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  1. Rickf

    Question about wood bed stain and sealer for my 1987 Stepside

    My '37 has boiled linseed oil on both sides, not always under cover and still in decent condition.
  2. Rickf

    hood ding repair

    Grinding and filling the dings would be the least expensive, mig the cracks with .023 solid core wire & Ar/Co2 gas, or replace the hood.
  3. Rickf

    another 16.5 post

    16.5's are still available from Firestone to name one, some for trucks, more for trailers and lots for skid steers. My '74 had 16.5's with one piece rims.
  4. Rickf

    How do new cars connect to internet ?

    Skynet becomes aware.......
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    Do I need new door hinges, springs, or pins/bushings?

    The fenders can stay on. You'll need a floor jack, short chunk of 2x4 and a helper to steady the unhinged door while installing the replacement hinges.
  6. Rickf

    Manifold vacuum Tee

    If it's not a 100 point restoration, sometimes the plumbing department at a local hardware or big box store will have something that will work.
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    Do I need new door hinges, springs, or pins/bushings?

    My vote also is for new hinges, both upper & lower. I never could understand the thinking on the thru the dash hinge bolt. My '55.1 has that setup for the hood hinges.
  8. Rickf

    Bent clutch linkage

    Is that pivot ball bent, or are the threads in the block F'd up?
  9. Rickf

    frame difference

    If you can salvage the cab mounts off of the p/u frame and use them on the sub's frame it should work. Use the fuel tank from the sub, make a flat bed and your good to go.
  10. Rickf

    Square body being towed

    Not all states are ok with tow dollies, ran into an issue in either NY or NJ or both many years ago.
  11. Rickf

    Another oil pressure gauge thread

    You might consider "T-ing" in for a mechanical gauge for testing.
  12. Rickf

    electric switch on shifter, need ideas

    Does the switch have to be on the column? What about using a floor mounted headlight high/low beam switch? Could even wire up an indicator light.
  13. Rickf

    Making headers fit

    That don't look right. I've never seen an adapter plate that would make those fit. Are they correct for the engine/heads? I'd find a SBC iron head to verify the spacing.
  14. Rickf

    New oilpan + one piece gasket help

    I used the one piece gasket on my 350 with no issues. Something might be interfering with the oil pan, maybe the pump and/or pick-up?
  15. Rickf

    Lower control arm

    What's wrong with the one you have? Bushings & ball joints?
  16. Rickf

    '83 K10 / 350 / SM465: shuddering from first and a nasty sound under load

    My vote is to replace the clutch. Stay away from the three finger style pressure plate and the hockey puck type of disc, also replace the pilot bushing. Should I have recommended to dump the clutch?
  17. Rickf

    Ignition cylinder replacement

    There's a lot of u-tube videos about "GM steering column key replacement issues" that may be easier to follow then written instructions.
  18. Rickf

    Dash Rehab for a Radio

    I was commenting on not hacking up a dash for a DIN installation.
  19. Rickf

    ID this rocker step hole for me

    Looks like a rust-proofing plug.
  20. Rickf

    A pillar repair

    I ended up taking a sawzall to a doner vehicle.
  21. Rickf

    Brake booster on my 86 K30

    My vote is it originally came with hydra-boost. I have never seen a CK30 with a vacuum booster, I could be wrong, I've made misteaks before.
  22. Rickf

    3 Speed Floor Shift Conversion Issue

    Are the linkage ears on the side cover pointed in the proper direction?
  23. Rickf

    Best source for a new dash pad for my ‘87? LMC? Brothers? Other?

    My '74 came with the glue down type dash cover and I've used them on a couple of mid 80's blazers. They fit ok with a little of massaging and a heat gun. The last one came from LMC and they are cheaper than a replacement dash pad. None of my vehicles are 100 point winners.
  24. Rickf

    TH400

    I am curious about the steering & front clip/frame.
  25. Rickf

    Holy Grail of Squarebodys

    I'm partial to round headlights.

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