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    TBI spare parts

    Dude - the fact that you even have local businesses that have the ability to make stuff is a true "miracle" in today's western world. That should be reflected on what that means, and celebrated whenever you have the chance. Business needs a favourable local government environment too - ie. you...
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    TBI spare parts

    can't even "sell" it here apparently either - cool that I have to buy shop tools from the other side of the world that we can't buy at the local store down the road ( ???.... ) And are cheaper than local, even when shipped 000's miles, taxes, exchange rates, and delivered to my door !.. ( WTF )
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    TBI spare parts

    Hey thanks for this. - Just ordered one from evilbay/US site Coming from Florida ( via china ) - so I guess this will have circumnavigated the globe at least once if not more by the time it gets "down under" - oh yeah that's right, we don't make 'nuthin here no-more .. RUN ..
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    1979 Dash Pad Replacement

    Another alternative for you would be to use a vinyl paint / dye to colour the black dash, if you can't get one in a reasonable time. I haven't done this in a long time, however I remember being very impressed with the results on a couple of projects. If you have a good cover, the coverage is...
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    Replacing the TBI engine, suggested upgrades or changes?

    Have you contacted Brian at Harris tuning, WV? - Harristuning.com His site has a lot of great info regarding cams, chips and other ideas to get the best out of TBI. Yes - he likes rollers.. I am picking up a 90 SWB with a 350 TBI set up this weekend. It has an NV3500 and I am looking to upgrade...
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    Are these dual shocks factory. Pic inside. 1987 K10 long bed truck

    I bought the front clip off a wrecked 4x4 blazer as it had this set up, which was a factory option. I have all the parts sitting in a pile in the back of a project truck. I'll try and dig them out and post a couple of pics when I get a chance.
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    Body repair panels

    "What they don't realize is, in many cases the fenders, hinges, and core support need to be loosened and adjusted along with the hood. Sometimes that even moves into adjusting the doors. Just like building a fresh drivetrain, all the pieces have to be adjusted to play nicely together." If you...
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    Chrome bumpers comparison ?

    Another vote for Original parts. I picked up a tailgate for my Sub sitting in Sun Valley wreckers back in the day for about $20 I think ( they wanted more from the glass ) Flew it home in my check in luggage ( quite a big deal for the customs guys when I got off and that was over 15 years ago...
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    Newer Model Bed

    If the question is simply " can I get it to fit and to work as a bed?", then almost any 8' bed can be fitted to the back, even from another make ( ! ) . Its a simple ladder frame that just needs a few bolts and some spacers. Wiring is no more complicated than a trailer. If the question however...
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    Computerized carb

    "Computer Command Control" - producing "harmless CO2".. wow, I wonder how many GM executives today remember this ad ?? Priceless !
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    Davis Off Road, crossover steering???

    ORD - $500 - $1,000 for a cross over kit, depending on axle ??
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    Rear End Gearing

    We were looking to bring down the peak torque for an ls swap using a different cam, but after further study can see it needs to be rear end gear ratio, as the cam will not change the power band v. rpm relationship. Rear end ratio is therefore everything, ( and don't forget to measure tire...
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    Dingleball Hones

    I'm sure your all over that you need the expandable straight hones to clean up a bore, and the dingle balls just put a cross hatch finish on to hold an oil film. If you use the balls to "re-furb" a bore, they will not hold a true straight wall, and just follow any bulges or ridges already there ..
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    72 Monte Carlo project

    Yess ...
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    Rear Splash Panel

    "GM stopped using them after 1980. Cost cutting measure I am sure...." Man - how did we get to a point where 3 shades of silver grey and a decal set are the new car "options" v. the 27 different colours, 8 engine option packages on 5 different trim levels that it took to sell a car in the 70's...
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