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  1. R8rPhan

    Getting ready to order a bunch of stuff but looking for a cheaper source

    Oh, by distribution block you mean the little fusible link block on the firewall? If that's the case, you can buy one at a local NAPA, I'm sure... Probably only 10-15 bucks I would think.. Just run a #8 (or larger?) wire from the battery terminal on the starter (or directly from the...
  2. R8rPhan

    Getting ready to order a bunch of stuff but looking for a cheaper source

    I'm thinking yours might be the 12 circuit version? I bought the 22 circuit version.. I really can't speak to the 12 circuit version... There's no fuse panel with it???
  3. R8rPhan

    Getting ready to order a bunch of stuff but looking for a cheaper source

    That was one of my questions.. He interrupted me about four words into my first question (angrily), and started repeating what was written in the manual (which had nothing to do with my question) as if I can't read.. Then after I gently asked him to let me finish my question, he answered it...
  4. R8rPhan

    Getting ready to order a bunch of stuff but looking for a cheaper source

    It's generic, but generic GM based... The fuse box has the exact same size and screw pattern as the one that was in the truck... I posted some pictures of it and a custom cover/adapter for the hole where the old one was.. It's in my build thread... I'm happy with it for the most part, and yes...
  5. R8rPhan

    VIN number discrepency on my frankenstein c10

    Probably already said too much... Too bad there's no way to delete a thread.. :shrug:
  6. R8rPhan

    Electronic/HEI conversion

    I would use spade lugs if I knew that getting them backwards would not harm the electronics of the dist... I found them on eBay for 8 bucks, but I don't have enough money in my paypal account, and ebay screws things up when I try to use my credit card (The purchase fails and I get charged...
  7. R8rPhan

    Electronic/HEI conversion

    That's the wrong one.. That's the one that's already on the distributor and is wired to it's internals.. I need the other one that connects to the two tabs on the distributor to the electrical system of the truck... YOu can see them pretty clearly (no pun intended) in the second pic Do you...
  8. R8rPhan

    Electronic/HEI conversion

    Okay, so I got the distributor a couple days ago and sat down to take a good look at it this morning.. It has a connector on the side, but I don't have the connector.. Anyone know where I can get one? I could just use individual spade connectors, but doing so would leave me open to...
  9. R8rPhan

    VIN number discrepency on my frankenstein c10

    I'm fairly certain that the frame, engine, cab, and bed are all from different vehicles... The VIN on the dash says it's a 79 1 ton with a big block, sold as a cab and frame only... The one on the door post (the rivets look older than the rivets on the dash) says it's a 73 1/2 ton with a...
  10. R8rPhan

    Intellitronix digital dash

    Yeah, these guys have been around a long time.. Something has kept them in business.. and their dashes are being sold by summit, jegs, classic industries, O'reilly, etc.. I'm thinking that if they're that bad, these companies wouldn't want to deal with the hassle of the...
  11. R8rPhan

    Dakota Digital...

    That's what mine is and I'm not crazy about it.. I like that plain one in the picture much better... What year truck was that one listed for?
  12. R8rPhan

    VIN number discrepency on my frankenstein c10

    That's pretty much all I can do, I guess...
  13. R8rPhan

    Intellitronix digital dash

    Been doing some reading on line.. The bars going out thing has happened to a few people.. Hard to tell how many as there aren't a lot of reviews out there... The issues with wrong readings and stuff appears to be related to grounding issues.. Apparently the units are very susceptible to...
  14. R8rPhan

    VIN number discrepency on my frankenstein c10

    No, the VIN on the title/door post are for a 73.. the VIN on the dash is for a 79.. the issue is two different VINs on the truck cab itself...
  15. R8rPhan

    Intellitronix digital dash

    Do you know if the company replaced/repaired the defective units? I'm thinking that the issues with the speedo not reading right are due to not paying attention to shielding or twisting the sender unit wires, as at three feet of connected cable, most everyone probably has to extend them...
  16. R8rPhan

    VIN number discrepency on my frankenstein c10

    The weird thing is, that the stamped number on the tag inside the cab at the door matches the registration/pink slip... The rivets holding it look old, while the rivets holding the stamped tag on the dash don't look as old.. Of course the one on the dash would be exposed to less moisture than...
  17. R8rPhan

    VIN number discrepency on my frankenstein c10

    About a month ago, I bought a used C10.. Listed as a 73 chevy C10 with clean title... Now, that I have the dash all taken apart and the VIN on the dash metal in the cab revealed, it is different than what the truck is registered as.. The truck is registered as a 73 chevy c10 fleet side long...
  18. R8rPhan

    Intellitronix digital dash

    Of what nature are the bad reviews? Hopefully not quality/functionality...
  19. R8rPhan

    Intellitronix digital dash

    Anybody installed the intellitronix digital dash unit? They're considerably less expensive than the Dakota Digital ones... I'm 90% sure I want one, just want to get some reviews if possible before I pull the trigger... Intellitronix Digital dash for 73-8 chevy truck I'm also having a...
  20. R8rPhan

    Dakota Digital...

    Is that a custom bezel? I like the clean look without the raised boundary ridges..
  21. R8rPhan

    Power to proportional valve? How?

    On the new inst cluster I'm getting there is a warning light for the eBrake... Hadn't thought about it, but what triggers that light? I don't remember detaching any wiring to any switch on the ebrake pedal.. Did they have such warning lights back then? Sounds like I can use that light for...
  22. R8rPhan

    Where to get these parts....

    the bottom two (the one that goes to the left, and the piece that connects the other two) They're highlighted in red in the image below..
  23. R8rPhan

    Where to get these parts....

    YES!!! Well two of the three pieces, anyways.. How much is that gonna hurt? :Big Laugh:
  24. R8rPhan

    HELP!!! Ignition Switch Nightmare

    Never mind!!!! Dumbassery on my part... A night's sleep and a fresh look, and it goes in super easy.. If I had only taken a picture before I took it apart, I would have seen the error of my ways instantly.. I'm usually pretty good about the picture thing, but I guess not this...
  25. R8rPhan

    HELP!!! Ignition Switch Nightmare

    73 C10.. Most of the way through a complete rewire... Starting to put the dash back together.. Can't seem to figure out how to install the new ignition switch.. All you tube searches about replacing ignition switch result in how to's on replacing the lock cylinder... Nothing on...

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