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    Air compressor good quality hose recommendations? Not as simple a request as you might think.

    Thanks! I have been reading reviews on different hoses listed on Amazon. I pay more attention to the bad reviews instead of the good reviews. People complain that the fittings tend to blow off the Goodyear/Continental hoses along with other types and brands of hoses. I think I’ll take your...
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    Air compressor good quality hose recommendations? Not as simple a request as you might think.

    I am in need of recommendations on a very good quality compressor air hose. I bought a hose reel with a brown 3/8” /250 psi hose from Harbor Freight about a year ago. The hose sucks (blows, rather) and has developed many leaks of which I have had to continually make the hose shorter by cutting...
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    New 0 miles crate engine/old Odometer/vehicle registration?

    Thanks for all your replies. I just wish the DMV was as timely and responsive as my squarebody brothers! Lol!
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    New 0 miles crate engine/old Odometer/vehicle registration?

    So, since it is exempt, I could reset the odometer or install a new odometer with 0 miles to coincide with 0 miles engine and drivetrain.
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    New 0 miles crate engine/old Odometer/vehicle registration?

    Actually, I got a hold of the county Vehicle Registration department and explained my situation. They said to remind the state inspection place that my Blazer is exempt and the renewed registration would indicate that, as well.
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    New 0 miles crate engine/old Odometer/vehicle registration?

    I have completely restored the Blazer with all new drivetrain. In Texas, reporting the miles is required however, I once bought a ‘68 Cutlass fully restored in Michigan and in that state the odometer can be reset to 0 miles and can be reported as such for registration purposes with documented...
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    New 0 miles crate engine/old Odometer/vehicle registration?

    So, if I decide to install a new gauge to coincide with the new engine what miles do I report for inspection/registration purposes? 0 miles (on new gauge) or the old odometer reading? When I had my ‘86 C10 inspected, it had new New Vintage digital gauges that weren’t yet calibrated and didn’t...
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    New 0 miles crate engine/old Odometer/vehicle registration?

    I will soon be installing a new crate engine into my ‘83 Blazer (restoration near completion) with the original odometer. What is the best way to begin tracking the miles driven with the new engine? Can/should I reset the odometer to match the new engine and if so, how and is it legal in this...
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    Xenon 8400 Fender Flares- TERRIBLE QUALITY and Customer Service

    So, I’m coming to the end of my ‘83 K5 Blazer multi-year restoration/build. I had been interested in Xenon 8400 squarebody fender flares for a year and was ready to purchase them since they look great (online), made to order, are unique looking and made in America (Round Rock, TX). Prior to...
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    Alternatives for seal sealer that dries fast and paintable??? Need quick responses!

    Thank you everyone for the quick replies!
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    Alternatives for seal sealer that dries fast and paintable??? Need quick responses!

    I’m in the process of painting my K5 but found a seam that needs seam sealer but don’t have time to wait days for it to dry. What is a good alternative for seam sealer that seals well, dries fast and is primer/paintable? Thanks!
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    ‘83 Blazer soft topper/cage and canvas?

    Yep, it was my thought also that it was homemade. Looks good! I’m trying to design my own similar to that but there are a lot of considerations to be made. Thanks!
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    DIY spray coatings “garage test” review- Dupli-Color Sound Dampening, Dupli-Color Truck Bedliner, Rugged Restore Barricade Truck Bedliner

    Review of “garage test” of 3 DIY automotive spray coatings without “lab standards” applied on non coated/non prepped sheet metal. Dupli-Color (“DC” from here on) Premium Undercoating/ Sound Dampening/“High-Build Formula/ Protective, Paintable Rubberized Finish/ Solvent Based”, 15 ounce spray...
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    ‘83 Blazer soft topper/cage and canvas?

    See photo attached of a Blazer I found online. I’m trying to understand what is covering the bed. Look closely, is it a soft topper underneath a canvas cover that is snapped onto a roll cage that mounts to the cab? It looks cool and I would like to do something similar but that also has to be...
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    Prep/paint metal dash recommendations???

    I went ahead and sprayed the dash and cab with the same 2K primer surfacer that I used on the body. It went on pretty flat and will only require buffing with grey or red scotchbrite.
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    Prep/paint metal dash recommendations???

    ‘83 K5 Blazer: seeking best practices on prepping/ priming/ painting metal dash. My windshield is out, all dash metal is exposed, the exterior is primed and ready for paint, the floor has been coated with Lizard Skin. The dash metal currently has old paint on it. Just wanting to know if I should...
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    Where can I find these seat covers?

    I saw these on a K5 Blazer posted for sale on FB. They look like seat covers that I would like to have. Anyone recognize them and know where I can get them from?
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    ‘83 Blazer fuel sending unit access panel/floor structural support ideas?

    Actually, I had cut the hole previously but now the tank is out and would be a good time to incorporate a door and structural support. So, looking for specific ideas on how others went about this.
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    ‘83 Blazer fuel sending unit access panel/floor structural support ideas?

    I cut the hole in the bed of my ‘83 Blazer to access the fuel sending unit. I’d like to hear ideas on an access panel and structural support for the opening. On one of the Blazers on Merricks Garage YT video there was a nice aftermarket looking hinged door installed but not sure where it came...
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    Underside of hood coating ideas?

    I’m currently doing a purpose built restoration (daily street/off-road use/not show quality) on my ‘83 K5. I’d like to hear ideas on how to coat the underside of the hood. I have sanded it down, sprayed Eastwood internal frame coating (only green was available) inside the cavities. Should I also...
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    ‘86 C10 700R4 pan leak with new gasket

    My ‘86 C10 700R4 trans pan with a cork gasket was leaking so I dropped the pan and installed a new Moroso rubber with steel core gasket and was very careful with torquing the bolts and in a cross pattern. The pan continued to leak and I have loosened and retorqued the bolts with varying amounts...
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    K5 Windshield and seal recommendations?

    Thanks, I’ll take y’all’s advice!
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    K5 Windshield and seal recommendations?

    Right on Grit dog! I’ll take your advice, thanks again!
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    K5 Windshield and seal recommendations?

    I called Precision (technician) that also recommended the WCR848 gasket, WLS466 lock strip, 3M gasket to body non-hardening sealant PN 08509 and hardening sealant PN 08609 for the lock strip. The sealants were highly recommended. The Precision sales agent recommended purchasing their parts...
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    K5 Windshield and seal recommendations?

    Bodywork is near completion on my ‘83 K5 Blazer but I still need to do any bodywork under the windshield and replace the old pitted windshield. I went to Safelite to get an estimate on getting the windshield replaced and they quoted around $350 for the new glass and installation however they...

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