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    Are locking hubs factory or personal add on?

    When I bought my K20 used it had come from the factory with auto locking hubs, however the owner had switched them out for manual hubs. A good friend of mine who is a mechanic said "lets see if they did this right". I am not a mechanic and don't remember what he said (its been 20 years ago)...
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    Roof lights

    I just assumed the cab lights on my truck were stock as it seems like a lot of trouble to get the wiring run up in that cavity etc. (especially just for lights). After I posted a pic on here about them I was told they are not factory, based on the lights themselves plus the location and...
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    No start, no lights…

    I took my last battery to one shop and they stuck it on a tester and said it was good 20 seconds later. I then took it to my local Carquest and they have a load tester, that took like 45 minutes. The print out showed it was bad. Some kid with a voltmeter at Autozone saying it has 12 volts its...
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    I finally gave up.

    http://www.truckandcarshop.com/7387.html I ordered mine from here. I had to do some slight trimming but overall I am pleased.
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    Where do I buy new interior kit?

    I used LMC trim pieces with my new headliner. I bough all the pieces, the screws etc. Mine did have factory headliner and trim so the holes were pre drilled. Of all the pieces I think every hole lined up except for 2 or 3. By that time it was simple to just drill a quick hole and keep moving...
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    Where do I buy new interior kit?

    Can say on the door panels but I bought all the interior trim and a headliner from LMC and it was fine. I bought my dash from Truck Parts in CA. I was happy with it.
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    81 350 SBC is farked, about to replace with 350 SBC bought locally

    Assuming the guy your getting the engine from is doing the LS swap himself off him some cash to do your swap. Might help him get some money to pay for his SWAP. Feel him out a little but if he is going his own LS swap he should be able to drop his old motor in your truck in an day.
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    Edelbrock electric choke question.

    The truck runs great, the only issue I have is the electric choke won't shut off until the temps gets pretty high. I assume that is the choke pull off? I looked at a few videos and everyone seems to say loosening the three screws on the black part of the choke and turning it counterclockwise...
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    Edelbrock electric choke question.

    Thanks I appreciate the info.
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    Edelbrock electric choke question.

    I have an older EB carb with Electric choke, I think a 1406 but not 100% certain. It's 10 plus years old. My question is, is there an adjustment to control how quickly one can shut the choke off? I know as it is warming/warmed up you can pump the throttle quickly to shut it off. However on...
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    Engine won't get up to temp

    Just curious, what the ambient temps are? Also is the vehicle new to you or have you always had it and this problem just started?
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    Chevy silverado k10 ALL ORIGINAL - $7,650 (Phoenix 1 owner)

    Kinda looks like one side is on the street and the other is actually up on the sidewalk, could be causing the stance to look a little off.
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    I'm sure it's an age old question, K 20 ride quality improvements.

    Thanks, sounds like you have helped yours. If I was driving mine all the time I might take those steps. At this point it spends 95 % of it's time in the garage and only sees a couple thousand miles a year. I was hoping I could just buy some new shocks and spend an hour making a difference...
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    I'm sure it's an age old question, K 20 ride quality improvements.

    I've rode in plenty of K 10's (and my K 20 for the last 15 years). An old K 10 rides closer to a new truck that it does a K 20.
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    Ever dealt with GM crate motor warranty replacement?

    Having something external cause damage to your vehicle is understandable. Never heard of anyone's insurance covering a mechanical failure itself. I think if there was a failure that caused more damage, such as going down the road and your driveshaft falls out and tears a hole in the bed, I...
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