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1976 GMC STEPSIDE ON BAT
What strikes me are the California plates. ‘76 is still a CARB year for smog in California. If you plan on registering it in California make sure it will pass before you lay out any cash.- Finkaire
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- Forum: Introduction
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AC Repair 81 C10
It’s always a crap shoot, it sounds as if you have done everything humanly possible. Best of luck, keep your receipts -
Center cap, and Beauty rings
You may save some money on powder coat by rattle canning them. I found a set of centers and rings on EBay you might like. Wheels make a huge difference in appearance! -
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AC Repair 81 C10
If the system was retrofitted properly there will be a sticker indicating oil type, refrigerant type and capacity. Replace the accumulator and orifice tube (don’t force it, otherwise leave it in there), Drain and fill compressor with Ester oil if no sticker indicating that it has already been... -
Lowering Shackles on a C10 Stepside
Cut the bolts and replace from the inside? I am looking to lower the rear to level as well. Mine has HD springs and am looking at replacing the leafs as well to soften the ride.- Finkaire
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- Forum: Lowered & Street Systems
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is the "Frostbite FB167 Aluminum Radiator, 4 Row, 1973-1991 Chevy/GMC Pickup" garbage? bbc c30 getting hot with ac on
After ordering two aluminum radiators “didn’t fit” I had my original copper and brass radiator from 1984 recored. So I can’t say I had an overheating problem with the aftermarket radiators. Wasn’t inexpensive but it’s original. My question is and maybe I missed it, did it overheat before...- Finkaire
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- Forum: Tech Discussion
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AC Oil and Charging Question
New compressors typically come with PAG oil installed. If this is a retro-fit system you will need to drain the oil and install ESTER oil. Yes, you can add oil directly into the pump or the suction line. -
Original color of my instrument panel?
Black underneath, California check engine light in the middle FYI -
Water mist cooling and an easy up ???
They work great, just don’t expose to bare metal. Additionally buying from Walmart, if you don’t like it you can return it -
Drop in bed liner
Had my Elco sprayed and they matched the color, tough as nails! -
Worth purchasing 1976 c10 silverado in fair condition for $2500?
Radiohead is right, I am in California as well, if it won’t smog you are screwed. Also unless it had a non-op you will be paying back registration.- Finkaire
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- Forum: Tech Discussion
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A/C Oil question
PAG Oil is a corrosive and may damage the evaporator. Only use an ESTER Oil in a retrofit system using 134a in an original R12 system. Drain oil, install a new accumulator and swap out the orifice tube only if it removes easily. 10 ounces is what is recommended for the A6 compressor. -
Putting a gas 350 in a 6.2 diesel frame, quick input please.
Dream in California, smog exempt!- Finkaire
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- Forum: Diesel 6.2, Conversions Cummins, etc.
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Indianapolis C10
Keep it, everyone needs a truck and it is beautiful! I joke that I want to be buried in mine, sorry for your loss- Finkaire
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- Forum: Introduction
