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    1 Pc Window

    I am considering a 1 piece window conversion for my daughter's 77 K10 (separate thread on restoration). Even though I have rebuilt the vent windows and have all new hardware & seals, the windows just don't seal well. Looking online I see numerous companies now offering kits. These guys claim...
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    New Steering Gear Leaking

    I installed the new (rebuilt) steering gear shown below in the 77 K10. Truck now has 33 miles on it. And the steering gear is already leaking out of the front cover (second photo - this isn't the leaking one, just a reference pic I found). Is this a common occurrence? I guess I may have to...
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    New OE Gauge Rad Supports

    Got an email from AMD today indicating they have sourced new tooling to produce OE gauge radiator supports. Image below is only one of a number they now have for these trucks. Wish they had this about 2 months ago. I can say the rad support I got from NPD is about half the thickness and few of...
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    Door Weatherstrip Install

    I purchased a complete weatherstrip set from Precision for the 77 K10 restoration. There are 2 of the door weatherstrip DWB 1111 73 in the kit. According to their website this seal is supposed to go on the top edge of the door with the tall portion of the profile facing the cab. But there is no...
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    Vent Window Seals + More

    I ended up with a few extra parts after finishing the 77 K10 restoration. Here's what I've got left over for various reasons. Everything is still new in the package except the bed bar. I am located at 48105 1) Vent window seals (rebuild kit). Free, just pay for shipping. 2) Inner window seal...
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    1977 Grille Mounting

    Moving forward on the 77 K10 restoration. The p/o had installed one of those aftermarket tubular chrome grilles. I am going back to stock, so I purchased a new grille from Brothers. But how is the original grill supposed to mount? It seems obvious that the 2 center mounts are screwed into...
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    Coolant overflow hose

    Does anyone have a decent picture of the coolant overflow hose, specifically at the overflow tank end? I just got a new tank/cap from LMC. But the inlet for the overflow hose is not what I was expecting (ie: a hose barb). It would appear there is flared end, or pre-made plastic end that connects...
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    1/2 Theaded Hole in SBC Cylinder Head

    I am wondering what the 1/2 inch threaded holes in my SBC cylinder heads are for (see pic). These happen to be Edelbrock e-street heads. The heads came with plugs, which I installed. There is one in each head. Are these open to the coolant passage? Other? I ask because I need to find another...
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    LS Swap Suburban

    https://www.lsxmag.com/tech-stories/swap-shop-ls-swapping-a-91-suburban-with-the-aftermarket/
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    Hood Support Bolts/Posts

    Are the rear support bolts/posts for the hood supposed to have a rubber pad on them? I mean these bolts: Mine don't have any rubber pad on them. I would think they should have something to keep them from rubbing the backside of the hood and taking the paint off. I cannot seem to locate...
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    1978-1981 Stepside Fuel Filler Neck

    I have just realized that the stepside fenders that came with my 1977 K10 project are actually from a 1979. For the fuel filler the difference is they have the fuel filler door (not just the exposed fuel cap). I believe this was a 1978+ change. So now my problem is the only filler neck I have is...
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    Latest thinking on replacement gauges

    Going through the postings it looks like the most recent discussion on replacement gauges was in 2017. I am starting to think about new gauges for the 77 K10 restoration (current gauges are shot - was left out in the weather for years without doors). So I am curious, what is the current thinking...
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    Weatherstrip sets

    I am looking for a complete weatherstrip set (doors, windows, hood, etc) for the 77 K10. Brothers sells a set. Steele only sells them individually, ends up being pretty expensive. Are the weatherstrips like sheet metal in that they are all made by the same manufacturer and are just repackaged...
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    A-pillar & B-pillar Trim

    Curious - what models came with a-pillar and/or b-pillar trim? I see there are parts available from most of the regular vendors (LMC, Brothers, etc). Neither of my cabs have either a or b-pillar trim. Was it just certain models? I assume you can easily retrofit the trim onto cabs that did not...
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    Stepside fenders on or off for paint?

    Just finished laying down 2 coats of epoxy primer on the new Mar-K bed sides, front panel and tailgate. Getting closer to laying down some paint, probably over Christmas break. I am planning on assembling the bed sides and front before paint. But now I am contemplating whether to bolt the...
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    TH350 Kickdown sticking?

    Hoping someone has some expertise with the TH350. I completely rebuilt the TH350 for the 77 K10. It is reinstalled along with the engine. I replaced the kickdown cable. I have the kickdown cable attached to the throttle body (upgraded to fuel injection). When I manually open the throttle to WOT...
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    Prothane Body Mounts - Height?

    I purchased a set of Prothane urethane mounts for the 1977 K10. I am finding that the mounts tilt the cab forward (rear end higher than front) a few degrees. I am in the process of test fitting new fenders and rad support before heading to paint. Was having an issue getting the fender gaps to...
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    New Stepside Bed - Anyone assembled one from new parts?

    I've gotten to the point in the K10's resto that it is time to think about the stepside bed. There's really not much to save from the original because of the rust and rotted (wood) floor. I do have 2 fenders that came with the truck. They are OEM and only have surface rust. So I will blast those...
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    Replacement outer rocker fitment

    I have got both rockers welded into place on the 77 resto project. I also replaced the rocker inners, which are actually just part of the original floor stamping. Also replaced the cab supports, floor supports, inner kick panels & floor sections. I took the cab off the rotisserie so I could temp...
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    Drive shafts too short after 4inch TC lift

    Got around to installing the rebuilt front & rear drive shafts in to the 77 K10 (see pics on rebuild thread). The truck has a 4 inch Tuff Country lift. Now both front and rear drive shafts are too short. I was able to get the rear shaft installed by tilting the rear of transfer case down a bit...
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    Trans Cross Member Orientation

    Does anyone know the orientation of the transmission cross member on a 77 K10 TH350/NP203? I took hundreds of pictures. Wouldn't you know it I did not take one of the cross member before taking it out. The one in the pic below is not mine, but is basically the same (a few years earlier - ebay...
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    Tank vent routing stepside

    Where does the fuel tank vent route on a stepside? On my 77 K10 the vent was plugged by the PO so I have no idea where it is supposed to go. I assume somewhere up high within the fenders. Or was there a charcoal vacuum canister in the engine bay by 77? Again, the PO had removed all of the...
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    NP203 Differences Early vs Late Design

    Looking for an NP203 expert. I got the differential from Offroad Design for converting the 77 K10 back to full time 4WD. Interestingly they sent me the entire tail housing and extension. Putting the original side-by-side with the unit they sent me shows a few differences (original on left, new...
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    Are these air injection pipes?

    Starting to lay the new brake & fuel lines into the restored chassis. I took a ton of pics during the teardown process. Saw the pipes in the red circles and I cannot recall what these were for. I don't remember disconnecting them, but that was a while ago and i had some help along the way. I am...
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    Is anyone still running full time 4WD?

    Interested to fund out how many (are there any?) are still running full time 4WD? Or has everyone converted to part time?

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