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    lowering / easier entry for 84 C-20

    the easiest way: I changed my tires to 1/2 ton or 35psi tires. Softer ride by far and lower to the ground.
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    Flip Front Seat?

    I should also add, that I did change the upholstery on the seat and ordered the type with (2) separate covers ( bottom and back) so it looks good after I cut the upholstery in order to make it flip forward.
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    Flip Front Seat?

    My 1978 C20 didn't come with that either. I removed (2) of the (4) retaining screws holding the back in place, I also think I had to trim the upholstery flap covering them a bit. It was a safety thing to prevent it from flopping forward unless you had the factory catch lever. Now it folds...
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    Clear dash lense

    I just bought mine from LMC. I really made it look better and it was an easy fix.
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    3/4 ton suspension question

    I also have a 2wd 3/4 tone. I switched the 10 ply tires to General AT's and I have lowered the air pressure to 36psi. I have not seen any extra wear on the tires. In the Winter I also add 350lbs. of sandbags over the rear axle. I must say the ride is surprisingly good, especially in the Winter.
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    78 c20 quadrajet problems

    I also have a 1978 C20 350 eng. with 400TH. Had the same problems with my Q-Jet and what I thought were manifold leaks internal. I finally just got a spreadbore Holley new and installed it. It corrected all the problems. Many leaks from the Q-Jet were the problem. Plus you can get away from the...
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    How many of you Crayon eaters know what this tool is???

    Must have used it a million times on a Submarine nuclear reactor piping and valves...9 twistys per inch !
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    What is your daily if not square body?

    This is my '78 daily driver. I do drive it in the Winters here is northern Wisconsin too. It is my only vehicle. Thank goodness for POR-15, works very well, but inevitably I still have to chase the rust on the wheel wells and rockers every spring. Chrome wheels last about 4 years then I have to...
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    Grey Squarebodies?

    I went with a PPG Essentials singe stage, very easy to use, applied with the 3M PSS spray cup system. Easy enough for me to do it outside on a nice day. see how it turned out, pretty forgiving but not a real show truck quality paint.
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    Cruise control for 78' without it?

    Thanks so much, I will check them out tonight. really appreciate the reply.
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    Cruise control for 78' without it?

    By the way: it have to be a dash mount control, old column still in it.
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    Cruise control for 78' without it?

    Does anyone have any suggestions on installing Cruise Control on my 1978 with a stock 350, th400 that didn't come with it? Thanks!
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    Post your paint jobs.

    Finally finished my 78 C-20 Square, its a daily driver even in Winter. Pictures with "FiFi" the B-29 bomber up here in Duluth,MN 2 weeks ago
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    Vent window gasket placement?

    Very nice job, as said before looks correct. I tried mine 2 times (failed huge) and finally sent it to a guy in CO to do it for me. ($ ouch)
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    Is this a good deal? 79 GMC K10 Step Side

    Here is a picture of my 78 for a comparison, I paid $1700, but 4 years and a lot of work it's still my daily driver, even in the Winters, Thnk goodness for POR-15!!!
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