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    My new square

    Nice looking truck, the center caps are easy to find, ebay,lmc,classicparts.com,etc. I would leave the emissions alone, mine were taken off before I bought it and I think it hurt the gas mileage and it didn't make the engine run any better. Mine's an 86 so the carburetor has a solenoid on it, so...
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    Why does my door have slop?

    If you just loosen it a little it should be fine for the adjustment. I don't think the nut ( I think it's a metal plate)would fall off. I agree with installing the plastic piece, mine were missing too, and it made a big difference. I had to slam my driver's door to shut it when I got the truck...
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    New bed floor

    This is an old thread, but I'm planning on replacing my wooden floor on a 86 shortbed stepside. How difficult is it and I believe I have to remove or lower the dual gas tanks to access all the bolts? I'd like to make my own but maybe I'm better off buying the wood kit, I'm sure it's a lot easier...
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    Sticky choke

    I don't know if this helps but if there is a fuse it may have blown. My trucks an 86 with a 305ci and the choke light was on when I bought it. I checked the fuse and it was blown, and after I replaced it the light went out.
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    Valve seal replacement

    Thanks for the information, and the bolt size and about the magnet, I have to get one of those too. You fellas are right about an air compressor but I've read it has to be a decent size one, at least 150 psi I believe. I did look on Craigslist and saw a few and checked out Harbor Freight ones...
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    Valve seal replacement

    Thanks guys for the advice, I appreciate it. I would prefer using air if I had a compressor. I really don't want to buy one, because I probably won't have a use for it other than airing up tires. So what size socket do I need to turn the crankshaft?
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    Valve seal replacement

    Thanks Brandon, you use the rope to pack the cylinder and then bring the piston up as high as possible so the valve doesn't fall in.
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    Valve seal replacement

    I want to change the valve stem seals in a 305ci without pulling the heads. I'm getting some blue smoke after starting. The compression seems fine and the plugs are all dry so I think it's just the seals are old and probably original. I don't have a air compressor so I was going to try using the...
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    name this color? lol

    That should look really nice, pretty unique. Are you painting it yourself?
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    86 C10 stepside fender front brace mounting

    That's a big help, the picture gives me a good idea of where it should go. It looks like it mounts to the rail piece for the floor boards. I'll take a look at it tomorrow. Thanks for the replies to both of you, I really appreciate it.
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    Any square body recyclers/wreckers?

    Is there any way to mount your old bowtie to a new grill? I agree it's going to be hard to find a nice used grill that old. This one doesn't have the bowtie but it's inexpensive. http://www.usa1industries.com/1977-80-fullsize-chevy-truck-front-grille-w-o-bowtie-logo.html
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    86 C10 stepside fender front brace mounting

    My truck was missing a few of the rear fender braces. I bought some but I'm trying to figure out where the top hole mounts, it's the front brace closest to the cab. I know the lower part mounts to the fender but I'm not sure where the top mounts. Any help is appreciated. I hope they're made...
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    HELP!!!, 1986 wiper/turn signal lever

    It should pop back in. It looks like you have a gap between the chrome piece and the black part. I would take it back off and get those two pieces flush with each other and try installing it again. I replaced mine and it popped right in, now the wiring that's a different story.
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    name this color? lol

    It looks similar to the older truck next to it that has a factory color but a little darker. That's a nice color.
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    Side mirrors missing bottom bolts or anchors.

    Does anyone have any suggestions on what kind of anchor or bolt to use for the bottom hole on stock mirrors. Mine are missing, there's just a hole there. I really don't want to take off the door panel to use a nut and bolt. The mirrors are in good shape so I really didn't want to buy new ones...
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