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  1. Toad455

    Door Hinge Spring Replacement

    What year are the hinges in the pics?
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    Mirror quality question

    Yes, it surely sux. I originally wanted to use the "dumbo" mounts with the 97 Dodge power mirrors (that look similar) But even being electric and adjustable when you close the door the whole thing would prob still move. I'm leaning to going to the small "sport" mirrors that some came with...
  3. Toad455

    Mirror quality question

    Thanks for the reply. I didn't see any part logo since I ordered from Summit Racing. These aren't really all that bad and I would run them on anything other than this particular truck. I've looked at many other options but don't really like any.
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    Mirror quality question

    First off I did do a lot of research and decided to post this since things change constantly. I bought a pair of the "dumbo" mirrors from a AMD and they came in a box with another non heard of name. I bought the stainless version. I could have made these work but the cover that slides up...
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    Door hinge question:

    Thanks for the reply. I thought about just buying new ones, but I don't trust the quality, especially since the factory ones aren't that great themselves.
  6. Toad455

    Door hinge question:

    The little wave washer came out in two pieces. I don't see why the wavy washer has to be there, I'll just press and tack and call it good, thanks.
  7. Toad455

    Door hinge question:

    Ok, I've searched the internet and found nothing so here goes: I disassembled and sand blasted my door hinges and one of the little wavy washers for the spring rollers fell out. These are staked in. Does anybody know if there is a kit or fix for these rollers? These are the two rollers on...
  8. Toad455

    Catch Cans

    Not sure about plumbing on the LS engines, I'll be doing one on a 6.0 soon. But I have two Hemi trucks that have the cans and I get about one ounce every oil change at 5k miles. I'd say they are worth having. Sorry I'm not any help to your question though.
  9. Toad455

    Brake Booster Vac Hose Size

    I'll measure one when I get home this afternoon, maybe somebody else will answer before then. I thought they were 3/8 just by memory, which isn't saying much.
  10. Toad455

    How do I get into the buy/sell section??

    I may get there today, ha.
  11. Toad455

    How do I get into the buy/sell section??

    It sure does. Finding the welcome thread section is a trick, I had to use the search box.
  12. Toad455

    How do I get into the buy/sell section??

    Ok, I didn't know I had that many. ha.
  13. Toad455

    How do I get into the buy/sell section??

    Ok, thanks. Yes, I'm searching for a couple of parts. Where would you suggest I post it? Thanks again.
  14. Toad455

    How do I get into the buy/sell section??

    Ok, thanks. It'll be a while I guess. I'll have to look elsewhere for now. Thanks.
  15. Toad455

    How do I get into the buy/sell section??

    I know this isn't the correct place but what do I need to do to be able to use the buy/sell?? When I go there it should at least tell me something. All I can do is look around. Thanks.
  16. Toad455

    Vent window frames: Paint or Plate? What do you use?

    I thought of powder coat but I thought it may be too thick to let the glass fit inside the channel. But I guess not, I may do that.
  17. Toad455

    Vent window frames: Paint or Plate? What do you use?

    I figure I will scratch them also, that's why I'm leaning towards zinc plate. But that may scratch also, idk.
  18. Toad455

    Vent window frames: Paint or Plate? What do you use?

    Has anybody sent their vent window frames out to get black zinc plating? I want to rebuild the vent windows and want a satin black, not shiney. I don't want to paint them, I want something that will stay on and not scratch easily. Just wondering what everybody uses on these. It looks like...
  19. Toad455

    Door Vent Window Ass'y Question, W Pics.

    I'm glad I didn't weld up where I thought it was broke.
  20. Toad455

    Door Vent Window Ass'y Question, W Pics.

    Thank you much, that makes sense. I'll have to put the new seals on to see how far to adjust that screw before I do my final block sanding so there won't be a pooch or sag in that area. I played around with screwing it in and out and it makes a big difference.
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    Door Vent Window Ass'y Question, W Pics.

    Hello, I'm replacing both of my doors on my 78. I have two good donor doors that I'm sandblasting and getting ready to epoxy. In the pics with the arrows there's a metal flange that "appears" to be spot welded and broke. I was going to weld it up but my original doors (blue doors) are the...
  22. Toad455

    Front coil spring question

    Thanks, for the reply. I'll try cutting a little at a time and creep up on what I'm looking for. I really don't want to use drop spindles if I don't have to.
  23. Toad455

    Front coil spring question

    Thanks much for the reply and info! I didn't even think about cutting the factory springs. I'm going with iron block 6.0. When i was younger I put an Olds 455 in an 86 Cutlass, I put front springs out of a 73 Cadillac, when I dropped the floor jack down the suspension didn't even move, lol...
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    Front coil spring question

    Hello. I'm rebuilding the suspension on my 78 C10. With the original 350, all cast engine the front sat higher than the rear and looked funny. Now with the LS 6.0 with alum heads, intake, radiator, and a much lighter ac compressor (new configuration), I figure the front will be around 160...
  25. Toad455

    Replace leaf springs or not?

    Hello and thanks much for the reply! Sounds good. Slider pieces was a question also, is that the thin plastic shims? Mine has remnants left hanging out on both sides, I thought about leaving them out. And this truck has never been overloaded, my dad bought it new and the heaviest thing it...

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