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  1. EvilGenius

    C10 to K20 Body Swap – Driveline Issues

    My first thought is that the mounting location for the engine is wrong. If you have the capability I think you should attempt to place the cab on the frame horns to see what the clearance is from the firewall. That will be pretty telling for if the engine is located properly. You can use an...
  2. EvilGenius

    AC Delco AM/FM Radio For Sale

    This radio should work. I plugged it into the stock harness and it powered on and put out static. Couldn't test the FM function as the antenna wasn't plugged in so no reception. Comes with support bracket. $50 plus shipping. Willing to meet locally in the Detroit metro. I'm planning on attending...
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    Factory A/C Conversion for '86

    I have most of a factory setup sitting in a box. I also cut out the firewall for the AC specific parts. I don't have any of the lines, the compressor, or the condenser. The truck I pulled it out of had been engine swapped and they never hooked it back up. PM if you want to try to work out...
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    Stake Pocket Body tie downs

    I haven't done it yet, but my plan is to install some rivnuts in a couple strategic spots inside the bed to have installation points for hooks or other hardware that I deem handy. Then I don't have to worry about the backside being accessible.
  5. EvilGenius

    Center Dash Head Unit

    I haven't started bought anything yet, but my plan is to get one of the modular head units from pioneer, something like this. My dash is uncut and I'd like to keep it that way. So I will try to mount the main body of the head unit in the stock radio location and put a blank plate over it once...
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    Dual stabilizer install

    I ran into this issue as well. There are two different tie rod options on these trucks. If you swap to the other style it should work. Or at least that's my hope. I have the parts to swap to the other tie rod style, haven't installed it yet.
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    Rockauto Discount code?

    Yeah same. I just knew of that prior so I still do it when I need a code. Way superior than trying to get something off one of the scuzzy coupon sites. I never seem to have any luck with those.
  8. EvilGenius

    Rockauto Discount code?

    If you are ever looking for a new one in the future the rockauto subreddit has codes all the time. Just search "rockauto discount code reddit" or "rockauto discount code site:reddit.com"
  9. EvilGenius

    This came out of the window switch. HELP

    You can buy new pigtails direct from lmc truck. If your pigtails are in the condition that this type of thing can occur it might be worth just replacing them. I think they are like 10-15 dollars each. Takes about an hour to swap them out
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    Best Spent $$ for Square Restoration

    My 2 cents on restoring, is don't buy everything in one go. I've been in the middle of a restoration for several years at this point and I've bought multiple of several things because I can't find what I originally purchased. So even though it may cost slightly more in the long run, buying...
  11. EvilGenius

    I have no power to anything in the cab

    You probably blew your fusible links. All power for the cab in stock wiring comes from the battery voltage lug of the starter. You should have a big 4 or 6 AWG wire running directly from the battery to the starter. Connected in the same place on the starter will be 2 smaller red wires (10 AWG?)...
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    What is this thing, and other questions

    I just bought new pigtails from LMC. Seem well constructed, and were way nicer than messing with the 30+ year old ends. Worth the $10 a pop just for ease and that they fit way nicer than the old ones did. https://www.lmctruck.com/1973-87-chevy-gmc/door-glass-parts/cc-1977-87-power-window-components
  13. EvilGenius

    vent windows

    I pried primarily on the part of the frame that holds the glass. The gap seems to originate from a tweaked pivot joint. The little arm that holds the pivot rivet translates into a lot of movement in the window location if it gets tweaked. The goal if you have a gap is to try and tweak that...
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    vent windows

    Just a note for some people on this issue. I had the same problem after rebuilding my vent windows. Couldn't figure out where the gap was coming from with all the seals sitting nice and the pivot rivet installed. I called precision (I used their seals) and spoke to someone in their vent window...
  15. EvilGenius

    31 gallon tank conversion pictures

    Do you have a fleetside bed on this or a flatbed? Interested in what you did for filler neck routing
  16. EvilGenius

    I'm baffled. Relay issue.

    Yeah my guess is a compromised ground or 12v signal wire. When you close the connection for the coil it can't handle the load but still shows 12v to a multimeter. To confirm this run a jumper 12v wire direct from the battery and another jumper wire direct to ground
  17. EvilGenius

    1986 GMC C2500 Choke Light/Factory Oil Pressure Gauge

    Hello. I ran into a similar issue a while ago. I went the route you did and put a T fitting in at the back of the intake and had the sender and the sensor. I was unable to find a factory equivalent and cobbled something together with fittings I found at menards. It took a couple attempts to find...
  18. EvilGenius

    Bed liner yes or no

    If you can get a quality spray-in bedliner similar to how it comes from the factory on the new trucks, it is worth it IMO. I have a 2018 pickup with a factory spray bedliner and it takes a beating. Takes scratches super well and is really thick and grippy for shoes. I have not managed to go...
  19. EvilGenius

    Power door locks - replacing actuator

    I can't speak for the inside connection, as I took mine apart a while ago and don't remember exactly how they go. This picture shows where on the door shell the actuator bolts to.
  20. EvilGenius

    Gear Indacator for Overdrive trans

    I'd just buy a new one from LMC. I bought one not too long ago to replace a broken one and it seemed identical to the original at a pretty reasonable price. https://www.lmctruck.com/1973-87-chevy-gmc/cc-1973-87-steering-components
  21. EvilGenius

    Windshield seal gap

    Any ideas on what my options would be here? Put a sealant under the edge of the seal?
  22. EvilGenius

    Driver kick panel trim options

    Gotcha thanks. Guess I'll just have to keep an eye out for one used.
  23. EvilGenius

    Windshield seal gap

    Is a gap like this normal at the corner of the windshield? This is a new seal and lock strip on an old windshield. Not sure if it leaks since the build is still in progress and it hasn't seen any weather.
  24. EvilGenius

    Driver kick panel trim options

    So I have a non-AC cab with the two fresh air vents in the kick panels. I'm looking for a "silverado" kick panel trim that covers the entire kick panel and has the fixture for the fresh air valve controls. I currently have trim with the air valve controls but it isn't full height and I have a...
  25. EvilGenius

    Places to offroad in Upper Midwest

    I've never been, but Drummond Island in the Upper Peninsula is an awesome off-road spot from what I've seen of other people's travels. Trails of all difficulties too, stock to crazy modified.

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