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    ‘86 C10 Cargo light confusion. Help!

    So, if I install a separate cargo light switch, how does it work with the headlight switch that also turns the cargo light switch on and off?
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    ‘86 C10 Cargo light confusion. Help!

    Without having the switch, I jumped the two wires, closed the door and now have a properly operating cargo light operated by the the headlight switch. So, I guess I don’t need a separate switch above my shoulder, or do I?
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    ‘86 C10 Cargo light confusion. Help!

    I thought there should be a switch over my shoulder but there is no switch on the panel. So, I removed the panel and Lo and Behold, the wiring was taped to the metal but without a switch. I’ll have to buy a switch and cut a hole in the panel to mount the switch. Thought I was losing my mind...
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    ‘86 C10 Cargo light confusion. Help!

    ‘86 C10: I’ve had a very nice, previously restored C10 for about 1 year now and am finally trying to figure out why the cargo lamp would never off (had to resort to removing the bulb). There is no separate cargo light switch and thought it should be operated by turning the dash headlight switch...
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    ‘83 K5/NP208: Headers vs exh. manifold compatibility/fitment/performance /recommendations with new crate SBC SP350/385HP/400TQ

    I will be installing a new GM crate SP350/385HP/400TQ engine into my ‘83 K5 Blazer with a 4” lift, 700R4 and an NP208 transfer case. I will be using the Blazer for street, highway and off-roading but not rock crawling. The SP350 engine has aluminum heads, “D” shaped exhaust ports with angled...
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    Roof Sheet Metal

    Okay, I’ve read the comments, and the Pro Shaper is too expensive and may not get the creased dents and all the oil canning out. I tried a stud welder which wasn’t effective enough and have now resorted to a homemade slide hammer that doesn’t get the sharp creased dents out, so I welded on nails...
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    Heater core requirement for new engine install break-in/ test?

    I will be installing a new GM crate SP350 engine into my ‘83 K5 Blazer before I get a new aftermarket under dash AC/Heat system/heater core. I have gutted the complete firewall and factory under dash mounted AC/heat system. Will there be any issues with breaking in and running the new engine...
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    Jegs Wiring harness versus Painless Wiring Harness

    I’m in the process of restoring my ‘83 K5. I did lots of research on new wiring harnesses. I watched YT videos, I spoke to Painless, American Autowire and KwikWire. Autowire has good quality and everything you need but was far more money than I wanted to spend and wasn’t impressed by their...
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    WTF is a Hobbs switch???

    I’m not sure I agree. A friction band creates friction heat when it is exposed to friction due to slippage and not while it is fully engaged. At some point, the converter must fully engage to transmit the full torque to the wheels. This “inch wide” friction band is engineered like this as its...
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    WTF is a Hobbs switch???

    Forgive me for my ignorance, but why would you want the converter to un-lock at WOT? I had Monster Transmission build me a custom 700R4 for towing and highway cruising and sold me a torque converter lock up kit to keep it locked up at highway speeds in order to get better mpg. I have not yet...
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    Alternator Pigtail Conversion Question

    Thanks for the reply!
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    Alternator Pigtail Conversion Question

    Disregard my previous post unless you have additional information. I did find a previous post that provides an explanation, for the most part. I’m going to go ahead with installing the conversion pigtail.
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    Alternator Pigtail Conversion Question

    Howdy, from Texas! I’m installing a new turn key GM SP350 that came with a new style 105 amp CS130 alternator into my ‘83 K5 Blazer but the Blazer wiring is for the older 10SI alternator. I found a conversion pigtail (see photo) that converts the 2 wire connector to the 4 pin connector on the...
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    AC Compressor Question

    Thanks for the replies! I just wanted to be extra sure.
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    AC Compressor Question

    I’m close to installing my new GM SP350/385HP/405TQ crate engine into my ‘83 K5 Blazer. The engine came with a pancake style compressor however I’m not yet ready to install an aftermarket under dash AC kit but will be ready for initial test run of the engine with the compressor mounted but...
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    New member, old dude

    Hello everyone, my name is Bill! I’m new to this forum that has been a great source of information for my ‘86 C10 and my ‘83 K5. I live in Weatherford, Tx (35 miles west of Fort Worth. I’m a native Texan but have lived in a number of other states. I’m a senior jet engine Field Service Engineer...
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    Look at these 2 steering gear boxes. Whats best.

    I’m in the process of installing/upgrading to the 12.7:1 Borgeson box. Although the frame wasn’t cracked I went ahead and welded on the frame braces for additional stiffness for the 35” tires I’ll be putting on. I am running into a fitment issue with the Borgeson box and the side frame brace...
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