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  1. smoothandlow84

    64 c10...recent pics

    I have been conversing with a guy (former gm engine engineer on the inline 6) who has a turbo inline 6. At 15psi...consistent 365 hp. And it's a daily driver.
  2. smoothandlow84

    64 c10...recent pics

    I currently have the TH 350...its mated to the inline 6.
  3. smoothandlow84

    64 c10...recent pics

    For now it is staying. Not knowing the history of the motor other than it is from a 76 chevy....It purrs and no smoke etc. After 70mph it can't get out of it's own way...lol
  4. smoothandlow84

    64 c10...recent pics

    ...naaah...383 stroker. Ls swaps ha e been overdone and I done want to scew with electronics and such.
  5. smoothandlow84

    64 c10...recent pics

    The really interesting part is gonna be teaching my 16 year old how to three point turn for her driving test. Maybe I should give her a go in this....since it has manual steering. That should be fun. At least it has power disc brakes.
  6. smoothandlow84

    64 c10...recent pics

    Thanks...it's my new favorite. My poor 84 is jealous.
  7. smoothandlow84

    Removing paint and "polishing" it while maintaining patina?

    Use a mixture of boiled linseed oil thinned down with 4 parts mineral oil. The surface ro be coated must be free of dust and dirt. If not free of dirt etc. It becomes trapped in the linseed oil mix and will cause a rough texture. Linseed oil takes about 24 hours to dry and it EXTREMELY...
  8. smoothandlow84

    Removing paint and "polishing" it while maintaining patina?

    Scotch brite pads, acetone and paste wax. That's what was done to mine.
  9. smoothandlow84

    64 c10...recent pics

    Thanks guys!
  10. smoothandlow84

    64 c10...recent pics

    Inline 6 250cuin Fan upgraded to electric and also ditched factory single barrel Rochester to 2 barrel Weber and Hei distributor.
  11. smoothandlow84

    Floppy vents

    Buy replacements. The plastic tabs on the ends wear out over the decades.
  12. smoothandlow84

    64 c10...recent pics

    The sticker says..caution low clearance...lol ...I almost smashed a friends toe with the bumper when I dumped all of the air in the suspension.
  13. smoothandlow84

    64 c10...recent pics

    Here is a " before" pic... Not the original paint so it had to go.
  14. smoothandlow84

    64 c10...recent pics

    1964 c10 ..... Back on the road and driving. And yes...this is the final paint, original rust and all.
  15. smoothandlow84

    What have you done to your square lately??

    Replaced the worn out oem door handles and replaced them with new units. Finally figured out the secret to taking those damn things off... (fricken tiny clip holding the actuator rod in place) !! Re-purposed the old door handles and installed them on my garage storage cabinet...they work great...
  16. smoothandlow84

    some 4/6 drop wheel help (yea i know)

    Stay a way from using those 1/4" spacers...just buy the correct offset wheels and or go with a larger diameter wheel. Those spacers are dangerous, in fact most reputable tire shps won't reinstall wheels if those have been previously installed. You coukd use stud adapters instead, but then again...
  17. smoothandlow84

    Stolen Squarebodies to be on the look out for.

    ....and thats referred to as "pre-meditated". If he would have emptied his first clip...he would have been fine legally.
  18. smoothandlow84

    Lets see those 20" rims!

    20x8 front...20x10 rear
  19. smoothandlow84

    Suspension Rebuild/Upgrade & Lowering Questions

    Replacng body mounts is fairly straightforward. Years of rust can make removing the oem harware tricky and often times the bolts have to be broken off or cut. Plan ahead to replace some if not all of the mounting hardware. I replaced mine with srainless steel....although more expensive, I won't...
  20. smoothandlow84

    Suspension Rebuild/Upgrade & Lowering Questions

    Upgrade to polyurethene bushings. Polyurethane will stifen the ride and tighten up the sloppy feel with the rubber bushings....and....the polyurethane will last....pretty much forever. Yes...leaf springs with excessive loads and age will flatten out. You can have them re-arched, or in your...
  21. smoothandlow84

    Pedel goes to floor

    Check valve on booster? Or leaking vac line.
  22. smoothandlow84

    Most complete drop kit and the lowest I can go with no mods

    Yes, you can do a flip kit, however...if you load the bed of your truck and use it as a truck...a mini notch would be highly recommended. btw...mini notch's run about $126.
  23. smoothandlow84

    Most complete drop kit and the lowest I can go with no mods

    4 inches front, 6 inches rear....drop coils and spindles up front and rear axle flip kit in the back. Any lower up front and you will encounter clearance issues. You also need to consider what size tires and wheels you have as well.
  24. smoothandlow84

    87 gas tank in an 84

    I have 87 tanks on my 84...and a 350tbi/700r4 from an 87 donor truck. No probs with the gauge or anything else for that matter.
  25. smoothandlow84

    87 R-10 No start issue

    Check the ignition switch located on top of the steering column. Old and worn contacts will arc...and also cause a no start issue. Also check that the fuel pump relay is functioning as well.

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