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    Cowl hood

    If LMC wants close to 200 bucks for shipping on a pair of spindles, i can imagine my cost to buy a cowl hood would be nearly double... Anyone have success making their own cowl hood by modifying the exising one? I was thinking of slicing a strip out on either sides of the center rib...
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    swapping in a standard trans?

    So I'd love to swap my auto for a standard trans. I cannot locate any C/k's that have the parts I need. Man, these trucks are getting scarce, parts trucks even more so Is there any other GM vehicles that can cough up a pedal set or one that might work? Does anyone know if a set from a Camaro...
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    10 and 12 bolt interchangability?

    I have a 12 bolt diff from a 79 that I want to throw in my 87 while I rebuild my 10 bolt posi. Do these interchange without driveshaft issues?
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    Widest rubber without tubbing?

    Wondering what the widest tires I can stuff into the rear without tubbing or narrowing. Its a fleet, and will be dropped 3" to 4".
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    Online suppliers other than LMC or Rock?

    So LMC's shipping costs are too much for me and Rock only has the basic mechanical stuff...is there any other supplier with extensive square-line parts? I mean for the hard to find goods like nuts & bolts, trim, interior etc...
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    idler pulley question - why not on 305's?

    So I'm going through the LMC cat and I see an idler pulley meant for 350 and 454 models, but not 305 equipped. I just dropped a 350 in with the 305 accessories...which does not include an idler. Anyone know the purpose of this?
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    Question about wheel size and static drops

    I cant get over some of these awesome looking trucks some of you guys have...question for those with large wheels and low stances (6-8" static drops); Do you ever encounter steering issues where the wheels are rubbing the fenders or frame? Do these setups seriosly affect the trucks steering...
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    lowering on the cheap - questions

    I'm thinking of temporarily lowering my SWB by cutting a round out of the coils. Does this mean roughly a 2" drop? Also, what is a simple way to drop the rear about 3-4 inches? I'm also worried about ruining my new shocks...thoughts?
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    Coil spring replacement?

    My coil spring compressor set does not work with these GM A arms. I've heard that some people use floor jacks to lower the bottom A arm to let the springs out...can they be re-installed the same way? Sounds sort of risky to me...
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    Painting wheel wells and underside

    What do you guys use to spray the insides of your wheel houses and underneath the cab floor etc? I'm thinking about using something tough like stone guard... Wondering what you guys use....
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    Mounting inner front fenders

    So I picked up some offshore front end sheet-metal... I need the stuff wasn't the greatest but what a headache. What is the best way to mount new inner fenders? Seems to me that when I dismantled this truck I left them in place after I took the fenders off. Right now I really can't figure...
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    Alternate rims on 5 on 5"?

    So wondering what other gm rims work well in place of my old 15" steel rally rims...Any thoughts on budget rims (aka, junk yard finds) that look cool on the squarelines? (1/2 ton) Increasing the rim diameter would be a big plus also
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    diff rebuild - what gears to grow into?

    I'm rebuilding my 10bolt posi diff this winter and currently have a stock 350 hooked up to a TH350C. I'm wondering if a set of 355's would be to much for the highway. Planning on using the factory 15" rims and a standard tire (for now). Later will be larger dia. rims and tires with some egine...
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    Jimmy/Burb sending unit differences? Lengths?

    I'm trying to find a sending unit for a custom tank I'm making. My parts dealer says the 40 gal Burb unit is worth $300 LESS than the Jimmy's 25gal tank unit. Is there a different lengths? (Deeper tanks? I just assumed they were longer tanks, not deeper)
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    Junkyard finds - post yours?

    I found this treasure last week - Too bad the wrecking yard "can't sell a complete vehicle once it enters the yard" Pre '80 Camper Special with 454...100% complete and restorable sorry for the pic quality - took it with my phone camera dang!
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    Northern neighbor checking in

    Hey all, a neighbour to the north saying hello...(Ontario, Canada) Not too much to report on my own truck...still in the middle of an 87 SWB R10 frame off resto. Its been a slow crwal as this truck gets only meager scraps after the bills get paid. Currently going back together stock with a 95...

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