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  1. 83Stepper

    What’s the best way to fix/clean up this wiring problem?

    Like everybody else has mentioned, figure out what goes where and what's it supplying power to in the first place. Secondly, after you've determined what's getting power, figure out what is priority over everything else. Now that you've done all the hard work, does the item(s) getting...
  2. 83Stepper

    Cab swap 2wd to a4x4 frame

    That bulkhead connector is all engine bay related accessories and components. That should be pink and black, color is faded. By the connector, looks like tach connector at the distributor cap.
  3. 83Stepper

    Reverse light options

    Yeah, but in a red stronghold in this blue state so it's not all that bad . And yeah, that would definitely be fun to see the look on their faces. Almost as fun as droppimg 2 gears and dumping the clutch in my 99 LS1 6 spd powered Z28 on 495 .
  4. 83Stepper

    C10 Newbie

    Welcome!
  5. 83Stepper

    What have you done to your square lately??

    Thanks! Actually just used a bottle of propane and torch kit for soldering copper lines. Just took my time to get the desired look I wanted. Done it a few times on other projects so I had some previous experience, just not a lot. Haven't sealed it yet, weather in central Mass isn't exactly...
  6. 83Stepper

    What have you done to your square lately??

    Thanks! Just have them laying about in the bed and haven't hit them with any poly yet. Waiting for some better weather before that happens. 60 degree days here aren't the best for curing in Mass right now. Appreciate the heads up
  7. 83Stepper

    83 resurrection

    Welcome from central Mass
  8. 83Stepper

    Highway vibration 55-65mph

    Usually it's the first thing to check, alongside with the easiest. Then move to drivetrain and rotating assemblies (bearings/axles). Glad it was something as simple as that and guess that shop won't be getting any repeat business from you in the future.
  9. 83Stepper

    What have you done to your square lately??

    Finally got the old rotted 90% missing wood bed replaced with new planks and a custom torch finish. Rehab'd the old straps to keep some of it's former life & character intact. Just have to finish bolting her down.
  10. 83Stepper

    Reverse light options

    Yeah the LS option is a few years down the road. Have a kid who's going to be looking at colleges this year and they're going into the medical field. So...... lol But the truck was originally a 250 I6 with a 3 on the tree so the reverse light switch is at the base of the steering column. So I'll...
  11. 83Stepper

    Skool me on timing w/o timing tab

    Obviously I was being silly, hard to convey that through the interwebs at times I guess. But yeah a timing light will help, but without the timing tab being installed, it's going to make it harder to do if you're not well versed in timing engines and not sure what to look for in signs and...
  12. 83Stepper

    Best place to hook up vacuum gauge on Edelbrock carb (permanent and temporary)

    I get that for sure. I've done most of my dialing in at about 2k rpm's with the throttle screw dialed in and tuned them to maximize the reading there. Haven't felt the need to have one connected full time while driving. But I can definitely see instances where that could be useful.
  13. 83Stepper

    Best place to hook up vacuum gauge on Edelbrock carb (permanent and temporary)

    Maybe I'm just too old school for that lol. Always went by drive and feel over any mechanical gauge, aside from oil pressure and temp. Definitely know I didn't buy any of my squares for fuel efficiency. Never had one that was economical by any means, especially my 71 full convertible or 80 full...
  14. 83Stepper

    Skool me on timing w/o timing tab

    Old skool method, do it by ear lol Adjust timing by how she runs. Does she bog down and feel sluggish under acceleration, adjust timing. Does she backfire, chug and knock when shutting it off, adjust timing.
  15. 83Stepper

    Best place to hook up vacuum gauge on Edelbrock carb (permanent and temporary)

    Agreed on putting a tee onto the back of the manifold behind the carb. Any reason on why you'd want a permanent mounted vacuum gauge? If you do permanently mount it, I would go with a hard line over any other tubing.
  16. 83Stepper

    Leaking Metal Fuel Line??

    Not sure if it's been mentioned, but try inlinetube. Know they do a lot with brake lines and some fuel, trans etc. But yeah, check rubber hoses first and see if they're leaking and the fuel isn't travelling down the line and collecting there and subsequently dripping. You can always cut the...
  17. 83Stepper

    Reverse light options

    This is what I've purchased. Simple pull switch with a spring and normally open contact. Should be able to mount it just about anywhere underneath on the Saginaw 3 speed or the Daytona shifter assembly. Going to test the pull strength on it tonight and get a rough mockup done. Hell I just might...
  18. 83Stepper

    Reverse light options

    Yeah, holidays and weekends only, I'm gonna have to pass on that one. She's going to be a daily driver, but have to put that on hold. New issue with the tail lights just popped up just in time as I was getting ready to finish up the new bed install. Life of a squarebody owner right? lol
  19. 83Stepper

    Side marker led lights dim when marker lights on

    Open or floating ground in the circuit. If the right rear doesn't work, I'd start there. Could be a bad bulb, bulb connection or ground issue. Make sure you've got grounds at all 4 corners and they go back to the bulb socket.
  20. 83Stepper

    Reverse light options

    Thanks all. In Central Mass and yeah, the guy I go to does commercial inspections as well, might be them just making it match. Buddy that does state inspections in Hingham mentioned the same. I do, and the oem switch is still at the base of the column. Manual shift Lever was removed from the...
  21. 83Stepper

    Reverse light options

    Would love to have that option, but state inspector says that's a no-no . Lights must be able to turn on/off when going in to and out of reverse. Plus the fact that everything is being audio and video recorded, makes those little slips that much harder to get by with now.
  22. 83Stepper

    Reverse light options

    Old school Daytona shifter like below. Saw the Holley switch as an option, but with the way the shifter mounts to the trans, the bracket just unfortunately wouldn't work for my application.
  23. 83Stepper

    Reverse light options

    I've been doing some research but nobody has really discussed this here, so here it goes... My 83 stepside was originally a 4.1 and a 3 speed Saginaw on the tree and has been moved to a floor shift. Yes I know the backup switch is on the column, but need an option to move the functionality to...
  24. 83Stepper

    Vent Window rubber replacement or replace?

    They're a total pita to rebuild. If you can locally source a set in better shape, do that. Then if you feel confident in rebuilding them, go for it while you've got a working set already installed. Also check the overall length, some have longer window channels and some are shorter Or you can...
  25. 83Stepper

    1985 C20: Power to cab, will not start when key is in "on" position

    Could be a lot of different things. Neutral Safety Switch, Ignition switch, bad ground, bad starter etc. Start with making sure the starter is good. Enlist the help of a buddy to make sure that when the key is turned to the start position, you get power to the solenoid. If no power at the...

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