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    Fat tire electric scooter

    I like them and would definitely be interested in purchasing but $3k for a product that may or may not have support in 2-3 years when I need a part is tough. If it was a major manufacturer like Segway, I'd be more inclined. Where all the hoverboards kids were riding 5 years ago?
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    Fat tire electric scooter

    Do you know who the manufacturer is?
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    Steering box frame reinforcement weld in plates

    That is pretty rare. I will say that every time someone tells me that they don't have a crack, after stripping the paint and removing the box, I have always found a crack. On my '77 C10, I inspected it very thoroughly and even had a frame shop take a second look before sending to powdercoat and...
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    Best media for blasting the body

    If you plan on blasting it yourself, the biggest issue is the compressor.A normal 60-80 gallon compressor can't do it. You'll only be able to blast for 3-4 minutes at a time. You'll need to rent a trailer mounted IR screw type to be efficient. I'd use coarse stuff on the structural parts and...
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    Steering box frame reinforcement weld in plates

    I've installed 3-5 of these on both K's and C's(off the top of my head 2 77's and an '89) over the years and never had to relocate anything that I recall. Maybe bend a line. I think the little bracket/ brace is already on the 89-91 trucks from the factory...
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    Steering box frame reinforcement weld in plates

    Besides the plate, and bolt-on brace...you might find some rivets have loosened up in the crossmemeber. If you drill them out and replace with 7/16(?) G8 hardware it will help control the movement as well.
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    Best media for blasting the body

    I paid $600-700 to have the C10 body dipped in Phoenix. Doesn't harm the metal. I did my Nova that way as well in Fort Worth but it was about $1500 iirc. https://xpressmetalcleaning.com/
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    Where to get quadrajet rebuilt?

    I use Carburetors Unlimited in Peoria, AZ. 90% of his business is Quadrajets. He built a half car/ half truck carb for me about a year ago. Everything is pre-run on a motor. If you do use him, send your distributor in at the same time and he'll recurve it to match your motor/ vehicle combo.
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    SFV mechanic rec's

    You may not have the right jackstands. I have 4 sets ranging in size and like Huck say's I trust the stands more than a lift. I also have cribbing if I am going to do long term work. That's as safe as you can go.
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    SFV mechanic rec's

    The SFV was once the mecca for the car culture but it's been deteriorating with the smog laws and such. Hard to believe that it's reduced to the point that there is a dearth of shops that cater to classics there. Used to be you could find 20 shops in Chatsworth on Canoga. Even TO BLVD in TO had...
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    Glove box lock

    I didn't buy either new, but my '89 Jimmy(K5) and '90 CC both had glove box locks when I bought them. I would find it odd that both had been modified in that way and that so many I have come across have locks. I believe the glove box light option came a long in the late 80's. Possibly there was...
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    Straight 8 Buick With Belt Driven FI

    Pretty good with a bandsaw too.
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    C10 lift kit?? 7 inches?!?!

    Don't forget shocks and extended brake lines. Also, you need to buy an ord frame brace for the steering box or you'll crack the frame pretty quickly. I'd suggest you also buy the triangulation brackets from Ride tech so you have the frame braced on both sides of box. Cheap upgrade is to drill...
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    C10 lift kit?? 7 inches?!?!

    I think you could probably trade straight across for a K10 if thats what you prefer. They are both worth about the same. I think that the question is that a lifted 2wd really serves no purpose other than for looks which is fine for some and not others. It's your truck and you do what you want...
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    '76 Crew Cab Dually 1-Ton 2WD (not mine!)

    Here it is done.
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    C10 lift kit?? 7 inches?!?!

    I would look for a lift spindle that uses a hub and not tapered roller bearings. Will live a lot longer. You cannot scrimp on bearings with big/ heavy wheel/ tire combos. If it were me and I really wanted to lift a 2wd high, i'd build a subframe and some control arms. Look for shops that build...
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    Repopped Fender Badges-where to buy quality badges?

    I'm slightly derailing but I'm a little bummed that some parts are reproduced. Replacement sheetmetal, generic parts like that I welcome. The "Bonanza10" badges are now on the market. Took me 4-5 years to hunt down a set of NOS and then the aftermarket came along and now I'm going to be seeing...
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    Lawn/ Garden tractors/ Riding Mowers, Cool Mods and tinkering

    The blade(s) on yard tractors/ mowers are only for snow, correct. Can you use them for leveling rock, very light digging/ dozing?
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    Lawn/ Garden tractors/ Riding Mowers, Cool Mods and tinkering

    Had my meeting with HR today, it didn't go well. Tried to explain to them that I was looking for something to trim wife's bush out front, really want to wack it down and get it smooth to prepare the area for a new hardwood I want to put in. I even told them that a Bush on an online forum told me...
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    Lawn/ Garden tractors/ Riding Mowers, Cool Mods and tinkering

    They used to have lawnmower races in Phoenix, Buckeye specifically. Not sure if they still do. Out of morbid curiosity I took the whole family a couple years ago and was amazed at how packed the stadium was. It was definitely an interesting way to drop a $100 on tickets, snacks, etc. We hung...
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    Lawn/ Garden tractors/ Riding Mowers, Cool Mods and tinkering

    Don't worry, Im only joking.
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    Lawn/ Garden tractors/ Riding Mowers, Cool Mods and tinkering

    Great, I googled little beaver, beaver mower, beaver trimmer at work and now HR is calling...
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    Lawn/ Garden tractors/ Riding Mowers, Cool Mods and tinkering

    Enjoying this thread. I don't have any grass yet but have been looking for a mini front loader and / or a Struck Magnatrac Mini Dozer to start getting some yard work done. Haven't found any in my state yet but there is one in SoCal but asking $3k with condition somewhat unknown.
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    Replace Steel Dash

    This is a pretty straightforward job that looks way more difficult than it is. Buy a couple spotweld bits and go for it. Takes more time to strip all the components from the dash like the HVAC, Radio, glove box than it does to do the job. It has a couple bolts that help you locate and hold and...
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    diagnosing mystery rattle/ flex plate clearance

    Just an FYI as long as you are buying a new one. Pioneer sells an HD version flexplate. It used to be only $5-10 more at O'Reillys with an account but it is considerably thicker and better quality. It used to be SFI rated but I don't think they put the sticker on any more and unless you are...

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