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    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.
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    64 c10...recent pics

    I currently have the TH 350...its mated to the inline 6.
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    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
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    64 c10...recent pics

    ...naaah...383 stroker. Ls swaps ha e been overdone and I done want to scew with electronics and such.
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    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.
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    64 c10...recent pics

    Thanks...it's my new favorite. My poor 84 is jealous.
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    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...
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    Removing paint and "polishing" it while maintaining patina?

    Scotch brite pads, acetone and paste wax. That's what was done to mine.
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    64 c10...recent pics

    Thanks guys!
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    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.
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    Floppy vents

    Buy replacements. The plastic tabs on the ends wear out over the decades.
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    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.
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    64 c10...recent pics

    Here is a " before" pic... Not the original paint so it had to go.
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    64 c10...recent pics

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