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  1. mcarlo86

    Trailer tires

    Hankook now makes trailer tires. I have been running the Vantra Trailer load range E. They seem much better built than the Carlisle or whatever other Chinese cheapo's are out there. They are a mid range price, more than the cheapo's, but less than Goodyear.
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    ‘79 Big 10

    https://www.bismanonline.com/1979_chevy_big_10_c_f4 I was cruising through our local want ads and saw this. Quite the option list.
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    Noob here with my 1973 Suburban

    What a beautiful suburban! Thanks for sharing the pics. That’s a gem.
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    Noob here looking for help deciding wether to purchase a new crate motor or do an engine re-fresh

    Man, I’m glad I don’t live in CA! I know the climate is nice there, but why do you all put up with the rest of the B.S. to live there?!?
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    Timing on GM GoodWrench Crate Engine?

    I have seen where the outside of the harmonic balancer “slips” and the timing marks get off. I wonder if this could be the problem?
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    OPINION: Favorite Two-Tone Paint Schemes...

    When I was younger, I didn’t like that style of two tone, but now I appreciate it more.
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    OPINION: Favorite Two-Tone Paint Schemes...

    This is my favorite color combo.
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    1979 350 carb into r10 tbi 305 truck

    Check out https://harristuning.com/Tbi/ Depending on the grind of the cam, you may want to consider having a custom chip burned.
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    What have you done to your square lately??

    Turn them around! ;)
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    “What’s up with that old truck” Need help with identification!

    Looks like it has had a repaint at some point. Since you are in MN, check for bondo over rust repairs on the cab corners, rockers, and around the wheels. If they are all solid and the floor boards and cab mounts look good (crawl underneath and check), then I’d say go for it. Cool pickup for sure!
  11. mcarlo86

    Correct wheel for a 1975

    I think most 3/4 tons in the 70’s with 16” wheels came with 7.50-16’s, which are actually closer to 235/85R16’s. 265/75R16’s are about the same diameter as the 235/85’s, but they are wider and look better (and are more stable).
  12. mcarlo86

    ‘82 Burb with a 205 T-case?

    I was thinking ‘80 was the last year for a 205 option in a half ton?
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    ‘82 Burb with a 205 T-case?

    https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/littleton-83-c10-k10-chevy/7329364854.html This looks like a decent suburban. Looks like a 205 T case shift handle in the pics. Was that an option in the early ‘80’s?
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    Dual carburetors on 250 I-6?

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/194065096893?hash=item2d2f2e60bd:g:OxwAAOSwL3hggIBg Here is an example of one. I believe this one is an earlier Muncie version. The Saginaw ones had 7 bolt side covers I believe.
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    Dual carburetors on 250 I-6?

    There are 3 speed manuals that had an OD on them (like @DoubleDingo 's Crusty Biscuit) that used the column shift. They were an option in the 60's pickups. They have an electric solenoid that is activated by a speed governor I believe that shifts them into OD once you hit a certain speed. The...
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    Dual carburetors on 250 I-6?

    I agree with @DoubleDingo 's post about checking 12Bolt.com. Call him, I have heard really good things about that guy.
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    Anyone ever seen a dash like this in a 73?

    Does that pickup have drip rails above the doors? I parted out an early '73 many years back that had a small pedal for the brake even though it was an automatic and it didn't have drip rails above the doors. I don't recall the dash, but I have seen medium duty trucks with that dash also.
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    Dual carburetors on 250 I-6?

    I think @DoubleDingo is our resident 6 cylinder expert. Pretty sure there are aftermarket manifolds for single carbs as well.
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    What have you done to your square lately??

    I'd like to find a K30 crew cab single wheel....and put a long bed step side on it to be unique.
  20. mcarlo86

    350

    Gear ratio and tire size are important factors. If you have 3.08's in it and plan on running bigger tires, then OD might actually hurt you. I'd say put 3.73's in it if it doesn't already have them and run 31" tires with a NV4500. If it has 3.08 or 3.42's, and you don't want to do a gear swap...
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    "Hypothetical" Question (Wink Wink)

    Also, for those of us who live in areas where we have snow in the winter, the weight distribution of a suburban makes them excellent winter vehicles. They are animals in the snow and have better traction on ice than pickups. I typically don’t even use 4x4 unless it is deep snow.
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    "Hypothetical" Question (Wink Wink)

    That is a great looking ‘burb! Well done my friend, well done. I second @Vbb199 on the awesomeness of squarebody suburbans. They really are a great all around vehicle.
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    "Hypothetical" Question (Wink Wink)

    3.42 gears would probably work pretty well for what you are looking to do. It is a BBC, so you have to be realistic about fuel economy. Swapping the gears is probably the most economical plan and it will get your cruising RPM’s down some and should improve the mileage some.
  24. mcarlo86

    1981 k30 crew cab dually

    Do you have a job? I got my '68 Chevy pickup when I was 14. I spent my summers mowing as many lawns as I could and winters shoveling snow to save money. Little by little, I was able to do improvements to that pickup. I still have it 28 years later. Follow the advice from some of these...
  25. mcarlo86

    Double Dingo's 1965 3/4 Ton "Crusty Biscuit"

    You will be fine with the OD with either tire size choice with the 292 torque curve. If you didn't have the OD, the 292 probably wouldn't be your friend over 65 mph. ;). I would think you will get better than 12 mpg if with the OD. I'm excited to hear how it does since I have never seen a...

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