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    Anyone install truetrak limited slip?

    My first performance upgrade. 14 bolt 10.5 full float. Any tips appreciated.
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    Original wheels with split ring

    Original rims with split ring. Planning on scrapping these wheels. 8 lug 16x7 1974 3/4 ton. C20 Anyone need them for some old farm TRUCK let me know. Cleveland area.
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    Cleveland..76 C 20..$3000

    https://cleveland.craigslist.org/cto/d/1976-chevy-c20-camper-special/6600388966.html Not mine
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    Rpo G86 locking differential

    My truck has the G86 option. RPO G86 Limited slip differs from the RPO G80 in what fashion? What's the chances the clutch packs are still functioning? Thanks.
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    Custom interiors

    Looking for ideas for a truly custom interior. Leather adjustable seats,console,gauges. Cost and pics would be great. Reviews of shops who did the work also.
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    Maaco?

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    Best fitting headers?

    How do you guys access the engine on these bad boys? Looking for good fitting headers for the 73 camper special. Thanks.
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    73 454 original valve covers

    Dont really know what I have. Covers have some chrome and orange paint. Low profile. Passenger side has either an oil cap or breather hole. Grommet is missing. Plan on degreasing the engine compartment this morning,but want to know what I need. Engine breather? Oil cap? Thanks.
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    Skinny and over weight?

    Wondering what the fattest tire I can put under a ,73 C20 without rubbing. My truck came with a spare..which I removed..plus 2 additional steel 8 lug wheels. These tires are freakin skinny and weigh a ton. Rolling them into my basement was fun. Dot date was 358. Im guessing the tires are from...
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    Complete brake overhaul 73 C 20

    My new toy has a turbo 400 and a 10.5 full float rear axle. Looking to upgrade the rear brakes to disc. Everything is original so I plan on replacing front calipers,rotors Etc. Looks like the proportioning valve is required for the disc conversion? Anyone make a complete kit front and rear? Each...
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    Harbor freight portable garage

    The locals always complain about the vehicles in my driveway. It's full! 6 cars. Just bought 2 more! Need some kind of portable structure to hide a few vehicles behind my house. Any options besides harbor freight?
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    Need shipping help washington state/ oregon

    I've shipped 5 cars from the same location..washington/ oregon border to Ohio. Always a hassle. Looking for a flatbed driver who has room for a pickup on his truck. Know any flatbed drivers that service the area? Bids ranged from $950-$1200 with a few idiots quoting me $1950.
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    Tonneau covers

    First accessory has to be tonneau cover and bedliner. Considering the LMC listed on page 146. Anyone have pics of their setup? Is spray on bedliner the only option nowadays?
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    Scrapping the camper mirrors

    Any functional good looking mirror options? I dont plan on towing anything. The camper mirrors ruin the whole look of the truck..IMHO
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    Two tone paint

    I was under the impression the two tone models had the roof and bottom color the same. My burnt orange and white,should have a white roof? Anyone know what the conventional two tone...would be called?
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    Installing Eaton true trac

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    73 Grand Am 400 4 speed

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    Anyone running old school roots type supercharger?

    Always wanted to build a blower motor. Anyone have pics of their build? Thanks.
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    Aluminum heads

    I've always tried to stick to factory GM stuff. Can't out engineer GM but.. Anyone bolt on aluminum heads? Was the cost worth it? I have a few big blocks sitting around with 049 and 781 castings. Debating on redoing the stock heads or buying new aluminum heads.
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    Early 454 heads

    I'm guessing all the blocks are casting 361959 and heads are casting 336781. Anyone find anything different on their truck? Thanks.
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    Sourcing a posi unit

    I believe I have the 14 bolt corporate rear,would like to convert to posi.
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    73 3/4 ton 2 wd

    Truck has 454 mated to a turbo 350. Want to swap it out for a turbo 400,which I have laying around. I know the yokes are different size,but can anyone tell me which version 400 would be a direct bolt in? I'm guessing I'll have to use a short tail to re use the drive shaft and just change the...
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    Lifting 73 3/4 ton 2 wd

    Any difference in the lift kits between the C and K models? Id like to raise my stock suspension with a 4 inch lift kit including new springs all around. Best HD kit available? Thanks.
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    73 Camper Special

    Looking at purchasing a 73 C20 Camper Special. 454. Unmolested. Any info from other owners appreciated. Probably going to swap the 454 into another project and toss a crate motor into the truck and drive it. Needs wheel well patch panels..slight rust along all 4 wheel wells..best place to...
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    73-77 bumpers

    Ever notice how well the bumpers age? I've got a collection of about 10 gm vehicles,and all the bumpers are in great shape. Anyone have any idea who and by what process the bumpers were chromed? Amazing after nearly 50 years..their still rust free.

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