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    Is there a reliable source for dually fenders?

    Looking to pick up a dually and I keep running into damaged fenders. I haven’t found a source for aftermarket so is there one? I also keep up a search within 200 miles and no luck.
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    77 trim clip source

    Looking for a source for the body trim clips for a 77 upper/lower trim. I already called AMD as they sell a full trim set with clips but they do not sell just the clip set.
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    15x7 6 lug dog dish wheels with covers

    Someone here could probably use these and I’d rather not mess with marketplace. These came off my current red truck project and include 4 wheels with tires that just hold air and all 4 hubcaps. I’m near Fort Worth and the price is free99 if you can use them. Not interested in shipping or...
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    What is the advantage of Hydro boost brakes over hydraulic?

    My K30 has hydro brakes and I need to replace all of the hoses. Looking at it I have the stuff to make it a vacuum setup. What are the advantages to the Hydroboost setup short of if your power steering pump cashes out you lose brakes and power
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    Bedside repair- wheel well

    On my K30 project one of the bed panels has an odd dent at the wheel well. Let’s say I’m an entry level gamer as far as skills. Do you think I can cut this section out of a similar year bedside and get a good finished product after welding and glass? Other option is new AMD bedside.
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    Can you identify the ticking noise? 5.7l TBI

    After finally getting this thing started it seems to have an odd ticking noise. It almost seems like it’s at the flex plate/torque converter but also maybe the passenger rear of the motor. Thoughts? Took the valve covers off and it didn’t seem to get any louder, rockers seem ok. Put a...
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    Check out these old seats in a 77/78 Burb

    Went over to get the doors off this old burb and spied these seats. I thought they were kinda cool. The interior looks like it was updated in the mid/late 80’s. The wiring work for the seats/lights/overhead console was all top notch! The wiring was soldered, heat shrunk, then a rubber hose...
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    Headliner redo Crew Cab

    What is everyone who has messed with a Crew cab done for a headliner? I have the original cardboard piece that I was looking at recovering. I see there are some conversion styles out there that use the car style headliner but nothing with a board. Can the cardboard piece be recovered with...
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    Odd old C10 shorty, 56” springs and 12 bolt

    Check this out. I bought it sight unseen with the bed and just needed the bed. Kinda poking at it I noticed it has 56” springs. Thought it was kinda cool as it’s not something you see a lot on short beds. I have had several late 70’s shorties recently and none were setup like this. I think...
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    Are these blocks factory?

    I don’t think they are factory but it looks like a couple of mfg’s make something similar. Looking at doing a 2.5/2” lift to this K30 as the front springs are sprung up. Trying to do all spring on the lift.
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    Is this vapor locking, bad pump, or something else?

    I picked this truck up the other day and trying to drive it home I experienced something odd. It drove flawlessly from one station to the next 30 miles at 70+ mph. Killed it, filled it up and started to roll again. It pretty much died right out of the station and the line/filter were...
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    TH350C Lockup wiring

    My current project appears to have a th350C with the lockup. It looks like at one point it was wired up but not in a fashion that makes sense as far as color matched wires. From the fuse block to the throttle pedal there is a slider switch with a wire from the fuse and a wire that was...
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    Wing window in the frame using glass weld

    I’ve been struggling with this wing window most of the week on a project and first I was sent the wrong frame, then the first glass setting rubber stuff was too thick, then too thin. Tonight I got the idea to use some “glass weld” stuff for installing windshields. I guess we will see how it...
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    TMI Carpet- anyone used one?

    I am looking to order carpet for a 79 I just had roll in and there is a TMI set locally available. It looks to be a pieced in operation vs fit. Anyone used one? I have TMI seats in one of our trucks and they are good to go but the carpet baffles me a bit.
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    Rear cab cross support- anyone sell one?

    On my 77 project I think my rear cab crossover needs a LOT of love. Looking at AMD it looks like if you buy the entire floor pan you get the support. Does anyone sell just the support?
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    Original bucket seat cover replacements? 1977 truck

    I have a 1977 K10 project with original low back buckets. Is there a source for new covers? Are they going to be the same as the blazer low backs?
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    Freeze plugs into the block- how to remove?

    I pulled this out of a truck I’m stripping and it appeared they were fixing freeze plugs but then gave up. Well we were going to replace the plugs when I discovered both passenger side plugs were driven into the blocks cooling channel. Any thoughts on removal techniques? Internet search says...
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    Older badge on 86 K10? Or metal 80’s era badges?

    So to start- I am not a fan of the plastic badging on the 80’s era trucks. The emblems should have stayed metal. I’ve poked at the 70’s badges and I don’t think that’s the game here. I found a set of these which I believe are later 60’s badges. Kinda fits the project. Anyone know of a...
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    Is there a way to install a 81-87 bumper on a 73-80 frame

    Getting close to ordering bumpers for my project and I pulled a front off a 87 truck I have here for parts to find it will not bolt up. Any solutions that do not require chopping the horns? Will a 76-80 bumper fit the front clip of a 85/6?
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    1985 K10 6.2- won’t turn over

    So I noticed this on the marketplace yesterday and I was working on the pool so I scooted over to pick it up. It’s a K10 with 6.2 engine. For what I paid I didn’t even pull the dipstick or even ask if it ran because I bought it for parts (bed, frame for a future project and small bits for my...
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    Moved to FB 1987 C20 parts truck. Near Fort Worth

    ETA- moved to FB ETA- this isn’t a part out. You have to take it all or nothing. I picked this up for parts here and the and nuts/bolts. It was a brown truck but was painted white at some point but overall that doesn’t really matter. Basically I’m done with it and my wife is on me about...
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    What are you using to paint wing window frames

    What kind of paint are you using to refinish your wing window frames? It almost looks like black appliance epoxy would throw the factory style shine but just curious as I’m working to rebuild a couple.
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    USA1 Industries door panels

    I’ve had these on the shelf for several months now and dug them out for a look as I never even opened the box. I ordered a set of skins from LMC but getting here they seem meh. I know there’s a lot of crapping on USA about shipping times but based off door panels it’s probably worth it. I may...
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    Dakota Digital install with American Autowire harness- ETA adding TCI 4L60E control to the install

    ETA- not sure how this ended up on Tech as I thought I posted it in the gauge section. I have this going on with my project and figured some might be interested. I’m installing a full American Autowire harness and also using a Dakota Digital gauge setup. Some of this may help if you are...
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    2 tone paint line

    I am getting close to throwing paint at my project as I am working the 400 grit sand currently on high build. I want to do blue with a white stripe and looking around it appears the 70's kind of followed the body line but the 80's seem to be higher. Is there a paint layout guide out there...

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