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  1. oldretiredafguy

    towing rig

    Beautiful. I always wanted an Autocar or a Marmon as a play toy. Then I got old!
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    1977 k10 "trailering special" factory receiver hitch pictures

    Normally, the hitch, sometimes wiring to the rear of the vehicle (bare wires, not a plug), and an oil cooler up front.
  3. oldretiredafguy

    towing rig

    Tim, Let me throw some numbers at you for your consideration. I just received a 1989 GM Trailering guide, to use as a guide for the restoration of my 1991 Suburban V-1500. I'm going to assume the '89 figures for trucks would be the same (or in the ballpark) for your 1987 K30. I have been heavy...
  4. oldretiredafguy

    towing rig

    Tim, 2 Questions for you: 1. Is your K30 SRW or DRW? 2. How many axles on the 30' GN, and or the GVWR of the trailer?
  5. oldretiredafguy

    Ontario canada

    Welcome from N. Texas! Cherish that 1983 GMC grille. As far as I've seen, no one makes a repo for them, so they are more scarce than frogs teeth!
  6. oldretiredafguy

    Seat For 87 Square in Australia

    Did the Royal Australian Military use British vehicles exclusively, or did they venture out to purchase from other markets? Perhaps there is a government graveyard of vehicles that you could scrounge from?
  7. oldretiredafguy

    Transmission Vendor Recommendations

    You're very welcome. I hadn't looked at his website recently, it's now "new and improved". Here it is: <http://www.jakesperformance.com>
  8. oldretiredafguy

    Square body meet Richmond Indiana

    I never realized they used Radial engines in US Army WWII battle tanks! I had always assumed they used automotive type engines. You've got some very nifty toys to play with!
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    Transmission Vendor Recommendations

    Jakes's Transmissions in Bridgeport, TX. Builds racing transmissions, but also does stock rebuilds. Personal friend of mine, also a sandbox Vet. He just did my TH400 for my '86 3/4 ton stepper. (940) 488-1018 or (940) 488-1031.
  10. oldretiredafguy

    Square body meet Richmond Indiana

    Would sure like to hear about the radial engines you work on! The old T-29's I used to fly early in my career had R-2800-99 in them.
  11. oldretiredafguy

    Marketplace Find of the Century

    Thought everyone might enjoy this one! <https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2007079656156361/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post>
  12. oldretiredafguy

    New Again -- Bought Another Square Body!

    Welcome from N. Texas! Remember, there is no cure for the Square Body Disease.:bleh:
  13. oldretiredafguy

    Importance of charcoal (Evap) canister

    A warm welcome to our world! A 'C' note is nothing in the larger scheme of Square Body restoration.
  14. oldretiredafguy

    Age of our members

    Gotta ask the question, from your signature info, just what is a Geneva Edition?
  15. oldretiredafguy

    Painted Emblems

    They look great. Perhaps a new part-time business opportunity?
  16. oldretiredafguy

    Holy Grail of Squarebodys

    Thanks for the link. That is a sharp looking stepside!
  17. oldretiredafguy

    Holy Grail of Squarebodys

    Beautiful Stepside truck. Has anyone ever seen a stepside (Short or Long) with a two tone paint scheme? I know some of the late 70's early '80's had striping packages.
  18. oldretiredafguy

    Brush Guard, watchu tink?

    My vote is put it on as is. I've replaced my grille on the '88 Jimmy more than once due to birds hitting the plastic while driving on our farm roads.
  19. oldretiredafguy

    1980 Jimmy 3500 Cheep

    Shoot, there's enough scrap metal in that bed to pay for the entire truck + shipping.
  20. oldretiredafguy

    New Member - 88 Suburban in Arkansas

    Welcome from N. Texas! I found this PDF file on GM RPO codes some time ago. Maybe it will help you match the codes on the glovebox decal to English.
  21. oldretiredafguy

    got wood?

    I also like the woodgrain. I remember as a kid in the late 40's and early '50's all the real wood vehicles still on the road. Of all your pictures, my favorite is the round eye Suburban. Looks like all the various makes of station wagons in the late '50's and early '60's.
  22. oldretiredafguy

    New from Virginia

    That is one good looking Square!
  23. oldretiredafguy

    New from Virginia

    Welcome from N. Texas! Where are you located in SW VA? I was born in Portsmouth Naval Hospital right after the war. My dad was stationed at Langley field, flying P-47's. My mom told the story of that trip with all the drawbridges. She said it was lucky they were all down, otherwise I would...
  24. oldretiredafguy

    G80 Gear Oil?

    I don't know if the Valvoline gear oil has the anti-friction modifier in the formula, but it's very cheap to add that 8oz bottle.
  25. oldretiredafguy

    New to the Site

    Welcome from N. Texas! Nice looking 1 ton. Are you going to back with the two tone during your restoration?

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