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    Finally started

    So,I had to get somewhat creative on the Dakota Digital sensors.One picture of that stainless plug,WTF is that for?That was originally my plan for temperature sensor,however,that is not a coolant access point.I’m not sure what it’s for.I thought maybe it was manifold port,nope. So I went back...
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    Finally started

    Thank you WFO,I appreciate it
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    Finally started

    Getting ready to drill in the roof of my truck.Was hoping someone could give me a dimension,please. Installing a dome light (factory gm).Could someone tell me what the distance is from the edge,top of the back window weather stripping,to the bottom edge of the dome light fixture. I was trying...
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    What have you done to your square lately??

    I got a really decent wing window assembly for my truck,actually,both sides.Got a 14 bolt FF with 4.10 ratio,plastic piece that goes under truck,against fender,around emergency brake cable,cargo lamp assembly for 250$ LMC don’t have any driver side wing windows,plus it’s listed at almost...
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    Having problems with blinker

    Check radiator core support grounds.
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    What have you done to your square lately??

    At my secret salvage yard!Been about a year or more since last here.Waiting for the doors to open.How exciting!What a way to spend a day off. Maybe come back in another year if we are still here.
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    What have you done to your square lately??

    I absolutely love the 80s look.No Country For Old Men……
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    steering column swap

    I agree.Mostly all I know is from reading,applying,failing=succeeding. It is nice to see fathers around,but really nice to see knowledge passed on.
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    GAUGE CLUSTER

    Most likely the optic cable that feeds light to ashtray
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    GM 8.5" 10 Bolt Rebuild / Knowledge, Opinions, and Advice Requested

    I would replace anything that looks worn.Especially fasteners that steer your truck. And yes,you can lose your emergency brake.Some kits allow some type,or you could go with the following….if you have a NP205
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    GM 8.5" 10 Bolt Rebuild / Knowledge, Opinions, and Advice Requested

    Oh,I used gas to wash my axle housings out with what’s called a wash down gun or binks gun with about a 100 psi of air to it.I don’t recommend because a lot of reasons,however,it works amazingly.Many many cans of brake cleaner and elbow grease will have the same effect.
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    GM 8.5" 10 Bolt Rebuild / Knowledge, Opinions, and Advice Requested

    Ok.First,you can do this!I picked up a few cheap tools from H.F..Seal and race driver set,6 ton press,dial indicator and magnetic base,and caliper. I already had very nice torque wrench.You Will need various pieces of scrap plpe,1”-2”. Anyway-1.I would go with a No Spin locker (Detroit)in the...
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    Manual to auto swap

    I personally think a manual makes a better driver.Driver input keeps you more engaged. The SM465 is just about bullet proof if the 2nd gear issue has been updated.The 205 is just about bullet proof as well.The 208 is a good case,but is fragile compared to rocks. If you’re one in a million,you...
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    Finally started

    No sir.I have buckets.More room
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    Show your daily driver

    Not my daily,but when I’m on days off.2023 Silverado
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    Finally started

    And some more
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    Finally started

    Some more photos
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    Finally started

    Started with a painless harness,part #20205.About 1/2 way through it.The hardest part was the interior,by far.I keep adding a few odds and ends my truck didn’t come from the factory with.Extra courtesy light,dome light,passenger side door light activation switch,and a more modern radio.Still...
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    Any thread on putting disc brakes on an 1981 GMC K2500 14 Bolt?

    There’s a ton of write ups here,other forums.Including parts lists and directions. I purchased my brackets from SKY’s offroad.It has the built in bends for clearances and alignment,(ultra beefy as well).I wanted something w/o spacers.The master cylinder,calipers and discs was got from rock auto...
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    Dana 44 front on a 1981?

    GMC used the Dana 44’s up to 1982,in some trucks.Rumors say some 44’s in 83’.Left over stock.However ,Chevy used the 10 bolt as early as 78’. Peterson’s 4Wheel & Offroad Jim Allen’s Chevy Bible Anyway,you have a nice combo.Your gmc,does it have a 10 1/2” ring gear or it’s little...
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    Ignition switch rod won't stay in on '78 K10

    Just bend it where it will stay in.
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    Steering box frame reinforcement Idea?

    Might not look refined as this,but a skilled fabricator could manage.
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    Steering box frame reinforcement Idea?

    I believe that truss is extra.There is probably kits with all of it,but frame repair kits I’ve seen only include the side plate with the bolt pattern and the plate that goes underneath the btm of the frame.
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    Np 435 into a gmc 3500

    I think you’d be better off with a SM465.However,look to Novak conversions for help.
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    Steering box frame reinforcement Idea?

    I definitely think it could be done.There’s some videos on YouTube on how to make the repair.Good idea

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