Recent content by Steelbuddha
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What would you pay for this truck?
As my grandfather -- a notorious dealmaker -- used to say, "The man who wins the negotiation is the man who is prepared to walk away." Sound advice.- Steelbuddha
- Post #98
- Forum: Tech Discussion
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Howdy from Poland
Welcome from Central North Carolina. Nice trucks, Tony!- Steelbuddha
- Post #28
- Forum: Introduction
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Blower Motor not working
A new harness is probably a wise bet. After chasing gremlins on my '84, I finally just pulled everything out and installed the large Painless harness. 40-some-year-old electrical components don't improve with age. It was worth it to know I wouldn't have to mess with the wiring again.- Steelbuddha
- Post #11
- Forum: Heat & AC
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Just bought this 87 square body in TN and it’s now home in North Carolina where i’m going to restore it
Welcome from a few miles east! Outside of the paint, that truck looks great.- Steelbuddha
- Post #24
- Forum: Introduction
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Wiring Harness? Choosing one?
I used the Painless harness with 27 circuits in my '84 K20. Figured it couldn't hurt to have a few extra circuits available. Also used their premium Aramid fiber wire wrap package to try to bulletproof it a bit. It was a simple (albeit time-consuming) job. The Painless installation manual is...- Steelbuddha
- Post #12
- Forum: Electrical & Audio
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Boy Scout campfire lesson
One minor downside of farm living is that small animals try to get inside of anything they can. It's not unusual in the spring to have to remove Carolina Wren nests from the intake manifolds of trucks and tractors. Then there's rodents. One cold morning recently the dog and I loaded into our...- Steelbuddha
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- Forum: Tech Discussion
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More Washer Pump Questions
You'll want to confirm the source of the problem. Is the switch making? What happens if you put 12V directly on the washer pump?- Steelbuddha
- Post #6
- Forum: Tech Discussion
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1977 k10
Howdy from Central NC. Once you get started, it never ends. (Not that there's anything wrong with that.)- Steelbuddha
- Post #14
- Forum: Introduction
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Hi - from Upstate, SC
Howdy from Central NC! I lived in Clover about a thousand years ago. Probably wouldn't recognize it now.- Steelbuddha
- Post #28
- Forum: Introduction
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Need some help understanding turn signal lever, somethings missing?
Agreed. I meant the lever, not the switch itself. Sorry for any confusion. But that still apparently leaves the OP with having to pull the steering wheel.- Steelbuddha
- Post #14
- Forum: Gauge, Speedo & Instrumentation
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Need some help understanding turn signal lever, somethings missing?
Unless there's some secret method I don't know about, you're going to have to pull the steering wheel and the turn signal switch to get at the high beam switch (which on my '84 is also the wiper switch). Might also have to drop the steering column in order to be able to fish the wires through...- Steelbuddha
- Post #12
- Forum: Gauge, Speedo & Instrumentation
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Project is stalled. Cannot solve brake problem
You've got several excellent opinions here. Look hard at the #$%&*!! proportioning valve. I had one give me fits and produce the same symptoms you're having.- Steelbuddha
- Post #28
- Forum: Brakes
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SM465 swap into 92 suburban.
The granny low can be very handy leaving an uphill stop with a heavy load or a trailer. Getting it into first gear takes some finesse, though.- Steelbuddha
- Post #17
- Forum: Manual Transmission & Clutch
