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    Nv4500/Np205/Twin-Stick Mod Underway////Pics

    Rad!... Keep the photos coming as you go along please
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    73-80 LMC Dash Pad

    Let me get on my dash trimming outfit… and I’ll be right over to assist. Lol, I’m probably a little to quick to start cutting on stuff whenever it doesn’t fit the way I want. Good luck Sir!
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    Sttering column bearings

    Also, when placing the tilt mechanism back over the shaft be sure to pull the tilt lever full rearward so it has an easier time getting into position without being forced.
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    Sttering column bearings

    I rubbed a finger full of high temp bearing grease on mine to help them stick in place. The plastic retainer that holds the balls doesn't retain them too well.
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    73-80 LMC Dash Pad

    My bezel is the vintage air one for non A/C so totally different there. If everything else is acceptable and it fits in the truck nice, I wouldn't hesitate trimming the foam down a little so the vents can get close enough for the nuts to grab. Looks like it was molded pretty thick through...
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    New Air Compressor

    230 PSI sure is nice for beading tires, combine it with 80-100 gallon tank and a decent CFM regulated down to a usable pressure and it’s just right. I wouldn’t have access to such a beast if not for grandpa owning a body shop for 50 years. When the shop burned down dad inherited the beast and...
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    New Air Compressor

    Many of the IR compressors reported to have issues are from "Big Box Stores," they have the buying power to spec their own models of stuff like compressors. TSC, Walmart Etc. are known for paying a company to build a cheaper version of what is sold everywhere else, they will have their own...
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    Searching for a modern sound system

    Good luck Sir... Sounds like you're on the right path. Have you considered a small subwoofer box behind the seat as opposed to the powered retrosound boxes? Nothing against the powered setup but it does open your options up significantly. Don't use me as a good example for what it takes to...
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    Searching for a modern sound system

    More subs = more bass you make the call on that. I will say if you run heavy enough wire for two it makes it a simple future upgrade if 1 is not enough. I cut into my kick panels for a set years ago, the speakers were a little too deep to fit so I spaced them out 1". I had to shim my parking...
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    Searching for a modern sound system

    A center channel can be a valuable addition to a well tuned system, however IMHO with the equipment you are planning on will not improve your listening experience. Stick with the four other channels and sub, maybe use the money saved on the dash speakers to upgrade one of the other sets.
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    AMD Bumper...anyone purchase

    That’s good to know…. I have a new “premium” LMC bumpers waiting to be put on. What’s your opinion? Black, or argent silver on the back side. I guess I could Cerakote in Glacier Silver too.
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    Searching for a modern sound system

    DUDE… I’m loving the OBDII data port in the ashtray, that’s rad
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    Long tube headers/dual exhaust question

    I actually prefer the sound of a dual exhaust small block with a little bit of cam and no H pipe. I have no valuable input in regards to power or efficiency of either set up. Allegedly a properly placed H or X scavenges better
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    New Electrical System

    Rewiring these old trucks is one of the first things people look at when they have issues but often times it's not needed. Find a shop in your area that specializes in automotive electrical repairs and get an estimate to diagnose and repair your issue. I have nothing against the rewire "kits"...
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    Fuse box mess

    The switch in OP's picture fits both older and newer columns, instead of a bolted bracket the plastic tabs just snap onto the column. If your column has the threaded inserts for the bolt on bracket they just pry out with a screw driver, the plastic tabs snap into those holes. I couldn't find...
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    Exhaust replacement- anyone do it without welding?

    Thanks, Just realized I lied to you. It's a flowmaster pipe kit I bought from Summit https://www.summitracing.com/parts/FLO-15935 Thats a stock crossmember for an SM465 4 Speed, It hangs pretty low.
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    Horn does not work

    Mines a little older (1980) but here is where my horn relay is.
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    Exhaust replacement- anyone do it without welding?

    Nothing wrong with clamp together exhaust, I ran a hooker 2.25” dual kit with hooker turbo mufflers for over 10 years when my square was my daily driver. It was held together with U clamps and never had an issue. It fit fairly tucked considering it was a cheap clamp together kit. I think it...
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    Fuse box mess

    Large pink wire at the top of panel just below the silver circuit breaker should be the windows. One of the orange wires plugged in the panel is probably locks Doesn’t look too messy, looks like unmolested factory wiring. I’d fix this though:
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    Big 3 Upgrade

    My alternator charge wire T’d at the firewall bus bar, one lead went to the starter and the other to the bulkhead. A second hot wire went straight from the bulkhead to the starter. Perhaps it wasn’t correct, we did do a I6 to V8 swap in 1997 and perhaps crossed them up. but everything worked fine.
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    slow wiper motor

    The control arms down in the cowl are a pia to get out but I’d start there. Like @Rickf said the grease gets dried up and stiff, take that out and service it, also you may be able to clean up and regrease the wiper arm mounts if you remove them. The riveted connections I was able to flush out...
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    Big 3 Upgrade

    All of the “Big 3 Kits” for late model stuff add to the factory wiring and leave it all in place. I’m in the process of doing the upgrade on mine but trying to keep it super clean since I shaved the firewall. I’ll run the bulkhead from its own 4ga wire and abandon the factory alternator lead...
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    3 speed saginaw replacement with 5 speed

    I read it on the internet so it must be true… Right? The list in the link is pretty general and doesn’t include engine size on some of the listings. https://www.drivetrain.com/parts-catalog/manual-transmission-rebuild-kits-and-parts/how-to-identify-chevrolet-gmc-manual-transmissions-v24
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    Rally wheels

    My dad has always referred to that 3M weatherstrip glue as “Gorilla Snot”. Lol, the name stuck and that’s what I call it too.
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    Rally wheels

    What glue did you use? I ordered the decals some time ago and will be ready for them soon

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