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  1. Old Guy Bill

    1978 Scottsdale Drag Link Question

    I’ve got an ORD 4” lift on my ‘78 K20, the drag link angle seems excessive to me, but this is without the cab & box on the chassis. Hopefully the springs will settle somewhat…
  2. Old Guy Bill

    4L80 on FB Market Place

    Thanks Nick That’s exactly what I thought, but wasn’t sure. I see these going for much more all the time. I’ll try to get with the guy early tomorrow.
  3. Old Guy Bill

    4L80 on FB Market Place

    I’m always looking for possible parts in my area. Saw this today, I have no experience with the later model stuff. I’m not asking about the price, I always negotiate. It’s the trans itself, year, etc.. What do you think?
  4. Old Guy Bill

    Mandrel exhaust shop

    The manufacturer I work for has a nice hydraulic bender, it’s used for steel tubing such as hand rails etc… I’m not sure how many dies it has, but you can bet if it can be used for a custom exhaust system I’ll be all over it!
  5. Old Guy Bill

    Moved to FB 1987 C20 parts truck. Near Fort Worth

    A lot of good parts there, it’s a better truck than the one I’m restoring!
  6. Old Guy Bill

    6.2l crankshaft bolt thread size? (Balancer replacement)

    I don’t know the thread size but you really need the proper installation tool. It will have a thrust bearing.
  7. Old Guy Bill

    New Dad/Daughter Project 78 Cheyenne

    Welcome! Excellent looking project, love it.
  8. Old Guy Bill

    Adding 4WD, where does the shifter go?

    On my build, a ‘78 that had a 203, I’m going to adapt the 208 shifter to the existing hole in the hump. It will definitely need to be enlarged, but I don’t have any exact measurements yet, the cab is off the frame.
  9. Old Guy Bill

    PLEASE HELP!!!

    The ignition switch itself is mounted down on the steering column. It is actuated by a rod connected to the key cylinder. The ignition switch has adjustment, it can be moved to align correctly with the key position.
  10. Old Guy Bill

    Adding 4WD, where does the shifter go?

    I believe in the pre-‘80s trucks with 203 & 205 TCs the shifter mounted to the TC itself, thus the hole in the hump for the shifter had to be in a particular position. The ‘80s trucks with the 208 the shifter mounts to the hump itself, with the single adjustable linkage rod to the TC… the...
  11. Old Guy Bill

    Fat tire electric scooter

    Automatic transmissions, disc brakes, electronic ignition, fuel injection, etc.. Just a few of the many innovations in the history of automobile technology, and all met with skepticism… Back to the original post… I’m not purchasing an electric scooter, and I’m not suggesting anyone else...
  12. Old Guy Bill

    ‘79 K10 Owner

    Welcome! You’re at that age many of us remember very well. Spending time with your father is very special, don’t take it for granted.
  13. Old Guy Bill

    Fat tire electric scooter

    At my age I don’t have time to waste time “hating” Over 40 yrs as an industrial electrician, I love new tech.
  14. Old Guy Bill

    Fat tire electric scooter

    KAASPEED https://www.kaaspeed-usa.com/products/pink-scooter
  15. Old Guy Bill

    Fat tire electric scooter

    It’s the first one I’ve seen in person, the tech was very impressive. The motor is totally enclosed in the rear wheel, with tiny hydraulic disc brakes systems front & rear. A small magnetic card for a key, three power modes, and you better hang on in the fastest one!
  16. Old Guy Bill

    Fat tire electric scooter

    Yes, simple spelling can be difficult for some people…
  17. Old Guy Bill

    Fat tire electric scooter

    My best friend works for a large Ford dealership. He’s the owners main guy, they buy and sell all kinds of collector cars, motorcycles, memorabilia etc… He lives just down the street and came by on this scooter today, it’s him in the pic. They bought five of them in Florida a few weeks ago...
  18. Old Guy Bill

    Well I accidentally bought a Jeep

    I see a lot of jeeps, they are very popular around here. I’d love to do a modest build on one.
  19. Old Guy Bill

    Steering box frame reinforcement weld in plates

    There were no cracks in my ‘78, I inspected it thoroughly. Added the plates after the frame sand blast.
  20. Old Guy Bill

    TH400--Steel Transmission Lines VS Flexible

    The trans lines aren’t difficult, they just run along beside the oil pan then bend up to the radiator. Use the small S style clips to keep them together. The correct flexible lines with the right fittings are probably going to be more expensive than the pre bent lines from LMC…
  21. Old Guy Bill

    Proportioning valve vs. load sensing valve

    I know you’ve got old lines with seized connections but you’re gonna have to get some loose to find out where the brake fluid is.. or isn’t when the brakes are applied. Use the proper line wrenches. Replacement lines are readily available, or you can bend your own. Always use anti-seize on the...
  22. Old Guy Bill

    D70 spindle nut socket?

    I just went through that a few months ago on my 14 bolt. Mine were in bad shape, I was able to get them loose with a punch. I replaced all of them with the square ones that are currently available and fit my socket.
  23. Old Guy Bill

    Name brand or budget carb?

    It sounds like he’s already got a square bore intake though… Whatever you choose don’t go with too big of a carb…
  24. Old Guy Bill

    How can i separate my rotor from hub? Looks like its all one piece need help!

    “Burnishing” the shoes of drum brakes is from way back in the day.. and is still advised for trailers, especially large heavy RVs. I do it after a brake rebuild on my fifthwheel trailer. Disc brakes, I’m sure it’s advised but probably hardly ever done in todays world.
  25. Old Guy Bill

    Let’s see your memorabilia?!

    I got this old pump many years ago from a small marina on a lake in central KY. I have friends that have the older visible style pumps, but I’m not that old and never used them. This is the style that was used when I learned to drive. It took a lot of work to get it back to this shape.. it’s...

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