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  1. Craig 85

    My chevelle

    Very nice. My first car was a '64 Malibu wagon that my dad bought off the lot in January of '64. Still wish I had that one, but it wasn't cool to have a hot rod wagon in the late 80's.
  2. Craig 85

    77 fresh air duct

    I ran into an issue with my '85. I purchased the one for my year truck, but it turns out the one they sell is for a small block. The angle at the snorkel was wrong making it a little short. I ended up cutting the end of the hose off near the core support and purchased this silicone tube from...
  3. Craig 85

    Help with axle number

    I can tell you I had a '77 K5 and a '79 K15, both were 350/350/NP203 California trucks. Both of them had 3.08 gears. Both got axle swapped to 3/4 tons with 4.10's.
  4. Craig 85

    HELP

    The rear flip kit is the issue more than likely. Watch this video and go to about 12:50. You will see how far the axle gets moved forward. ORD sells a kit to help correct this. https://www.offroaddesign.com/axle-offset-plates-2-1-2-wide-1-4-thick-pair.html
  5. Craig 85

    Cab swap will it fit?

    How stock are you trying to get? I've heard these 1" body pucks will raise a 2WD floor enough. You may call ORD. They are the expects on Square Bodies. https://www.offroaddesign.com/1-aluminum-body-lift-puck.html
  6. Craig 85

    Headlight options for 84 K10

    If you look at the tag in the glove box here's a couple of RPO codes to look for. YE9 = Silverado Package V22 = Chrome Grill I know my '85 only lists YE9, but the V22 chrome grill is included in that package. I believe the V22 chrome grill (4 headlights) was an option for lower model trucks...
  7. Craig 85

    '87 V1500 2" Lift Advice

    I've removed add-a-leafs before. Using clamps is mandatory if you want to keep your body intact. You're right about straight axle trucks, they will never compare to the new trucks. I can say my last one ('79 K15 short bed) was about the best riding Square I've had. It had a 4" Tuff Country...
  8. Craig 85

    '87 V1500 2" Lift Advice

    I'm about to the the same thing to my front springs, but for different reasons. My Tuff Country HD springs are just too stiff, even with a 454, A/C and dual batteries. I'm taking out the forth leaf to make it an EZ Ride. Your truck looks great, I only wish mine had more paint on it. I really...
  9. Craig 85

    will a 1991 chevy rear step bumper fit a 1975 k10 truck

    I bought one years ago for my '85. I set it up there and never installed it. I believe it's just a hair too narrow to look correct. The taper of the lower part of the bed and the curve on the bumper corners just didn't look right to me.
  10. Craig 85

    Does anyone recognize these?

    I have a Retro Sound Hermosa. I had to slightly file the sides of the OEM opening to get the outer sleeve to fit.
  11. Craig 85

    Crew cab exhaust

    I have Flowmaster Super 50's on my K30. 2.5" pipe and an all stock smogged down 454.
  12. Craig 85

    New member, blown motor!

    Welcome. I had a similar truck back in the late 90's. 1980 with an '85 front clip.
  13. Craig 85

    LMC 3” lift

    Here's my old '80 C20 3+3 from 1995. I was running 33x12.50x16.5" tires and 16.5" x 9.75" wheels. I ran Air Lift air bags in the front coils (it had a 454, so I was already running BBC springs). It gave about 2" of lift. In the rear was a 2" block. I only had to trim the front fenders a...
  14. Craig 85

    Is the 8.1 still a dead end swap?

    Before you go disassembling that Suburban, if it's in good shape and not thrashed you can get about $11-12K for it. No I'm not on drugs, especially if it has 4.10 gears and no rust. My suburban is almost identical see below. I'm on a 2500 Suburban form and this a realistic price. People are...
  15. Craig 85

    radiator mounting questions

    You my try these guys. They sell surplus military trucks. Maybe they still have some brackets laying around. https://www.boyceequipment.com/
  16. Craig 85

    radiator mounting questions

    Here's some pictures of my OEM 454 set up. Diesel radiator was wider. They used a different set up, similar to yours, but maybe you can get that to work. 454 Diesel
  17. Craig 85

    Mini tach gauge

    The pointer on my gear selector broke, so I just installed mine on the column. When it's in drive it's straight up.
  18. Craig 85

    83 c30 dually 454

    Yes I have.
  19. Craig 85

    83 c30 dually 454

    Here's the one for my '85 K30 454 CA emissions. My truck is an early production '85 so it has an '84 sticker. Emission standards changed 1/1/85. This may be close to what you need for '83.
  20. Craig 85

    88 K-5 Blazer front bumper same as 86 Silverado??

    88 should be the same as the 86.
  21. Craig 85

    Temp Sensors

    These parts are for the OEM set up, clutch fan with OEM Aux fan. It is designed to come on as needed and has nothing to due if the A/C is on. I have the factory wiring diagram, so I can confirm this. I run a 195* thermostat on my 454. Electric Fan Relay Echlin ECH AR225 (Photo below) Relay...
  22. Craig 85

    Temp Sensors

    Are you needing the temp sender for the Aux electric fan? It's different than the temp sending gauge. The sensor is a single wire and fits in the passenger side head. Basically a ground for the relay. Let me know if you need part numbers. I had to use a later year.
  23. Craig 85

    What rpm should a 454 4speed

    Mines an '85 with HD emissions, but its the same for Manual or auto. I have a Sanden compressor with the rest of the A/C being OEM. I don't see too much of a drag on the engine when the A/C is on. The 454 doesn't have the A/C idle kicker like my 350 truck did.
  24. Craig 85

    Retrofit AC upgrade results

    Without going to looking, I believe I just cut the OEM connector off the positive wire and added a bullet type to mate to the Sanden wire. The unit itself grounds through the mount. IIRC the OEM ground wire terminated on one of the OEM bracket bolts anyways.
  25. Craig 85

    A.I.R. KAPUT

    I've had 2 Squares w/o factory cats and both had/have AIR injection. First was a 77 K5 with a SBC 400 and HD emissions. Second is my 85 K30 with a 454. Both ran regular fuel.

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