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  1. Charlie

    Runs rough on acceleration

    Engine started running rough this last week on accelerating. Runs normal in Park or Neutral while revving. Runs rough in gear sitting still also. Replaced plugs and the in-carb fuel filter today and no difference. Truck died on the street last weekend and I found a vaccuum hose had split on the...
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    For Your Reading Pleasure

    Enjoy https://autowise.com/all-of-73-87-chevy-and-gmc-special-edition-pickup-trucks-part-i/
  3. Charlie

    Heat/AC Blend Doors

    I have a 74 pdf manual. Looking for someone to confirm how many blend doors I have. The diagram shows 3. Defroster Door, Air Door, and Temperature Door. I know there is one at top of the passenger kick panel but I have never had one of these apart to know the exact number. I am thinking mine...
  4. Charlie

    Engine Rebuild or Replace???

    While driving around Saturday, noticed a lot of white smoke coming out of the tailpipes. Stopped as soon as I could. Raised hood and could not see anything visible of course. Started up again and smoke continued to come out. Had it towed to my service garage. Going to have it evaluated on...
  5. Charlie

    Vapor canister leaking gas

    Filled up after work today. Started off from station, ran a little rough but settled out quick. Got home and checked under hood and canister dripping gas. Not sure why. Used the same station and pump I have used before. Searched net and can't find any new ones or an updated replacement. Have had...
  6. Charlie

    Sport Mirror Glass Replacement

    My truck came with this type of mirrors when I purchased in 2015. One was cracked and the other has scratches. Found replacement mirror glass and removed cracked glass. What type of glue can anyone recommend to glue glass in frame. I was thinking clear RTV but not sure if that is strong enough...
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    AC/Heater blower motor does not work on high

    Had this issue the past few days The blower motor shuts off when switched to high. Works on all other speeds. With the help of a squarebody guy, issue resolved. There is an orange 10 ga wire on motor relay that goes thru harness to firewall that has an inline fuse connected to the junction...
  8. Charlie

    Quadrajet to Edelbrock Carb

    Wondering who has replaced their Quadrajet carb with Edelbrock. What, if any, issues. Mods needed or not, other than the adapter.. Happy with the swap?
  9. Charlie

    Roar in cab after dual exhaust installation.

    Recently had dual exhaust installed and have roar in cab at certain speeds/rpm's. Truck had single exhaust w/flowmaster 40 when purchased in 2015. Now have 2 flowmaster 40's and have the roar. I have not had very much exhaust done in many years and wonder if this is to be expected? Muffler shop...
  10. Charlie

    AC Compressor Going Out

    My AC compressor has been noisy lately but not too bad. Today it is very noisy so I cut it off so not to let it lock up. Had it installed by my AC tech in June 2017. He recommended reman A6, which was originally on it. Has been working great since then. Going to have it replaced again. Wanting...
  11. Charlie

    Autozone 40th Anniversary SquareBody trucks

    Found out about this today. Checked the 2 stores near me and none of them know anything about this. They get delivery trucks tomorrow and will check back then. Also on Ebay for $$$$$.
  12. Charlie

    Exhaust Smell In Cab

    Bought my truck in 2015. Had original exhaust manifolds and single exhaust. I could smell exhaust in cab when stopped at stop sign and red lights. Driving I do not smell it. Since then, both manifolds have been replaced. Most recent, Friday, had complete new dual exhaust from manifold to near...
  13. Charlie

    Windshield Original Thickness

    This may have been posted here before, but cannot locate it. I would like to know the original thickness of the windshield. I am planning to replace mine soon and do not want to get one less than original thickness.
  14. Charlie

    Speedometer driven gear

    When I got my truck in 2015, speedo was bouncing around. Figured out the driven gear was bad. Replaced with a black 23 tooth gear, which was what was in it, and it worked correctly with the 15" tires/wheels. Since then, I have put 17" tires/wheels on it and I knew speedo was off. I have been...
  15. Charlie

    Bed Stake Pocket Anchor

    Would like to have a couple of stake pocket anchors for truck. Does anyone have some of these similar to the pic? And where did you get them and do they fit well?
  16. Charlie

    Whose Truck Has This Color?

    My truck has SPID code 486 Granada Beige/White. Thinking this may be a rare color or color combination as I have not actually seen any others of the same color. Curious if there are any members with this same color combination or a solid color.
  17. Charlie

    Headers For Stock 350

    Trying to decide on shorty, mid, or long tube headers. Suggestions in which is best/preferred.
  18. Charlie

    New fuel gauge needle falls to 4 o'clock position

    Recently purchased new fuel gauge from LMC. Worked perfect till this morning and needle was pointing to 4 o'clock position. This has only happened today. After starting, gauge moves back to the level I remember it being before turning off. Old gauge was working, just bouncing. Has anyone had...
  19. Charlie

    Fuel filling issues with new pumps

    The 2 stations I use the most have both recently upgraded their pumps to new ones. I have used both and issue is when filling with auto setting on lowest setting, runs for a few seconds then clicks off. Try again and same thing. Can run slower manually and it will fill, just have to hold lever...
  20. Charlie

    Stock 1/2 Ton Rear Leaf Spring Pack Size

    Wanting to replace my rear leaf springs. Currently have a 8 (7+1) pack. SPID code is G50-Heavy-duty rear springs. They are OEM. I am thinking that this maybe later on became known as a Heavy Half, not for sure. Looking to get standard stock springs. Not sure if it is a 4 (3+1) or 5 (4+1) pack...
  21. Charlie

    TH350 Whining sound.

    Recently started hearing whining sound coming from tranny. I think someone told me it was the pump and it would probably get louder and then eventually truck would not move, then would need overhaul to fix. Wanting to insure that I was told correctly.
  22. Charlie

    DFW Auto Glass Shop

    Wanting to hear from fellow DFW members that have had windshield replaced at a shop. I am wanting to have mine replaced due to cracks. Want to know a good experienced/reputable shop to have it done right the first time. Want to know the good and bad experiences and where. The closer to the Mid...
  23. Charlie

    1978 CHEVROLET C30 DUALLY LOWERED - $6500

    https://dallas.craigslist.org/mdf/cto/d/1978-chevrolet-c30-dually/6689647931.html
  24. Charlie

    1978 Chevrolet C10 lwb - $2400

    https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/d/1978-chevrolet-c10-lwb/6691688640.html
  25. Charlie

    Lead Additive

    Have been seeing on google different people talking about using a lead additive to gasoline. Has anyone here used it and what were results and is it safe to use?

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