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  1. Erik

    NC members - anyone know a good paint/body shop?

    Hey all. I'm finally getting around to getting some body work and repainting done. I live in Charlotte, NC. Does anyone know of a good paint and body shop within a couple hours of Charlotte? There are a few restoration places in town, but I figure I may have better luck with a place outside...
  2. Erik

    Novice needs suggestions for new/rebuilt carb

    Thanks!
  3. Erik

    Novice needs suggestions for new/rebuilt carb

    Also, if I get a carb with a different style choke, is that going to make it hard for me to put the new one on?
  4. Erik

    Novice needs suggestions for new/rebuilt carb

    Hey all. Does anyone have suggestions for a new or rebuilt carb for my truck? I am out of my element here. The truck is a 1974 C20 with a 350, all stock. The current carb is a Quadrajet off a 1975 with the divorced choke with the old-school coil spring mounted on the engine - the carb was...
  5. Erik

    Help - my wheel almost fell off

    I’ve wanted to get bigger wheels on my truck but I love the original bow tie hub caps I have. They look sweet. The tires are a little small though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  6. Erik

    Help - my wheel almost fell off

    I appreciate the offer, but I think I’m good. I may take you up on that next time I feel in over my head. I buy the beer! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  7. Erik

    Help - my wheel almost fell off

    I pulled the axle and everything looks good to me. I can see one of the spindle lock washer tabs bent in to lock the nut into place, as in the photo posted by Craig 85. The bent tab is at about the 3:30 position in this photo. . It seems strange that the washer isn't designed so more of the...
  8. Erik

    Help - my wheel almost fell off

    I hear ya. It can be intimidating though trying to figure all this stuff out. Thanks for the advice. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  9. Erik

    Help - my wheel almost fell off

    Thanks. The tab breaking could have been the problem. I had a couple mechanics work on the brakes that didn’t turn out so well. I’ve had a hard time finding someone around here (Charlotte NC) who is willing or able to work on an old truck. I’m gonna pull the axle and see what I find. Sent...
  10. Erik

    Help - my wheel almost fell off

    If I pull the axle, will I be able to tell just by looking at it whether the locking components are in there, or will I need to take them out to verify? Also, how do I replace the gear oil that spills out? Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  11. Erik

    Help - my wheel almost fell off

    Thanks. My axle is definitely a full float, and he was not referring to the c-clip, as I understand that is in the differential on a semi-float. My guess is he didn't know what the hell he was doing and didn't re-install the locknut or locknut retainer. Here is the diagram from the service...
  12. Erik

    Help - my wheel almost fell off

    Hey all. I have a 74 C20 with the 14-bolt full float rear end. I had a rear brake job done in November, and a couple months ago I was driving with a big load of lumber in the bed and the brakes and speedometer went haywire. I pulled over immediately and saw that the right-rear wheel had...
  13. Erik

    Door binding on fender

    Thanks!
  14. Erik

    Door binding on fender

    What bushings do you mean?
  15. Erik

    Door binding on fender

    It looks like I might need to remove the fender to access the bolts. Is that correct? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  16. Erik

    Door binding on fender

    I have a 1974 Cheyenne c20. The passenger side door is binding on the fender when I open and close it. It operates, but rubs. There is a little space between the door and the b pillar, so I might be able to slide it back a hair, but not much. Otherwise I guess I would have to adjust the fender...
  17. Erik

    PAG oil capacity question

    The best I can tell from the compressor chart, it says 10 ounces of mineral oil for the A6 compressor in vehicles with no rear ac. So I'm gonna go with 10 ounces of PAG - 8 in the compressor and 2 in the accumulator. We'll see how this works out.
  18. Erik

    PAG oil capacity question

    Hey all. Does anyone know the PAG oil capacity for the AC system when using a remanufactured A6 compressor (Four Seasons) on a R134A system? The system is open, I'm going to replace the compressor, accumulator and orifice tube and I'm going to flush the system. The new compressor says it has...
  19. Erik

    How to remove carb air valve lockout lever

    Figured it out. Turned out to be very easy. I was worried there would be some kind of trick, but there wasn’t. I just tapped on the pin with a screwdriver and hammer and then pulled it out with pliers. I think my secondaries are working for the first time since I’ve had the truck. Makes quite...
  20. Erik

    How to remove carb air valve lockout lever

    That’s my backup plan!
  21. Erik

    How to remove carb air valve lockout lever

    I got my truck about six months ago and finally worked up the nerve to start fiddling with the carb (I have zero experience with them). It's a Quadrajet 4MV with the divorced choke. The choke mechanism was fouled up with wasps nests, and after a lot of internet research I got the choke and...
  22. Erik

    Can't find new rear hubs for '74

    I'll have to take a closer look at the markings. Maybe it isn't GM at all. I'd send it back to the junkyard and try to get my money back but it isn't worth the shipping costs. These things are heavy.
  23. Erik

    Can't find new rear hubs for '74

    Problem solved. As y'all thought, the new drums were out of round. Got them turned and everything is working great now. Thanks for the advice, and lesson learned. Always turn new drums! As to my original question about finding hubs, I couldn't find any at a local yard but found them on...
  24. Erik

    Can't find new rear hubs for '74

    Agreed! He’s always done a good job for me, but this one has not worked out at all.
  25. Erik

    Can't find new rear hubs for '74

    I’ve been curious, what’s the advantage of converting to disc brakes? Just easier to work on or better performance?

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