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    What years will Instrument clusters work for an 86 with auto trans and a/c?

    I have swapped out clusters and circuit boards from most every year of squarebody truck. There are differences in ie temp gauge resistance from early models to late, and some cosmetic updates on the faces, but nothing that would cause a circuit board or gauge in a 1973 to not work in a 1987. The...
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    HEI ignition module relocation

    Beating a dead horse, but a $14 ebay module is a module in name only. Yes, use thermal paste and always buy two modules even when you only need one.
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    Replace old pump or keep it?

    There are kits to rebuild those old Saginaws and it really isn't difficult if you have a clear workbench, good lighting and a few tools.
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    Removed heater box from '81 C10 to replace the heater core, easier than I expected.

    No comparison to pulling the heater core in a squarebody vs say a late model GM truck.
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    1985 K10 Wiper Issues

    Interesting. I wonder if a sliding dimmer switch would give it the delay feature.
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    Fuel guage bounces?

    Most of the squarebodies pre tbi had resistors on the back of the gauge and they can vary over time. In this case we are talking decades. I think the new replacement gauges have been updated and eliminated the resistor. Floats can also be like fishing bobbers. I replaced three (used) fuel gauges...
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    83 K5 Blazer LS swap issue

    Years ago I had a fuel pressure regulator fail and it flooded the cylinders with raw fuel, and yes, it was leaking out.
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    Suburban Rear vs Truck Rear

    5 lug half ton 2wd drive 8.5" 10 bolt rear end Suburban rear axle is the same as a 5 lug half ton 2wd 8.5" 10 bolt C10 rear axle long or short bed.
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    Fuel gauge

    Takes about 15 minutes.
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    Where to get quadrajet rebuilt?

    I also use Quadrajet Power for rebuild kits. They have always done me right. I rebuild my own. If you have never done one before, there are enough books and videos out there that, with a handful of small tools, a clean table and good lighting, you can do it yourself. Please note, that a properly...
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    Engine lift points

    Yes, but based on experience I don't consider them optimal. A carb plate gives you better control and the ability to tilt the motor as needed.
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    low oil pressure

    What manufacturer is recommending 5W30 for a Gen 1 small block? Not trying to be argumentative just curious.
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    Hood latch

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    Most affordable shipping for body panels?

    I was at the C10 Nationals last year for just one example- the suppliers were there with motors, body panels, trim, interior parts, wheels, tires, trim, etc. Then the used part sellers were set up selling NOS, whatever. Lots of times you can get deals from the folks showing cars, trying to move...
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    Most affordable shipping for body panels?

    You can also try hitting the car and truck shows over the summer. Many times at the larger events, you can find the dealers at a booth with a bunch of the catalog items on site. For the cost of admittance and some county fair food you can load up your truck bed with parts without paying the...
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    Trash my dash? And interior panel take offs?

    Lots of trucks out there without any dash pad. There will be someone who might need a core for a cheap cover or to redo, so yes, it is worth something to somebody.
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    Rustiest K15 around?

    That is not even close to qualifying as the rustiest. That is a nice truck worthy of a restoration. Counting the highway divider dash strips by looking thru your floor is rusty. Removing transmission bellhousing bolts while laying inside the cab, is rusty. Having to pull your truck over and...
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    8.1 Vortec VS 383 Stroker VS 6.0 Iron LS

    Welcome to the forum. If this is your first build, I wouldn't consider an LS swap boring. Every swap I do is a learning experience and I have been doing them for 40 years. I build for dependability, which usually gives me the best return on my bucks. 6.0s are strong runners with longevity, but I...
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    What have you done to your square lately??

    Pulled the driver's front fender and wheel well from a 79 K5 Blazer. Normally, that isn't that much of a job. However, it sure is a blast of fun when the previous owner hit a phone pole and crushed the panel, leaving a mess where there is little to no access to most of the bolts. So, you piddle...
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    Build thread. Sad Sack Suburban

    I don't want to hijack this thread, but if anyone knows this color for this 1979, let me know.
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    Build thread. Sad Sack Suburban

    The glove box tag is gone so I haven't nailed the exact color yet, but it was a saddle with white between the trim moldings and tan interior with the houndstooth. The previous owner was going home one afternoon and the transmission went out. He pulls out the tranny with the transfer case and...
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    Build thread. Sad Sack Suburban

    I drug a 79 K5 Cheyenne home a few months ago, that is in much worse condition. In fact, I have parts trucks that are in better shape. But it has every option available in 79 plus the undamaged houndstooth upholstery. It sits in my pole barn behind two other restorations waiting its turn...
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    Striped Vinyl

    I have a 79 Bonanza parts truck with that style material in green.
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    Printed Circuit Question 79 K10

    I have access to enough donor vehicles that I can still go with used OE as a first choice. If I lived more urban or didn't have room for cadaver trucks, I'd use places like LMC or fill in the blank often, and yes, sometimes with a grain of salt. We used to joke in the old days about trucks built...
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    Looking to fill this hole in the dashboard ===DONE!!

    I try to reinstall the factory radio whenever possible, working or not. None of them are close to comparable in sound to a modern set up, but I like the look of factory OE. So, while I prefer listening to the engines over the tunes, those times I want some music, I throw a $20 Bluetooth tube on...

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