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SOB’s Trailer Thieves !!!
This is one device I have on my car hauler. Its not perfect, but it helps. BTW, this is a stock photo. I also have the BullDog hitch locked with a device by Master Lock that makes cutting or sawing in two very difficult.- Colin
- Post #20
- Forum: Other Vehicles
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Basic valve cover questions
Actually that air intake tube does deliver outside air through the 4" hole in the radiator support which has to be cooler than the "under hood" air on summer days. Beside... I like it.- Colin
- Post #17
- Forum: Tech Discussion
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87 R20 5.7L Dying when Idling
What rpm does it idle at? I'm thinking the PCV valve should be on the other side and a tube from the air cleaner should plug into the port its currently occupying.- Colin
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- Forum: Carb Fuel Systems
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Basic valve cover questions
Yeah, I know. I just wanted a little chrome under the hood. Humor me...- Colin
- Post #14
- Forum: Tech Discussion
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Basic valve cover questions
I went with rubber gaskets without any sealant. After preparing the covers by sanding, painting and re-sanding paint off the ribs, this is what I ended up with. Before... After... Now have to work on the plug wire routing.- Colin
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- Forum: Tech Discussion
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Ratcheting Wrenches
The Sears at the mall near me closed in January. I never went there often anyway. I bought the HF racheting box-ends (metric & SAE) last year and have been happy with them... so far. -
Legs TOO short. Need side steps
Thanks for the compliment. Mostly it was mounted too far forward and made using it awkward. If you go that route, be sure it's where you want it before you start drilling holes in the rocker. I felt about middle of the door would have been better. Here's a pic that shows it better... -
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Legs TOO short. Need side steps
I had this step mounted on driver's side only. The gas tank on passenger side didn't provide the clearance I wanted, plus let the passenger climb in. ;-) I really didn't care for the step, so I removed it and cobbled together these side bars from stuff I had saved over the years. They're bolted... -
Hello from Ga
Welcome... from east of Atlanta. That's a nice lookin' truck.- Colin
- Post #13
- Forum: Introduction
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Basic valve cover questions
I'm replacing the stamped steel valve covers on the 350 with covers from an '84 'Vette. They're made from magnesium or aluminum and are thicker than the current covers. My question is "Is there a preferred gasket material for these (cork, rubber, silicone) and is gasket sealant needed or...- Colin
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- Forum: Tech Discussion
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Opinions wanted
Gettin' back between the ditches... I like the look of the amber lenses also.- Colin
- Post #47
- Forum: Paint and Body
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Winch Mount Advice Needed for 1978 Chev K10
Verify there is room on the frame in front of the leaf spring shackles for that receiver.- Colin
- Post #12
- Forum: Off-Roading
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What is your daily if not square body?
For when it gets too hot to drive the '78 since the a/c is not working... 2003 2500HD 6.0- Colin
- Post #71
- Forum: Other Vehicles
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Truckin' in Georgia...
Added a few recent pics in Member Photos forum... http://www.gmsquarebody.com/threads/78-k10.21855/- Colin
- Post #15
- Forum: Introduction
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Older Trucker From Kentucky
Welcome. I'm a newbie here also. Keep us posted with pics of your tribute to your father.- Colin
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- Forum: Introduction
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Truckin' in Georgia...
Hi all. Just joined a short while back. Bought my '78 Silverado K10 from a buddy of mine last year after he purchased a new one. Just a few slight mods from stock to make it my own. Now sports BFG ATs and chrome trim rings.- Colin
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- Forum: Introduction
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What is a Beau James Edition?
The bowtie in the grill sends up a red flag also. GMC not Chevy.- Colin
- Post #14
- Forum: Tech Discussion
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Stubborn like a man who needs directions but refuses to ask
Too small for heater hoses. Vacuum lines maybe?- Colin
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- Forum: Tech Discussion
