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    What are your favorite/ best looking valve covers for SBC?

    For center bolt style I like the LT1 or TPI Corvette covers. I don’t think they will clear fancy rockers but aside from that these are probably my favorite. For perimeter bolt style I like the GM performance parts like these. I bought a set of these for my big block when I was in high...
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    Bed parts ID

    That’s exactly what they are, I just painted mine today. They mount all the way at the rear just ahead of the taillight/stake pocket structure. They were a bit of a PIA to wiggle out IIRC, one of my bedsides was a little crushed right there though.
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    Did K-10s have different brake options?

    I believe they’re a few different rear drum sizes for the half ton axles but I thought all the disk fronts were the same for the GM 10 bolt and Dana 44 on the half ton.
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    Need New Diff Cover. Suggestions?

    Lubelocker gasket…. Kinda expensive but are reusable and don’t need to be silicone sealed. I’m pretty sure they’re what came on my Jeep Dana 44’s axles from the factory and I got a set for my GM 10 & 12 bolts for my restoration. I’m also a fan of the stock covers like @newguy11
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    Has anyone bought the LMC dash?

    I went with the LMC, sheet metal base and no complaints yet. I haven’t installed the gauge bezel yet though.
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    80' K10 sound system

    Are there already any holes cut in the doors or kick panels? If not, @SquareRoot recommendation is pretty solid. If you do put whatever size speaker fits the hole & skip the dash speakers. Is the dash already cut for a "DIN" size head unit? I'm a big fan of Crutchfield for home & Car audio...
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    305 Weight ?

    ^^^^ This, up to six fifty
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    Water or Water alcohol injection

    Honestly Sir, the more radical you make it the less dependable it becomes. That being said I like radical, however you said you want a daily driver with big power which undoubtedly will be accompanied with big cost yet are too frugal to buy premium unleaded. Water (methanol) injection does...
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    Wheel Fitment

    Didn't some of the GMT400 2500's come with a 6 lug? That's the only reason I said should be same so long as they're 8 lug.
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    Wheel Fitment

    Sorry I don't have a straight answer... Bolt pattern - should be same so long as they're 8 lug Center bore - '92 didn't have external locking hubs and may have a significantly smaller hole in the center of the wheel. Wheel offset - IFS trucks typically have far more positive offset which can...
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    Feels like front suspension 'bottoms out' over speed bumps.

    One more thing to inspect for your steering issues would be to check the frame for cracks, these trucks are famous for that especially when running oversized tires. Mine wasn't too bad yet, but if they get much worse than this it can really effect drivability.
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    Jegs or Summit

    LOL... Our local sears was only tools and housewares so we rarely had that catalog but the JC Penney book was pretty rad.
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    Need ideas for a modern steering wheel.

    ^^^^ And budget… I always liked Grant Signature wheels, affordable, upgraded adapters look nice & can get whatever wheel diameter you want. Any newer than ‘95 (IIRC) from a GM truck would probably not look good due to the air bag making them so big at the base & wouldn’t match the column.
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    305 HO valve covers?

    I remember seeing them on the LT1's when I was a youngster and always liked them, I think Dad got them to go with his TPI and tossed them on a shelf years ago but ended up going with aftermarket covers anyway. ETA: The first engine he built for this car used the perimeter bolts, he bought some...
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    305 HO valve covers?

    ^^^ I did these but center bolt, fantastic looking valve cover
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    O'Reilly sux balls !!!

    Oh-oh-oh Oreily’s is weird with some parts. If you’re open to brands they are usually competitive but sometimes if you’re particular they just order it from Summit, mark it up 30% and tack on the shipping.
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    Anyone have a LS swapped 3+3?

    I mean really dude…. If MPFI and OD is all you’re after just put the L29 in it and call it a day. You could spend the savings on another square. If you want something rad do the big LT and 6 speed.
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    the girlfriends 48 chevy business coupe

    Nothing wrong with a Ford 9…. At least they did something right
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    Anyone have a LS swapped 3+3?

    I wonder if the Dakota Digital cruise control unit would work on that set up….
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    Jegs or Summit

    Good auto parts catalog is necessary for pooping… Pile of LMC and summit catalogs in my bathroom. I kinda miss the PAW catalog from my childhood…. I must have circled and underlined a bazillion hot rod dream parts
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    Firewall Cleanup : AC Install

    Yeah I studied those instructions and re-read them until they made no sense. Thanks for the complement Mike, we’re just a couple of kids with a welder and a lot of grinding disks. Dad and I were looking at you firewall pictures and thought it turned out great, we both liked the 2 tone. The...
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    What new tools have you got lately?

    The part numbers on the IR stuff sold at Tractor Store actually start with "TS" all the big box stores do the same stuff. Walmart gets TV's made to their spec to reduce cost, Costco will work special packaging or other things to make more profit, etc. I'm guessing the yellow tag specials were...
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    What new tools have you got lately?

    dupe
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    What new tools have you got lately?

    They had some “Yellow tagged” equipment in front of TSC the other day. An 80 gal IR disassembled and missing the pressure regulator and a note saying the motor was burnt was listed for $599, I thought for sure I could talk them down a bit because the motor retails for $700. NOPE…. Not...
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    Feels like front suspension 'bottoms out' over speed bumps.

    @Redfish gave you some solid advice there One small thing... Correct terminology goes a long way when asking for help or shopping for parts Body lift = spacers between the body and the frame Suspension lift = increasing the distance between the frame and axles

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