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  1. ChuckN

    Best place to hook up vacuum gauge on Edelbrock carb (permanent and temporary)

    The Eddy carb has limited ports. The trans modulator is connected to a fitting on the manifold itself, the rear (large fitting) is used by the brake booster, and the front is used for full manifold vacuum for the timing advance (not ported vacuum, the full vacuum fitting). If I tee into the...
  2. ChuckN

    O2 sensor question

    On my AFR gauge that I received for Christmas, the connector for the O2 sensor is HUGE. I’m fairly certain there’s no way to fit it through any of the existing holes in the firewall, and I’ll be damned if I’m drilling one that size. Does anyone know if affects accuracy on an O2 sensor to cut...
  3. ChuckN

    73-80 vs. 81-87 side window glass

    Quick question- I did a search and didn’t find anything but know it’s been mentioned- my truck is an ‘81, a guy gave me a passenger side window but it appears thicker. Also, the blue of the Soft-ray looks a little darker but hard to tell exactly on the garage. I did see guys like @Redfish had...
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    Custom fabric inlays on dash side panels- how to attach fabric?

    Thinking about doing something fun for the interior. TMI dashes (as nice as they look are out of my price range). They do one with blue plaid. So I got to thinking, the trim strip that goes by the vents, and the trim strips on the door panels….would there be a way to attach some fabric of my...
  5. ChuckN

    Press-in rocker arm studs migrating up.

    I posted on “what have you done lately “ thread, but thought I’d start a legit thread here. When replacing the valve seals (mid 70s 350, 461 camel hump heads, roller tip rockers, unknown cam with lumpy idle) I noticed some studs with more thread showing above the nuts. I took two rockers off...
  6. ChuckN

    Hot Rod Drag tour 2024

    FYI- it’s on YouTube for free right now. It will be on daily. For those who watch shows in the MT universe, Blasphemi ran a 9.60 this morning, he’ll be aiming to get into the 8s .
  7. ChuckN

    Free 73-80 driver side inner fender if you’re willing to come to Bellingham to get it…

    Not a fancy AMD piece, just a no name brand inner fender. Ordered off of Fleabay as a pair and the accidentally sent me two lefts. They didn’t want it back.
  8. ChuckN

    Poll: alternative 20” wheel options

    Trying to think of something tasteful in 20” since I’m looking for a spare set of wheels to trade out the rallies here and there. Here are my initial ideas. Ridler 606- I like the sharp lines, look serious. Ridler 607- I have history with BBS wheels, and I kind of think these lend a...
  9. ChuckN

    Halibrand wheels

    For those have seen me talk and ask about Halibrand Sprint wheels, what size backspace ad nauseum, it appears that the ship has officially sailed. I thought I’d spring for the rear 19x10 or 20x10 for full price on Jegs because they still have them listed. The fine print said “ships directly...
  10. ChuckN

    ‘74 SWB 2WD in Bow, WA $1000

    Thought I’d post here if someone wanted a project. Cool find, might be too far gone, can’t tell from the pictures.
  11. ChuckN

    C10s on the Capital, Olympia WA. Photos for you all….

    Here’s a photo dump. Nice small outing on a cool cloudy day.
  12. ChuckN

    Turbine wheels in 5x5?

    I thought I’d ask real quick here if anyone has seen them in the wild for 5x5, even back in the day. I’ve seen lots in Dodge bolt pattern, 6x5.5, etc but none of the classic thin-finned turbine wheels in the regular 5x5. I’m to the point of thinking they don’t exist- I’d like to stop looking...
  13. ChuckN

    Making sure inverted flare cooler lines seal

    So, the truck is getting ready to go back together and back on the ground. I have a Cold Case aftermarket aluminum radiator, and concerned about over tightening the inverted flares into the bungs for the cooler lines- soft aluminum obviously. I know the flare does the job for the seal, but...
  14. ChuckN

    Leaking transmission pan plug

    Quick question- I put a trans pan with a drain plug on the TH350 when I did the shift kit. Sure enough, the plug leaks oil. Maybe the convenience of the plug is outweighed by the fact that it’s a piece of junk. The plug just has a plastic washer. Maybe a rubber washer? Thread sealer? Teflon...
  15. ChuckN

    Valve seals for camel hump heads?

    I pulled my plugs to check the color, and I noticed the dreaded oil on the threads. The outside of the heads below the valve cover gaskets are dry. It does not visibly smoke from the tailpipe. One plug looked a little black, but not coked up with oil. The rest were normal. Engine has less than...
  16. ChuckN

    1972 GMC C10

    Helping my buddy get this thing out of a barn. I’ll post some pics later- forgot to take some when we were out in the county. As soon as we got out there we went to work and turned tail after we’d gotten soaked by the rain (getting it back in the barn). He’d moved it out temporarily for a family...
  17. ChuckN

    Most affordable shipping for body panels?

    Mostly looking at inner fenders for more wheel clearance (mine is an ‘81, going to the 73-79 version) but most places I look, the shipping is horrendously expensive. For the inner fenders, the cost for shipping is about the cost of the item itself. I did find a set from eBay motors that someone...
  18. ChuckN

    Yay or nay (poll)

    A guy offered me a couple 17” Torque Thrust II wheels that he isn’t using anymore. I’ve always liked the stock rallies and finally got the clearance sorted. But he wants 100/wheel for these, about 100$ or more in savings from new. I’d have to buy new tires, plus wheels and tires for the rear...
  19. ChuckN

    Rag joint question (see picture)

    I’m currently in the middle of replacing the steering box. When I was looking at the new steering box and the Dorman rag joint 31011, I noticed that the rag joint doesn’t have splines all the way around- one spot is blank. If that’s the way it’s supposed to be, fine- I just don’t want to go...
  20. ChuckN

    Proform Harmonic Balancer Cover with timing marks for sale.

    They shipped the 8” instead of the regular SBC size and I caught it too late to return. Pay for shipping from NW Washington and it’s yours. Apparently for 400 SBC and big block.
  21. ChuckN

    Jack question

    Apologies in advance for a jack question, but I haven’t seen exactly what I’m asking about. 1. What are the differences in stock engine bay jacks throughout the years? I wouldn’t mind finding one for mine, it’s an ‘81. 2. Do they suck that bad? I’m not totally hung up on using only this- far...
  22. ChuckN

    Plans for the summer.

    I got to thinking that, really, I only drive within county limits. Occasionally I’ll pick up a C/K magazine, and last year read about “C10 on the Capital” or something like that, in Olympia, about 155 miles south of me. So, the next thought was, what do I need to feel comfortable to go that...
  23. ChuckN

    Lazy thermostat?

    Was wondering if anyone had ever had temp climb to 210 or above before opening and cooling right down? I replaced mine with a 160 about a year ago and it hasn’t been driven much, maybe 1000-1200 miles. Radiator is a brand new Cold Case aluminum. The temp sensor is in the intake manifold since...
  24. ChuckN

    Decorative front license plate poll

    I have a newer front bumper on my ‘81 that I kinda like as it is. But my dad left me this license plate underneath the seat of our ‘54 and I found it after his passing. The truck was built in Michigan, I was born in Michigan, and 1973 is my birth year. I did find a 1981 Washington plate, where...
  25. ChuckN

    Mirror correct for ‘81?

    Just curious, I happen to notice that mine has “car style “ mirrors on it, small base. Then I noticed others have the larger base like this one I posted earlier that on a van but look similar to ones on our trucks. Was there an option, or is there one more correct than the other? Mine doesn’t...

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