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    1980 El Camino

    Hey guys, Long time, no see! Figured I would drop in and show off my latest project. I picked up this 1980 El Camino from my high school friend up in Utah. He rescued it from a field back in 05' or so, swapped a SBC 350 in place of the Buick 3.8L V6, and drove it all through high school. Once...
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    Clutch Pedal Position Switch - need pigtails

    Anybody out there have some clutch pedal position switch pigtails laying around? I need some for my manual transmission swap. Surely somebody out there has bypassed it and doesn't need them anymore! ;) They are the pigtails that connect to this:
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    TH400 for sale - Austin, TX

    http://austin.craigslist.org/pts/5389257132.html
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    TH400 for sale

    Chevrolet bell pattern TH400 transmission for sale out of my 88' truck. Shifted well, fluid was nice and clean when pulled from the truck (I am doing an LS/4L80E swap). Short tailshaft version. Bolt on yoke is not included. Hoping to get $250 or so, but it's OBO. Located near Austin, TX.
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    Bearing/Race Question - Opinions wanted

    Hey guys, Random opinion question for ya'll today. I just ordered new rotors and new bearings. Now, the new rotors come with their own races installed, and the bearings come with their own (presumably matched) races. Would you guys remove the pre-installed races from the rotors and install...
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    Factory TBI sparkplug wire routing?

    Can anyone provide photos of the factory TBI engine spark plug wire routing? My plug wires are a disaster, and I want to try and get them routed like they are from the factory. I'm having a hard time finding photos of stock engine bays though, so anything you guys can provide would be helpful...
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    700R4 core - $125

    Buy my junk, yo. http://austin.craigslist.org/pts/4025496388.html
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    WTB: 3.73 or 4.10 5-lug 10 bolt rear axle

    Like the title says, I'm trying to scrounge up a 3.73 or 4.10, 5 lug, rear 10 bolt axle for my 84'. This 305/700R4/3.08 combo just isn't cutting it. I've searched craigslist, and it seems pretty dry, it's all either 6-lug 10 bolts (though I suppose I could swap axles) or front axles. The...
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    Vent Glass Seals - DIY

    I recently replaced all of my vent window seals and window run channel, and figured I would do a DIY on how to do it. Unfortunately, I was in a bit of a hurry so I don’t have pictures of the glass channel install, but I will try to describe the procedure, as it is pretty simple. What I do have...
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    Weld exhaust to downpipe, or weld on flanges and bolt it together?

    Exactly what the title states. What would you guys do? The factory exhaust had a slip joint that was clamped (downpipe into the pipe that goes into the cat). I am re-using the exhaust from my 87', which had the slip joint. It was stuck together so tight I had to cut it off. Now I can't decide...
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    TBI Vacuum Hoses

    Hey guys, I'm hooking up my vacuum lines on my TBI swap, and had a few questions. Figured since a few of you are TBI, you could probably help out. The first question I have is on the back of the intake manifold. There is a small silver Hex screwed into the manifold with a vacuum port and...
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    Need help with mystery wire!

    Hey guys, As you know, I'm in the process of completing a TBI swap into my 84' C10. I'm running into a mystery wire in the old engine wiring harness that I'm not sure what it belongs to. I plan to tape it up and off to the side along with all the other wiring I'm not going to use, but it's...
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    Ball Joint Tool kit

    Anybody got some good recommendations for a ball joint press kit that won't break the bank, but also isn't Harbor Freight type junk? I need to remove the ball joints from my LCAs so I can get them ready for powder coating. I wouldn't be opposed to some homemade ghetto fab to get them out either...
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    Getting lower balljoint out of spindle?

    Anyone got any tricks or cool tools they know of? I've exhausted my bag of tricks (with what I have available). I tried using the "homemade press" method with a 1/2 bolt and nut to drive it out. I succesfully bent the 1/2 bolt about an inch out of line...no luck. I even hammered on the spindle...
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    Happy b-day self!

    So, what'd yall get me? :Moon: EDIT: WTF, how did I get this in the introduction forum? Could've sworn I was in the Lounge... I fail.
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    Purchasing an Air Compressor

    HRPC EDIT: Let's use this thread for tips on purchasing Air Compressors. Anything anyone can add about what types, brands or sizes of Air Compressors are good for certain projects, or you know of a great deal, post it up in this Thread. She took it in good humor, thankfully. She's pretty...
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    Shock Extenders or Drop Shocks with 4" rear drop?

    As the title says, what would you guys go for? Shock extenders, or a drop shock? Right now, I'm leaning towards the shock extenders, since that gives a little more shock travel (since you are using the longer factory shock). Now, if I'm not mistaken, shock extenders also correct the shock...
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    Hey-oh from Texas.

    Hello from Texas! I'm glad to see a forum dedicated directly to square bodies! Let's make this place rockin'! :grd:

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