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  1. Pancake_Turtle

    new member with a 78 c20

    Welcome from Ohio! I agree with some earlier messages. They look best factory. Have you thought about maybe airbags?
  2. Pancake_Turtle

    Removing Smog on a 81 305

    In case you guys wanted to follow along over here for the rest of info about the truck https://www.gmsquarebody.com/threads/81-c20-build-log.28829/#post-557409
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    Removing Smog on a 81 305

    I will have to keep that in mind thanks for the tip. You haven't seen the bed yet... or should I say through the bed yet You are welcome for the laugh, I am not an Ohio Native, just ended up here for work. but I can't stand humidity. You will never find me in Florida by choice!
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    Removing Smog on a 81 305

    As far as I know I am the 2nd owner and that nothing other than regular maintenance was done. I am under the impression most of the truck is Stock.
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    Removing Smog on a 81 305

    Next Post will be my I think they are called RPO codes picture, from the glovebox. Nope Ohio! Gets humid enough for me to want to keep it. Thanks! oh I am just North of Dayton. I have a solid rear window. I will start a thread this week weather and work permitting of my truck with pictures...
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    Removing Smog on a 81 305

    I didn't disappear! Just waiting for a break in the cold to get started on the Smog removal. will post pictures of progress and things I take off so stay tuned I guess if you want to see it.
  7. Pancake_Turtle

    Removing Smog on a 81 305

    Yeah I live up in Ohio but the summer can be unbearable. I was just listing what I was gathering so far. I would prefer to keep A/C cause that is something I like but if it makes things easier or better in the long run I am up for anything. Thanks for the recommendation on boosters! Hoping to...
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    Removing Smog on a 81 305

    I am in the great state of Ohio, we don't test where I live and I plan on swapping the engine at some time. But you have a great point. Will keep the stuff so I can put it back together in case someone needs it on their 305 or if a strict emissions state buyer wants the whole thing. but I...
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    Removing Smog on a 81 305

    man I know 3 of those things ha. so it starts up right away now as is. not sure how but it does. So the seems to me that the plan is to eliminate a lot of things correct? Things to Eliminate: Smog AC air injection system(what does that do?) EFE TVS Maybe EGR Things to keep: PCV Canister EGR...
  10. Pancake_Turtle

    Removing Smog on a 81 305

    Guess I should attach those huh.
  11. Pancake_Turtle

    Removing Smog on a 81 305

    Thanks! From poking around I believe I am in the right spot. I very badly edited some of my photos of what I think I need to remove but I have no idea on the 3rd photo what is going on there. Can't tell if they are going into the head or just the headers
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    Removing Smog on a 81 305

    See also this
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    Removing Smog on a 81 305

    Additional info so you don't have to ask. Truck sat for a long time, no idea how long unfortunately. I am aware of my Brake Booster leaking real bad. working on finding a new one. I am new to this whole thing but this truck has a lot of sentimental value so I want to fix it up and make it real...
  14. Pancake_Turtle

    Removing Smog on a 81 305

    Thank you all for the responses. let me get a few pictures up. It does have AC as far as I can tell
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    Removing Smog on a 81 305

    Hello! I have a 1981 C20 with the 5.0 305 with a 4BBL carb. I have a new exhaust for it since the one on it rusted away. I got Headers to tips and want to put them on. I would like some pointers for removing the smog system. it seems overly complicated and I am new to all of this. Where do I...

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