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    NC members - anyone know a good paint/body shop?

    Hey all. I'm finally getting around to getting some body work and repainting done. I live in Charlotte, NC. Does anyone know of a good paint and body shop within a couple hours of Charlotte? There are a few restoration places in town, but I figure I may have better luck with a place outside...
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    Novice needs suggestions for new/rebuilt carb

    Thanks!
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    Novice needs suggestions for new/rebuilt carb

    Also, if I get a carb with a different style choke, is that going to make it hard for me to put the new one on?
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    Novice needs suggestions for new/rebuilt carb

    Hey all. Does anyone have suggestions for a new or rebuilt carb for my truck? I am out of my element here. The truck is a 1974 C20 with a 350, all stock. The current carb is a Quadrajet off a 1975 with the divorced choke with the old-school coil spring mounted on the engine - the carb was...
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    Help - my wheel almost fell off

    I’ve wanted to get bigger wheels on my truck but I love the original bow tie hub caps I have. They look sweet. The tires are a little small though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Help - my wheel almost fell off

    I appreciate the offer, but I think I’m good. I may take you up on that next time I feel in over my head. I buy the beer! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Help - my wheel almost fell off

    I pulled the axle and everything looks good to me. I can see one of the spindle lock washer tabs bent in to lock the nut into place, as in the photo posted by Craig 85. The bent tab is at about the 3:30 position in this photo. . It seems strange that the washer isn't designed so more of the...
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    Help - my wheel almost fell off

    I hear ya. It can be intimidating though trying to figure all this stuff out. Thanks for the advice. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Help - my wheel almost fell off

    Thanks. The tab breaking could have been the problem. I had a couple mechanics work on the brakes that didn’t turn out so well. I’ve had a hard time finding someone around here (Charlotte NC) who is willing or able to work on an old truck. I’m gonna pull the axle and see what I find. Sent...
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    Help - my wheel almost fell off

    If I pull the axle, will I be able to tell just by looking at it whether the locking components are in there, or will I need to take them out to verify? Also, how do I replace the gear oil that spills out? Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Help - my wheel almost fell off

    Thanks. My axle is definitely a full float, and he was not referring to the c-clip, as I understand that is in the differential on a semi-float. My guess is he didn't know what the hell he was doing and didn't re-install the locknut or locknut retainer. Here is the diagram from the service...
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    Help - my wheel almost fell off

    Hey all. I have a 74 C20 with the 14-bolt full float rear end. I had a rear brake job done in November, and a couple months ago I was driving with a big load of lumber in the bed and the brakes and speedometer went haywire. I pulled over immediately and saw that the right-rear wheel had...
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    Door binding on fender

    Thanks!
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    Door binding on fender

    What bushings do you mean?
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    Door binding on fender

    It looks like I might need to remove the fender to access the bolts. Is that correct? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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