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  1. Grit dog

    What parts do you carry with you?

    Not parts, as much as tools. Yeah, new cars, wallet, IPhone and beer and extra clothes and tow straps if it’s winter time. But with the more recent advent of driving the squares around and the old Jeep, I did get a free AAA membership from T-Mobile iirc. Upgraded to the 100mi towing for cheep...
  2. Grit dog

    Fuel line connections on buchered 85

    “Deleted”… you must be a diesel guy lol. Not gonna matter at this point. The canister is just for vapor recovery. Open lines still vent. Could cap them with diff vent hose valves for an easy permanent solution if you’re not worried about vapor/evap. IMO.
  3. Grit dog

    Exhaust system recommendations

    Few considerations. First talking what seems to be an original or original ish 350, and dubbed a ranch truck so just a working truck. Second, it’ll get salty in the winter. Neither of these lead onto spending $$$ for exhaust as the use, appearance and hp gains really aren’t there. Personally...
  4. Grit dog

    Fuel line connections on buchered 85

    A picture is worth 1000 words. Anyone you see around with a nice dual tank squarebody you could talk to and take a look at hopefully a complete fuel line system? Google is cool too. Can find diagrams like you’re needing if not here on this forum. That said it’s pretty simple. From tank valve...
  5. Grit dog

    What size/length/thread pitch bolts for brace on NP208 transfer case?

    Those are beefy bolts and not a lot of shear forces on them for the size imo. I wouldn’t be scared of not using high strength bolts. I don’t doubt that Vato Zone and Homie Deport don’t have them. Do you have a local hardware store with a good selection of nuts n bolts? Assuming the bolt in...
  6. Grit dog

    Experienced masters, please provide restoration guidance

    I wanna see the car!! That’s one of my dream cars.
  7. Grit dog

    About Those Synthetics and Trusting Big Names

    It’s the difference between someone who’s days are filled with real world activities (like work) and real world concerns vs someone with much more free time burning a hole in their pocket.
  8. Grit dog

    Experienced masters, please provide restoration guidance

    ^Again, agreed. And I may be guilty of using the word “restored” out of its purest context as well. That said, there’s a reason other descriptors exist. Like concours or nut and bolt when describing vehicle restoration. Not having some room for interpretation would be just as bad as referring...
  9. Grit dog

    Experienced masters, please provide restoration guidance

    No, I get it. And that car add interpretation has more truth ti it than most think! Guess I don’t see someones loose use of the word “restore” de-valuing anyone’s nut a bolt resto. At least it hasn’t yet. But doesn’t matter. The OP ain’t come back. He’s made 2 long and obscure posts like 2...
  10. Grit dog

    Experienced masters, please provide restoration guidance

    Agreed 100%. But based on the OPs post, he was pretty clear he is using the term “restore” to mean fix up, bring back to life, not the purist definition of a restoration.
  11. Grit dog

    which bench seat is best? 75? 80? 81?

    Wouldn’t the flat floor of gmt 400 and taller pedestal the seat sits on as a result of the design change pose an issue mounting in a square body with the gas tanks under the floorboard?
  12. Grit dog

    Lund Visor’s…if ya got one how did you install it?

    I think nutserts would work in the pillars too. The metal in the pillar is a bit thicker than the roof metal too.
  13. Grit dog

    Experienced masters, please provide restoration guidance

    Really depends what it needs. But if it needs everything on your list to drive it home, just put it on a U-Haul trailer and drag it home and start working on it. Guy I bought my 77 C 10 did “everything” and didn’t turn a single wrench on it himself. New motor complete. Trans rebuild. Most all...
  14. Grit dog

    Good R&R 16-gallon gas tank video?

    Use roofing felt, membrane, rubber strips, bicycle inner tube, whatever. It all works the same. If you can pick out the mistakes you’re now qualified to remove the tanks. Just go take them out! Lol.
  15. Grit dog

    What have you done to your square lately??

    Nice! I have a very sturdy Craftsman 3 ton floor jack from before craftsman was a different way to spell Kmart. It began leaking recently. Seeing as you’re not too far away, if you want it to rebuild let me know. Still works and holds just leaks. I’m gonna toss it in the garbage otherwise...
  16. Grit dog

    all time 4 wheel drive

    Holy crap that was the complete Where’s Waldo of square body ID!!
  17. Grit dog

    1985 GMC C25 front brake hoses issue

    C6P is the heavy gvw and I believe bigger brakes ? My K20 has the kind you can’t find. Can get them here. I bought mine from some 4wd shop on line because I needed longer ones for a lifted truck. I wonder are C K 30s same as the heavy 3/4 tons? Maybe search for C30 brake hose. ?
  18. Grit dog

    all time 4 wheel drive

    That’s a 70s cab too, likely, considering the 70s dash and the 203 shifter doesn’t look transplanted. That t case was only offered til 1980 I believe. Is it a 70s truck with an 80s front clip? Steering wheel looks 80s too possibly.
  19. Grit dog

    Steady 5.5psi fuel pressure drops when warmed up

    In short, I’ve never given a second thought as to putting a pressure regulator on a mechanical fuel pump system. Regardless of vehicle mfg, carburetor brand or brand of fuel pump. Maybe there is a mechanical Chevy fuel pump that can blow the needle or seals on a carb but I haven’t encountered it.
  20. Grit dog

    Looking for longer lasting brakes (budget upgrade options?)

    Except there is a 100% chance you can buy brake pads that stop as good as OE and a multitude of other options to suit your vehicle and driving style. Auto parts from the 70s aren’t magical. Replaced a lot of them. Just like now. Except “most” components on newer vehicles last longer than they...
  21. Grit dog

    Stake bed + face change... possible?

    Most all 80s front clip parts are interchangeable. As for your other question, not sure anyone understands what you’re asking, but if it’s “Can you replace a 12” long stake bed with an 8’ long pickup bed?”, the answer is NO, not without a lot of cutting welding and modification. If you have a...
  22. Grit dog

    Manual gear lever housing wobble

    I’ve only been around 2 GM 3 on the tree vehicles (35 years ago) and both were sloppy (and old even back then). Sorry don’t have anything more to add to that other than I’m sure it’s just worn bushings etc. And steering columns are like a jigsaw puzzle….
  23. Grit dog

    Steady 5.5psi fuel pressure drops when warmed up

    You didn’t even say electric or mechanical pump or what kind of electric pump. Left out the most important part of the discussion. However guessing this is not a high power motor so regardless, if it runs fine you’re not starving it.
  24. Grit dog

    73 C20 front brake issue, The right front caliper will not retract, causing the wheel to almost lock.

    Maybe I’m thinking typical disc disc setup? Idk. Fortunately both my squares came with new/great condition brake systems and I haven’t touched either, other than throwing new fluid at them occasionally.
  25. Grit dog

    73 C20 front brake issue, The right front caliper will not retract, causing the wheel to almost lock.

    Pretty universal. Bigger reservoir and bigger brake line = front. Also not hard to visually trace to verify.

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