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  1. Craig 85

    LMC 3” lift

    Here's my old '80 C20 3+3 from 1995. I was running 33x12.50x16.5" tires and 16.5" x 9.75" wheels. I ran Air Lift air bags in the front coils (it had a 454, so I was already running BBC springs). It gave about 2" of lift. In the rear was a 2" block. I only had to trim the front fenders a...
  2. Craig 85

    Is the 8.1 still a dead end swap?

    Before you go disassembling that Suburban, if it's in good shape and not thrashed you can get about $11-12K for it. No I'm not on drugs, especially if it has 4.10 gears and no rust. My suburban is almost identical see below. I'm on a 2500 Suburban form and this a realistic price. People are...
  3. Craig 85

    radiator mounting questions

    You my try these guys. They sell surplus military trucks. Maybe they still have some brackets laying around. https://www.boyceequipment.com/
  4. Craig 85

    radiator mounting questions

    Here's some pictures of my OEM 454 set up. Diesel radiator was wider. They used a different set up, similar to yours, but maybe you can get that to work. 454 Diesel
  5. Craig 85

    Mini tach gauge

    The pointer on my gear selector broke, so I just installed mine on the column. When it's in drive it's straight up.
  6. Craig 85

    83 c30 dually 454

    Yes I have.
  7. Craig 85

    83 c30 dually 454

    Here's the one for my '85 K30 454 CA emissions. My truck is an early production '85 so it has an '84 sticker. Emission standards changed 1/1/85. This may be close to what you need for '83.
  8. Craig 85

    88 K-5 Blazer front bumper same as 86 Silverado??

    88 should be the same as the 86.
  9. Craig 85

    Temp Sensors

    These parts are for the OEM set up, clutch fan with OEM Aux fan. It is designed to come on as needed and has nothing to due if the A/C is on. I have the factory wiring diagram, so I can confirm this. I run a 195* thermostat on my 454. Electric Fan Relay Echlin ECH AR225 (Photo below) Relay...
  10. Craig 85

    Temp Sensors

    Are you needing the temp sender for the Aux electric fan? It's different than the temp sending gauge. The sensor is a single wire and fits in the passenger side head. Basically a ground for the relay. Let me know if you need part numbers. I had to use a later year.
  11. Craig 85

    What rpm should a 454 4speed

    Mines an '85 with HD emissions, but its the same for Manual or auto. I have a Sanden compressor with the rest of the A/C being OEM. I don't see too much of a drag on the engine when the A/C is on. The 454 doesn't have the A/C idle kicker like my 350 truck did.
  12. Craig 85

    Retrofit AC upgrade results

    Without going to looking, I believe I just cut the OEM connector off the positive wire and added a bullet type to mate to the Sanden wire. The unit itself grounds through the mount. IIRC the OEM ground wire terminated on one of the OEM bracket bolts anyways.
  13. Craig 85

    A.I.R. KAPUT

    I've had 2 Squares w/o factory cats and both had/have AIR injection. First was a 77 K5 with a SBC 400 and HD emissions. Second is my 85 K30 with a 454. Both ran regular fuel.
  14. Craig 85

    Hvac blend door question...

    It's been a few years since I had all that stuff disassembled. The pod that points toward the gas pedal should be the one that controls the floor/defrost flap. It's the one at the bottom of the yellow box. The pod in the red box pushes and pulls on the blend door (second red box). That...
  15. Craig 85

    15x10 Steelies

    In case you didn't know, the hub caps/wheels you displayed are 3/4 ton which have a larger diameter. The wheel shown is a 16.5". 1/2 tons have a 5 spoke cap like the picture below.
  16. Craig 85

    What have you done to your square lately??

    If it matters, my K30 was made at the Janesville, WI plant. I'll trade to my trim and clips for a 2" cowl hood. :lol:
  17. Craig 85

    What have you done to your square lately??

    It was me. Here's the pictures again.
  18. Craig 85

    FOUND - OE Hand Throttle - FOUND

    I have no clue. I'm just one of those guys that has one of those pipe dreams of putting a C50/60 cab on a new chassis and cruise it. Not sure if you are on Facebook, but there's a really good group on there (similar to this one) for C40-60 trucks. I'm sure someone there could help. I lot of...
  19. Craig 85

    6.5" speaker mounting options

    If you have power windows and chose to mount them in the doors they need to be at the very front corner of the door or the window assembly will hit the magnet when its lowered.
  20. Craig 85

    FOUND - OE Hand Throttle - FOUND

    C50-C60 trucks have those. Here's a link to a place that parts them out. https://www.vanderhaags.com/detailview.php?part=25102692
  21. Craig 85

    Wheel offset

    My K30 had them when I bought it. Tight fit with a Dana 60, but they do fit. Tires were 265/75R16.
  22. Craig 85

    Tachometer replacement thoughts

    I used an Autometer #2891 (2 5/8"). I screwed it to the shifter column. When I'm in drive it's straight up.
  23. Craig 85

    c10/c60 compatibility

    For those wondering what the C60 dash looks like, here's a picture. This one said 1976.
  24. Craig 85

    8.1 vortec into 1979 k30

    This guy put an 8.1L in a Suburban. https://www.youtube.com/c/PetesPlaceGarage PSI bought the rights to the 8.1 from GM. They are now an 8.8L. They have a couple of belt set ups for Industrial version and transportation version. https://psiengines.com/products/8-8-liter-transportation/...
  25. Craig 85

    New in PNW

    Doubtful, too many things are different. I changed the front clip on my 80 back in the day.

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