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  1. Memaloose

    Spare tire: what’s a better deal?

    It's a great idea to check the air pressure on the spare a few times a year, most people never check it and it's usually low by the time they need it, especially if it's mounted under the bed. Very few people rotate the spare in either, it's a great theory but in reality, it's not very common. I...
  2. Memaloose

    Help! Carburetor on 250 I-6

    You can't go wrong with a manual choke. It's closed when pulled out and open when pushed in. I have seen people, mostly young and not experienced, "forget" to push it in when the engine has warmed up resulting in fouled plugs. They're simple and they work.
  3. Memaloose

    Whats you gas mileage on your squarebody truck?

    My '75 K20, 350 V8 with quadrajet and TH350 with 4:10 gears, single exhaust gets 10-12 mpg at 60 mph. While 4x4ing in the desert, I get a little better, possibly 14-15 mpg. That's all you'll ever get. I've had other 70's Chev pickups with 350's and 400's, all the same mileage. I love that VW...
  4. Memaloose

    Adding gauges

    I too, hate to cut up a dash and all my original gauges are operational but I wanted a volt meter and an accurate oil pressure gauge that I can trust. I would have liked to add a temp gauge as well but only two fit but that's ok. I cut the back out and I can epoxy it back in later, if I want. In...
  5. Memaloose

    Any original squares out there?

    Here is a 1975 Scottsdale, K 20. 350 V8, TH 350, 83,000 miles. The only thing non stock is manual hubs and transfer case modification. It was bought new in Oregon City, OR. I bought it 2 years ago from the widow of the original owner. I plan on leaving it all stock down to the single exhaust. It...
  6. Memaloose

    Best rear tires for 2wd moderate use 1/2 ton

    I'd buy what you like. You're right about a heavier ply especially with a load. I had a '97 Dodge 1/2 ton. It didn't matter what tires were on it, if you went off pavement, you would get stuck or no traction. Keep some weight in the back. I got rid of the Dodge and bought a 1975 K20, no more...
  7. Memaloose

    Any original squares out there?

    I bought my 1975 Scottsdale K20 from the original owners widow a couple years ago in OR. It had 80,000 miles on it and now has 84,000. The full time transfer case has been modified to part time and locking hubs installed. I just replaced the original shocks, leaking p/s pump and hoses and...
  8. Memaloose

    PCV valve rattle when running

    Bad hearing solves a lot of my problems. I had hearing aids a long time ago but heard too many rattles and squeaks, it didn't sound good. Once I quit using the hearing aids, all my problems were solved!
  9. Memaloose

    79 250 integrated head exhaust manifold crack

    I had an '81 250 with a cracked head. Our parts guy from NAPA in Fairbanks, AK took the head and shipped it to Seattle I think and had it repaired for me, the cost was reasonable. This was back in the 90's so it's not too sharp in my memory but, I believe there is someone out there that repairs...
  10. Memaloose

    Hello from Oregon

    Love those tow hooks!
  11. Memaloose

    Olds 350 Swap

    Good info to file.
  12. Memaloose

    350 standard temp in Arizona.

    Mine's all stock, 350, auto,no a/c, I live in northwest AZ and the stock gauge needle never goes to even 5/8, no temp numbers. It's a 1975 with 83,000 miles. I flushed the system, replaced hoses and thermostat and pressure cap, replaced overflow tank (rotten). It's never overheated. Always use a...
  13. Memaloose

    New gauges installed.

    I'm impressed! It looks very nice. I've done a few over the years and I found it tedious to do a good job like that. The end result makes it worth it though. I'm doing gauges in a '72 Olds 98 coupe right now. I'm used to looking at gauges and don't like driving anything without them
  14. Memaloose

    For all you cap people.....

    I had to stick a photo in too. Gem Sport, it came off a '77 GMC, it fit perfect on my '75 Chev. Canopies are great but you can't haul a lot with them on (dirt bikes, road bikes, etc).
  15. Memaloose

    In search of topper

    I found a nice used steel one on craigslist for $200. Just be patient, one will come available. I waited 6 months before I found mine.
  16. Memaloose

    Post a picture of your Rim & Tire

    Stock wheels with wheel covers. No plans for different rims but definitely new tires when these wear out.
  17. Memaloose

    77 GMC K15 jack

    I know what you mean. I like to keep mine as original as possible too. I bought mine from the original owner (a 1975 K20) and it came with the jack, wrench and rod. Try LMC Truck Parts, they seem to have a good stock of parts.
  18. Memaloose

    Which bulb?

    Your owners manual or service manual will tell you.
  19. Memaloose

    K10 1976 catalytic converter?

    I read that the 1975 K20 was the last non catalytic pickup. The 1/2 tons were unleaded required in 1975 and all 1976's were catalytic.
  20. Memaloose

    Flip Front Seat?

    You're correct on it being an option in 1975. When I bought my '75, I was very pleased to have the folding back rest. There is considerable storage there as well as under the seat.
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