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    Ok...ladies an gentleman i deleted the right tank and now things are messy...

    Can I ask you why? I've done a dozen of these trucks in Carbureted, TBI, and LS swaps (like my personal '86) with dual tanks. It's easy and convenient to roll around with 32g of gas for long trips, instead of 16...Even ******* still makes the dual valve setup for high pressure applications...
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    Bye Bye Optima

    A '67 2CV. From last summer, I think, in my driveway... (Shot in Glasurit, in January 2018.) Looking for a clean DS, too... And to keep things Square focused, my '86 the day it got unloaded, same location in my driveway.. Summer of 2020 (hence the friend who dragged it from NC to NY wearing...
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    Paint manufacturer recommendations for the DIY

    I'd shoot Transtar 2K epoxy for a base, it's good, inexpensive, and helps to keep corrosion under control especially if you have and repaired rust. If you have mud/rust indentations, consider a high build like Evercoat Slick Sand. It hides a lot of first timer/low hour issues (and gets sprayed...
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    Paint manufacturer recommendations for the DIY

    So; let me ask you a few questions... 1) What colors? Solids? Metallics? etc? 2) Will the truck sit outside? Will it be a trailer queen? Off-roaded and scratched/etc/need touch ups? 3) Will it ever need to defend against salt? (I see you're in MS, don't know if you or it venture north.) I'd...
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    Bye Bye Optima

    If your car is driven somewhat regularly I don't think there's too much difference (other than higher reserve capacity, and a few extra years longevity.) In the Buffalo area, my cars go to sleep in mid/late November, and don't come out until we've had a few good spring rains to wash the salt...
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    Bye Bye Optima

    I've honestly not had any issues with Optima batteries. Years ago, though, I burned two of them up in my antiques. While I was at SEMA, I spoke to the reps at their booth, and they asked what I was using for a trickle charger. I was using Battery Tender brand chargers; and they mentioned that...
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    Do I rebuild my SBC or swap for an LS3?

    It's why I told him to define his mission. I run far older tech on the road regularly than a Gen1 SBC. If it's something he wants to be a daily, though, they're a bad choice. I've left plenty of my rides with factory motors that are far older than me. But they're weekend warriors (other than...
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    Do I rebuild my SBC or swap for an LS3?

    You take the two connectors off the PCM (they're color coded) and chase those wires out. If you have a separate pedal box/DBW pedal, there's a short harness there (follow the pedal plug to the firewall, to the small box.) The dash harness is separate. Leave it alone. You don't need it. Your...
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    Do I rebuild my SBC or swap for an LS3?

    ^^ This. These motors are in junkyards everywhere. Pull a 5.3, and yank the harness/PCM with it from a truck or van. If you're looking for off-the-shelf, go to Napa/AutoZone/O'Reilly's stuff to swap things in go to Tejas Steel's website, they have a great LS Swap guide using OE Style...
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    Do I rebuild my SBC or swap for an LS3?

    LS. Especially if you leave it alone for a while (Ethanol issues with plugging carbs, seal failures from sitting, etc.) My C10 is a truck. I haul things, buy building supplies, and generally run the vehicle as it was designed to be run. I put in a used 5.3 from a wrecked truck. Mild cam...
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    Anyone have a good experience with Brothers Trucks?

    If you need a set of 1 piece seals, let me know... Have a set in the bags yet. I'd sell them for whatever it cost me, plus shipping. My business partner ordered the wrong set when we had a K5 in our small shop. They're from last summer... I'll check brand when/if you're interested...
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