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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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    Leaf Spring Torque

    Also, I would drive the truck a bit to get some movement into the suspension. That will settle the bushes ( and any internal bind ), then check and "re-torque".
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    Eaton MLocker

    Have you considered an ARB air locker. Not sure how price compares for you, however they are heavy duty, and can be turned "on" and "off" using a small air compressor that engages a dog internally.
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    Will this lift fit my k5/jimmy?

    These guys seem to be having fun ....
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    Hate it or Love it, it's sweet

    the duc tape wheel trims are the OG !...
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    74 C10 rear end interchange

    Ha - never thought of that, too used to stick shift I guess... Maybe you can remove the dust shield and inspect the flex plate that way, and also remove the trans pan to check for garbage in there also. Other than that, if the diff internals look OK you would have to drop the tranny to inspect ...
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    Looking for new tailgate. 85 K5 Blazer.

    Hi all - sorry what is the difference with the later model tailgates to the earlier ones ? Just the external body mould line at the top lip ? LMC sells up to '81. I prefer good ( un rusted ) used parts to "new" stampings anyway. If you are in the high desert area you should have no problem...
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