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    I've been unfaithful...

    I have my old 77 c30 that I really haven't done anything with. Last time I fired it up I'm pretty sure I spun a bearing and I can't even get it into my shop to work on it. The guy who built the shop was into ricers and didn't think a garage door needed to be much bigger than a Honda Civic...
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    Tool truck franchises

    Has anybody here ever looked into a tool truck franchise? I'm thinking this over and looking for input from those who may be in the know. At this point I am just doing research into the different companies and opportunities. I know a couple guys that do or have done it but they do a real good...
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    GM 350 vs Olds 350

    Ok, technically they are both GM products. I thought I had heard somewhere that there were differences between a GM 350 and an Olds 350 though. Reason I ask is my son may have tracked down an Olds 350 that we can just pick up and haul off. Sounds like a fun project and may find a home in my...
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    New (to me) Air Compressor

    Opened up the tools section of CL Saturday for the first time in a while. First item listed was a Rand 4000 5hp 60 gallon air compressor. Owner mentioned that the pump probably needs a rebuild as you can hear it leak down. I heard it run but didn't let it go a full cycle as I already knew...
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    Potential project- What I am getting into...

    Went to tow a VW today and got it all loaded up and then asked about the Burb sitting off to the side of the driveway. She tells me it is a 99 K1500 that they parked 2 years ago because they couldn't get it started. I did a double take because I didn't recognize one of the badges. Turns out...
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    Kit Truck?

    I was watching some of the weekend auto shows last weekend and one of them did a show on a kit hot rod. The kit was a '33 Ford that was designed from the ground up for performance in addition to looks. The kit was designed by Factory Five and the body is fiberglass. Obviously this isn't a...
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    Possible score?

    I should know in a day or two if this is going to happen but I may have just scored big on a 96 Tahoe. Mechanically it went in today for an alternator, but the owners are loosing faith in it. I may be able to pick it up for as little as $500, and I won't even need a gun to do it. The really...
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    97 burb transmission woes...

    The new burb definitely needed a intake gasket and that was done. I had some trouble afterward with it running like crap and found that there is a timing issue (still) but also a TPS issue. TPS issue was resolved today and took it out for a test drive. Still kicking the Crank/ Cam code...
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    Well, CRAP!

    So I got my 97 K1500 Burb and love driving it. We knew it had a coolant leak when we got it and suspected the front heater core. Pulled out the heater core and it looked new. Went ahead and changed it on general principle (188k worth of GP). Started nosing around under the hood and the...
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    Soon to be new to me 97 burb

    Worked out a deal this weekend for a new vehicle. Picking up a 97 1/2 ton Burb with tailgate. Needs a little work but it is in good shape. Needs a front heater core and flush, should get a new rear bumper and I need to find some seat covers for the front. Nice thing is I've known this...
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    John Deere vs 3rd world driver

    She did have the balls to ask the officer if the tractor was at fault.
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    Radiator Question

    I was looking at my radiator a while back and noticed that one of the previous owners used a bunch of leak stop on the cooling system. You can tell because you can see this seeping out of almost all the tube to tank solder joints. It doesn't appear to be corroded to the point where it would...
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    CSI Distributors

    So we have one of these sitting on the shelf at work and thought I would get an opinion on it. I can walk it out the door for less than $65 but I'd like to get some feedback on them before I pull the trigger.
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    Air idea for my `77 C30...

    My truck originally came with A/C but the compressor was removed long before I ever got the truck. Living in Western Washington, A/C is nice to have but not really a necessity. Eventually I would like to go to an air bag suspension. As I already have the bracket, does anyone know of a belt...
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    My DD Needed work...

    My DD is a 97 ranger that I bought new back in 98. It has been a very reliable truck and hasn't required much in the way of extra maintenance. I've done a few under the hood projects on various vehicles over the years but I hadn't done any suspension work before. I decided that it was time to...
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    HRPC--Skip White Distributor

    I didn't want to hijack another thread but HRPC mentioned Skip White distributors in another thread. Since they have a different way of listing parts than I am used to I thought I would double check here on the right one for my `77 454. From what I am seeing, the right one would be...
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    New tool box.

    The boss has two stores and though I work out of one I stop in the other one on a regular basis to pick up parts. The other store has had a 3 piece 13 drawer tool chest sitting out since I started and kept joking that if they didn't move it by Christmas I would have to take it home. Turns out...
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    C to K conversion

    So I have my 77 C30 and I am thinking about trying to convert to 4wd. I figure the easiest way to do this is to just pick up a donor vehicle and scavenge what I need off the donor. Question is, what years should I look at for a donor? My understanding is I will need to change the TH400 that I...
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    School me on the 454...

    Remember when I said I knew less than someone who knows enough to be dangerous? Here is where I prove it. I have the goal of turning my '77 stock C-30 into a gas mizer. I understand that the 454 is known as a high torque engine. Keeping in mind that any towing I would do with this I could...
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    TH400 Vs 700R4 Vs 4L80e Vs gear vendor

    I know this is going to cause some discussion because people seem to have strong opinions when it comes to transmissions. My 454 is currently followed by a TH400. This is great for a hard working or hard driving truck. My goal, however, is a gas miser. (My apologies to those of you who just...
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    Frame coating...

    I don't see my ride as ever coming out as show quality. I'll put some work into it, but this will be a driver. I may even have it decaled "If you see this truck on a trailer call 911! It's been STOLEN!". That being said, when I tear it down to frame I will do something to coat the frame. I...
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    Know enough to be dangerous?

    Then you got me beat. I understand a lot of the basic theory when it comes to automotive wizardry but the practical side can be a challenge. That doesn't stop me from trying to get into trouble with it though. My issue is that I have more time to think than I have time or money to act. That...

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