nice back story, and You already met Perry from Weiser, great fun guy, as are most everyone on here. Lots of ol' coggies here.- Craig Nedrow
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