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    1977 C20 4L80E swap

    I am considering a 4L80E swap in my 77 C20 with 454. My question will the trans fit without any body modification to the transmission/firewall area? Any other helpful comments welcome. thanks
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    1977 C20 for sale

    1977 C20 Camper Special for sale. California rust free with all original sheet metal with one repaint about 12 years ago. 68,000 original miles with much original paper work. Rebuilt original block with Edelbrock top end (aluminum heads, intake and carb), comp cams rv cam, long tube headers...
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    remote door locks

    Can anyone recommend a good reliable remote door lock system for a 77. I just want to open the door lock so I don't need a multi function system.
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    Narrowed control arms

    No response on another forum so I will try here. Are there any narrowed control arms available for square body front suspension?
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    narrow a arms

    Are there any narrowed a arms available for squarebody suspensions?
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    OEM/repo bed rails

    Anyone know if bed rails are available for '86 model short bed. Either repo or OEM wanted.
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    Alternator upgrade

    My 77 camper special C20's alternator just went out. I think it is the original one but not sure. What amp alternator would have come on this truck originally? I want to upgrade the alternator as I have added an electric fan, vintage air and an upgraded stereo so I am sure I need more charging...
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    fresh air intake

    I am considering opening up a hole on the fresh air intake on my 77 350ci C20. As you know the air flow comes in from the side (not directly) on the radiator support assembly. I assume the design is to keep water from entering the fresh air tube then into the carb/engine. Anybody do this and...
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    77 Tach/gauge housing

    What are the differences between the gauge cluster housing for a tachometer cluster vs a non tachometer housing? I think I need a tach housing to make a factory tach conversion.
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    Factory style tach conversion kit

    I purchased a factory style conversion kit for my 77 C20 from Brothers. The kit included the tach, small fuel gauge, tach harness, circuit board sheet, and new lens cover. When I tried to install the kit the tach would not fit in my original 77 housing. The tach connections did not align with...
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    Dash Pad Suppliers

    I am installing a Vintage Air kit in my 77. Part of the installation procedure is to remove the dash pad to install the new vents. My dash pad has about three long cracks and since I have to remove it I want to install a new dash pad. My question to the forum is what is the best dash pad...
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    Dim gauge lights

    I have a 77 C20 and do drive it at night sometimes. The dash gauge lights are not very bright ( I know this is common). I plan to take the gauge cluster out for a tach conversion. I thought at the same time I could upgrade the light bulbs to brighter ones. Has anyone done this? If so shed some...
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    77 Factory tach addition

    I am planning on adding an aftermarket factory style tachometer to my 77 350 ci truck. My truck has the factory big fuel gauge and I will need to add the small fuel gauge where the current emergency brake light hole is. My question will the wiring just switch over from the big gauge to the...
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    77 Factory tach

    I have been shopping around on the net for repo factory tach's for my 77. There are several suppliers offering factory repo tach's. The tach's have a wide range of prices. My question are all the repo tach's currently offered made by the same company or are some better grade/quality than others?
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    '77 fan shroud

    My '77 C20 Camper Special has a one piece fan shroud (350 engine). I wanted to know what models have one piece shrouds like mine. I noticed that the aftermarket sell small block 2 piece shrouds for small blocks and one piece for big blocks. Are all the one piece shrouds the same whether big or...
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    Vent window seals

    I have been reading the posts on vent window replacements and have just one simple question, Do the side roll up window have to come out to replace the vent window? Mine is a 77.
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    Underhood storage/tool box

    My 77 Camper special has an additional battery box on the left side mounting off the core support and inner fender panel. Its a nice box but I have no current use for it (probably home made). It looks like a good space for a under hood storage/tool box. I think some later model Chevy trucks had...
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    Under dash A/C unit

    Even though its cold now its time to start researching a/c for my non a/c 77. I am considering a under the dash a/c and would like to know experiences of the forum. I have installed Vintage Air systems on a couple of my other classic vehicles (not square body's ) and while they worked good its...
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    77 seat belt recoil

    My 77 drivers side seat belt will not always recoil making impossible to use the seat belt when this happens. I can jingle it sometimes at the base and it will then recoil. Is there a fix or hack or do I need to buy a new seat belt assembly. I find that aftermarket parts are a crap shoot and...
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    77 fresh air duct

    I need a engine fresh air duct that run from the core support to the carb air cleaner (round to oval). The only part I could find is from LMC and it for later years '80's model but none for '77. The one LMC offers looks like it might work but I am not sure. Anyone know who sells one?
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    77 fawn rubber floor mats

    I am looking for floor mats that would have come in a 77 with buckskin interior. I found some black,blue and red at OER but nothing else. Anyone know if such a mat is available?
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    77 tachometer

    I have a 77 that I want to add a factory style tachometer. I have seen reproductions on line that are available but would require a new fuel gauge also. Are there any tach's available with the fuel gauge integral with the tach? Or will I have to add a new fuel gauge in place of my emergency...
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    77 Rear Speakers

    I purchased a set of rear speakers and brackets for my 77 C20 from LMC. The problem is that it looks like (no instructions included) the speaker brackets should mount were the seat belt retractor is mounted. Any pictures or help appreciated.
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    Engine cooling fans

    I just picked up a used 4 row radiator that looks good. I plan to have it cleaned out tested. This is for my 77 C20. I want to add electric cooling fans. My question is does anyone have a good experience or can recommend an electric cooling fan assembly/module for my truck. Any comments welcome.
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    350 Vortec headers

    I want to buy a set of long tube headers for my 1977 C20. It will have a Vortec 383 so I will need headers for that engine. Anyone have suggestions or experience for this application? Will any small block header fit the early heads and the Vortec heads? Comments welcome.

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