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    Extremely new to the concept of locking hubs

    i would not wait for the auto hubs to fail. take the time to disassemble them, clean everything , properly lube everything, and put it back together. cost of a little solvent and grease and maybe 2 or 3 hours labor is time and money well spent.
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    Engine overheating

    get the fan shroud in place as it was engineered by GM. go from there
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    Roar in cab after dual exhaust installation.

    i suggest adding dynamat
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    What non 73/87 parts have you swapped into your squarebody?

    lexus 8 way power seats from an rx350. have them in my 72 k5 and my 81 c10. unmatched comfort.
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    Pick the fav car you owned but follow instructions:

    57 chevy 4 door wagon,my first car. 72 malibu 350 4 speed (only new car i ever owned) 65 corvette 327, 4 speed convert and 72 k5 blazer 406, auto. the k5 is the best of the bunch!
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    Engine troubles

    my bet is on the fuel filter.
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    700r4 help

    hey matt69olds i suspect i am not getting wot, where would i make the adjustment? bend the pedal assy.?
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    350 standard temp in Arizona.

    run a 160 stat
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    Tight engine. Loosing my mind troubleshooting.

    now that you have hammered on the balancer,make sure the center hole where the crank pulley centers is not peened over otherwise the pulley will not sit flat on the balancer. i was throwing belts at 5krpm and finally found the problem when i replaced the crank pulley. it was peened over by PO.
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    Oil Leak

    don't forget to check the valve cover,they are notorious for leaks in that area
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    350 Chevy knocking noise!

    i'm with Snoots, a broken rocker arm can sound very serious.
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    Newb wtfmid I need help with long term kido build

    might be better to find a local engine builder. someone that has done it a hundred times and knows exactly what to look for. boost the economy and peace of mind. i'm just saying!! no oh shit moments.
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    Need Quick Rust Advice

    10k with rust is a lot to pay, walk away.
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    lowering my 1987 silverado

    if you want to keep it level do 2" coils up front and 2" drop shackles plus 2" drop forward spring mounts for the rear. i did the forward spring mounts without removing the gas tank but mine is a short step with a 16gal. tank.and i had to sawzall the stock mount apart to access the front rivets...
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    K5 easy top removal

    i'm not a big fan of them but maybe a soft top for the summer and the fiberglass top in winter. i can take the top off of my '72 k5 with my engine hoist by myself but that doesn't help when camping. i like the idea of a hitch mounted lift
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    ISO: This piece

    I'll make one last comment then step away. 82Diesel wasn't buying new old stock (original GM) metal for fit but longevity. my POV is that if you don't protect the metal properly after install, it makes little difference where the metal came from. I've done 3 jobs with LMC replacement metal. all...
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    ISO: This piece

    hey shiftpro i hear you, but the suggestion is that nos metal is better and will last longer than offshore metal. i'm in PA and the rust issues are real here too. my point was that with the proper protection from the elements,the offshore metal is just as good. i'm not telling anyone how to...
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    ISO: This piece

    i have to take issue with your point of view. the older metal was not better. new vehicles have way more corrosion protection than your '82. if you are going to weld in new rockers and not put rust protection in that void (think Ziebart or an Eastwood product) its going to corrode. if your...
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    ISO: This piece

    if you can weld and fab,that bracket doesnt look like a big deal to build. why are you spending all of your $ on nos sheet metal?
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    Brake lights always on

    i would start with the accelerator pump in the carb.
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    What needs to be done?

    my '81 short step came with a Lund visor, i like the look. you have a nice clean truck now, maybe spend some $ on the interior. wheel,gauges,seats, etc.
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    C10 weight?

    throw some scrap steel or cast in it and take a run to the scrap yard. they will weigh your truck before and after.then there is no guessing.
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    Is the "body shop" tryna rob me

    i know Brothers offers a simple fool proof kit to shorten frames for '67 - '72, i don't know about squares. as for the body work, it's not rocket science and i'm sure you can do it yourself. if you don't weld now, buy a mig and learn. take a class if necessary but when you are done you will have...
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    Motor Dies While Driving

    mine is a new build with only 30 miles on it but checking the fuel filter is a good place to start. i use the stone filters
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    Motor Dies While Driving

    everything is new including the gas tank,fuel pump and carb.

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