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  1. MelbGMC

    Edelbrock 1405 carb running rich

    I've had simlar issues with my 1405 Edelbrock Carby and I have tried various setups from the calibration kit. I have a very mild Crane energiser cam, Edelbrock alloy heads and roller rockers etc. I'm currently using 120-401 Jets & 068-052 metering rods @ 14 degrees initial timing, it runs pretty...
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    New HERE

    Welcome from Melbourne Australia
  3. MelbGMC

    Rough Country Steering Box Frame Support

    I've purchased the Rough Country steering box support brace for my truck and I have a couple of questions. I have looked all over the internet and have seem some people welding the brace on the inside of the chassis rail and others welding it to the outside of the chassis rail. Does it really...
  4. MelbGMC

    Just one more inch

    Yes I did need to cut the inner fender only the passenger side though ,you will need a right angle drill attachment for the mounting bolt holes as there isn't enough space with the motor installed to drill them with a normal drill.
  5. MelbGMC

    Just one more inch

    Front shocks will be fine, I have installed these along with shorter shocks
  6. MelbGMC

    Just one more inch

    I’ve finally got around to measuring from the wheel centre to the lip on the guard, it’s 375mm or 14 and 3/4 inches. I want to drop it at least another inch or 2
  7. MelbGMC

    Just one more inch

    Very Nice Mate
  8. MelbGMC

    Just one more inch

    My tyres are 245 wide on the front with a 35 profile and a 20 inch diameter The rear tyres are 295 wide, with the same 35 profile and 20 inch diameter. Does that make sense?
  9. MelbGMC

    Just one more inch

    Both the front and rear tyres are the same diameter, it's only the width that is different
  10. MelbGMC

    Just one more inch

    I may take more leafs out of the rear as I don't carry anything in the back of mine either. The wheels are Boyd Speedster 20" x 9.5" front and rear. I did originally have 18" on the front but didn't like how it looked. The tyres are 295/35/20 on the rear and 245/35/20 on the front. I can't get a...
  11. MelbGMC

    Just one more inch

    Thanks Sovereign, mine measures at 682mm (26.85 inches) and the rear is sitting at 730mm (28.7 inches) I've taken the over ride rear leaf and 1 more leaf out of the rear suspension. I have attached an old pic of the rear before I took out the leafs. Do I go drop shackle with it? These were the...
  12. MelbGMC

    Just one more inch

    I'm in a similar position to you Sovereign, although I don't have drop spindles in the front of mine. I want to go an inch lower all round, but not too sure on what to do with the front. The coils have been cut by the previous owner at some stage.......
  13. MelbGMC

    Upgrade order

    I've just been through the process of installing what you are wanting to do. I'd do it all in one go if money allows you to, I think it cost me around $2,500-$3,000 for Edelbrock heads, Crane Cam, Crane lifters, crane roller rockers, timing chain and pushrods. It has certainly "woken" the motor...
  14. MelbGMC

    Hi From Melbourne Australia

    2 of the "toys" in the garage.......
  15. MelbGMC

    Lowering front springs and rear shackles

    I want to lower the front and rear of my truck a bit more, I’m running 20” front and rear wheels. As it sits now is how the previous owner set it up Do I need to buy drop spindles for the front or can I remove half a coil on each spring? Rear has been flipped by previous owner and I have taken...
  16. MelbGMC

    81 C10 383 stroker stinks

    My new 350 with alloy heads, cam and edelbrock carb does exactly the same thing, smells rich as f$%k but isn't running rich. I'm about to install a new exhaust and see if that helps at all. And I'm getting that black sooty looking crap coming out of the exhaust as well when its cold.
  17. MelbGMC

    Hi From Melbourne Australia

    Hi Geoff, I've used Eagle Auto Parts for a lot of my stuff in the past, bought my new motor through them actually. Youre right I have had stuff come from America in under a week and cant get items locally for up to 3 weeks, its crazy!!! I've got a heap of stuff to do still on my Truck, I'm...
  18. MelbGMC

    Hi From Melbourne Australia

    HI Geoff, The Jail sux doesn't it!! At least it gives us time to work on our trucks though I guess, only down side is waiting for parts to arrive via courier or the postman...... Would be good to catchup once we are allowed out of "Jail"
  19. MelbGMC

    Hi From Melbourne Australia

    I prefer to keep the steering original and on the LHS, it's more authentic that way in my opinion. My truck is a '82 model
  20. MelbGMC

    Hi From Melbourne Australia

    I'm in Doncaster Vic Lock down sux..............
  21. MelbGMC

    Hi From Melbourne Australia

    Here's a pic of my "money pit"
  22. MelbGMC

    Hi From Melbourne Australia

    Hi Everyone, I've got a 1982 C1500 Stepside that I have been doing up for the past 18 months. New wheels and supsension, new motor, upgraded interior and a heap of other stuff. Looking forward to finding out information as I go along from in here
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