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  1. straydog371

    Old Bedliners

    At the risk of hijacking this post...I've been trying to locate a vendor for that style bedliner, but haven't had any luck. Any suggestions?
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    3.08 Gears. What to Swap to?

    My drivetrain is pretty much the same as yours: 1978 K10 with the original SBC 350, SM465, 32 inch tires, and 3.08 gears. I installed a tach last winter...at 60 mph I'm seeing 1950 RPM. I just used the calculator that Mike B linked above. and it shows 1940 RPM with my setup...close enough to...
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    Finally got a new mig welder

    Also from Hobo Freight...called a "Welding Cabinet" https://www.harborfreight.com/286-lb-capacity-welding-cabinet-61705.html I think it was roughly $150 with a coupon.
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    Finally got a new mig welder

    I picked up a Lincoln Power MIG 215 a few months ago. I'll be practicing / learning the basics over the winter. They taught us stick welding during High School shop class, but that was a LONG time ago. Gotta have the right tools to bring these trucks back to life!
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    Gun Rack Spacing

    The original owner of my truck had a gun rack, but must have removed it prior to selling it. I snapped a picture thinking it might help you. Center to center between the sets of holes is 25". I"ve been looking for a QUALITY gun rack for a while now...no luck...everything available online...
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    Surprise truck for the husband

    Welcome from Western New York!
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    K10 Front Leaf Spring Plate Bolt -Help Identify

    The bushings in your picture are called "Eye Bushings"... Also available from Rock Auto...search for "sway bar bushings" and you should find multiple options.
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    K10 Front Leaf Spring Plate Bolt -Help Identify

    That's your front sway bar. Parts available through LMC: https://www.lmctruck.com/suspension/suspension-front-rear/cc-1973-87-front-sway-bar-components-4wd
  9. straydog371

    What have you done to your square lately??

    Quad Lock phone mount (I use them in my car and motorcycle too), swapped out the old cigarette lighter socket for a dual USB socket, and a very nice center console showed up yesterday.
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    What new tools have you got lately?

    Klein MM450 Multimeter, I've been meaning to buy one for quite a while and finally justified the purchase for testing my new fuel sending units before buttoning everything up...glad I did, one was faulty! I'm wondering if anyone can identify this "tool thing" that the previous owner left behind...
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    What have you done to your square lately??

    Finally putting the box back on. I had it off during the winter to clean up the frame. Decided to put a new trailer hitch on while I was at it.
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    Need advice on what to do with old bed liner and while we are at it sealing up these scratches.

    After doing a search for "drop in bedliners" and reading through this entire thread, it appears that plastic drop in bedliners might still be available somewhere on the internet... I'm not having any luck finding a website that sells them. Can anyone provide a link? I have a 1978 K10 Longbed.
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    1978-86 Rochester Fuel Filter Seal

    I grabbed a few filter kits from here: https://quadrajetpower.com/short-fuel-filter-kit-with-spring-gasket-and-check-valve-1972-to-89/
  14. straydog371

    Parking Brake cable routing 131.5" C30 Dually

    Maybe this will help (yellow highlight in picture)? It looks like there should be a longer loop hanger anchored in front of trans crossmember.
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    What have you done to your square lately??

    I took the box off with the intent of cleaning and painting the frame...the weather hasn't cooperated so I found a few other items requiring attention. New rear brakes (including new stainless brake lines once frame is painted), new fuel tanks, and replacing all the cab mounts. Seems like one...
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    Easton Is Graduating Thank You all for your help GMSB!!

    Congratulations Easton! Well done Dad! You both set the bar high for all of us "Squarebody Restorers. Best of luck.
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    Building a bed from new parts- Front panel difference? ETA- Fixed using all AMD panels

    I plan to do the same thing as kkgp81...all AMD panels for sure. Summit Racing in Ohio is close enough that making the roadtrip will be an enjoyable drive and I'll avoid the "oversized freight" shipping cost. Man I REALLY appreciate this forum! I never thought to check Summit locations for...
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    What have you done to your square lately??

    My old water pump was leaking from the weep hole...guess the internal seal was bad?
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    What new tools have you got lately?

    Picked up a harmonic balancer puller set from Harbor Freight. It worked flawlessly!
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    What have you done to your square lately??

    Water pump needed replacement so I figured while I'm at it I might as well clean up the front of the engine...timing cover gasket and seal getting replaced too. Intake manifold cleanup and new gaskets is on the "to do" list as well but won't happen this weekend.
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    New from NY

    Welcome aboard from Western New York!
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    Can someone measure the rear cab mount on a 73-80 K10?

    Maybe these pictures will help? 1978 K10 Scottsdale Early stages of bringing her back to life...
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