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  1. Old Guy Bill

    Remove accessories from this old truck?

    Not a fan of either. For me they would have to go…
  2. Old Guy Bill

    Seat recovering

    I’ve got a bench seat to recover in my truck, it’s been recovered previously and who knows what’s under there. I’ve done upholstery many times when I was younger. I don’t look forward to it now, really tough on the hands.
  3. Old Guy Bill

    Ford infotainment into 79 c10

    The FORScan pages have a ton of info available for the Ford systems.
  4. Old Guy Bill

    Wing Windows

    I’m undecided on a plan of attack for these two yet… If I do them myself I’ll have the frames powder coated black where I work. A price quote from Precision soon.
  5. Old Guy Bill

    diagnosing mystery rattle/ flex plate clearance

    Cracks in the flex plate occur between the bolt holes and flange, very hard to see without removing it…..
  6. Old Guy Bill

    King ranch seat in the sqaurebody.

    I remember the first run of Ford Super Duty King Ranch models many years ago. Those seats were the most comfortable leather seats I’d ever sat in. The leather was like an old baseball glove, soft & smooth.
  7. Old Guy Bill

    New Tires, What should I do for wheels?

    I just got the Vision brand from Summit. 17x9 at $92 each. I went with a tire slightly taller than 33”. They also offer the Blackrock brand but they’re more expensive. Both are available in many sizes and offsets.
  8. Old Guy Bill

    4 Inch Lift kits

    I used ORD for a “budget“ 4” lift for my ‘78. They have everything you need, springs, shackles, shocks, etc..
  9. Old Guy Bill

    Show me your 8 lug wheels!

    Vision brand from Summit. 17 x 9, 4.5 backspace.
  10. Old Guy Bill

    Factory A/C Conversion for '86

    I‘ve restored a couple of ‘69 year cars with factory AC in the past, those systems involved a POA valve. Putting them back factory was very expensive and the end results weren’t very impressive in my opinion. I’m restoring a ‘78 truck with factory AC, the compressor and lines were removed...
  11. Old Guy Bill

    Are locking hubs factory or personal add on?

    https://www.gmsquarebody.com/threads/new-project.41246/page-3#post-903872
  12. Old Guy Bill

    Are locking hubs factory or personal add on?

    I opted for the Warn.
  13. Old Guy Bill

    Have i decoded this VIN correctly????

    Yes, you are right, I was incorrect. I looked at the frame today, its stamped twice on the top passenger side rail, about two feet apart along the fuel tank area.
  14. Old Guy Bill

    Have i decoded this VIN correctly????

    Im in the process of a complete resto on my ‘78. It definitely has the VIN on top and the side of one of the frame rails.
  15. Old Guy Bill

    Have i decoded this VIN correctly????

    The VIN is stamped on the top of the frame, but I don’t believe you can readily see it with the cab & fuel tanks installed.
  16. Old Guy Bill

    Front posi-traction differential

    I just put an Eaton TruTrac diff in my front 10 bolt… In my opinion it’s the best choice for the type of driving my truck will be used for.
  17. Old Guy Bill

    Show your daily driver

    2022 Ford Edge ST, AWD, twin turbo 2.7 V6, 335hp.
  18. Old Guy Bill

    New Wheel Studs or Reuse?

    Im almost finished with my 10 bolt rebuild, cleaning up the hubs today. I press the studs out, clean, and inspect them. Replace any the threads are bad on. Press them back in. just reinstalled the originals on the rear 14 bolt, they all cleaned up great.
  19. Old Guy Bill

    LMC pre bent fuel and brake lines

    I just did a complete brake and fuel line install on my ‘78 long bed. Stainless from Inline Tube for the brakes, LMCs steel for the fuel. All mine run under the motor mount, but later years they went over. Some trucks the return line was on the outside of the frame. Start in the middle of the...
  20. Old Guy Bill

    Old77's Jeep Thread

    Cool, looks good. Jeeps seem to be super popular around here and I’d love to try to pick one up similar to that.
  21. Old Guy Bill

    Transfer case

    Definitely so many variations throughout the years…
  22. Old Guy Bill

    Transfer case

    nvrenuf is exactly correct. The biggest drawback for the 208 is the slip yoke. The NP241 with passenger side drop is much more desirable but it’s another unicorn…
  23. Old Guy Bill

    Dumbo mirrors

    Make sure the “Wing Window” will open all the way!
  24. Old Guy Bill

    Transfer case

    Umm, the 203 is not the desired TC, it’s all time 4x4 and the replacement chains aren’t being produced. You can’t give a 203 away in my area. Now if it was a 205, then yes it would be great.
  25. Old Guy Bill

    Transfer case

    I’ve got a ‘78 with a TH400 and have been looking for a NP205 to replace a NP203 for quite a while now with no luck…. As previously posted the NP205 came in a several different configurations. The older “Figure 8” and later “Round” mounting patterns, the adapter between them can be ”Long Foot”...

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