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    Tailgate alignment?

    I have not as of yet. The new hardware helped, but it wasn't where I wanted it. I currently pulled the bed off, and found a new tailgate. So once I finish with my fuel tanks and rear drop, I'll square the bed and try again.
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    Vent Window rubber replacement or replace?

    I'm on my third set. Rebuilt a set for a 87 K20, a set for my 88 K5 and in the process of rebuilding a set for my 84 GMC. Precision will be your best bet for replacement parts. New rebuilt ones run around $300, each. I spent about $100 last time around for the set. The GMC might be a bit more...
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    What new tools have you got lately?

    Yep, hooked that up this afternoon, works great!
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    What new tools have you got lately?

    It came with the dust collector from HF. But they vented it outside. The factory fan that came on top of the cabinet works great, but I have no collection source. I'm debating whether to cut a hole in my shop wall and vent it out the back, or into a bucket of some sort
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    What new tools have you got lately?

    Thanks for the tip. Previous owner just put new glass in it, and I have a few tear-aways that I'll use up. I just put new seals around the opening this morning, trying to decide if I want to vent outside or into a bucket.
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    What new tools have you got lately?

    Picked up this blast cabinet this week on the cheap! Didn't really have the room for it, but I made it fit!
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    Filling small holes without welding

    Small holes without welding I use All Metal or Dyna Glass. Both are body filler impregnated with either metal or fiberglass. For the most part the are water resistant, which regular body filler is not. If I weld, I use a Miller 211 turned way down and a 24 wire with a peice of copper behind it...
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    4wd axle under a 2wd truck?

    Yep, I remembered the bolt pattern after I posted.
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    4wd axle under a 2wd truck?

    As I don't have both my truck with me today, I'm gonna ask here. I have a rear axle from a 91 K5 that I scrapped. It has a 3:42 gear with a G80 locker. Now my 84 GMC, according to the RPO has a "standard" rear gear, assuming 2:73. Am I correct to assume it's a no brainer swap? Or am I missing...
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    Tailgate alignment?

    I found new hinges in a pile of hardware from a previous build. The hinge and the trunion have very little play compared to the part on the truck now. Going to swap them out after I finish my beer....it's been a long week!!
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    Tailgate alignment?

    Yeah, I'm pretty thin on the holes. I had an extra set, and I hogged them out quite a bit, a little too much, and it wasn't enough. The tailgate side seems to be too big for the bed side, there is a lot of slop. That's why I was thinking of welding some material to tightening it up.
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    Tailgate alignment?

    Bedside are even from side to side, I'd tried the latches, and it raised about an 1/8" but it was harder to close. I'm thinking of adding some material (weld) to either side to raise it up. If I pick it up by hand it's even, I just can't get to stay.
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    Tailgate alignment?

    Is there a different size hindge that would help with the tailgate alignment? I've tried to slot the mounting holes for more adjustments, but I can't seem to make up this gap.
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    Well I accidentally bought a Jeep

    Wife and I both have Jeeps, mine is an 06 LJR and hers is a 2022 Willys. Nothing wrong with them, there fun, all except the stupid duck crap!! Enjoy!!
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    Ready to go home!

    Finally get to send this home. 85 K20 came in for a repaint, so back to the original color with some new brightwork and off it goes!!
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    Finally found a clean GMC tailgate!!

    After searching for the past few months for a decent GMC tailgate, I got lucky and found one about two hours away, and for $50! It's been kinda of a struggle trying to find one with the GMC logo, and then having to deal the ole Fakebook market place BS, but I finally have the last replacement...
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    Front End Sheet Metal Assembly

    They way I do mine is like you stated core support first, but I make sure it's squared to the fire wall on both sides. I also install the inner fender to the fenders then hang. I also use plenty of masking tape to protect the panted edges. The cheaper blue painters tape is what I normally use...
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    Weekend project. K5 disassembly!!

    Finally got a chance to tear apart this K5. It was involved in a roll over and was totaled. Body and frame is toast but drive train and a few suspension are still salvageable. It was fun and sad at the same time!
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    What new tools have you got lately?

    Treated myself to a pair of new paint guns. All my years I've bought 2nd hand tools and used items, never could justify the outrageous prices on things....until now. My older guns are approximately 10 plus years, so these will be around for a long while!
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    Found another 83-84 GMC grill!!

    So found these in a recently sold property, along with some older Chilton, and Motor labor rate manuals. The 84 grill is a non classic, with a few broken lower mounting tabs, but in good shape. I'll inspect it more when I clean it up. The 80 grill has a few broken grill slats, but still decent...
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    GMC Grill

    Swap meet is where I found fine. I found a Sierra grill for $50. I had to add the park light bracket from my Sierra Classic grill to make it work. But it worked.
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    Pulling Sucks--2001 Suburban 3/4 ton--6.0

    So I own an 01 Silverado 2500 HD 6.0 and I haul everything but past a gas station. Tractor weighs about 9k with trailer about 3k so right at my limit for the suspension, at least stock suspension. The biggest improvement I made was about 12 years a go I had a computer reflashed by a company...
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    Scored a clean hood today!!

    I've been slowly finding the parts I need to put the ole GMC back the way she should be. Found this hood, rust free and original paint with one very small dent for $100 on Facebook. Has the GMC hood ornament as well. Still looking for a GMC tailgate and A/C, cruise control parts. But getting closer.
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    Factory hood stripes?

    Trust me, if it's not a factory option, it's not happening....
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    Factory hood stripes?

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