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    This is probably a bad idea, but I'm too cheap to pay for a tow.

    I'd put an ad on Craigslist to find someone willing to trailer it cheaper. IMHO.
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    Rotted and warped bed

    There is a guy near Lancaster PA that deals in rust free southern beds. Also spring Carlisle would be a good place to look. Would save a lot of work and $ to just swap it out.
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    Tools for trip

    I'm surprised that nobody mentioned a leatherman. I never leave home without one. Don't try to take it on the plane, they will take it for sure. My favorite one is the "Blast".
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    Scrapping Truck -- Parts To Keep?

    I would also keep the auto cross member.
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    Scrapping Truck -- Parts To Keep?

    Non AC dash pad inserts can be hard to find. Cut the speed nuts off with a dremel. Twisting will just shear the plastic studs.
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    HF plastic welding kit

    Splash shields are $15 from LMC. Like a sore d**k, can't beat it! Why bother trying to repair the old brittle ones?
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    MACHINING 16.5" DOWN TO 16"?

    This is an experiment i would not try. Do you really want the possibility of failure at speed?
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    How to tell if rings are bad on engine w/out heads

    I think your engine only needs valve cover gaskets and possibly valve seals. I would not remove the heads until i changed those two items.
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    My 350 shutting off while driving

    I would check the wires at the starter solenoid. power comes from there and the starter was out recently
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    SBC dual exhaust redux

    I used the driver side of 2 cross members to make a symetrical crossmember on my '81c10. Plenty of clearance. simple to fab.
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    1979 Big 10 Engine & Transmission Upgrade

    Thumper cam for sure
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    Engine swap for street and towing

    Save yourself a lot of time and money and find a 400sbc and rebuild it. Flat top pistons if you want, rv cam, quadrajet, long tube hedders, stock heads and make sure you use a big block rad. Gear it around 330 to 370 . You will be amazed at the torque these engines make. No need to change...
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    Do I rebuild my SBC or swap for an LS3?

    I would look for a good running used 350, maybe even buy a rusted out running truck or car and swap the engine. Machine shop turn around times are crazy and rebuild parts can be questionable. you can always sell or scrap the carcass.
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    Helper bag setup with C-notch?

    another option would be a timbren overload setup. i used one on my '81 c10 with a 4" rear drop so i could still haul weight.
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    33X12.5X15 Mud Terrain Tires

    Might be time to dynamat the cab if you are so worried about tire noise.
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    Emissions issue

    Pretty sad that some states are dealing with emissions on a 40 something year old vehicle. Time to move on.
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    1976 K5 Frame/Crossmember to motor brackets and mounts

    2 grunts and a groan usually works
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    Transmission Vendor Recommendations

    whatever you do make sure that the tv cable gets adjusted properly or you're pissing in the wind
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    Tachometer replacement thoughts

    I put an autometer tach on the driver windshield post, similar to ricer gauges but just the tach. does the job without looking like a sore thumb!
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    Driveline vibration

    My '72 k5 came with 3 different size bolt/nut combinations on the torque converter. Easy to check
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    replace heater core or flush?

    Replace it now,or it will leak later. Ask me how i know!!
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    Carburetor recommendation

    Rebuild the q jet
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    85 305 in a k1500 - wont idle after smog removal

    '83 k5 short fleet with 67k was a small airport truck in jamestown NY. rebuilt trans, new tires, good brakes, shocks,exhaust and suspension and a Meyer power angle plow in working condition for $5k. used it all winter with no repairs or problems. I doubled my money regardless of your dim view...
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    85 305 in a k1500 - wont idle after smog removal

    Just saying simplicity is where I'm at. "72k5, '81c10 and '83 k10 diesel.I simply won't buy something with all of that aged plumbing and emission BS
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    Odometer Rolled Over?

    Also check for original ball joints (riveted not bolted)

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