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    Non-stop horn honking

    So, I apparently need high caliber brains to fix this. I went to put the steering wheel back on, after trying to clock it, and I noticed that the steering wheel was on upside down, but because the wheels were turned slightly out. So I started the truck, straightened them all without incident...
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    Is small front cross member movement normal

    Hello - I have a 1978 C10. I have had no problems with suspension, frame or steering. I went to get it inspected the other day at a local shop I have patronized before for both service work and inspections. The owner of the shop came to me and said he had some bad news. What "alerted" him is...
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    R12 Replacement

    Hello - Haven't posted in a while but through I would pick some brains on this. I was at a car show over the weekend (spectator not showing) and we were talking to someone showing that had the old R12 system still. My other half commented that you cannot get R12 anymore and if you do find it...
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    Gas Gauge issue

    I had my original sending unit replaced about 3 years ago because I had needle bounce when driving. Everything was fine, at least I thought, until today. I decided to drive my truck around today running as much of the gas out currently in the tank out without running out. I started at 1/2...
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    Rochester 4-bbl quadrajet idle on 1978 Chevy 1/2 ton

    Can someone please help me. My idle is messed up/set too low. When I start my truck, it wants to stall out 3-4 times before the idle sticks. Will idle at a low rpm before ramping up to high rpm until warmed up. Can someone please provide the specs for a Rochester 4-bbl quadrajet. Thank you
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    Truck for sale in Virginia

    Hello all. This truck has been sitting down at my local BP station in Afton, VA (near Wintergreen Resort) for a few months. A "For Sale" sign just showed up. I know nothing about this truck or what exactly is wrong with it nor do I know the person that has it up for sale. Body needs some...
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    Power Steering pump

    Okay, I need some advice as my ORIGINAL power steering pump is leaking on my '78 C10. So, I am in need of some advice. Should I...... 1 - have it rebuilt (if I can find someone) 2- buy remanufactured Delco and if so where should I order from 3-buy new - would prefer no "Made in China", if...
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    Boom Mat under hood

    I am considering using the spray-on Boom Mat on the underside of my hood. Anyone ever done this?
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    VARMITS

    Not sure if this is where I need to post. A little friend decided that they would build a nest in my hood latch area and use my new fiberglass Hood insulation as bedding. can anyone tell me if they have seen or no or can suggest how to cover these holes so the Little Critters can't get in. Thanks
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    Hood not sitting flush

    So I have noticed that my hood is not sitting flush with fender on both sides. My hood is not bent, I have the original hinges and have greased them up with white lithium. I bought new replacement hood bumpers for fenders. I thought they were too high so I cut some off the top. Didn't help...
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    Shining up the trim

    Hello everyone, been a while. Work continues but down to the nitty gritty - aka shining up my trim. This is the original trim and looks..........cloudy. I have tried softscrub, aluminium polish and many other things. I would like to get it looking better and keep it from getting cloudy...
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    Silverado trim help

    Can someone direct me to a good pinstriping tape that actually will stick? My Silverado trim has the black on it and some of the color has faded off. I thinking taping it off and repainting will be quite the ordeal. I ordered some penstripe off Amazon and it is junk - doesn't even stick even...
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    Desperately look for this trim piece

    Does any know where I can find this trim piece? If you cannot tell what it is, it is trim piece on the rear edge of the hood @ window/cowl. My truck is a Silverado and it came with it from factory. The coating over the silver has turned yellow. I do not know if the silver is plastic or...
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    Differential gear conundrum

    I want to change the fluid in my rear diff (even a girl can do this!!! ;D) as I cannot remember if, or when, it has ever been changed (I am sure it has over 43 years at some point). I always was told it had limited slip, how do I figure out if it does or doesn't because I know that if it is...
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    SAE or synthetic

    So, my truck has 146,000 original miles. I have always used SAE 10-40 - not high mileage. It has always had a lifter tick. My dad (a career mechanic) and I tore the engine down to the block, lifters were checked/replaced as needed, magnaflux the heads and then reassembled at 97k - so back in...
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    Correct bumper for '78

    I am replacing the current step bumper on my '78 fleetside with a period correct bumper that my truck originally came with. It has been called a "sport" bumper, like a blazer had on it. I am so confused. When I look up rear bumpers from suppliers, I find two different styles of rear bumpers...
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    Flexing door handle area

    Hello all. I have noticed that the metal on the door at the door handle small end (opposite of the push button) flexes a little. It doesn't happen on the passenger side. I will attribute this to the fact that due to that door being used more (as in by me! ;D) and the pulling on it over 43...
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    LED Side Markers from CARID

    So I ordered, and anxiously awaited, the delivery of my LED side marker lights. When I received them, there are NO instructions. I called Dynacorn and they have no instructions. I contact CARID and was told "it is plug and play". Does THIS look like plug and play??????? In my experience...
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    Installation of LED side markers

    So I ordered, and anxiously awaited, the delivery of my LED side marker lights. When I received them, there are NO instructions. I called Dynacorn and they have no instructions. I contact CARID and was told "it is plug and play". Does THIS look like plug and play??????? In my experience...
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    Ugh!!!!!! Clear Coat Issues

    How do I fix this? I applied three coats of clear coat last Thursday (May 20th) allowing it to dry between coats as per instructions on can. The temp was around 81 degrees with humidity at 75%. I have allowed it to cure for 5 days. I do not have the liberty of a climate controlled paint...
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    Window crank parts

    I am replacing my interior door panels. When I removed one side, there was a large spring behind the door panel for the window crank. Behind the other panel, there was a thick foam "spacer". Which is the correct part so that I can order the correct replacement part. Thanks.
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    1978 C10 front marker lights

    Can someone please tell me if the front maker lights on a 1978 Chevy C10 are supposed to blink when the turn signal is engaged? Since I am normally driving, I really do not know if they are supposed to blink or not. Thanks.
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    Drip Rail

    I have a 1978 C10 and I have removed the over the window drip rail to clean them up. On the back of the drip rail, there appears to be a seal, so metal isn't touching metal? Does anyone know where to find a replacement seal, or what can I use to replace the seal. Or would this be an option...
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    Battery kill switch

    Okay, how does everyone feel about a wireless battery kill switch. I have searched for articles about "the best" and there are a couple. My only concern is battery drain. But then if you let these new computerized vehicles sit for more than a week, you get met with a dead battery. My elderly...
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    "Chrome" powder coating

    Has anyone used the Eastwood HOTCOAT POWDER COAT EXTREME CHROME BONDED POWDER and is it a reflective and chrome looking as it shows in the video? I want to "chrome" powder coat my front bumper as it is looking bad. Since it is original, and better made than what I can buy now, I want to keep...

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