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    Steering Wheel Too Close '84 C-10

    Ok here are the 87 c10 and 93 s10 blazer columns side by side. Talked to one of the buddies who did it and he said the only mods necessary are to move the mounts one set of holes toward the wheel on the s10 column and slight trimming of the sleeve, as the mount being moved will require it. A...
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    Steering Wheel Too Close '84 C-10

    I know of people who have used S10 columns to gain clearance. I’ve got one and a squarebody column on the shelf. Will try to remember to get them out and do a side by side comparison
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    Barn find 6.2 precautionary measures

    My 84 k1500 6.2/4speed sat up for 9 years before I got it. I put 2 batteries in it, had it fired up in less than 2 minutes and drove it home. I wouldn’t change anything until I knew it was worth messing with.
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    I'm stumped! Looking for BENCH seat sleeves for seat belts.

    https://www.seatbeltplanet.com/c-1389309-accessories-sleeves-plastics.html
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    Lowest drop coil springs for c20/c30?

    I know, back when we were turning 400 mains down and building short rod 383s, then turning around and adding main bearing spacers to 400 blocks to put the 350 crank in for a 377, etc etc. Trial and error, digging thru the parts yards etc looking for swap parts, ideas, etc.
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    Lowest drop coil springs for c20/c30?

    If you cut coils for that much drop, you need to move the lower ball joints inward. Back in the early 80s, before drop spindles, on my 81 C10, I had a local shop make me a set of coils that gave a 4” drop. I cut out a square around my ball joint, removed 5/8” more behind the piece, then slide...
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    Good Ospho (phosphoric) and epoxy Test

    If nothing happens, I’ll work on my daughter’s S10 frame tomorrow and will get some photos (if anyone id interested) Some has been wire wheeled, and some left natural, and has had Ospho brushed on it. Will show the difference between cleaned and un clean metal. Want to get it out in natural...
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    4l80e conversion in 1985 suburban. What parts do I need?

    If it’s 2wd, you can use this. https://www.ebay.com/itm/223572746538
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    whats every body using.. looking for a new stereo head unit

    I’ve still got a shaft, blue light Kenwood cassette radio. Thought of seeing what it would take to get usb or aux fitted to it. Dash has been hacked so unsure if I plan to go back shaft, or 1.5 din since I have a complete dash from an 89 Blazer I parted.
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    My other special vehicle

    Keep it like it is and enjoy it. I have people always telling me I ought to engine swap etc the 65 C10 that my grandfather bought new. I just ride in it and enjoy the memories.
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    What is this part?

    Fuel tank shield, RPO NY1 would be my guess
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    The infamous 10" bumper

    I’ve got an old Bailey drop bumper from the 80s on my truck. They were made in Oklahoma. Old photo, but got it to go with the early, non chrome Warn winch bumper on front of the truck. Bought it out of a yard in Parsons KS. Looks like it was dealer installed, but don’t remember the dealer name...
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    Dashboard "frame" removal 1984 GMC C1500

    I’ve got a hacked one I plan to replace. I plan to cut from the defroster duct to speaker opening to the side and leave the forward piece in and butt weld
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    Finally got a running 65 C10

    Yes we used to bore them .125 over in the early 80s and called them 301s not realizing that made a 4 inch bore and basically a 302 like the early Z28s
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    TBI diagnosis reminder

    Also, here are the flow charts from the service manual to help diagnose issues
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    OEM cylinder head castings - 1977 K10

    Here is a 1975 cast thick block. Can see the wide pad and cast dates in photos 7 & 8...
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    OEM cylinder head castings - 1977 K10

    Remember that GM went to thinner (lighter) castings in 1977, so if you get 882 castings, there is a difference in early and late heads. The early heads had a straight edge under the spark plugs, where the later heads were “scalloped” around the plugs. Early heads Later heads The 010...
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    Corp 14 bolt brake line difference question

    The bottom rear is from a 1 ton, as you can tell by the shock bracket placement. (In front of axle on passenger side on 3/4t, behind axle on pass side on 1t. Both srw and drw axles are this way) Maybe the difference in lines is 3/4t vs 1t? Or one with the load equalizer valve and one without?
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    Finally got a running 65 C10

    Nice looking old 65. Kind of partial to them, as still have the old 65 my grandfather bought new here in the little town I live in. Still got the 230 and 3 on the tree.
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    Definitive interchangeable parts thread 73-87(91) (non-drivetrain)

    Those old 208s held up better than most folks think. From privates to NCOs, they were well tested for strength. Also had a better gear ratio which was needed with the NA 6.2s, even with the 4.56s gears in the old 5/4s
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    Definitive interchangeable parts thread 73-87(91) (non-drivetrain)

    The M1008 CUCVs (we called them “Cuck Vs”) were listed as 1-1/4 ton, and had NP208 (chain driven) transfer cases. But the CUCVs were not the same as your normal assembly line vehicle. Most of the M1028s had NP205s, but some were sent new to unit with NP208s. Was a big change going from the old...
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    Another leaf spring question: (plastic shims).

    Shop around by pn I used the pn D-58 from KC Spring (not sure d-58 is what you need, just used it as an example) https://www.generalspringkc.com/2-1-2-wide-square-leaf-spring-tip-insert-with-centered-oval-button/ And found them alot cheaper here...
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    Early 4.3 upgrade?

    While not really relevant to the original post, Some of the later engine changes (post 98) included elimination of the egr valve and updated injector design in 02-03 and updated ignition in 07, that used a 58x reluctor wheel instead of the 3x that had been used since ‘96. Also, around 99-2000...
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    Windshield Antenna

    I may still have one or two. Will try to remember to look tonight when I get home.
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    Shifter Knob

    I have one, just got to put my hands on it again. Did take a picture of it then as I had planned to list it.

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