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Newby, 1981 C20 cab on 1980 C10 frame
Welcome from Austria. It can be done but you need 73-80 fenders and radiator support for the grill and headlights to fit. 73 - 80 was the first style with the round headlights, 81 - 87 with the rectangular headlights. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_C/K_(third_generation) This thread...- ali_c20
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- Forum: Introduction
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New member. Looking for helpful resources
Welcome from Austria.- ali_c20
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- Forum: Introduction
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Motor mounts
Welcome from Austria. I used 1" 3/8 16 grade 8 bolts with metal self locking nuts on my C20.- ali_c20
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- Forum: Tech Discussion
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Steering dampener
A lot of options here. I wouldn't go for the cheapest. https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/gmc,1980,k3500,7.4l+454cid+v8,1160907,steering,steering+damper,7412- ali_c20
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- Forum: Suspension, Steering & Brakes
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First Post Seat belt dash light issue
Welcome from Austria. The fun of finding electrical issues.- ali_c20
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- Forum: Introduction
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head light bezel: $15 bucks vs $25 bucker....
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Hood Release
Remembered that we had this question not long ago. https://www.gmsquarebody.com/threads/hood-latch.42512- ali_c20
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- Forum: Paint and Body
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Parking brake pedal will not compress
Just came to my mind: Is the pedal pushed in all the way? With a lot of slack in the cable it would not actuate the brakes as the foot pedal does not have a lot of travel. That would explain why it doesn't move. Happens to me sometimes that I overlook the obvious. -
Parking brake pedal will not compress
That would be my approach: Loosen the adjuster as much as possible so that the brake cable has no tension on it. Remove the cable from the pedal. This is PITA and you will swear a lot. Step on the pedal. Pedal moves: Cable is seized or some other problem below the pedal, continue searching. No... -
Which intake?
Welcome from Austria. That is production tolerance. Cheap cast mass product.- ali_c20
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- Forum: Engine Swaps (Gas) LS, Vortec, LT1 , etc.
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Hello from Calgary Alberta
Welcome from Austria. Good luck for your hunt.- ali_c20
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- Forum: Introduction
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in tank fuel pump
Drop the tank and put it in with longer fuel hoses. Search the forum, you will find good info bout dropping the tanks and sending unit install.- ali_c20
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- Forum: Tech Discussion
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"Oldsmobile Diesel" Conversion to gas
If everything is original I would fix the diesel and run it. Bring grandpas truck back on the road as it was when he owned it. Having an all original truck is great imo. Add a good water separator like mentioned before.- ali_c20
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- Forum: Diesel 6.2, Conversions Cummins, etc.
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Dual tank solenoid valve
Post a pic of the valve. The valve can be used with or without return. When used w/o return the return ports (5/16) can be capped off. Maybe it's time to get a new valve?- ali_c20
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- Forum: Tech Discussion
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Yes, I'm new. As new as a 65 year old gearhead can be.
Welcome from Austria.- ali_c20
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- Forum: Introduction
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Is There a 700R4 / 350 Transmission Flexplate / Inspection Cover That Fits?
I would go for it. it's nice and you just have to install it. It takes quite some time driving to junk yards searching for the parts, blast and paint them. Compared to that hours 375$ is a good price. Just my 0.02$- ali_c20
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- Forum: Transmission & Transfer Case
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Mounting fender emblems should not cause this much anxiety!
I drilled holes for all my emblems on my 79 K5 and had the fenders off. Measure three times before you drill. Or four. I went for mounting with screws cause I don't want them to fall off on the highway cause of aging adhesives.- ali_c20
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- Forum: Introduction
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Hello from Colorado
Welcome from Austria. Post some pics. K5s are great! get a soft top for her, that doubles the fun.- ali_c20
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- Forum: Introduction
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Sketchy Power Steering
K trucks will never drive like C trucks, even with everything in top condition. 2 Solid axles on 4 leaf springs is the same design as a coach.- ali_c20
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- Forum: Suspension, Steering & Brakes
