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  1. andrew-75c10

    Rusty truck bed

    I thought bed liners were closer to $500. Also, everyone I know which a truck has been recommending spray liners. My dad is the only one who has recommended a drop in liner, but I like that option. My truck does need work - I’ve been focused on the mechanicals and electrical. I’m decently...
  2. andrew-75c10

    Rusty truck bed

    Thanks for the advice! I hadn’t heard about the the rhino liners pealing off. I’ll take a look at the plastic liners, that does sound like a good option. I think I’ll try the rust converter this weekend. I’ll post some before and after shots!
  3. andrew-75c10

    Rusty truck bed

    I got a rusty truck bed (who doesn’t). I got a 8 foot bed, and I was wondering the best way to start removing rust. I’ve heard people use an angle grinder to take it down to bare metal, but I’ve also heard of people using rust converter/ POR15. I’m pretty sure I want to get it Rhino lined, but...
  4. andrew-75c10

    350 dies when warm and won't start

    As far as I can tell this is a fuel problem. Which makes sense since the vacuum gauge is so low that I'm probably not getting any fuel. Guess the next step in the switch hunt is to look for vacuum leaks. https://www.hotrod.com/articles/hppp-0704-how-to-identify-engine-vacuum-leaks/
  5. andrew-75c10

    350 dies when warm and won't start

    I spoke too soon - made it a few times around the block then wrote up this post. I tried to go around the block again and it did not make it.
  6. andrew-75c10

    Where to get Chevy Rally Wheels

    I finally found a decent price on some rally wheels - $250 for the set, and they came with the center caps, a few mismatched beauty rings, and 4 tires. I kept one as a spare and I can't want to get the rally wheels refinished and put on my truck. Here is a picture of my new wheels (and bonus...
  7. andrew-75c10

    350 dies when warm and won't start

    I have some starter fluid, and after it warmed up and had trouble starting, I spraying some in there and the engine would turn over. I started looking for fuel problems, and low and behold I found my accelerator rod was bent. I'm really not sure how this happened, but maybe I need to find a new...
  8. andrew-75c10

    350 dies when warm and won't start

    Background: I've been working on my 75 C10 that I got from my grandfather. So far I have replaced the fuel tank, fuel pump, and rebuilt the carb. A couple months back I bought a tach and got the cold idle and warm idle RPMs dialed in. I also bought a vacuum gauge so I can get the idle mixture...
  9. andrew-75c10

    Carpet vs vinyl

    funny, got my truck from my grandpa and it had a rubber mat. It was also rusted underneath and I assume it was because water got under the mat and then couldn’t dry out
  10. andrew-75c10

    Where to get Chevy Rally Wheels

    Where are people getting their rally wheels from? My 75 C10 has its factory wheels and they are looking pretty beat. I was sure if people are buying aftermarket rally wheels or buying used on Facebook market place. I would like something that looks period correct, even if it wasn’t an option on...
  11. andrew-75c10

    Gas Evaporation?

    Is it possible that the gas from my tank is evaporating off (I assume it's not getting siphoned because I keep it behind a locked gate but maybe I could put a camera up). The gas cap is pretty old and rusty, and the fuel filler pipe is a little bent out of shape. I put a new rubber seal, but I'm...
  12. andrew-75c10

    Quadrajet doesn't idle when warm

    Thanks Ricko. Most of the lines coming off the carb "look" correct. I labeled each one before and after the carb rebuild, and I also replaced most of them with new hoses. There are a few hoses I haven't got to yet. The vacuum line that looked most suspicious went goes to the crankcase and EGR...
  13. andrew-75c10

    Quadrajet doesn't idle when warm

    Hey everyone! Just following up on my progress so far. @59840Surfer: 1! I am guilty of messing with the adjustments. 2) This carb came with the vehicle, as far as I know it the original from the factory. 3) All the carb parts are there. I rebuilt the carb so none of the parts are worn out -...
  14. andrew-75c10

    Quadrajet doesn't idle when warm

    Thanks for all the advice! I found the service manual for my carb here: https://www.carburetor-parts.com/assets/manuals/quadrajet_carburetor_manual.pdf It was raining here in San Diego this morning, but now that it's let up I'm going to check things out.
  15. andrew-75c10

    Quadrajet doesn't idle when warm

    I inherited my grandfather's 1975 C10 last year, and I got it running last spring. It only needed a new fuel tank, new fuel lines, new fuel pump, a carb rebuild, and about a dozen other things. Anyways, the truck starts cold just fine but after it warms up it has trouble idling. I'm assume the...
  16. andrew-75c10

    1975 C10 high idle and sea foam, won't start

    Thanks Bruce! Yes, it's the original Quadrajet. I haven't driven it much since I got it running - a trip to the gas station, to Home Depot, and to the auto store. And a few trips around the neighborhood to test it out. I've been learning a lot about old trucks, all my other vehicles have been...
  17. andrew-75c10

    1975 C10 high idle and sea foam, won't start

    I've been working on a 1975 C10. I got it driving last month, but the idle has been high. I drove it down the street today (to get out of my neighborhood and get the engine warmed up). I adjusted the high idle screw until the engine was sounding pretty quiet. I don't have a tach, but when I...

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