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    AMK Bolt Kits

    Due to the extensive rust on my vehicle, I have found a number of bolts that I could not save. I am not necessarily going for a period correct restoration. I notice AMK Products have different types of kits available: button head stainless, button head polished stainless, hex head stainless, hex...
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    Rust repair - order of replacement

    I rolled into NPD this afternoon to check out their panels. I was happy to find out they sell Key parts (Tri Plus) and everything was 18 gauge. I picked up most of everything I'll need for this part of the build. Prices were very good compared to some others although Classic Parts may have been...
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    Rust repair - order of replacement

    I contacted Classic Parts and they said most of their metal is 18 gauge but that most of the current panels do not come from Key. They said they are from Taiwan but would not name the brands they use. I'm probably like everyone else in that I want to get good value for the price. Most of the...
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    Rust repair - order of replacement

    Excellent info! Really appreciate it! I will get everything to bare metal before replacing the panels. Is it a consensus that AMD sells the best panels for floor and rocker replacement other than the Goodmark inner rockers? Has anyone successfully used other exterior panels like cab corners and...
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    Rust repair - order of replacement

    Thank you. I appreciate the advice.
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    Rust repair - order of replacement

    Thanks. I'll get some pictures when I'm ready to begin. I do not plan to take the cab mounting bolts out while I'm working on these panels. I also plan to do one side at a time so I will leave one side intact when I begin the other side. One of the unknowns for me is how to set the outer cab...
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    Rust repair - order of replacement

    On my 76 K10, I am prepping to replace various panels that were riddled with rust. I am not able to replace the cab so I will have to work with what I have. I have to do inner and outer cab corners, floor pans, inner and outer rocker panels, cab floor mounts (not the main supports), and kick...
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    Air Compressor Time

    Check out this one at $999.99: https://www.ruralking.com/air-compressor-80gal-2stg-dewalt.html 80 gallon 2-stage made by Industrial Air. Lowes has a similar model with a couple of upgrades at $1051.51: https://www.lowes.com/pd/DEWALT-80-Gallon-Electric-Vertical-Air-Compressor/1000013908...
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    Gauge Options

    They sell the complete panel: https://www.vividracing.com/catalog/-p-151806412.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1da5lfK91wIVRCWBCh0RNAnhEAQYBCABEgIh8PD_BwE Expensive but a nice look.
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    Differential Advice

    Thank you for the information. I appreciate it. I'll do some more digging for a better deal.
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    Differential Advice

    In my 1976 K10 which is used only on the street and sometimes for pulling a boat, I have the D44 and a 12 bolt rear. I plan to change the gear ratios to 4.10 and install a 4sp automatic for highway use. Would it be worth it to change the rear to a 14 bolt SF that already has a 4.10 ratio? There...
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    Gear Ratio Selection

    Thank you for your input. Really appreciate it.
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    Gear Ratio Selection

    My '76 K10 has the original 350/350 and NP203. I plan to upgrade the drivetrain but I need advice on what gear ratio to use. The current gear ratio is 3.07 with a Dana 44 and a 12 bolt. I will be installing a 383 pushing about 420 lb ft torque mated to a 4l80e and an NP205. I will be running 33"...
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    Painless vs. American Autowire

    I need to replace the wiring in a 1976 K10 and I plan to add AC, electric fans, different gauges, etc. I do not necessarily need a stock appearance but I would like something that is easier to work with. Besides the cost difference, what are the benefits and drawbacks when comparing both systems...
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    Shortbed Floor

    I've looked at all of the restoration sellers I know. No one seems to have anything. How difficult would it be to put a wood floor in a shortbed? Are there premade cross sills that would fit?
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    Shortbed Floor

    I have had difficulty finding a shortbed fleetside steel floor. None of the normal vendors (LMC, Brothers, Classic Industries) has it. They say it has been discontinued. Jegs allowed me to order it but so far it has been backordered for over 6 months. Is it possible to put a wood floor in it...
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    Choosing engine for future flip

    Would a 350 TBI with a 700R4 out of a 1992 K1500 blazer work as a starting point?
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    Choosing engine for future flip

    I'm trying to evaluate whether it would be worth it to go with a big block for resale. I did install the part time kit in the TC and installed hubs too. I have an engine recipe in mind if I stayed with the small block. I estimate it would cost about $3500. A big block would be about twice that...
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    Choosing engine for future flip

    I have a 76 K10 shortbed fleetside with a 350, TH 350 and NP203. I need engine work and I would like to upgrade to a 4sp auto. My plan is to eventually flip the truck. Which option would bring me the most value when selling: building the original 350 for torque or getting a big block? My plan...
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    Heater Control Panel Question

    Thanks for sharing that information. I wasn't sure if if would fit. Now, I guess the most I would have to do is buy the correct cables if I can't use the ones for either truck. Thanks again for digging that up!
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    Used Replacement Cluster

    Thank you! That is very helpful, and now I have a direction.
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    Heater Control Panel Question

    My 1976 K10 did not have AC but I plan to get an aftermarket kit next year. In the meantime, I need to get through the winter with heat. My current panel is broken and unusable. I have access to two used panels, one from a 1977 and one from a 1979...both with AC. Can my cables be connected to...
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    Used Replacement Cluster

    I need to replace some components of my gauge cluster in my 1976 K10. I found a complete cluster for a 1977. It has a clock and my original does not. Is there wiring in the dash to account for the clock or is it directly wired by the printed circuit? The gauges for both sets are not in the...
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    Speedometer Does Not Work

    Thank you for the information. I'll pull it apart and look at the driven gear. When I said the internals seem to spin normally, I was referring to the gear calibration box. When one side spins, the other side does as well. What should I be looking for when I remove it? A stripped driven gear...
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    Speedometer Does Not Work

    I've spent the last hour trying to determine why my speedometer doesn't work. It hasn't in quite a while. I have replaced the cable. I can spin the cable from the transfer case end and the speedometer does work. There's a part sandwitched between the cable and the T-case housing and I'm not sure...

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