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    front fender gap

    I need some advice on the best way to close an excessive passenger side front fender gap. After reading everything I can find on the subject, unless I am way off base, I think it may boil down to two possible options. 1. Loosen and shift the radiator support to the passenger side to even the...
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    New bedsides for 1973 long fleetside

    I am not sure if it is ok to ask about specific suppliers, but I am looking for a pair of new 8' fleetside bedsides for a 1973. Obviously for that year, pickin's are pretty slim. With he prices and shipping, I would hate to get them in and find out they dont "bolt up". Any thoughts? My...
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    Sliding Bed back away from Cab

    I need to clean, prep and paint the backside of my cab and front of the bed I am an older guy and where I live now, I dont have a group of able bodied (beer drinking) buddies to help lift my 8' bed off my '73 K10. I also dont have a need to disassemble it for the clean/pain process if I dont...
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    1973 hood hinges

    Sorry if this is the wrong forum, but I am having a hard time finding hood hinges to fit my 73 K10. I ordered a new set that is supposed to fit 73-80 and they are not even close. My existing ones which are shot, have approx 11.25" center to center bolt holes for the hinge to hood part. The new...
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    K10 downsizing from 454 to 305 roller

    on my 73 K10 (454, TH350 and NP203), I am removing my 454 and installing a 305 from a '88 Camaro. The 305 is a one piece rear seal, roller cam and full serpentine system. Ditching the TBI for a small electric choke 4 barrel (prob 500 cfm range). Have been researching what I can use from the 454...
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    73 K10 lower steering column part source

    On my 73 (splined shaft) what is the upper piece with the deteriorated boot? I is this a bushing or something similar? I have searched all over and cant seem to find anyone who sells a replacement piece and/or what the correct term is. Currently rebuilding the steering system and would have...
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    Cobra King door

    The 73 I bought came with a couple of windows and a Cobra King drivers side door (CV92403L). I havent tried removing the existing door and fitting it to the cab but have read some not so flattering reviews. Anyone have any experience with these Taiwanese doors? If they are junk, what...
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    73 K10 mismatch parts - help decoding

    Thank you all for this forum. I spend far too much time reading posts on here trying to figure out the best way to restore this great truck. Though after going thru a 1968 Corvette convertible years ago, I swore never again to get involved in the first year of anything, and here is my '73 :)...
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    Remove 3" lift and return to stock

    I just purchased a 1973 K10 with what appears to be a 3" lift kit installed and my intention is to return it to stock height configuration. Of course the manufacturer of the lift kit is unknown and original parts are long gone. I have looked through some lift kit installation instructions in an...
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    New member in South Carolina

    Hello, Just bought a 1973 project truck, a K10 with a 454, TH350 and NP203. My first order of business is to begin reading and absorbing some of the information on here. Thanks for letting me join! Jeff

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