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    73 Chevy Blazer - Did this year come with parking brake switch?

    None of my trucks from 75 to 79 have had a parking brake switch. I've also driven with my parking brake on and ruined the shoes. It sure would be nice to add one. Maybe someone has done this and will share how they installed it.
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    1976 k20 gas tank swap

    Don't buy the Eastwood kit until you remove the straps. You may find the metal pitted and nearly rusted under the anti-squeak pads. I've had to throw away several tanks rusted out in this area
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    Spring Lift Ride Question

    That sounds like a little much to me. I think you're right to send them back. The other measurements you can take are from the center pin along the leaf to the center of the eye. String a wire from one eye to the other and measure from the center of the top leaf to the wire, that will give you...
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    Please help a non-electrician

    Check and see if one of the wires gets noticeably hotter than the others and start tracing from there
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    Spring Lift Ride Question

    I don't think that center to center measurement across the arch is too big a deal. Probably happened during assembly. All springs relax a bit when you get weight on them and drive it for a few weeks. They should level out to about the same height. If you're concerned about the springs, measure...
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    77 C30 Power window & Lock wiring issues

    Yes, you can use the 30 amp relays. I did this on my truck. The original switches were slow and had to be activated two or three times to fully lock or unlock. Relays corrected that problem. Used 82 and up switches with my original actuators and harness. I purchased a 5 pack of relays off...
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    Replacing footwell / kick panels (sheet metal)

    I did the driver's side kick panel on my 78 without having to remove the cowl piece. Just drill out those 20 or so spot welds in the rib to the inner fender mount. I used a 90 degree drill. The floor pan needs to be out, but it looks like you did that. You can then cut the kick panel and work it...
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    77 C30 Power window & Lock wiring issues

    The lock switch you're showing is the 82 and up style switch. If you're using new lock actuators, it will work. If you have the old style actuator with the flat spade type connector you won't be able to use that switch. You need the high amp switch that fits the connector you're showing. This is...
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    77 C30 Power window & Lock wiring issues

    Are you still using the original window motor from 77? Looks like this
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    Rotted and warped bed

    My steel floor was beyond repair, and I didn't want to pay $1000+ for a new steel floor, so I installed a treated wood floor. I had to get a little creative in bracing the back corners to keep the tailgate lines straight, but it's doable. That was before wood prices went crazy though, you may be...
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    83 Cruise Control Switch

    That looks like the one I had on my 78, except it's straight where mine has the slight bend at the switch. Found one that looks like yours on Classic Industries, part number 6465256. Might try that
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    Scrapping Truck -- Parts To Keep?

    As I have been putting my truck back together, I've found there's been a number of "little things" that are not being reproduced that I wish I had kept from my doner trucks. My suggestion would be, if you can find a spot, keep it until you are done with your project. Then sell or trash what's...
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    Clutch size

    It really depends more on what you use the truck for. If you're just driving around, maybe pulling the occasional load, an 11" would be fine. If you're hauling a camper, up and down hills, or constantly loaded you will want the greater surface area of the 12". You shouldn't see any difference in...
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    Made a new tool

    Made a work bench out of an old loading dock leveler
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    Made a new tool

    I love to build my own tools. Built several over the years. I wanted a nice BIG bench vice that I could really hammer on, and I didn't want to spend $1000+ dollars, so I built my own. Expensive part was the 1" threaded rod and coupling nut. Got scrap metal for it from stuff I had lying around...
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    Finally. And we're off! Unicorn 4500 complete rebuild.

    If you're thinking about rebuilding this transmission, get this manual from Torque King. It is very well written with illustrations and step by step instructions. You will need a few specialty tools. Dial indicator, bearing pullers, and a press. There are 2 tapered roller bearings that need to...
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    Finally. And we're off! Unicorn 4500 complete rebuild.

    Did my 94 NV4500 in 2015. One of the easiest trannies I've ever built. The manual they have is Awesome. Hopefully you have the big flat nosed snap ring pliers and a good press. And make sure you have a flat, clean workspace when you go to putting those synchronizer sliders together. I had one of...
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    Are pneumatic tools obselete?

    If you have the cash, and want top of the line, unkillable battery tools, I would recommend Hilti. I have worked as a field service technician for 17 years, and have used battery tools on a daily basis the entire time. I used 18 volt Dewalt most of that time and burnt up or broke to many to...
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    Speedometer Gears

    https://speedometercablesusa.com/gear_box_adapters.html
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    Stripped bellhousing to transmission threads

    I used a product, many years ago, that I had great success with called Locktite Form-a-thread. I used it on a transfer case to transmission bolt that was stripped out. Key is to get the hole and bolt VERY clean. Ran it that way for many years. Only problem I had was when I went to rebuild the...
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    What size lift to clear 40s?

    I ran a 6" suspension with 2" body lift. The fenders were cut back a lot, but I had no rub. Body lifts have their pro's and con's. For one, it makes it super easy to change spark plugs. There's more clearance for working on transfer case and transmission. More clearance for exhaust. Con is that...
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    Best gear ratio for 8 inch lift and 40s?

    That's a very good point. At 8" of suspension lift, driveline angles become a real problem. I was always told not less than 1 degree, but not more than 3 degrees. I had a cheap magnetic angle finder I would stick to the bottom of the u-joint cap at the yoke. Then subtract the one number from the...
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    Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy

    Just found this thread and wow, you have had quite an experience at GM! Very interesting reading. One thing that caught my eye is that you were in on the design of the air intake system. I have a 94, C3500, 454 and I always wandered what the chambered air box on the intake pipe did. I assumed it...
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    Best gear ratio for 8 inch lift and 40s?

    I ran my truck for several years with 39.5 Super Swampers, 4.10 gears and a 4 speed SM465. The 4.10s work ok, but I always wanted to go higher. I suggest 4.56 or 4.88. The biggest problem I had 4 wheeling was the Dana 44's long axle shaft on the drivers side. I broke that shaft several times...
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    6 lug conversion

    That looks like a beautiful K20 and should make for a very nice sleeper! Although I prefer the high in the sky 4 x 4, I say to each his own. I do not believe brakes will be a problem as far as stopping the wheels from turning. Your problem will be tire contact with the ground. Remember, these...

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