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  1. Steelbuddha

    Swap radio and heater control positions?

    I've searched for prior threads on this subject and there aren't any. So, has anybody swapped the positions on the dash of the radio and the heater control pod? I have an '84 K20 with no AC. It has a dump bed, and a backup camera is really handy. It seems to me that given the similar heights...
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    Starting gremlin that makes no sense

    This looks like the perfect application for my Vevor articulating endoscope. I'll give you a report. Thanks again.
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    Starting gremlin that makes no sense

    Rick, the ground runs to the block, at one of the the alternator bracket mounting bolts. The battery cables are new, custom-made 2/0 copper with factory terminals. All body grounds are fresh. I just can't figure out why depressing the clutch pedal would make any difference when there's no...
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    Starting gremlin that makes no sense

    I can use ideas/advice. 1984 K20, 350 engine, SM465 manual transmission. In the last couple of years, I completely replaced the wiring harness(es) with the Painless 27-circuit retrofit, and it works great. (Just about everything electrical was also replaced -- new starter, solenoid, 140-amp...
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    Would you run these lug nuts? Studs are a little short.

    Torqued to spec, you should be fine. Keep an eye on them, and periodically recheck the torque. Like tractor wheels.
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    New Old Guy from Alabama

    Welcome from Central NC. And you ain't old by a long shot. Why, what I wouldn't give to be 51!
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    Subwoofers

    Extremely nice work.
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    Speedometer Reads Fast

    If memory serves, the speedo drive gear at the transmission is plastic of some sort (probably nylon). Thus it would be worthwhile to pull the gear and confirm that it is 1) intact and 2) spinning freely. That done, blow a bunch of Tri-Flow down the inside of the cable casing.
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    New to Squarebody's. Need assistance

    Sharp looking truck. I agree with @legopnuematic above. A paint scan will get you a solid match, and account for photochemical reaction and all the other that happens to paint with age. The manufacturer's paint code is unlikely to give you a match at this point. Meaning that if you touch up...
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    1978 k30

    Okay, in that case, the operation of the switch. I stand corrected.
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    1978 k30

    Smells like a vacuum-related issue from here. Confirm that the vacuum advance is working properly. Also confirm proper function on the transmission's vacuum modulator. Also make sure there are no other vacuum leaks. If that doesn't help, check function of your kickdown linkage.
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    1977 Black Truck Tan Interior???

    The only picture I'm willing to show is the one in my profile. The truck's interior would lead you to believe that the dog and I play the banjo and eat applesauce through a straw.
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    1977 Black Truck Tan Interior???

    Just another strong vote for a black vehicle with tan innards. My War Wagon has a "saddle" interior, and features an exterior of Custom Coat black spray-on urethane bedliner. That's how I get the chicks.
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    1984 K 10

    It sounds like you need a new turn signal switch and maybe a new lever. No need to replace the column.
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    Nashville New guy!

    Welcome from NC! The LMC Truck folks should send you a fruit basket :) .
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    Suburban roof replacment

    Your "before" photos don't look bad at all. Weld in a couple of small patches, grind it down, and break out the Bondo.
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    Engine Bay Wiring Identification

    Here's the installation manual for the Painless 27-circuit GM truck replacement harness. Everything is identified by color, which can help a lot. https://painlessperformance.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/90627.pdf
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    C10 Fall Revival 2025, Denton, NC

    Looks like Friday is going to be a pretty day. Might head over there. I've gone the last two or three years, and the event seems to be growing a lot.
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    Under dash speaker opinion

    If you want to get anal about the dash speakers, you could likely 3D print a couple of plastic baffles/buckets to go behind them so they project more. Or Crutchfield or somebody might already sell them. My truck solution has always been whatever will fit in the dash holes (usually 3.5's) and...
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    New to the site: Help with my 1979 C10 Chevy Sport

    You might try Crutchfield.com for advice on your 8-track repair. They may know somebody. As for the clearance lights, if it isn't bulbs or a fuse, it's wires or a switch. There's a pretty good chance the wire got interrupted on its way down from the roof. Find the bottom end of the wire and...
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    New to the site: Help with my 1979 C10 Chevy Sport

    Welcome. Gotta love that paint scheme. It says "Late 1970s" loud and clear :).
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    FNG with an '84 K20

    You really can't go wrong with Blueprint. They make a beautiful product. If you have the budget, great! My '84 K20 has very slightly built 350 in it, with an SM-465 and 3.42 diffs. (It has a steel dump bed and weighs 6900 pounds empty.) I put a fair amount of mental effort into building a...
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    My new HF welder

    Re: the copper welding spoon, there's also this hands-free gizmo: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZG59SHV/
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    Vents smell like piss

    I've had good luck in rodent heater box situations pulling out the blower and probing with a narrow (~1") Shop Vac hose, sometimes attached to something like a coat hanger. Once you get the offending material out (critical), vinegar and/or good old Febreze will take care of the odor...
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    Hide engine wiring

    I bought a complete kit of the Powerbraid woven Aramid/Kevlar loom stuff from Painless when I got a harness. (The "premium" grade, not the standard.) It stands up to heat and abrasion. (Even tested it with a MAPP gas torch.) It's easy to work with and makes a clean-looking job.

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