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    Radio question

    Update. Once I had the radio out (what a PITA) I realized the PO hadn’t connected one group of wires. It connected all without installing the radio and it works fine so far. Now to find some 80’s rock cassettes!
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    Radio question

    No tabs. Held in place with the knob nuts and a support that connects to the bottom of the dash.
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    Radio question

    Thanks for the responses guys. After wrestling that beast out of the dash, I found a post it note with “Passed final QC July 8, 2024” on the back. Musta been restored. Now I’m not sure if my problem is with the truck wiring or the stereo.
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    Radio question

    Does anyone recognize this radio? I bought the truck with it installed. When I push the left knob in to turn it on, I get the time display which then it slowly fades away. I haven’t checked the install yet. A link to the manual would be awesome. Thanks in advance.
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    Protecting bare rusted metal prior to paint job

    Thanks for the reponses.
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    Protecting bare rusted metal prior to paint job

    I recently bought a truck that has some paint issues. How do I protect the rusted sheet metal while waiting for re-paint? Sand to bare metal and apply Rust Reformer? Thanks in advance.
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    Unknown under hood wire

    Thanks Ogre
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    Unknown under hood wire

    Does anybody know what this wire is for? It was connected to my distributor.. 1986 K10
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    Engine stalling issue

    Well, after lots of head scratching and part swapping, I figured it out. The PO installed a "kill switch" and it was under the carpet on the drivers side. The connections were loose which was causing the stalling. When I put my foot to the floor, it was restoring the connection enough to run...
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    Engine stalling issue

    Thanks for the advice Joe
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    Engine stalling issue

    Thanks George!
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    Engine stalling issue

    Thanks Geo. Is this a carb the average Joe can take apart and clean?
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    Engine stalling issue

    1986 K10 305, Edelbrock carb with electric choke Guys, I bought this truck in February. It recently got a new Accel distributor and has been running great for several weeks. Last week, while running down the highway, noticed the engine miss for a second. Didn't think much of it until I came...
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    Front brake pad movement

    That took care of the problem. Now I feel stupid...lol. Thanks again George.
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    Front brake pad movement

    Didnt know they were bendable...thought they were cast iron. I'll give it a try Geo. Thanks!
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