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  1. Toad455

    Need a hood measurement please.

    Hello again, welcome to my newest prob: I need a few hood measurements to compare with. For 73-80 hood, across the rear from side to side, measured right in the center of the louvers. I get 69 13/16. I have a wide gap only on one side with doors fitted and fenders fitted to door with a very...
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    Radiator Support Bushings: Is this correct?

    Hello All. I have a set of Energy Suspension cab and radiator support bushings # 4109G. The cab bushings fit but the support bushings seem to be wrong. See the pics. The hole in the frame is quite a bit larger than the center of the bushing. The support can slide around quite a bit. I haven't...
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    Painting the cab and firewall quesion

    Well, I finally got my cab back on the frame. The inside of the cab is painted. The bodywork is done on the cab and doors. I haven't started on the bed yet so it will be a while before the final exterior paint goes on. I already fit and "body worked" the door gaps and removed the doors...
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    Box for two 10" that will fit behind the seat??

    I haven't been on here for a while but I'm looking for either two separate boxes, or one single box that will hold two 10" subs. Something slim enough so the seat will go all the way back as normal without butchering the seat or anything else. I've done research and found some expensive...
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    Would you run these lug nuts? Studs are a little short.

    I just put on the rear disc set up. I did the Chevy Astro van rear disc swap. The center thickness of the rotor vs the original drum is about .115 thicker, so the wheel sits out just a tad less than 1/8" more than it did. The wheel in the pics are not what I'm going to run but will use the...
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    Stock type front sway bar or end link type?

    First I want to say thank you to all that has replied to all my previous questions on here as I make my slow but steady progress on getting my truck back together. I have a 78 C10 that did not come with front sway bar but does have all the holes. I bought the Belltech 9908 kit that has the...
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    Rear disc conversion brake line pics and suggestions, need pics.

    Hello, I just got my rear disc brackets and rotors on and I'm looking into brake lines. I a new factory center hose with the T bolted to the diff cover. I'm thinking about getting braided stainless lines made to run the whole lengths. I don't want the hoses/lines rubbing on anything. I see...
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    Did I ruin this pinion bearing?

    I'm rebuilding my 12 bolt and I just put the new bearing on the pinion gear. I put the pinion in the freezer for about an hour, then put the bearing on a hot plate for just a few minutes. It heated up very quick and started smoking (burning off residue oil I guess), I turned off the heat but...
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    Tire size question. (Street tires on 2WD).

    I've searched to no avail so I'm asking here. I have a 78 2wd that I'm building. I've been to several shows here lately looking at tire size combinations on these trucks. I'm going back lowered about 2", no more. I like the 275-60-15 size the best of all the sizes I've seen. The 295-50-15...
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    What brand of 1-2" drop shackle takes a 1 1/2" factory size bushing??

    I bought a set of 1-2" drop shackles for my 78 C10. They look fine but I want to change out the red bushings that appear to be soft (I don't want red anyway), with my Energy Suspension black bushings that I already have. I pressed one out and the hole is 1 3/8, the original shackles and leafs...
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    Another drop shackle question, just a little different.

    Ok, I did research on this subject and see that with a 2" drop shackle with 52"leafs springs you have to notch the bed support. I just got a set of 1-2" drop shackles, what if I cut them off at the black marker line (see pic) and just used the 1" drop hole, will that clear without cutting the...
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    Door realignment after paint, what technique did you use?

    I'm doing final block sanding on my 78 cab. I rebuilt the door hinges with oversize bushings and I have the door gaps exactly where I want them to stay. I used filler rod/bodywork to get the gaps better than the factory ever did on these. I really don't want to remove the doors but I need to...
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    Evap Box Insulation??

    I'm curious to see if anyone has insulated the evap box under the hood. I have left over Raptor liner bed liner spray that I'm thinking about using. It's the two part that sprays with a gun. I did my new gas tank with it and it looks really good and it dries hard. I'm thinking it would not...
  14. Toad455

    Interior Hood Release Pics, please send me one.

    Hello, I'm upgrading to an inside hood release. I have all the parts except the cable and the interior kick panel. Can someone please send me a pic of what the inside looks like? I think the cable mounts to the kick panel but not sure. There's not any other trucks around here for me to look...
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    Need help identifying holes in dash.

    Hello, I did take a lot of pics before I tore my truck down for restore, "but" apparently I didn't take enough. I want to fill in all the holes that are not factory in the metal part of the dash. Truck is a 78C10 Scottsdale. Single tank. I hope my pics are enough, i can take better if...
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    AC Condenser Question

    I have a 78 C10 that is still apart getting restored and I'm looking for an AC Condenser that is parallel flow, not tube and fin like the original, that has the inlet and outlet on the passenger side instead of driver side like original. I see a lot of aftermarket but has anyone already done...
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    Another "What is this hole for"?

    Ok, I have another hole that I can't identify. It's on the firewall right under the holes for the heater hoses. I'm doing some work to the firewall and don't know if I should block it off or not, I don't remember anything it's for. The blower housing covers it up, any ideas? Thanks.
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    Reproduction Turn Signal Lever?

    Hello, does anyone know if a reproduction turn signal lever is available for 78 C10? No tilt. I just got one from LM* and it's an off the shelf generic lever with a plastic knob with shiny end cap that is far from original looking. I'm sure it will work but wondering if there is something...
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    What to run? 3:42 or 3:73?

    I'm getting my rear diff ready and I need to get parts. I'd like to know if anyone prefers the 3:42 over the more common 3:73 for normal driving and highway, no towing or hauling ever. Truck is a 78 C10 with a 6.0 & 4L80. I "think" I'm going to run 275-60-15 tires on the rear. I played with...
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    Anyone use HOK base coat? How do you like it?

    Hello. I'm doing a 78 C10 that is a rotisserie build, it's currently still apart and I'm doing the final blocking. I'm going with a medium blue metallic. No pearl, flakes, or anything else. Just blue metallic and a few coats of clear then cut and buff. I've never used House of Kolor...
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    What are these holes for?

    I took a ton of pics before disassembly but I don't see what these holes were for. I have all the rest of them accounted for but these four are a mystery so far. It's on a 78 C10 with factory AC. Anyone know what they are for? I'm sure they will come into play during assembly but I want to...
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    Can anyone decipher this date code?

    I've search for a long time and can't find how to decipher this code. I'm just curious about it, its on a steering box. Anyone know how to read this? All I see on the internet regarding clock codes are ones that have 12 marks, not 5.
  23. Toad455

    Idler Arm Orientation??

    I'm putting my front end back together and I have a new Moog idler arm. Both tapers are the same and it looks like it can go either way. I "assume" it can't be put on backwards, does anyone know different? It's a 78 C10. I haven't put it on yet, I just painted some parts including the drag...
  24. Toad455

    2" drop spring question. With pics

    Hello, I'm wondering if anyone has ran into this before. I can't find any good info when searching. The new front springs are listed as 2" drop springs. The pic with the arrows shows where the top of the coils line up (pics are upside down). Look at the other end and see where the coils end...
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    Another leaf spring question: (plastic shims).

    I posted a question a while back about these plastic shims but that was before I took my springs apart. Now I see there is a hole on each end of one of the leafs that had a plastic shim that snapped in place. The pass side had the little plastic nub broke off so the shim scooted away from the...

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