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  1. GTX63

    Back in the fold

    I like those old Ford trucks from the 70s. There needs to be variety. My dad was a Ford and Mercury man, as well as his brothers. Somewhere along the line I went wrong and have owned nothing but Chevy and GMC from day 1.
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    Loud Knock After Replacing Intake Manifold

    This is where you stop and confirm. Put everything else to the side. A piece of metal, even tiny, can wreck an engine. Run the camera thru the cylinders and look for damage. Or just pull the heads now. It is a couple hours and even if you do not find that nut, or debris, you can know what the...
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    Lost my rear end.

    I had an 85 K10 with a rear end that was trashed. No bearings, and chunks of the pinion gear laying at the bottom of the housing. I bought another junk K10 for 1K and swapped out the rear end, so the motor and transmission, fenders, radiator and made my money back, plus I had the rest for spare...
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    Chevy C10 "Build"

    Look at this truck before the guy towed it home and then after. Notice the types of parts and the methods he used to complete much of the repairs. Then guestimate how much you think he has in that truck.
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    Loud Knock After Replacing Intake Manifold

    Upload a video of your engine running.
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    Rear axle replacement

    I think the guy in this video was going to do a simple bearing swap until he discovered the rear end was total trash and probably 1 mile from doing the same thing your truck did. Without any bearings, that little C clip doesn't have much help.
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    What motor is best for a swap on a K25

    Welcome to GMSB. I hope you aren't a one and done but your questions begs questions so come on back. Upgrade how? A used 305 that runs and doesn't smoke or leak oil is an upgrade over a used 305 that smokes and leaks oil. What specifically do you want and in what order? Durability...
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    Plans for the summer.

    If you watch any of the "Will this 1931 GMC Chicken Truck Start and Run and Drive 1100 Miles?" type videos, a go bag full of tools and a co pilot is the norm. As long as you way point the O'Reillys, NAPAs, Auto Zones and Walmarts on your route, you always have safe harbors. Harbor Freight sells...
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    Chevy C10 "Build"

    Here is the thing about youtube channels- the successful ones are turning their money back into their channel. They make a lot and so they reinvest it. They buy lots of parts; some of them are getting parts from suppliers for endorsement and sponsorships. I enjoy these channels, but they don't...
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    daily driving/work truck use

    The short answer is- Is you want to use your truck for a daily driver, the best method of keeping everything in tip top tune is to....drive it everyday.
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    Dash light question (Is there a bulb back there?)

    LED lights. With a pack of new leads in my lap while sitting behind the steering wheel, I can have the bezel and the gauge cluster out in about 10 minutes. The less are pretty inexpensive too. From there it is as simple as unplugging the old bulbs and installing the new. You can also swap out...
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    Dash light question (Is there a bulb back there?)

    Yes, there is a bulb somewhere around the 2 o'clock position behind the fuel gauge. It isn't hard to access and might be a good time to upgrade with LEDs for better visibility.
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    No brakes and unable to get one side to bleed

    A pedal to the floor is an indication of air in the system and/or a failed master cylinder. One reservoir could be down slightly due to the caliper piston extending to compensate for pad wear. Look for hard line leaks along the frame and junctions. Applying brake pressure with the bleeder...
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    1980 Roundeye GMC

    Welcome. No hate coming from me. Lasr summer I had to pick my next project from a barn I have 5 squarebodies in. I drug out a white and carmine red 1980 GMC K15. Rusty and tattered. I've enjoyed it so much that I have been daily driving it while my 2019 2500 Silverado gathers dust. In fact, this...
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    Bigger tires

    Is this a daily driver? Weekender? Trailer to car show spot? Your location is listed as Idaho so it sounds like you would be on open road more than not. I ran 33s with a 700R4 with 4.10s and I can tell that I wouldn't have been happy with anything more than that, but I am at elevation with...
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    Blown head gasket questions

    When I have found a SBC with a failed head gasket it was almost always one of two things- it had been run hot at some point, or it had been sitting for a very long time.
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    10W-40 for Chevy 350

    Today's motor oil is not your papaw's motor oil. Know what is in them and why.
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    Blown head gasket questions

    No sweet smell from the exhaust? Ok, remove the radiator cap and warm the engine. Excessive bubbling in the coolant is a symptom of exhaust gas escaping into the system. You can also check for CO in the fluid using a chemical that will turn blue if exhaust gas is present. A leaking headgasket...
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    USA-1 Seat Covers

    The two examples I posted were from two different sellers, but both in my state. Actually, I might have seen a half dozen from just that search. $400 seems to be about the going rate including your old bench seat. Any foam is extra. If you don't recover seats yourself, you might try doing a...
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    Pulling Sucks--2001 Suburban 3/4 ton--6.0

    Late posting to this thread, but I have some experience related to the OPs set up. I have pulled RVs and equipment trailers up to and maybe past my tow rating on my current truck for 10 years. 6.0 with 4.10s. Living in Tn, I've been on steep grades, winds, heavy traffic more often than not. A...
  21. GTX63

    Question on battery/starter

    A new battery isn't always a good battery. Question- Why did you replace the battery a week ago?
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    USA-1 Seat Covers

    I do my own upholstry, but if I did not, I just did a search in my area on FB Marketplace for "Chevy Truck Seat Covers" and these two places popped up, among others. $400 complete with your old seat. There were several other similar people/businesses selling them too. Just me speaking, but I'm...
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    USA-1 Seat Covers

    If a business commits to selling items dependent on only one supplier, or in many cases from overseas/China they put a lot of their eggs in one basket and risk, well, what we are seeing here. I would hope USA1 is not dependent on China.
  24. GTX63

    Need a recommendation from Chattanooga members

    I know a guy in Knoxville. Old school and knows his transmissions. If can give you his information if you are interested.
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    Broken main bolt

    Saw a video not long ago from a guy that bought ebay/China heads with new springs, bolts, etc. As he was tightening a head bolt, with a torque wrench, the head of the bolt twisted off. I believe others followed. He also bought a rebuild kit off ebay and the motor wouldn't turn over after...

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