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Catalytic converter
You won't find a direct replacement. The original pellet-style cats (which you can't get anymore) were huge, while the aftermarket honeycomb versions are more compact. Some minor exhaust mods will be required no matter what. I've purchased two replacements since the original burned out. The...- skysurfer
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- Forum: Tech Discussion
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1977 c10 worth one owner 63k miles
It's nearly impossible to get an agreement on value when you're getting input from everywhere. The guys that deal with snow and road salt put high dollar values on trucks that elsewhere you would have to pay someone to haul them away. Based on the wear of the brake pedal, it appears the...- skysurfer
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- Forum: Tech Discussion
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241c transfer case vent
I have the 241c. That vent hose crosses over on top of the trans to the driver’s side and and terminates at a small round bracket mounted to the forward/top of the bell housing. Looks to be mounted at about the 11 o’clock position. It has the vent gizmo that Dopp referred to. Tried to take a pic...- skysurfer
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- Forum: Transmission & Transfer Case
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Have to store outside. Truck Cover?
I’ve purchased two covers from this company. These are made in the U.S. and are custom designed to fit each vehicle, not just some oversized bag that blows off in the wind. Lots of material options depending on your needs. https://www.carcoverworld.com/car-covers -
16 mile (Sixteen mile) Time Capsule
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How quick is your Square?
I’ve always wanted to run my Suburban all out through the 1/4 mile. Problem is, I’ve never found a track with a gas pump at the half-way point.- skysurfer
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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What have you done to your square lately??
Took mine in for it's biennial (2 year) smog check. It passed easily, thanks to some prep work with the catalytic converter. These aftermarket honeycomb cats work well but don't seem to last very long. My solution is to keep a new one on the shelf and install it just for testing, then put the... -
BC’s boat/dumpster fire thread
As a first timer into boating, this one is probably beyond your skill set. I tried something similar many years ago and the thought of floating on the lake, fishing, and drinking beer kept my wallet open far beyond the point where common sense should have taken over. Stupid me, I worked on the...- skysurfer
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- Forum: Other Vehicles
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LS Swap and the CA DMV
California says the vehicle is tested according to the year of the engine, but that only works one way. A newer engine means newer standards, but you can’t install an older engine and be tested by older standards. In your case, a ‘73 is exempt so nobody will ever look under the hood unless you...- skysurfer
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- Forum: Engine Swaps (Gas) LS, Vortec, LT1 , etc.
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Front differential vent hose
I’m not sure if they are all routed exactly the same, but my ‘89 goes to a short section of hard line attached to the frame near the steering box, and then more rubber hose (with check valve) terminates at a bracket attached to the core support near the headlight.- skysurfer
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- Forum: Suspension, Steering & Brakes
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For the Suburban lovers
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Suburban Barn Door Weather stripping Replacement Questions
I'd try the cheap stuff first. The stuff that's supposed to fit makes the doors almost impossible to close, and I'm talking hard like having to wedge the doors apart from the inside with a piece of wood while someone pushes from the outside. Suburban Barn Door Seals | GM Square Body - 1973 -... -
'73 Chevelle SS Wagon (local find)
I was thinking you might be able to switch the front and rear seat bottoms, but taking a closer look it appears the rear seat is maybe a little thicker?- skysurfer
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- Forum: Other Vehicles
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What new tools have you got lately?
Added another floor jack to the family. After some research I got the HF Daytona 3T Super Duty model. Their yellow SD appears to be a step up in quality from the other jacks in the Daytona line. It gets good reviews and is a clone of the Snap-On jack at 1/3 the price. It's close enough that... -
Trans Mount Spacers
There's one exception to that rule. When installing a 4" lift the instructions tell you to move the spacers up as shown.- skysurfer
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- Forum: Tech Discussion
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'73 Chevelle SS Wagon (local find)
Is there supposed to be a wide chrome trim around the door windows? It looks strange to me that all the other glass is trimmed out and nothing on the doors.- skysurfer
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- Forum: Other Vehicles
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Please view my ONLY post
Since when do the Amish drive squares?- skysurfer
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- Forum: Introduction
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Custom Made cover for a Bench seat
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Commuting on a Moto
I've always considered single cylinder bikes as play toys and multi-cylinder bikes as commuter tools. You didn't say how far your commute is, or if it's surface streets vs. freeways, but riding a one-lunger long distance sucks. There are some fine supermoto twins out there. My personal fave...- skysurfer
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- Forum: Other Vehicles
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What have you done to your square lately??
Starter crapped out, but I'm happy it decided to die while I was in my own driveway. I've been wanting to try a mini starter, so after some searching I had Summit send me a Powermaster 9200. This brand gets good reviews and is U.S. made. Installation took longer than it should have because I... -
Hood sale price?
When his girlfriend left the periods went with her!- skysurfer
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- Forum: Paint and Body
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What have you done to your square lately??
Better late than never, right? Installed the ORD steering box brace. I made the mistake of bead blasting and painting it first thing, not knowing I'd have to put it on and take it off a bunch of times while I made clearance notches for lines and hoses. By the time I got it dialed in it needed... -
Sway Bar Bushing Bracket
Anybody have one of these? It's the bushing bracket that holds the center section of a 1 1/4" sway bar to the frame. Needs to be from a 4wd. (I don't know why, but it has a different part number from the 2wd.) Measures aprox. 1 3/4" wide by 4 9/16" long.
