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    CB Radio Antenna Recommendations?

    anything other than a 102" steel whip will be a compromise. so armed with that knowledge, ANYTHING will do. lil will magnet mount, 3/8-24 stud mount on the bed rail, whatever you think 'goes best' with your vehicle. good luck!
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    Poll: What '70s/'80s pickup would you own if a GM square wasn't an option?

    i could make do with a Rick Simon Power Wagon (before he became a Major Dad) ;)
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    Budget Beater Build: 2004 Dakota

    had a 91 xtra cab 2wd with the 318. it had some get up an go. rear drums rotted right off it :)
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    Headlight options for 84 K10

    'trim' level option. my '85 k20 super double xtra heavy duty has single headlights. it's a custom deluxe level trim. the base level :) k trucks can certainly have dual headlights depending on the trim level it left the factory with. good luck! 'monkey
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    Cab swap will it fit?

    the floor hump 'kinda' goes like this. 4wd will always have a high hump. (transfer case) 2wd manual trans will have high hump. (manual trans) 2wd auto trans will have a low hump. (nothing there needing a high hump) so this issue is driveline rather than 1/2,3/4,1ton really. good luck.
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    454 stumbles at 2500 rpm

    my vote is an ignition problem. when the time between sparks diminishes, the problem arises. so i'm GUESSING there is trouble in spark delivery. had this trouble in a motorcycle. low rpm smooth running, higher rpm stumble like a 'rev limiter'. turned out the harness from the stator was...
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    Square body being towed

    looks like everythings has been covered. i flat tow A LOT. i flat tow my 1985 k20 super double xtra heavy duty with my dodge i flat tow my 2005 dodge hemi quad cab 4x4 with my chevy i flat tow the above with the motorhome. both trucks, transfer case in neutral. chevy gets 2nd gear (1)...
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    electric switch on shifter, need ideas

    i'd use a latching relay so i COULD USE A MOMENTARY switch. then: the relay would handle any current requirement. the momentary switch could be as minuscule as i wanted/needed with matching small gauge wiring. result: tiny switch that you push to engage and push to disengage. (same height of...
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    Fm radio not working

    +1 the above. also, the am antenna is 'usually' a ferrite rod wrapped in enameled wire INSIDE the radio. the fm antenna connects to the radio's antenna port. i have plenty of 'pigtail' wires with that moto connector on it. i'd try another antenna with the radio to see if that made any change...
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    Soft Clutch Pedal

    does the 81 have a hydraulic clutch? my 85 k20 super double xtra heavy duty does. if so, the usual suspects, low fluid, softened lines. good luck!
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    Normal operation of 4wd

    definitely take your time diagnosing. here's my old and new np208: *fixed link https://www.gmsquarebody.com/threads/webmonkeys-1985-k20.28635/post-552982/ the 1st case shifted 'ok' from 2hi to 4hi but terribly any further/farther. 'new' case shifts like room temperature unsalted butter...
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    New stereo help…

    the new radio has a constant power and a power turn on wire. constant power keeps the clock and memories. hook that up to the fuse block somewhere that is always hot. power turn on goes to key/acc on wire (dash opening) this 'signals' the radio to turn on but not intended to supply the higher...
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    Clutch safety switch delete

    i've posted this here on another thread: my driver's ed class had a 'tip' on what to do if you stall on a railroad track crossing. leave the 'car' in gear and crank the starter to get the vehicle off the tracks. -- so yes, i've learned or trained myself, or whatever to always, always, clutch...
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    Extremely loose steering

    i 'tightened' the adjuster on my steering box to remove the 'steering wheel left to right slop' action. a year later it's still good. good luck. 'monkey
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    Novice needs suggestions for new/rebuilt carb

    i bought a rebuilt qjet off ebay. bolted on and never looked back. as for going to an electric choke version; you just need to run a wire to supply power to the electric choke. my 350 is from a '69 k20/30 and has the divorced choke intake but has an electric choke carb on it. still had the...
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    What gears do I need?

    my '85 k20 super double xtra duty has 3.73 and turns 35s and 31s pretty good. of course my commute to church only gets up to 55mph. (1969 350sbc, sm465, q-jet) if i had to re gear something else, i'd probably go with 3.73. where i live/where i drive, it's a good compromise for an old 350 truck...
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    My 85 C20 Frankenstein

    i'd call that configuration normal. :) 'monkey
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    Lets see your cell phone mount

    you could try a lighter plug phone mount off ebay. i have an empty 2lb coffee can (plastic) that sits on my bench seat. i toss the phone in there. ;) good luck
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    In bed spare tire mount

    the factory part is the way to go but here's what i did: https://www.gmsquarebody.com/threads/webmonkeys-1985-k20.28635/page-3#post-685405 i homebrewed a spare tire carrier for Ol' Skidmark aka 'the flying turd'
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    Need help with 465 clutch adjustment

    L and R will almost always grind. (especially if you're moving already or have a 'high' idle) they are UNsynchronized. 1,2,3 ARE synchronized. good luck
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    Rally wheel weight

    i drove an m113 in germany for a bit so i thought i could handle an m60a3 off the railhead no problem. when i took out a post, top wasn't happy. i told him it wasn't handling right, i could feel it was off. sure enough, there was a post-it note stuck to the right side of the turret. tellin'...
  22. WebMonkey

    Canyon Copper?

    ^ yup. try asking for indian bronze metallic paint outside of a small town and see where that gets ya. ;)
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    SM465 L-2-3-4, can't shift into 2nd unless completely stopped (solved)

    my sm465 shifts into the 2nd forward gear pretty easy. under load, up or down. (i use the 1st forward gear to get going without stalling when stopped on a hill) i'm sure you'll get it lined out.
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    Can someone school me on carpet

    i bought mine from rockauto but i'm pretty sure 'everyone' sells the same thing. the grain of the vinyl IS THERE but in my opinion is pretty shallow. i haven't had an issue with caking or retention of 'crap' causing the floor to look gray instead of black. the vinyl flooring in a box came...
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    Can someone school me on carpet

    i'm really happy with the molded vinyl so far. came with a pad for the front 'foot wells'. tough vinyl type material rather than 'stretchy' rubbery type material. i have carpet floor mats (from a generic compact car) for bare feet so best of both worlds for my work/farm k20 super double xtra...

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