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    3/4-Ton 2wd Rear Spring Replacement: Advice?

    Thanks, I have the knee replacement planned for November so I won't miss my part-time jobs as a road course safety worker, but I'm going to miss a couple of weekends with this balance thing. Greatly appreciate the advice on the U-bolts, I will reach out to some local shops -- they didn't want...
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    3/4-Ton 2wd Rear Spring Replacement: Advice?

    Hi Everyone! Well, things went from bad to worse for me, and for the truck it got a little better, then went downhill. First of all, thanks for the recommendations on the reciprocating saw blades! I was able to get things done with one blade that took for of the cheaper ones. Still very...
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    Power tool storage

    I have a set of their similar item (Versa-stack?) that I keep all my supplies for race car wiring work (I do this at several locations, so they have to be portable) and couldn't be happier. It allows me to organize wire, sleeving, and large tools (thermal wire stripper, heat gun, extension...
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    What new tools have you got lately?

    I've collected a huge collection of Ryobi 18-volt cordless stuff over the years, and have had good luck with them, especially after upgrading to the Lithium Ion batteries. However, I wanted to get a cordless grinder, and one trip to Home Depot (and no service at all) soured me to their...
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    3/4-Ton 2wd Rear Spring Replacement: Advice?

    OK, first day of progress: some good, some not so good. First of all, I only had the front spring bolt and the lower shock bolt give me much hassle. I had the frame supported under one jack stand (forward of the rear axle) and after removing the tire I put one under the rear axle as close to...
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    3/4-Ton 2wd Rear Spring Replacement: Advice?

    Thanks, everyone! After removing the springs on the project truck I agree about the bolts being a PITA to get out -- one on each side was frozen solid, so there was a bit of cutting done to finish the job (and wasn't the same one on each side). Since nothing will be saved any and all options...
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    Glasstite Topper Replacement parts

    Hi Everyone! While I'm making plans to replace the rear springs on my 78 3/4-ton (another thread) I wanted to spend a little time looking for replacement parts for the topper I will have on my 85 GMC: It's a Glasstite cab-height (with a little extra) topper, and I need to find replacement...
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    3/4-Ton 2wd Rear Spring Replacement: Advice?

    Hi Everyone! In order to get Project Calvin back on track I need to replace the rear springs on my 78 3/4-ton -- one has the main leaf broken just aft of the U-bolts. I have everything on-hand to replace (including shocks while I'm at it), the only part I have to re-use is the plate the...
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    New Again -- Bought Another Square Body!

    The last two days have been pretty productive on the C20. Yesterday I replaced the valve covers and repaired the wires to the alternator and temperature gauge, along with some adjustments to the carb. I also added a small tachometer just so I could see how many RPMs this 350 is turning when I...
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    New Motor/Pump and Switch windshield washers still not working

    So glad I saw this thread! My 78 C20 is having issues with the wipers only going one speed, even after I replaced the switch (it actually has the delay module behind the dash). The washer doesn't run at all, but I have the 85 GMC parts truck with the later-design washer pump in the reservoir...
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    Scrapping Truck -- Parts To Keep?

    Hi Everyone! Thanks for all the suggestions, I am keeping the single-headlight front pieces to convert my 85 from duals to singles, that way it'll "match" the 1980 Starfire I'm going to start on after the truck project is complete. Someone installed the V-8 that's in it now, it originally had...
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    CB Radio Antenna Recommendations?

    Well, I finally got around to finding the box that had the radio in it -- marked "85 GMC Radio" (imagine that! I'm getting good at hiding my own easter eggs). I opened it up, and now I remember the whole story. It's got a digital display, and the CB portion connects to the rest of the radio by...
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    New Again -- Bought Another Square Body!

    Thought I'd post the latest on this truck, then some on Project Calvin, then on the parts truck. The driver's side rear spring has came apart where it was broken, so no driving until I get it replaced. I did get the fan motor to stop howling with some cleaning and re-application of lube...
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    Frame differences

    I can confirm the solid rear cab mount is for the 2-piece driveshaft, my parts truck has the carrier bearing mount still in place. I'm trying to decide whether or not it's worth the effort to convert over to the 2-piece driveshaft in my project truck (1/2-ton), I'll be doing a bit of trailer...
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    Upper A-Arm Mounts: Replace Studs or Replace Bracket?

    Thanks for the response! After I posted that I found the replacement studs through LMC, so I will replace all four while the crossmember is out. This is one of those safety items I don't want to skimp on, and now is the best time to get this handled. Still trying to thoroughly clean out the...
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    Metal prep for frame

    Glad I saw this topic! My 1985 GMC is now as nekkid as it was on the assembly line, and I'm ready to deal with the rust and paint/coat it for preventing it to return in the future -- it will get a lot of use in all seasons. The one area I am the most concerned about cleaning/painting/coating...
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    Upper A-Arm Mounts: Replace Studs or Replace Bracket?

    Hi Everyone! Been a while since I last checked in, have been too busy with the full-time job to devote much time to the truck. However, I was able to get some "wrench therapy" in today, and finished removing the front suspension. Hopefully tomorrow I'll be able to remove the front crossmember...
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    Scrapping Truck -- Parts To Keep?

    Hi Everyone! Finally got the 1985 GMC parts truck over to the house to start dismantling it -- a friend of mine is going to use the bed/chassis for a trailer (cab is toast, way too much rust). While I don't want to save every nut and bolt (don't have _that_ much room) I do want to save parts...
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    Merry Christmas!!

    Wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season! Remember, it's not what you eat between Thanksgiving and New Years, it's what you eat between New Years and Thanksgiving....... Take Care, KS
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    CB Radio Antenna Recommendations?

    Hi Everybody! I have an original Delco AM/FM/Cassette/CB Radio that I want to install in my 85 GMC and am curious as to what others have used for the CB antenna. I would prefer something less obtrusive than the whip antennas from days gone by. Thanks in advance for helping me out!
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    New Again -- Bought Another Square Body!

    I did the official first oil change on it today, yesterday I did the first major repair work on it by replacing the rear bumper with the one pictured above. I couldn't believe how difficult just changing the bumper was. The old bumper had the brackets I needed for the new (to the truck)...
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    New Again -- Bought Another Square Body!

    OK Oly -- you got me there. Here's the first pictures:
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    New Again -- Bought Another Square Body!

    Hi Everyone! While the progress on my 85 GMC 1/2-ton is moving slowly, I needed a truck NOW. So I found one: 1978 Chevy 3/4-ton for a whopping $3,000.00 -- so far it's money well spent. It has issues, but nothing like the turd of a 1970 C/10 it's replacing. Decent list of options: dual tanks...
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    Just Joined! New Member from Kansas, USA 1976 Chevy C10 LB

    Welcome! I'm also in Kansas (Kansas City, KS) -- just bought me another squarebody, guess that means I'm really hooked.
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    TH-400 w/Carrier Bearing?

    Thanks everyone! The two trucks I have are definitely unique to each other - the original 85 had a 305 with auto overdrive transmission, and the parts truck 85 had what they called the "vortec" V-6 in it with a "MX1" transmission option, which until I read through the posts seems to be a TH-400...

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