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    How to test torque converter lockup solenoid

    Low to mid 20's OHMs
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    Big Block Exhaust Manifold

    So you've had success with no crappy gaskets? I found one with the same casting # for $75.00 with shipping. #8 port doesn't have much material left just above the back bolt. That one already has been resurfaced atleast once. Thanks
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    Big Block Exhaust Manifold

    I couldn't wait until I do the rebuild/restoration of my truck. Exhaust leaks were hellacious! The passenger side manifold has seen better days. If I remember correctly, isn't the passenger/right side manifold the same as cars and 2wd vehicles.
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    Best flowing muffler that'll quiet down my motor?

    I have the Flowmaster 50 delta flows on both of my 454's. Truck has 2 1/2" xpipe, OE boat anchor manifolds, all the way to the back. Not bad for DB's and drone. Chevelle has long tube headers, 3" w/xpipe, all the way to the back. This is a solid roller, rectangular port, quite a few mods. It...
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    Looking for no bs, tested, quality vacuum caps..

    I had the same problem with those vacuum caps. A piece of hose a litle shot of Right Stuff, let it set up, haven't had a problem. Larger hose, put in a piece of round stock, check ball, what ever. Dab of Right Stuff, smooth it out, not as clean looking as the plugs, but they don't disintegrate.
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    Factory Sway Bar Options

    I have an OE camper special rear sway bar. Don't belive it will work on 1 ton, I expect it will work on 1/2 -tons. Don't have the end links and how ever they attach to the frame. Would expect an aftermarket bar would probably work better, but if your looking for the OE look.
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    Going price for 8' beds

    These truck have gotten very popular here the last few years. We should sets something up. Not sure if there is anyone around that brings up rust free square parts as a business. There was one guy I talked to a few years back, southern 8' dual tank fleet side bed $1200.00. He wanted all up...
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    Dumping Pickup Bed

    Excellent! Thank you for all the pictures, gives me some good ideas. Hopefully helps out some others also!
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    Dumping Pickup Bed

    What did you do with you gas filler neck/necks?
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    Going price for 8' beds

    $350.00 Wow wished you'd have got in touch with me!
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    Going price for 8' beds

    I just got way more than I was expecting for a cab I was planning on scrapping. Have an 8' bed off an M1008, lots of dents, rust wise it's probably better than average for this area. There asking 2K average for southern rust free beds. Idea's on a fair asking price?
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    Dumping Pickup Bed

    Probably will use an electric hydraulic unit, with a diverter valve. Then I can run the dump piston or plow. If I run a mechanical pump, it would be belt driven with the electronic clutch.
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    Dumping Pickup Bed

    Not sure if I should you put this is the build thead area. When I do the resto on my 1983 K20, like to build a dumping bed. Going to build my own deal, not buying one of the kits. This will not be for show. Like to see some pics.
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    Delay Wiper Module

    There's a NOS module on Ebay for only $655.00 !! Hope nobody buys it before me!
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    Delay Wiper Module

    That thread looks be for the 1984 up module. But, thanks for the effort!
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