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    241c or stay with the np203

    Which ever one you can get a matching 208 for…
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    Replace sm465 with a different type

    How do you intend to use the truck? Daily driver? Mud bogs? You gonna take it up the Rubicon? When you request options that “will hold up” it leaves room for interpretation. I don’t know of any 4 or 5 speed available that will be as simple or tough as the 465/205 combo you have. I ran the...
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    What new tools have you got lately?

    “New” used TIG machine!
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    1996-2000 truck stock Cast iron exhaust manifold on 1985 C10

    GMT400 Vortec exhaust manifolds fit just fine, I threaded a pipe plug in the EGR port and ground it smooth before painting them. ETA: There are a ton of these manifolds available for cheap that are still in great condition
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    Rally wheel colors?

    Cool thing about rally wheels… If you paint them any color other than argent silver and decide you don’t like it, just repaint them again. I went with a metallic blue as a teenager way back in the 1900’s to add a splash of color to my truck. Did them the exact same color this time.
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    Have you checked your ground?

    My ground is compacted road base
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    Tahoe/Silverado Bench install

    Second row bench seats from late model Tahoe’s are a dime a dozen because they get stripped out of police cars and replaced with hard plastic units
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    Steering Column needs to be rebuild

    Well Sir… As far as I can tell the armored cover shouldn’t prevent disassembly, My column doesn’t have the C/C turn signal stalk though so that may be different. Remove: Wheel Lock plate Turn signal lever (older ones are just held on by a Phillips screw) Turn signal switch Tilt lever (older...
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    Steering Column needs to be rebuild

    We need pictures...
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    1980 K20 Square to Round Headlights

    Blasphemy… Just kidding, the core support on mine looks like it would accommodate round lights. You’ll probably need the bezels, buckets, headlamps and parking lights, not totally sure though
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    Hello from western PA

    Welcome from California... I've got a 1980 "Squircle" too
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    Newby

    Welcome from California
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    Steering column compatibility

    What exactly is broken on the column? You may have better luck repairing the factory column Some of the connections on your column are rather standard and are the same for several year models 1st - Standard turn signal switch wiring 2nd - Standard Brake lamp switch NO/NC combo I assume: NO for...
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    What new tools have you got lately?

    Got my Dad a new vice for Christmas
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    Dakota Digital RTX gauge cluster

    I agree with @PrairieDrifter on the quality of aftermarket vs stock wiring and components. The stock stuff is rather high quality I had to make a bunch of de-pinning tools, heavy and thin gauge gas welding rod ground to different shapes did most everything, a few needed super thin rigid wire...
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    Dakota Digital RTX gauge cluster

    I dug through my pictures, my RTX’s are the same. Not noticeable once the bezel is on
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    Steering Column needs to be rebuild

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    Steering Column needs to be rebuild

    Theres a company I found that sell's rebuilt GM columns with or without a core exchange... IIRC a rebuilt column was like $800-$900 not including the core charge or shipping, one of the reasons I chose to restore my own. Rebuilding a column is a fairly involved project but it can be done with...
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    10 bolt front differential question

    Exact position... As @Strick says so long as the shims go back where they came from you should be good so long as the gear set appears to be wearing correctly, keeping the shims correct will result in it being reinstalled in the exact position as before disassembly. The shims do more than just...
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    No accessories power

    Once you've completed @Ricko1966 suggestion... This is the most common break on the rack, if you end up taking the column down this far plan for a difficult task. To get slack in the turn signal wires If your turn signal switch doesn't need to be replaced: 1) Unplug the connector on the...
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    No accessories power

    Couldn’t hurt… New switches aren’t terribly expensive and you’re probably due for one.
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    No accessories power

    Here’s where the screws should be
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    No accessories power

    There should be 2 screws holding the switch to the column, the holes in the switch are slotted allowing for about 1/4” or so of adjustment. These screws are hard to get to and usually are removed/loosened by feel. If the adjustment does nothing either the switch is worn out or the ignition rod...
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    Eastwood Versus POR15

    If you’re blasting you shouldn’t need any special “prep” product, paint will stick to the rough texture left from blasting. I don’t have any experience with the air catalyzed coatings like por15, there is another air catalyzed coating called Rust bullet though. I’m a fan of epoxy paint...
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    No accessories power

    ^^^^ Basically this There may be a bit of a compromise on the best position for the ignition switch. When its perfect each key position should work accordingly and the key should snap back to "Run" after cranking. It may take some trial and error to get it perfect. I'll add, do not attempt...

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