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    Xenon 8400 Fender Flares- TERRIBLE QUALITY and Customer Service

    So, I’m coming to the end of my ‘83 K5 Blazer multi-year restoration/build. I had been interested in Xenon 8400 squarebody fender flares for a year and was ready to purchase them since they look great (online), made to order, are unique looking and made in America (Round Rock, TX). Prior to...
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    Alternatives for seal sealer that dries fast and paintable??? Need quick responses!

    Thank you everyone for the quick replies!
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    Alternatives for seal sealer that dries fast and paintable??? Need quick responses!

    I’m in the process of painting my K5 but found a seam that needs seam sealer but don’t have time to wait days for it to dry. What is a good alternative for seam sealer that seals well, dries fast and is primer/paintable? Thanks!
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    ‘83 Blazer soft topper/cage and canvas?

    Yep, it was my thought also that it was homemade. Looks good! I’m trying to design my own similar to that but there are a lot of considerations to be made. Thanks!
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    DIY spray coatings “garage test” review- Dupli-Color Sound Dampening, Dupli-Color Truck Bedliner, Rugged Restore Barricade Truck Bedliner

    Review of “garage test” of 3 DIY automotive spray coatings without “lab standards” applied on non coated/non prepped sheet metal. Dupli-Color (“DC” from here on) Premium Undercoating/ Sound Dampening/“High-Build Formula/ Protective, Paintable Rubberized Finish/ Solvent Based”, 15 ounce spray...
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    ‘83 Blazer soft topper/cage and canvas?

    See photo attached of a Blazer I found online. I’m trying to understand what is covering the bed. Look closely, is it a soft topper underneath a canvas cover that is snapped onto a roll cage that mounts to the cab? It looks cool and I would like to do something similar but that also has to be...
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    Prep/paint metal dash recommendations???

    I went ahead and sprayed the dash and cab with the same 2K primer surfacer that I used on the body. It went on pretty flat and will only require buffing with grey or red scotchbrite.
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    Prep/paint metal dash recommendations???

    ‘83 K5 Blazer: seeking best practices on prepping/ priming/ painting metal dash. My windshield is out, all dash metal is exposed, the exterior is primed and ready for paint, the floor has been coated with Lizard Skin. The dash metal currently has old paint on it. Just wanting to know if I should...
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    Where can I find these seat covers?

    I saw these on a K5 Blazer posted for sale on FB. They look like seat covers that I would like to have. Anyone recognize them and know where I can get them from?
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    ‘83 Blazer fuel sending unit access panel/floor structural support ideas?

    Actually, I had cut the hole previously but now the tank is out and would be a good time to incorporate a door and structural support. So, looking for specific ideas on how others went about this.
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    ‘83 Blazer fuel sending unit access panel/floor structural support ideas?

    I cut the hole in the bed of my ‘83 Blazer to access the fuel sending unit. I’d like to hear ideas on an access panel and structural support for the opening. On one of the Blazers on Merricks Garage YT video there was a nice aftermarket looking hinged door installed but not sure where it came...
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    Underside of hood coating ideas?

    I’m currently doing a purpose built restoration (daily street/off-road use/not show quality) on my ‘83 K5. I’d like to hear ideas on how to coat the underside of the hood. I have sanded it down, sprayed Eastwood internal frame coating (only green was available) inside the cavities. Should I also...
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    ‘86 C10 700R4 pan leak with new gasket

    My ‘86 C10 700R4 trans pan with a cork gasket was leaking so I dropped the pan and installed a new Moroso rubber with steel core gasket and was very careful with torquing the bolts and in a cross pattern. The pan continued to leak and I have loosened and retorqued the bolts with varying amounts...
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    K5 Windshield and seal recommendations?

    Thanks, I’ll take y’all’s advice!
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    K5 Windshield and seal recommendations?

    Right on Grit dog! I’ll take your advice, thanks again!
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    K5 Windshield and seal recommendations?

    I called Precision (technician) that also recommended the WCR848 gasket, WLS466 lock strip, 3M gasket to body non-hardening sealant PN 08509 and hardening sealant PN 08609 for the lock strip. The sealants were highly recommended. The Precision sales agent recommended purchasing their parts...
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    K5 Windshield and seal recommendations?

    Bodywork is near completion on my ‘83 K5 Blazer but I still need to do any bodywork under the windshield and replace the old pitted windshield. I went to Safelite to get an estimate on getting the windshield replaced and they quoted around $350 for the new glass and installation however they...
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    ‘86 C10 Cargo light confusion. Help!

    So, if I install a separate cargo light switch, how does it work with the headlight switch that also turns the cargo light switch on and off?
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    ‘86 C10 Cargo light confusion. Help!

    Without having the switch, I jumped the two wires, closed the door and now have a properly operating cargo light operated by the the headlight switch. So, I guess I don’t need a separate switch above my shoulder, or do I?
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    ‘86 C10 Cargo light confusion. Help!

    I thought there should be a switch over my shoulder but there is no switch on the panel. So, I removed the panel and Lo and Behold, the wiring was taped to the metal but without a switch. I’ll have to buy a switch and cut a hole in the panel to mount the switch. Thought I was losing my mind...
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    ‘86 C10 Cargo light confusion. Help!

    ‘86 C10: I’ve had a very nice, previously restored C10 for about 1 year now and am finally trying to figure out why the cargo lamp would never off (had to resort to removing the bulb). There is no separate cargo light switch and thought it should be operated by turning the dash headlight switch...
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    ‘83 K5/NP208: Headers vs exh. manifold compatibility/fitment/performance /recommendations with new crate SBC SP350/385HP/400TQ

    I will be installing a new GM crate SP350/385HP/400TQ engine into my ‘83 K5 Blazer with a 4” lift, 700R4 and an NP208 transfer case. I will be using the Blazer for street, highway and off-roading but not rock crawling. The SP350 engine has aluminum heads, “D” shaped exhaust ports with angled...
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    Roof Sheet Metal

    Okay, I’ve read the comments, and the Pro Shaper is too expensive and may not get the creased dents and all the oil canning out. I tried a stud welder which wasn’t effective enough and have now resorted to a homemade slide hammer that doesn’t get the sharp creased dents out, so I welded on nails...
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    Heater core requirement for new engine install break-in/ test?

    I will be installing a new GM crate SP350 engine into my ‘83 K5 Blazer before I get a new aftermarket under dash AC/Heat system/heater core. I have gutted the complete firewall and factory under dash mounted AC/heat system. Will there be any issues with breaking in and running the new engine...
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    Jegs Wiring harness versus Painless Wiring Harness

    I’m in the process of restoring my ‘83 K5. I did lots of research on new wiring harnesses. I watched YT videos, I spoke to Painless, American Autowire and KwikWire. Autowire has good quality and everything you need but was far more money than I wanted to spend and wasn’t impressed by their...

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