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New or junkyard?
If you are paying a resto shop to restore original fenders it's about a wash money wise vrs new metal. Replacement metal is fine but will still take some refinement. I just got my blazer back from resto and used all AMD replacement metal and there is still a fair amount of finness Involved to...- peats
- Post #6
- Forum: Paint and Body
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New Square Jimmy owner, starts with the floors
You're going to spend a lot of money and brainpower on something that needs to be up to original GM specs only. IMHO.- peats
- Post #10
- Forum: Introduction
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1978 C20 5.3 swap
Unless you have drone issues, that x or h pipe is worth about 5 hp. not worth it in my world.- peats
- Post #11
- Forum: Engine Swaps (Gas) LS, Vortec, LT1 , etc.
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as much as it pains me to say this....
That truck would be worth 5k here in allentown pa. God bless. -
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What wire under new carpet?
Wow just wow. Where did that come from? We're all nice guys here. Move on.- peats
- Post #20
- Forum: Stereo & Entertainment Systems
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Engine Build
I use a stock starter but wrap the hedder in the area of the starter.- peats
- Post #6
- Forum: Engine & Performance
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87' 350 SBC Rebuild
I'm confused as to why you would want to put electric fans on a mostly stock build. A good radiator and fan clutch setup should be perfectly fine.- peats
- Post #6
- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Need real-world exhaust advise
My go to combo is long tube headers, 21/2"flowmaster 50 series mufflers, and 21/2" pipes exiting behind the wheels. No drone and a nice rumble.- peats
- Post #31
- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Hello & Seeking Restoration Info
Not only does a restoration take a long time depending on the shop, their backlog could easily be a year or more. My wait was 14 months.- peats
- Post #15
- Forum: Introduction
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Oil change
I use 15-40 rotella per my engine builders recommendation. I also add 6oz of zink additive for all flat tappet engines.- peats
- Post #9
- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Hello & Seeking Restoration Info
My k5 has been in the resto shop since Halloween. Without driveline or interior work ,It will still be 40k+ just to give an idea of what things cost these days. That shop only charges $85/hr.- peats
- Post #6
- Forum: Introduction
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No oil pressure
Those 2 drives are not going to disengage because of a cracked plastic coupler.- peats
- Post #4
- Forum: Engine & Performance
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New to Trucks- Want to Purchase a patina project
Yes the dog stays above all.- peats
- Post #14
- Forum: Introduction
