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    My 78 Custom Deluxe gets a new gear ratio

    I am completing my first major mechanical step on my truck. Replacing the 3.75 ratio with a 3.08. Here's a before pic of the 3.75. I'll post the after picture, Friday. PS, also replacing that nasty bearing...
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    Dash panel

    I just meant that mine is just a straight rectangle emblem. Yours has some variation. Im also not completely sure about the wood grain.
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    Dash panel

    ok, thanks. Looks like that emblem has features mine doesnt. I'll keep looking, thank you
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    Dash panel

    ok, I would be interested if you have one that is "like new". I also may try to get the stupid glue off the ones I have, but its not perfect either, even if it was clean.
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    Dash panel

    I'll have to ask the guy i bought it from where he got them.
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    Dash panel

    I guess thats the next step is to get exact measurements and see if it matches the 81+ LETS GO BRANDON!
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    Dash panel

    I had looked at LMC and USA1. Just went through all of Classicparts.com dash components and nothing for a 78 without AC
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    Dash panel

    Here is the dash component list from the 1978 C10's. all with AC
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    Dash panel

    Are they new reproductions or used from older vehicles?
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    Dash panel

    I am having trouble finding the simplest part. Does anyone know where i can get these without the AC holes? I have the dash pad coming, but I can't find this insert panel anywhere. 1978 Chevy C10, no AC.
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    700r4

    I've heard nothing but horror stories about "online reman's" Find a local, well reputed trans dude/shop and have them look at it.
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    1978 Chevy C10 w/ IL6 4.1 tranny questions

    Thanks everyone. After some research, I decided to hire a Dif' guy with a great local reputation to switch me from a 3.75 to a 3.08 plus posi-track so both wheels are engaged. Not a cheap option by any means, but cheaper than a new transmission and the rear end needed help anyway. It had water...
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    1978 Chevy C10 w/ IL6 4.1 tranny questions

    I got a super base model, (Custom Deluxe) 1978 truck with a long bed and a 4.1 straight 6. At some point, someone changed out the column shift for a floor shift 4-speed (its really 3 with a granny gear) and cruising speed is about 60 mph. 65, if I push the rpm a bit but at 65 the engine sounds a...
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