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    Looking at a 1983 GMC w/ a cadillac 500 motor

    Looking at getting another squarebody. This one has a caddy 500 engine mated to a 700r4 transmission. Truck is very clean all around. However, the heater isn't hooked up. The climate controls and blower motor are still installed, but I don't know if they actually work. The guy I'm talking isn't...
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    Might be a long shot, but...

    I'm replacing tie-rods tomorrow. I tightened up steering box last weekend and the front tires hunt around now (it's more noticeable than before). So, I am wondering if someone with an aligned front-end could provide measurements. Basically from the edge of adjustment sleeve to the ends of the...
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    Best spot for tach?

    I have one of those el-cheapo AZ tachs I bought a while back. It's currently hanging below the stereo. I'm thinking I could be getting a concsole for my bday which sits on the hump in front of the bench. This would block the tach. Where is a common place to mount it? Thanks!
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    Horn Upgrade/Suggestions

    Howdy, I've seen horn upgrades at autozone and am curious if they are any better/louder than the stock horn? Just looking for something a bit louder than what I have. Thanks!
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    Question about air cleaner lid flip

    Just wondering, since the OEM air cleaner is technically a cold air intake, wouldn't it make more sense to run it with the lid down during the hotter months and flipped during the winter? Wouldn't the extra heat from the engine kill performance during the summer? Am I off base with my thinking?
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    The Bench Seat...

    So, I am curious, who here has had a shop rebuild their bench seat? The driver side of mine is sitting so low, I look like an old man who can barely see over the steering wheel and I am 6 foot 2! The cover is fine, just need the driver side rebuilt. Any ideas on cost? Thanks!
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    Is this it or what?

    So, I took a little trip to Ponca City in my R10 the other day. Drove about 80 miles and burned thru about half a tank of gas which means I averaged about 10 MPG or so. That's low for a TBI truck, IMO. Truck has stock sized tires, lid flip on air cleaner and desmogged with full headers. My...
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    Looking to quiet the exhaust some

    Hey all, I've got full length headers with a section of pipe and glass packs on each side. The exhaust dumps just behind the cab. What can I do to quiet to the exhaust so I can hear my music and conversation in the cab? Thanks!
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    How hard is it to transplant my engine?

    Ok, so, I am doing some extremely early pre- pre- preplanning for an engine swap I may or may not do a few years down the road. I want to keep the 700r4 and have it rebuilt by a local shop with upgraded parts. Anyways, I've been drooling over a couple engines on Jegs. One is the RamJet 350 and...
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    Anyone experienced this...

    So, I am getting quotes for the AC system. The compressor needs replacing. I just got off the phone with Meineke and was told they may not be able to do the work. Guy said the older R12 systems (mines converted to R34) uses a different amount than current R34 systems. So, is this how thing are...
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    Fitting a bench seat from a '94 Extended cab Silvy

    So, my dad is wanting to sell his '94. The bench seat in his truck is in much better shape than mine. What would it take to swap benches?
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    Flatbeds

    I've been considering getting a flatbed for my truck. I like the looks of them and it would "pretty" up the rear of the truck. I haven't shopped for any, and quite honestly, I don't even know where to begin looking. How much do these things typically cost with a headboard? Will having side...
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    1986 Chevy 1 ton Army Truck in Wichita, KS

    Looks like I found a gold mine here: https://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/6184292216.html
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    Symptoms of a bad/failing ECU?

    Just curious what one would expect to experience from a failing/bad ECU. Thanks
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    Anybody replaced Pitman shaft seal before?

    Gonna replace PSP tomorrow (maybe). Last time I was underneath the front-end, noticed output shaft of steering box was wet and drips fluid every once in a while. The parts are cheap, but wondering what's involved in replacing the seal. Thanks!
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    Cant get rid of paint overspray on inside windshield

    So, I have tried a razor blade, rag of gas and nail polish remover. Nothing is working. The color of the paint is gone, but a residue of some sort is left over. Any idea how to tackle that? I might have a picture of it in my sig link gallery. Thanks!
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    Stupid Q of the Day

    Ok, I know some will want a large supply of butter for their eye rolls, but there is something I've been wanting to install on my truck and curious if it is doable. I understand it won't make the 350 an HP monster. I mainly want it for looks. I want to install a butterfly style intake on...
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    Thermostat seems to be working overtime

    So tonight, on my home from work, I noticed the needle of the temp is moving quite a bit. Basically hitting the middle tick between 100 and 210. It'll get about a needle width above and drop to about a needle width below. Outside air temp is in the low teens. Seems to me the thermostat is...
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    Got a mini starter - I gotsa question about it

    I bought a mini starter from Amazon made by DB Electrics. It's a good lookin' unit and quite light compared to OEM. When I opened the box it came in, it had 2 baggies: 1 with the shim and the other with 2 long bolts and a square piece of foam with a round hole cut out. There weren't any...
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    Rpm's go up and down off idle

    And I don't mean just pressing on the pedal to slightly raise Rpm's. I held the motor at 2000 Rpm's and it fluctuates about 50 Rpm's. I am replacing both temp switch and map sensor tomorrow. Also looking at rebuilding the tbi, too. Anything else I should consider?
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    Why does my door have slop?

    So, a couple weekends ago, I finally got the newish door pins to fully seat. Even though the door cleanly shuts, it has slack/slop in the door latch. It's not an issue until I hit bumps and such, then it sounds like I didn't shut the door completely. The striker doesn't have the plastic bushing...
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    Replacing front-end steering components soon

    Thought I would get a thread going about this. In the coming weeks, I'm going to start gathering front-end steering components to replace the worn out parts on the truck. So far, my list includes the following: * Tierod ends * Idler arm * Pitman arm * Front wheel bearings * Maybe ball...
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    No headlights

    Ok, so my headlights decided to quit working at the most inappropriate time: after work, in the dark with buckets of rain! Every other light source works: turn signals, brake lights, parking lamps, dome light and dash lights. One of my co-workers said he saw them flicker on then off again...
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    Thinking about selling my truck

    As title says, I am considering selling my truck. I am needing to reduce my number of vehicles. I intend to trade my motorcycle for another vehicle this weekend if I can. Main reason is to help reduce vehicle expenses. Second reason is gas mileage and vehicle reliability. I would like to get...
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    Complete tailgate assembly

    My truck has never had a tailgate since I've owned it and I feel it's time to have one. Especially since I am interested in getting a tent for the bed. I don't care what color it is. Just as long as it looks decent and comes with everything I need to install onto my truck. Thanks!

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