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    Best gun for metallics

    I read your post and looked at what your painting and an honest answer is your technique and air pressure will make more difference than a more expensive gun than the one I have linked if your doing base coat clear coat. There is a YouTube video about improving its performance by teflon taping...
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    Dent removal

    This is a video where a guy uses several glue sticks and a propane torch to heat them to pull a dent, fast forward to 2:30 where he actually does something. I also purchased a cheap PDR kit from Amazon with a glue gun and have had great success with it also. Just take your time, it all doesn't...
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    Stepside Fender and Step attachment Question.

    The factory seam sealed them together then had a quarter round bead to keep debris out of the top of the mating area, you may need to blow the pictures up to see. This was a bed I took apart that I believe was never disassembled. Note the clear stone chip guard on the step.
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    Procomp 69 center caps

    I am not sure of the inside diameter of your wheel but 4.25" is somewhat standard, please verify before searching. I ordered a pair from Jeg's for my k10 aftermarket wheels but can't find them on their site now but here are two other retailers. They often come either chrome or stainless, I opt...
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    For Sale

    In today's world, the rear fenders are worth his asking price, everything else is gravy. The factory ones were stamped with thicker metal than aftermarket, they take stones thrown from the rear tires better and don't crack as bad. Step sides are tough to build nice, the panels are all single...
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    Ride-tech street grip

    You will also need to order new wheel bearings and rear seals, they are different in the two rotors. And an another vote to be careful working around the spring, don't sit while unbolting it, be prepared to move if something happens. A chain looped though it is a great idea to keep it in it's...
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    Factory-correct Restorations vs Restomod values in the new Artice by CARiD

    An honest answer, '65 Mustangs really didn't start, stop or steer that great to begin with and their short comings are more apparent once compared to new cars. The advancements todays vehicles have made, that people appreciate and enjoy, when added to a classic car adds value to it. Instead of...
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    Old truck Patina

    This is a truck I purchased with the help of a board member and I just can't see painting it, maybe some airbrushing to make it more even or more consistent. I need to carefully remove the dents from behind the panel and get the original door mounding back on . It tells a story..... The one of...
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    What did you pay for a square

    This was another parts truck I purchased that provided the driveline for the yellow truck, it has a neat story. It was used as a class project at the University of Utah to study alternative fuels several years ago. It used smoke from smoldering wood to power the engine instead of gasoline. I...
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    What did you pay for a square

    I bought it as a parts truck for the frame to fix another truck about 5 years ago, turned out not all short squares are the same, it had 56" rear springs and heavy duty brakes. After storing it for a couple years decided to part the other truck and keep this one. Paid $400 and a set of rally...
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    Front frame bent?

    This All of these trucks had something happen over the years, the next one you might find would be worse
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    I cant get my new engine to run smooth. Seems untunable.

    I saw one set up they used a cheap cigar, it's not rocket science but really the only way your going to find a leak like that
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    I cant get my new engine to run smooth. Seems untunable.

    The last time I rebuilt a quadrajet and needed shaft bushings, I believe I made my own kit with bushings I found at Tractor Supply and 2 standard sized drill bits. It wasn't that big of a deal or very expensive. When chasing a vacuum leak that is next to impossible to locate, see if somebody...
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    Front frame bent?

    I would use a measuring tape and "X" it out. Measure front the front rivet on the passenger side crossmember to the center of the bumper bracket bolt hole on the drivers side rail, then repeat on the other way. If it's square , the measurements would match. I have a funny feeling they will not
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    70s Propane/Turbo conversion?

    Neat truck, no doubt. Having done a ton of work on numerous propane powered items, I just can't think of a simple solution to increase the amount of fuel when boosted. I suspect the boost made is minimal A negotiation point is going to be the propane tank in the bed and if it's still certified...
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    What have you done to your square lately??

    I was looking on Amazon, Dorman has a 7/16 in stud lug nut with a 3/4 outside nut diameter, I was going to order a set off them in to see if it makes it any easier.,
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    What have you done to your square lately??

    STOP! 2 New rotors, 2 reman calipers, new Delco brake pads, new Delco brake hoses, new Delco master cylinder, new rear shoes, drums, parking brake cables, wheel cylinders, brake hardware, adjuster kits. New wheel and axle seals. New door switches, LED dome lamp, along with new power window...
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    What did you pay for a square

    But look at the friends you have made from the first and now second project. I have gained a ton of information from you also. :cool:
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    Holy Grail of Squarebodys

    This most likely would have been mine, I was prepared to bid on it but went higher than what I wanted to pay. https://www.mecum.com/lots/SC0521-471093/1980-gmc-sierra-grande-pace-truck-edition/ I have a thing for step sides. When I was growing up my Dad had a 76 Ford F250, long bed step side...
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    Scrapping Truck -- Parts To Keep?

    Having dismantled a couple trucks, I have found that all the things I thought were worth saving cost me more to store and move around than if I just would have purchase it when I actually needed it. Brake parts, due to what they actually do and how I value my safety, I just buy new. Same with...
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    How many times can wires flex?

    In material handling equipment, later model Yale and Hyster electric reach trucks used a multi short stranded wire to go over the pulleys and sheaves. When you would split the casing on the wire it would have numerous short thin strands layer together that would allow it to flex and stretch if...
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    Warped/Bent/Bowed Rear Bumper

    When working on trucks 30-40 years old that spent their first life as a truck, it's a challenge to bring them back to the way they left the factory. That bump in the front or rear when the truck was 10 years old and not worth much is an issue now because the rail or bracket is bent to tweaked...
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    Warped/Bent/Bowed Rear Bumper

    I see it's mounted to the vehicle, any chance the center brackets are pulling it in causing the top to bow out? If it was me, using a block of wood and a heavy hammer would not be out of the question to move the top of it around to make it fit better
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    What have you done to your square lately??

    Got the new tires mounted. Managed to also get a new front steering stabilizer, front air dam along with a pair of used tow hooks I had installed. Need to find time to install the lift kit and get the steering box brace ordered. Went to Dino's Get Down this past weekend and came up with some...
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    Battery posts corrosion wtf

    A forklift is designed for lifting things, not pushing or pulling. In your situation, you will kill the clutch, on a automatic or hydraulic transmission one you will flatten the torque converter fins and ultimately wipe out the trans. Just an FYI They make inexpensive cages that mount to the...

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