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    Column shifter working with 4l60e

    So maybe I did something wrong so before my ls swap I had a turbo 350 auto it had p r n d 2 1 and now the 4l60e had P r n d 3 2 1. I managed to hook up my original column shifter to the new trans but just noticed it goes down to 2 gear and not 1 gear. Is there anyway to modify my column to go...
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    Question on TCC ls swap 4l60e

    So I am done with my ls swap 5.3 and drove the truck and so far it's all good. I have not got on the highway yet only got up to 35 mph. My question is how do I know if I hooked up the TCC brake switch (blue pin 33) correctly. I used a relay that had 5 pins but the diagram in front of the relay...
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    What Ls engine should I go with

    So I'm going to be doing ls swap in my 78. I need suggestions to which engine would be best. I want a street engine I would be happy with 500 horse once upgraded. My options are (these all come with computer and all supporting components) 4.8 with 4l60e $2,300-3,100 5.3 with 4l60e $2,900-3,500...
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    Dash cover

    Looking to replace my dash cover since it's cracked. What years fit my 1978 since at the junk yard there are some 81-87 with some good looking dashes. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Tip for brighter turn signals /parking lights 73-80 body style

    So I got an idea as sat at work the other day. My parking lights aren't as bright as I would like them without doing led's. I took off the lens and took off the bracket that holds the bulb in place and I noticed the bracket/plate was dull and wondered there is no reflection in here. It was...
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    5.7 vortec swap need help/advice

    So I got this 5.7L vortec complete with transfer case and trans(free). Looking to swap it in my 78 swb c10 2wd. Does anyone know where I can get info on how to directly running this setup how it is. On what wires need to be used ect. Or what do do to run it carbureted. This is a freebie so I...
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    Any inline6 250 experts need some advice

    Looking to get a intake, 2 barrel carb, and some LT headers. Can anyone tell me if it's possible with my inline 6 it's a 1978. I know some heads you can't modify.
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    15x8 wheels rubbing help

    Just installed 2.5" drop spindles and I have 15x8 wheels I have been grinding down some areas on the spindle itself. And the lower control arm. My question is am I doing this right? My weights on my rim hit the bottom of the ball joint. Can I use the weights that stick on the inner rim? Thanks...
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    Djm 3" drop spindles 1.00" rotor

    I have a set of djm lowering spindles for 73-87 c10 with 1.00" rotors. I'm selling or trading for drop spindles for 1.25" rotors. 2.5" or 3" drop. Brand new,never been used. Part number DS2045L-3 I bought these of Craig's list and was told they were for 1.25" rotors and it was a fail...
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    Spindle problems djm 3" drop

    So I got some drop spindles from a friend and I went to put them on, and the center bolt that holds spindle in place does not sit flush how the oem one was sitting. Djm spindle is shorter than the oem one. My brake rotors are 1.25" and the kit states that that is the size rotors they fit. I'm...
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    1978 c10 rear flip kit question

    Looking to get a flip kit for my truck. I have seen two different styles and I am wondering if one is better than the other? It looks like the rounded one would fit around the axle better and keep it snug but I don't know never done a flip before.
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    250 inline 6 trans question

    In my 78 I have a 250 inline 6 with a automatic 3speed. My question is what type of trans is it, and is there any other transmission that would bolt up with no problems. I need something with over drive it runs at 2,000 - 2,500 in 3rd gear going about 40 mph. And it is worse on the high way. I...
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    Inline 250 belt problems

    So I have been looking for info on why my belts keep on sliding off. I've replaced them 2 times already. Seems like the water pump pulley is not lining up with crank pulley. The alt. belt is the one that comes of first then the power steering one will sometimes come off. Today both came off. The...
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    Short bed fleet side panel question

    (LH) A buddy of mine accidentally ran into the left side corner of my fleet side. I know I can remove that whole side and go get another one from the junk yard. MY question is, are the 73'-87' short beds for these chevy trucks the same. As long as I find a bed side without the fuel filler...
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    Brake light stays on

    So it started to happen 1 month ago. Usually when it is really cold seems like the brake pedal gets stuck. At least that's how it feels to me. Then once it would warm up I would pump the pedal and the light will go off and the pedal felt normal. Now it's on all the time can't get it to go away...
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    Tailgate panel/ trim help

    Ok so tomorrow I'm going to take of a tailgate trim panel and put it on mine. I have a 78 pick up that does not have the panel. First I would like to know if it is even possible to put it on mine. And second if it will fit how to take it of other tailgate and put it on mine nay help will be...
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    Wiper fluid switch help

    My 1978 c10 wiper fluid works and then does not work. I push the button so it can spray and nothing. Later I use just the wipers not the fluid and it squirts fluid. And when it starts to spray there is no stopping it from spraying it keeps coming out until I stop using the wipers. I do not know...
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    New tach. Which wire?

    Hello I got a 78 c10 with inline 6 (250) and I got a tach but I do not know what wire is the one I hook up the green wire to (from tach). I got two black (dark color) and one peach color wire of the distributor. Any help will be appreciated thanks.
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    Newbie what's up

    I'm new around here live in sparks,nevada and I own a 78 c10 fleet side. Looking forward to doing some changes to the motor and some exterior work. :) hello everyone

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