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    Best black matte

    Rust tough has a good primer and paint and is easy to sand. Available in spray bomb at Napa. Sent from my SM-G920W8 using Tapatalk
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    Project 76 Chevy K10 4 spd

    If the front is sagging i wouldn't go any bigger than 33" tires Sent from my SM-G920W8 using Tapatalk
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    New guy from North Texas

    Welcome. Don't be shy with pictures. Sent from my SM-G920W8 using Tapatalk
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    New Guy from Vancouver Island

    Nice truck. Sent from my SM-G920W8 using Tapatalk
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    Switching over windows please help

    I did it on my 78 k20. Power window motors were shot. So I took the assembly out of an 87 with manual crank. Sent from my SM-G920W8 using Tapatalk
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    Manual swap

    The sm465 is about 150+lbs. The other option is np440. It's a 4 speed but 4th is an overdrive. And it uses speedo cable.
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    Spraying paint

    Gray metallic #2
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    Engine runs bad after 30 minutes of driving

    It's impossible to set a carb up at the factory. They can get it close but the weight of the vehicle and it's uses will change the tuning. I highly recommend an air fuel gage. A fuel pressure gage would be helpful too. Is the intake manifold correct for vortec heads.
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    Long Clutch push Rod

    the rod is now 19" long outside to outside. This is off an 8 but I don't think there different
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    Good engine blocks for a build

    If it's a daily I recommend an 87 or newer so you can install factory roller cam setup.
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    Manual swap

    I have an small in my truck. 1st gear is useless and it shifts like an old dump truck. It's also 200+ lbs. I would go with the nv4500. The issue with it is it has electronic speedo so you'll have to a dress that.
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    Ms to np440/El tyranny swap

    I'm shaping from my small granny gear to an not 4th overdrive. Has anyone done this swap? It's going into a 1981 gmc 2500 2wd. Looking to use the mechanical clutch linkage. I know I have to cut a new hole in the floor, get an adapter yoke and new drive shaft. Any think else I should know?
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    engine running funny

    Use a vacuum gage. If it's jumping around a lot you h ave a vacuum leak. When you installed the cam did you degree it? Put the #1 cylinder to tdc and mark where the line on the harmonic is on the tab. The tabs aren't always accurate. How did you set the valves?
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    Engine won't startt. Getting spark and starting fluid doesn't help....

    I would take the carb off the intake and look in. If any of the dust gets into the motor it's shot. It will be like taking sand paper to the cylinders. Check the fuel lines going to the pump. They may not leak but if the pump draws air it won't draw fuel. Had it happen on my 78.
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    Vibrations in drivetrain

    The u joints change how they vibrate or if they vibrate with the amount of road and speed of rotation. I had a ranger that drove fine till about 60 then sounded like it would tare itself apart. It would smooth out a bit as the speed increased. U joints were chewed up.
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