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  1. C

    Help with starting 79 k20 400SBC

    I've got a 1979 k20 pickup with a 400 small block in it, and a brand new edelbrock carb. I just recently rebuilt the engine, and everything was doing pretty good with the old quadrajet that I suspect had jetting issues, it was bogging if i pushed the gas over half way, it randomly sputtered out...
  2. Hansrasmussen007

    Help with identifying Chassis Number Stamp

    Hey, new here and I have my VIN here: 1GCEK24C3CJ125556 So here's the Number stamped on the chassis I found when I pulled everything off to redo the frame and continue my 6.2l "re-swap" : C6J152559 So the story is the truck was restored in its life time and had a donor truck so idn if the cab...
  3. GMC_Nick

    Stepside wood opinions?

    Hey guys I'm cutting my own wood for my stepside and I can't figure out what I should do with the straps that go in the center. I can't decide whether or not I want to run the strips above the wood or flush with the wood. I can do either but I'm using a black walnut because I got a pretty good...
  4. Bo69

    83 C10 Vacuum System [HELP]

    I inherited this truck with the vaccum hoses all over the place, some off, some seemed to have disappeared, maybe some stuff has been deleted? I did my best to try to figure out where the remaining hoses went and capped off the rest of the ports. How did I do? Can some of this stuff just be...
  5. Blue79

    Steering column question

    Hi my c20 was attempted to be stolen before I bought it which I did know but they cut the steering column up trying to start it the truck came with a new/used steering column but after I took the old one out I discovered that the old one has a square shaft and the new one has a splined shaft at...
  6. 83customdeluxe

    83 K10. 6" lift. Question

    I installed a 6in lift. My drive line angles are terrible since I didn't shim my axles. What degree of shims would I need? & should I drop the transfer case as well? I was told I could destroy my transmission if I don't. This is my daily driver, I just drive a few blocks a day no crazy off roading
  7. Thesiger

    Finally have this girl home, now what?

    Posted I bought this suburban a while ago. (1990 V1500 350) only just got it home. As a novice, I don't know of to address a few of the issues I've encountered. I had a good while to get to know the truck on the 150 mile drive home, here's some of the quirks I noticed: Steering feels very...
  8. GMC_Nick

    How much for my old bed?

    Hey guys, not sure if this is the right place for this post but I finally got around to unbolting my bed but still have to lift it off. I'm hoping to get something back out of it but I have no idea what to ask. The floor is way shot the salt got to it and I lost about half the floor in rust...
  9. S

    Need some Expertize for paint job

    I've owned a 1986 Chevrolet k20 (Single Cab Long Bed) for a couple of years and would like to repaint the very terrible rattle can paint job that the previous owners put on it. My goal for painting is to close everything up hood, doors and only paint the exterior. My goal is to make her look...
  10. Thesiger

    6.2 For A Daily Driver? What Are The Downsides?

    I've made a few posts here, and maybe you can see I'm REALLY getting into pre-91 suburban's. Now I've in recent months stumbled across the world of the diesel suburban, and as I see its a match made in heaven by God Himself. So what are the major disadvantages of driving one daily? I hear...
  11. G

    Electrical Issue No Power When Keyed On

    I have a 1986 K10 that has been sitting for a while. I didn’t have an issue with power when I parked it. Recently, I have been writing to fix it (nothing electrical was touched besides fuel tanks). I installed a good battery. The dome lights, the brake lights, the interior courtesy lights (floor...
  12. R

    Help! Choke not working?

    Hello! This is my first post so I hope this is the right area to post this. Today I was driving in my 86 c20 and it started sputtering and died while driving, and the choke light came on. This happened several times today. I've also been having issues starting it lately. Any ideas on what's...
  13. D

    Leaf spring rebuild help...

    Hey everyone, I have a 1981 C1500 and the rear leaf spring on one side is cracked near the spring eye, the bushings are due to be replaced anyway. it is also the original leaf springs that came from the factory. It's an 8' Fleetside 2WD with 56" 5/1 leaf setup. I can only find these 6 leaf...
  14. madcrafter52

    Dual tank issues

    I have a 1987 GMC Wrangler (basically just a V2500) that originally came with a fuel injected 350. Somewhere along the line it got swapped with a carbureted 307. Whoever did the swap didn't really hook anything up except what was necessary and then called it a day, so i am dealing with a lot of...
  15. NastyRay

    HELPPPP!!!

    I have a few questions about my wiring on my 1984 k30. On my alternator wire do I go from after the starter. Like where do the fused links go between. And also do I need an excite wire??idfk know what that even is just saw something about it.something like a one way wire or some bs also what the...
  16. W

    Glove box issue

    How do I separate the metal cover from the glovebox? I have already removed the glove box lock but having a lot of trouble separating the two main pieces
    • wapnw
    • Thread
    • glovebox help interior need help
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Interior
  17. Bronze Knight

    Request, pictures of rear suburban / crew cab power doors

    Hello everyone! My project continues, but now she's on the road! I have finally got around to installing the power door locks on my K30 Crew cab and am having some issues with where the lock actuator bolts onto the rear doors. I have looked everywhere on both this forum and the other one and...
    • Bronze Knight
    • Thread
    • crew cab crewcab door locks help k30 power windows reference
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Garage
  18. devin bianco

    small block oil to rocker arm issues

    my exhaust rocker on cylinder one is receiving no oil when the oil pump is getting turned over. its a brand new crate motor, im assuming the oil passage is blocked. what's the best way to clean that passageway? edit: i've tried plugging all other holes on drivers bank and running at 60 psi for...
  19. AyWoSch Motors

    Engine lunched itself...need advise

    Sorry to write a book, but I'm in need of some advise and some insight. First time I've ever had this happen to me personally. This morning, on my way to work, cruising along at 50, listening to the radio, actually going to be early to work for once, my truck desides "nope, dont wanna run...
  20. devin bianco

    Dana 44 overhaul...2 different spindles?????

    So long story short, i tore apart my 1979 k10 dana 44 front axle that was stock as far as i knew. ordered ball joints U joints and bearings. i got my ball joints in, U joints in but ran into an issue with the spindles. My driver and passenger spindles where noticeably different. the new bearings...
  21. 7

    Fuel pump pushrod stuck??...

    So I recently purchased a 1979 gmc c6000, the thing ran fine until I stopped by my house on the way to a job to fix my drivers side door. I turned it off for a minute came back and it wouldn't crank. Checked the gas and the tank was full of rust. Had a friend diagnose the problem as the fuel...
  22. devin bianco

    Np203 to Np205 , transfer case swap

    this might have been talked about before, but it would be nice for some clear information on it. first here are some specs: Ive got a 79 k10, sb350 going to a th350 going to a np203 full time no slip yoke. we are doing a np205 swap, we have the truck down to frame with no current drivetrain...
    • devin bianco
    • Thread
    • driveshafts help linkage np203 np205 np208 swap t-case th350 transfer case
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: Transfer Case
  23. 78ScottsGirl

    TH350 help plz

    Okay y'all this Tennessee gal needs some reliable info. How in the world do I get my transmission spring (the one the the kickdown cable hooks to in the tranny) back into the tranny after fixing the leak? I've chased every forum and searched till my eyes are crossed and my head is hurting. I'm...
  24. COREY TREVOR

    TRUCK STALLS IN GEAR AS SOON AS THROTTLE IS GIVEN

    TRUCK STARTS & IDLES FINE , I CAN REV THE ENGINE ALL I WANT IN PARK. WHEN PUT IN TO GEAR THE TRUCK WILL NOT ROLL , & WILL STALL AS SOON AS THROTTLE IS GIVEN . ENGINE IS 94 TBI 350 SMALL BLOCK OUT OF A 94 CHEVY VAN , TRANNY IS A TH400 , TRUCK IS A 76 K20 . COULD ANY BODY HELP ? THANK YOU .
  25. Mojave_Muse

    '82 6.2 fuel sending unit - help me find right part please

    I'm having a heckin time finding one that matches what I pulled out of the tank on this old beast and no tag or part number I can find anymore on it. Description: on the top 4 tubes, and two electrical nubs and a blade everything i've pulled up has been not quite right to match this. can...

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