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‘83 K5: how to seal underbody cavities behind rear fenders?
It was just a sheet of thick rubber. About a 1/2" thick. I cut mine out on a band saw.- Novapwr
- Post #8
- Forum: Paint and Body
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‘83 K5: how to seal underbody cavities behind rear fenders?
Back in the 70's and 80's my coal stripping buddies would use 1/2" thick rubber belting to make panels to fit in there. They connected them in with the bolts across the bottom of the wheel well. You can see the bolts in your second picture. Front and rear of the rear wheelwell. I even cut out a...- Novapwr
- Post #4
- Forum: Paint and Body
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Stepside bed refurbish
My 78 stepside bed has those exact welds. One is popped. As to that shape, 3 of mine are flat on top and perfectly round. The other is bent and the corner rounded like the pics and I know it was from the stupid ratchet straps I used to haul my brothers heavy street bike with one time. If I get a...- Novapwr
- Post #20
- Forum: Paint and Body
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SM465 popping out of 1st (not Low)
Mine did that but it needed rebuilt. And the guy said it was a bad synchro ring if I remember right. Rebuilt the tranny and shifts great. But yours is newly done so not sure that would be it.- Novapwr
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- Forum: Transmission & Transfer Case
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heater fan - always on?
I'll get one of these valves and put it in. I have the 250 motor. Did they come with one of these valves from the factory? Just curious. -
heater fan - always on?
My 78's blower motor always runs. When levers are both to the left it still runs on low. In warm weather I just unplug the resistor on the firewall. It will only work on high then. I did see someone mention the heater shutoff valve they installed. I'd like to see that. Was there one on the... -
POR 15 equivalents?
The Mastercoat stuff is a super great product but hard to get. Some guy did a video of test results of various products and now they can't keep it in stock. I've been trying to get some since last fall. Always miss the day a batch becomes available and it sells out. A friend with an old Nova... -
Harbor Freight Table and carts
While I have a homemade table, I do like those! The carts are so handy. I went years without a cart and one day I found one and put it in the garage to use. After that I was asking myself why I waited so long!!! -
Power steering pump O-ring
I can't answer your question but I did have an issue with not knowing an oring size. I grabbed one of those plastic assortments of orings and test fit a couple and found one that worked. Since then, I have actually found use for several more over the past couple years. Just needed one the other...- Novapwr
- Post #2
- Forum: Tech Discussion
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Any muscle car fans out there
This is my 72 Nova. Old school 350, TKO 600. Picked it up 23 years ago.- Novapwr
- Post #30
- Forum: Other Vehicles
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Wheel bearing problems… please help!
You didn't switch the bearings side to side did you? Many years ago my brother once swapped the bearings by accident and it made an odd noise then failed shortly after.- Novapwr
- Post #7
- Forum: Tech Discussion
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ESC need someone that knows more about ESC system than I do
I've fine tuned my Nova Edelbrock by changing the springs. It's worth trying. I see the tuning kit for the Thunder carbs available for under $80.- Novapwr
- Post #205
- Forum: Engine & Performance
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New 1974 C10 From Michigan
That's a beauty. That looks like a candidate to stay original. And I'm a guy who likes to mod everything! Lol. Real nice truck!- Novapwr
- Post #21
- Forum: Introduction
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Rebuild 1406 vs upgrade to 650cfm (Edelbrock)
Something I found to be helpful was I wrote down exactly what it was running like and then I noted the changes and how they affected the tune. Early on in my younger days I ended up chasing my tail a few times as I forgot where I was on springs, rods and jets after a few cold refreshments....lol!- Novapwr
- Post #14
- Forum: Carb Fuel Systems
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Rebuild 1406 vs upgrade to 650cfm (Edelbrock)
Read the Edelbrock theory of operation if you already haven't. It's a great guide to fine tuning these carbs. Once you understand how they work, whatever condition you are chasing is easier to recognize and correct. (I had to read it several times till I got it) Lol...- Novapwr
- Post #12
- Forum: Carb Fuel Systems
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