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Can I fix this by cutting out and only replacing outer?
I’m just retiring from my retirement business of classic car repair. But I had a body man! John retired and the new guy is a $&@“. I have a welder, but really stink at it. I want to learn on MY truck. It may take a while, but I’ll have learned.- justhorns
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- Forum: Paint and Body
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Can I fix this by cutting out and only replacing outer?
My almost perfect truck needs some work. I'd Like to cut only the outer panel off the bed and weld in a bought patch panel or outer panel complete. . See photos. The inside is so nice, I'd like to keep this original bed.. These are older photos, but I could not pound out these 17 year old dents...- justhorns
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- bed bodywork
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- Forum: Paint and Body
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New clapped out ‘87 350
Fort worth, Texas, Find yourself a good racing parts supplier that is local and have them help you finding parts. For our Squares, its easy... I have searched for parts for classics of all countries and years and the Chevy trucks are easiest to find parts for. Good luck. Call if you need help- justhorns
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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This is probably a bad idea, but I'm too cheap to pay for a tow.
Tow it..NO problem. What will the trailer rental cost? If the trailer is pricey, make life simple and call the tow truck guy.- justhorns
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- Forum: Tech Discussion
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New motor... from 250 to 350
I'm now working on replacing the integrated head with a head from a 1970 nova 250. Its gonna have headers, Offy intake, and an Edelbrock 4 bbl rebuilt by little girls.- justhorns
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- Forum: Tech Discussion
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Problem bleeding
replace the left rear brake line. I usually buy a standard brake line stick that is too long, shape and cut it ½" or so long, flare the cut end (don't forget the fitting before the new flare), and I bet that will fix it. Your line is just clogged. Also, I use a mytyvac unit to suck the brake... -
New clapped out ‘87 350
Go for it. What will you put it in?- justhorns
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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What did you pay for a square
I paid $1000 (owner was asking 800) for a running driving truck, 6 cyl, 3 peed on floor. and spent more since. for a total of about $4000- justhorns
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- Forum: Tech Discussion
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HF plastic welding kit
Have you considered buying a repop part from LMC or someone like that? It may be cheaper than repair. -
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What have you done to your square lately??
Short version- I did a front brake job, and all the (3) hoses.. Long version- 1981 C10 6 cylinder, approximately 80,000 miles. Fullly documented service records since new (in its carfax), no mention of brakes ever. All brakes look good front and rear except for glazed rotors. Hoses look like... -
What have you done to your square lately??
Found a transformer under my truck.. -
3 Speed Floor Shift Conversion Issue
Here is what I have. Let me know of other angles you want.- justhorns
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- Forum: Transmission & Transfer Case
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What have you done to your square lately??
remember when I said I put the dynamat in, and fixed the whistling window, and rattling brake release? Now with the truck so quiet, I think I hear transmission noise.. Is it my imagination? I think I'll change tranny fluid with Red Line MTL. -
New Squarebody owner
Welcome from Morrison Colorado. I had an 88 suburban "big red" that we took across america. It got 10-14 mpg..- justhorns
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- Forum: Introduction
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Wind noise is running me stir crazy
I fixed a loud whistle in mine with a new vent window latch assembly. Whistle is now gone. Didn't touch the seals at all. -
Window regulator part
You may have to re-use the old ones. When you get it apart, take a few photos. We can make anything! -
How To Refurbish Your Dashpad
Great procedure. I think I will try it. I like your tach placement -
Don't really know where to put this, but have any of y'all ever had to get a bonded title, and how big of a pain is it?
In Colorado it is a PITA. My car was a BMW 2002 Tii that was partially restored and my customer brought it to me to finish, then he stopped paying. Turns out, he didn't own it and had no paperwork (He had vanished by then) I had to put ads in the paper to find last owner, who I could never... -
What new tools have you got lately?
I need one of those grease gun hose holders. I think I have every tool, but not one of those. Always curse at my grease guns for popping off and dripping. Well, I guess thats life! -
Things I never thought would happen
There are 2 kinds of vehicles..Ones that get unreliable and end up being put to pasture in one way or the other. And, then there are cars and trucks that you work on the little things and they keep getting better and better. My C10 "Ralph" keeps getting better with small bits of effort that make... -
What have you done to your square lately??
Found the rattle! After quieting the cab with dynamat, sealing the vent window with a new latch kit, I still had this big rattle in the parking brake mechanism. Looked and looked, and finally found the parking brake ratchet mechanism was loose. Three bolts total, 2 that go to the firewall, and... -
What have you done to your square lately??
More dumb little things- The white metal cover and black trim under the steering column . Better huh... -
