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  1. Crispy

    Steering column plastic cover

    Just unscrew it and be easy and you re-install it. They are old pieces and you can crack the panel if you over torque. I assume you mean this piece? That should be the only plastic piece you need to remove to swap the dimmer switch.
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    four headlight truck?????low/high beams

    You can do the 4 hi mod at the dimmer switch by jumping the tan wire to the yellow wire... BUT (big but) You need to run relays to take the load off of the headlight and dimmer switches. Otherwise you will either blow a fuse, burn switches, melt a wire, or possibly worse. Found this video...
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    5.7 vortex heads on a sbc 305?

    Lets just ASSume for a minute that the engines need a full rebuild. You may want to think about a crate engine if you're in the market for an upgrade. Unless you're refinishing the blocks yourself then disregard lol. Then again, $100 for an engine isnt much if its going to bring you some...
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    5.7 vortex heads on a sbc 305?

    Wont need new exhaust manifolds or headers but you will need a new intake manifold. We all know what most people think of a 305 but I would rather swap heads and an intake than pull the whole motor if I could. I assume for $100 those engines are probably cores. Do you know whats wrong with...
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    88 c30 cranks long time before starting.

    Have the battery load tested for starters. I chased a problem like this down for a while and found it was my battery. It would long crank when the vehicle was cold (and when the ambient temps were cold) In warmer weather it would crank right up. Other places to test are the fuel pump relay and...
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    77 K10 LS Swap

    Not sure the the truck engines accessories are exactly like the LS engines but Trans Am the idler pulley bearing is serviceable. I removed the pulley, removed the cap from the bearing and packed it about 3 years ago. Hasn't made a noise since.
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    91 Suburban headlight issue

    There is another switch near the base of the column. Its call the headlight dimmer switch and it looks like this: You can trace it down by following high beam rod from the column down to this switch. When you pull the lever this is the switch that changes between high and low. Have a look at...
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    Headlight suggestions

    First and foremost get (or make) a relay kit for your headlights so they draw power from the battery directly instead of through the switch. You will see an improvement there with your stock sealed beam lights. If you still want more and dont mind the clear "euro" look LMC sealed beam...
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    84 single headlight Radiator support

    Guys check out Fastenal's third party logistics service. I got a tiller for my garden tractor shipped for like $75 from about 250 miles away. I believe it needs to be palletized but its worth looking into.
  10. Crispy

    tilt sloppy, won't lock in place

    The tilt mechanism is a ball and socket with the lever controlling what detent it falls into. You have to tear it down and see if anything is broken or missing. This thread has some good pictures to give you an idea of what it should all look like. Unfortunately you're right in that most of the...
  11. Crispy

    Bringing back old paint

    Found this on youtube for some motivation.
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    Bringing back old paint

    How bad is the paint? Wanna post come close up shots of the bad spots? My 79 Trans Am had a goofball paint job where a small spot had rust repair then the goofball primed over the whole sail panel and upper quarter panel. I'm using 3M Super Duty compound to remove the old paint and its doing a...
  13. Crispy

    Organizational Tips

    I have a file folder with invoices and anything I may have needed printed out. If I'm just buying parts and waiting to install like i am currently I open the box up make sure the part is correct as best I can, then i seal it back up and label it outside. I have all the parts for my LS swap in a...
  14. Crispy

    Parting out 1990 GMC Suburban

    Ah, I see. I glanced over that. I understand on the console. What color is the interior? Would you go $25 shipped to 18013 for both of those trim pieces?
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    Parting out 1990 GMC Suburban

    Hey I saw you quoted my post but didnt include a reply. Do you have any of the parts i'm lookin for?
  16. Crispy

    Parting out 1990 GMC Suburban

    Do you have the wood grain inserts that go in the door panels and the door strap screw covers? Below are pictures of what is missing on my Burb for reference. Also looking for the center console locking mechanism and rubber bumpers.
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    Keeping up with the times.

    Its scary being in traffic and looking over to the car next to you and seeing them buried in their phone. Phones, eating, makeup I've seen all of this, sometimes at high speed. I thank God I havent been involved in anything because of these people. Smart phones give you access to unlimited...
  18. Crispy

    Speedometer Cable Plug

    Just leave the cable in tact but unplugged at the gauge side?
  19. Crispy

    Double DIN head unit questions

    Been reading through this thread and saw you mention the android double dins. I'm looking at buying a commuter car and of course have to do audio. I came across some of these and liked the idea in principal. I'm just weary on the absolute no name box of wires i'm gonna stick into my car. The...
  20. Crispy

    77 K10 LS Swap

    I have been on the fence thinking about how to run my battery cables and intake. I see you have it set up like an LS. Did you swap over the battery tray or did you have to buy an auxiliary tray?
  21. Crispy

    Headers with Tejas Steelworks mounts?

    Thanks for sharing. That passenger side might need a little dimple in the pipe or a small bend but its looking good.
  22. Crispy

    What have you done to your square lately??

    I'm 34 and can feel a little difference in my body the morning after. (more like I actually feel sore the morning after, sometimes, as opposed to never when I was a little younger). My wife helped my pull that LS motor, next time I'm gonna use my tractor in granny low and pull slowly instead of...
  23. Crispy

    What have you done to your square lately??

    At least you have a floor. I work on the good old earth with the worms and ants. A little bit of plywood and a lot of muscle got my engine/trans out. I think I'm gonna pick up that leveler when I pull the TBI/700R4 combo out finally. At the very least its another tool in the arsenal. I have 0...
  24. Crispy

    Headers with Tejas Steelworks mounts?

    I have a set of the speed engineering headers myself and bought them based on reviews and price. I'll be honest, I dont care about how much stainless is on the headers because thats not where my build is going but I get where youre coming from. Theres a link I posted in the thread linked above...
  25. Crispy

    77 K10 LS Swap

    Awesome! Glad to see the fit well. Now on the to the next step lol
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