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  1. Hunter79764

    Front Fender Well Inspection Covers?

    My 87 has triangular panels, bolted 3 places, and do not appear to be welded. I can't confirm, but it does look like the bolts go through to the cab corners. Both sides are the same, passenger side pictured.
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    Ramp truck - not mine

    1979 3+3 ramp truck in Dallas. No connection to the owner, just wish I had the cash and the space...
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    Fitech pressurized fuel filter replacement options

    Couldn't say, probably worth asking FiTech about reusing it, but if you're going to swap it, I'd go to GM units from either late 80's with the screw on O ring connections (pretty much any EFI from mid 80's to mid 2000's) or find one with the quick connect fittings if you want to be able to...
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    85 K20 4X4 6.0 6L80E swap. What are my fuel delivery options. Rear tank?

    EFI rated rubber hose is fine (in reasonable sections, not running the entire length or anything), and you need to use EFI hose clamps, not just regular worm clamps. Another option, especially if you need to run complete new fuel lines) for a regular driver build is to use 3/8 nylon hose for...
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    I'm sure it's an age old question, K 20 ride quality improvements.

    For tire inflation, something to remember is that the sticker pressure is to achieve the max load capacity based on the factory tires. At lower loads, lower pressures are not only allowed, but optimal. If possible, find the load/pressure chart for your tire, then weigh the truck by axle or...
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    Anyone have a LS swapped 3+3?

    Nice! Don't know anything about the Allison swap, but I've done a little looking at an 8.1 swap and it seems very doable. As far as mounts and exhaust, it's "just a big block", ECM and harness is close enough to standard LS stuff that it shouldn't matter, and fuel system is again, same as LS...
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    Softopper - I've been waiting for

    (sorry, I had to...) Glad it's working out well for you. Sounds like a good plan on sealing it up, all good info should I ever pick one up (for a future truck with a bed).
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    Softopper - I've been waiting for

    :pics-stfu:
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    Old77's 1989 S10 tinkering project

    Yep, I learned a lot about bodywork on that truck bed, sanding all of that flakey gray paint off by hand. In no particular order, this is what I learned that has stuck with me for 20 years: #1 - I hate sanding. #2 - Paint jobs are all in the prep work. #3 - If I can pay someone to do the...
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    Old77's 1989 S10 tinkering project

    I'm pretty late to this thread, but just had to comment that I like the truck, and sorry it got bashed up. I had an '85 S15 for my first car, with the 2.5, 4 speed, and nothing except a radio as far as interior features... It was a great truck, tons of fun. I managed to slide into another truck...
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    Softopper - I've been waiting for

    My torque wrench was out for calibration so to speak (at the store, that I haven't bought it from yet...), so I just used a 3/8" ratchet choked close and tried not to bear down on it too much. In all reality, probably not much more than 15 or 20 ft lbs, snug enough to not rattle out but not...
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    Help me decide, paint the camper shell light blue or dark blue

    IF*** you wanted to paint a lot, I'd say the truck cab roof painted dark blue along with the camper shell would look best, IMO. Otherwise, Light Blue.
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    IS 350 TBI compatible with E10?

    Agreed, ethanol is not great but won't kill it immediately or anything. It will age rubber components quicker, but there isn't a ton of rubber lines on TBI trucks so that helps. E10 and even E15 is very common here, and I have run it in my TBI vehicles consistently for years. TBI has...
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    Softopper - I've been waiting for

    I've always liked these as well. I typically have a hard shell for any truck I have, and never can take it off or put it on as easily as I'd like, so I struggle through open bed jobs with a cap, then struggle through things that should be enclosed because I can't find enough neighbors to help me...
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    Deleting emissions,read this article.

    You know, I probably wouldn't mind it so much if the requirements were actually logical. i.e., they care about emissions? Then test emissions. Do a tailpipe sniffer test, who cares what the truck has or doesn't have. I'll bet a nice, shiny nickel that a 1976 with all of the factory original smog...
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    Got a weird idea for a truck bed

    What's your reason for wanting some bed, but not as much? I'd think that a large toolbox would give you the same capability as a midget bed, then a flatbed after that. Or maybe more Aussie style (or Home Depot Rental style) with a flatbed that has flip-down sides?
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    Best brand for LED conversion?

    I'm watching with interest, I've never heard of RMS, but they look like a great option, and good reviews from the sound of it. I have a set of Amazon LED's that are decent so far but aren't exactly the look I want. I'm using them on my Motorhome with low/high 4x6's on outside then high beam only...
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    5.7nhigh millage what oil do you use?

    I'm not a fan of the "High Mileage" oil. Everyone I know that has switched has noticed increased oil consumption, and sometimes it doesn't always get back to normal after going back to the regular stuff. Maybe it's coincidence, but I've seen it at least a half dozen times among family and...
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    Torque Value Calculation, JD 310D

    The font makes it look a little weird, but I believe that's saying 425 ft lbs nominal, you can go over by 125 ft lbs, but only go under by 85 ft lbs. So essentially somewhere between 550 and 340 is ok, but if you have a wrench, set it for 425. That's a heckuva range, but is in the ballpark for...
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    New to Square body, what's this?

    It's only going to tumble until you hit 10 or 15 mph, after that it would plant the key on the wall pretty steady. Not sure that would be the best place I could think of for a spare key, but it would be covered by the hubcaps and still be accessible with only moderate tools, so maybe? Funs...
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    Trying to buy 1984 suburban c20 bench seat. Unicorn?

    My 87 has a bench, my mom's old 78 had a bench. I don't think they are that rare, but that doesn't make them easy to find either. Might take a while to get one in good shape.
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    Pulling Sucks--2001 Suburban 3/4 ton--6.0

    I also have some experience with a 6.0 in a Yukon Denali XL, but not a ton of towing with it. And I have an 8.1 in a 34' Super C. The LS engines in general want to rev, so feel free to let it as much as practical, but from the sounds of it, seems like something isn't quite right on yours...
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    What should I replace (rear drums on 14B SF)?

    I'll look at seals and bearings and see about adding those to the order. Since I'm losing brake fluid but not from anywhere up front, that was my assumption. But yeah, could be axle seal too. Thanks.
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    What should I replace (rear drums on 14B SF)?

    I hear you, and if I have some time I'll try to pull one off and take a look, but with 5 kids and 2 house projects ongoing, scheduling an inspection day and a work day separately gets difficult. I can afford to have it down, but I'm usually working outside too. If I tear into it and find...
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    What should I replace (rear drums on 14B SF)?

    I need to do some work on my rear brakes. They are losing fluid, and the rear has gone from being sticky after sitting a few weeks between driving to completely grabbing/mostly engaged when driving forwards and only mildly grabbing when in reverse the last month or two. I haven't checked which...

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