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    Fat tire electric scooter

    I like them and would definitely be interested in purchasing but $3k for a product that may or may not have support in 2-3 years when I need a part is tough. If it was a major manufacturer like Segway, I'd be more inclined. Where all the hoverboards kids were riding 5 years ago?
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    Fat tire electric scooter

    Do you know who the manufacturer is?
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    Steering box frame reinforcement weld in plates

    That is pretty rare. I will say that every time someone tells me that they don't have a crack, after stripping the paint and removing the box, I have always found a crack. On my '77 C10, I inspected it very thoroughly and even had a frame shop take a second look before sending to powdercoat and...
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    Best media for blasting the body

    If you plan on blasting it yourself, the biggest issue is the compressor.A normal 60-80 gallon compressor can't do it. You'll only be able to blast for 3-4 minutes at a time. You'll need to rent a trailer mounted IR screw type to be efficient. I'd use coarse stuff on the structural parts and...
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    Steering box frame reinforcement weld in plates

    I've installed 3-5 of these on both K's and C's(off the top of my head 2 77's and an '89) over the years and never had to relocate anything that I recall. Maybe bend a line. I think the little bracket/ brace is already on the 89-91 trucks from the factory...
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    Steering box frame reinforcement weld in plates

    Besides the plate, and bolt-on brace...you might find some rivets have loosened up in the crossmemeber. If you drill them out and replace with 7/16(?) G8 hardware it will help control the movement as well.
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    Best media for blasting the body

    I paid $600-700 to have the C10 body dipped in Phoenix. Doesn't harm the metal. I did my Nova that way as well in Fort Worth but it was about $1500 iirc. https://xpressmetalcleaning.com/
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    Where to get quadrajet rebuilt?

    I use Carburetors Unlimited in Peoria, AZ. 90% of his business is Quadrajets. He built a half car/ half truck carb for me about a year ago. Everything is pre-run on a motor. If you do use him, send your distributor in at the same time and he'll recurve it to match your motor/ vehicle combo.
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    SFV mechanic rec's

    You may not have the right jackstands. I have 4 sets ranging in size and like Huck say's I trust the stands more than a lift. I also have cribbing if I am going to do long term work. That's as safe as you can go.
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    SFV mechanic rec's

    The SFV was once the mecca for the car culture but it's been deteriorating with the smog laws and such. Hard to believe that it's reduced to the point that there is a dearth of shops that cater to classics there. Used to be you could find 20 shops in Chatsworth on Canoga. Even TO BLVD in TO had...
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    Glove box lock

    I didn't buy either new, but my '89 Jimmy(K5) and '90 CC both had glove box locks when I bought them. I would find it odd that both had been modified in that way and that so many I have come across have locks. I believe the glove box light option came a long in the late 80's. Possibly there was...
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    Straight 8 Buick With Belt Driven FI

    Pretty good with a bandsaw too.
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    C10 lift kit?? 7 inches?!?!

    Don't forget shocks and extended brake lines. Also, you need to buy an ord frame brace for the steering box or you'll crack the frame pretty quickly. I'd suggest you also buy the triangulation brackets from Ride tech so you have the frame braced on both sides of box. Cheap upgrade is to drill...
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    C10 lift kit?? 7 inches?!?!

    I think you could probably trade straight across for a K10 if thats what you prefer. They are both worth about the same. I think that the question is that a lifted 2wd really serves no purpose other than for looks which is fine for some and not others. It's your truck and you do what you want...
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    '76 Crew Cab Dually 1-Ton 2WD (not mine!)

    Here it is done.
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