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  1. 45tt

    Should I make a daily from my "parts truck" 76 GMC....??

    Yes, daily driver! I’d lose the running boards, repaint the rear bumper and slap a nice set of chrome wheels and sporty looking tires. I don’t know about the headers through the hood though? Even a rusty looking vehicle can be dressed up to turn heads. You will probably even get folks wanting to...
  2. 45tt

    Tire size?

    usually on factory 2wd’s the front end is slightly lower than the rear of the truck, this is called a rake. Some 2wd’s have a more noticeable rake than others.
  3. 45tt

    Tire size?

    I was just thinking that 2wd’s usually have a rake in the front that you need to compensate for, and a taller wider tire may not fit like it would on 4wd models.
  4. 45tt

    Show your daily driver

    I’ve always thought the Bullitt mustangs were the best looking mustangs with the options and paint color. I’m hoping to have one in my garage at some point in my life. Yours looks amazing!
  5. 45tt

    Tire size?

    32x11.50x15. I had a K10 that needed tires but I couldn’t afford a lift, so that’s the biggest I could go at stock height without rubbing. edit - I just reread your post. If you have a two wheel drive, the 32’s will probably rub in the front. 31’s will probably be the better option. If it’s a...
  6. 45tt

    So is this type of Bumper Trim unobtanium?

    Did you try Classic Industries? It looks like they have reproduction bumper impact strips.
  7. 45tt

    1985 Chevy K10 SWB Resoration

    Love it and your plans for it! I purchased a truck like I had in high school and I decided to build it like my teenage self always dreamed of, but couldn’t afford. I say build the truck you’ve always wanted.
  8. 45tt

    Carpet vs vinyl

    Thank you for the comment. There’s a story behind those buckets in the other thread. I was young and thought they were cool. Won’t do that again. I just don’t want to hi-jack the OP’s thread.
  9. 45tt

    Newbie Advice Needed for Interior Refurb

    I think if I were to do buckets again, I would get an original set out of a squarebody Blazer or if you could find them out of another square pickup. That way you know they would have the fit and finish because they are made for squares. I did buckets on one of my squares and I regretted getting...
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    Carpet vs vinyl

    When I did the interior on mine, I couldn’t find a vinyl mat that was brown to match my original. I went with carpet instead to keep the brown color scheme. I like original look, so I went with restaurant grade vinyl to recover the seat to an original look. I even kept the original seat buttons...
  11. 45tt

    What have you done to your square lately??

    im going to have to track down an AC Delco sensor. I think that’s the culprit
  12. 45tt

    What have you done to your square lately??

    Replaced my thermostat. I had a new 160degree in it but put a new 180 back in to see if that was my problem with the temp gauge not working properly. Nope, didn’t fix the issue. I also changed out the belts with a new set of gates belts. Got rid of the cracked belts that were probably 15 years old.
  13. 45tt

    Dad's "Old" Truck

    Welcome! It’s always cool to see another Cali truck. I purchased mine from Oakland, but I don’t know if it was originally sold at the GMC Truck Center. I’d be cool if it was. Keep us posted on the progress on your truck and ask questions. There are a lot of knowledgeable folks here that can help...
  14. 45tt

    What is this?

    Possibly a flush & fill access? But I suspect I’m wrong.
  15. 45tt

    Which year hoods and fenders fit which?

    Someone correct me if I’m wrong, but I believe 73-80 are the same style and 81-87 are the same style. I have seen 73-80 trucks with a newer 81-87 front end on them, but I believe you have to change the entire front clip out to do the Swap correctly
  16. 45tt

    1955 Chevrolet Bel Air More Door For A 16 Year Old

    My sister was lucky enough to get a 60’s themed 55 Chevy 150 as her first car at 16 yrs old. She had the neatest car at the high school. There were a lot of guys in high school that were envious of it. She still has it, but it is in storage. It’s pictured here with some ford ranger style rims...
  17. 45tt

    Paint Codes.

    Your color sorta looks like my trucks color, which is 53L - 53 Yuba Gold
  18. 45tt

    Please forgive me...

    I upgraded to the super six on one of my darts. You can still find the factory setups. I believe mine came off of an Aspen or Volare. Or you could go for the Offenhauser 4 barrel setup and really have some fun.
  19. 45tt

    Please forgive me...

    That’s awesome and it’s a beautiful car! No need to apologize. We all like cars from different manufacturers that we’d love to own if given the opportunity. I’m still a Mopar guy and have owned many vintage Dodge’s and Plymouth’s including 4 darts. I’m currently eyeing a 72 Demon with a Slant...
  20. 45tt

    Talk me out of buying a more reliable car please!!!

    I was thinking the same. Have the square be your toy/project/weekend cruiser and put the daily drive abuse on a newer car.
  21. 45tt

    Thoughts on running 10 year old tires?

    I would recommend getting the tires you want, you’ll be happier with them and safer. I had a set of 13 year old tires that had good tread, but I replaced them due to age and safety. This was from the Paul Walker accident. Not that you would be driving 93mph on city streets, but tires do lose...
  22. 45tt

    Temp gauge problems

    I’m in the same boat as you. I’ve replaced the thermostat, temp sending unit and dash gauge. I down to replacing the pigtail and wire. I’m thinking that my wire got to close to the header and scorched it. If that doesn’t work then I’m not sure.
  23. 45tt

    running boards, nerf bars, step bars !!!

    I had running boards on a previous truck. I never really liked them but they were a gift from my folks, so I felt obligated to put them on. I like the loops that were posted by MisterB.
  24. 45tt

    Show your daily driver

    crusty biscuit- awesome name and super cool truck!
  25. 45tt

    Show your daily driver

    I didn’t see a thread on daily drivers (but I wasn’t looking too hard either). post a pic and details of your daily driver I don’t have the luxury of daily driving my square due to the distance I drive each day to and from work (over 100 miles round trip). So I needed something that gets...

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