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    Did I buy the right np241 TC for my truck??

    Good find! Here’s a VSS swap kit, these weren’t available when I did mine. I had to swap in parts from a DS drop 241 and alter my tail housing. https://www.walterseandp.com/product-page/np241-electronic-vss-conversion-kit-r2 ETA: Ranchwelder beat me to it before I could finish typing
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    Dakota Digital install with American Autowire harness- ETA adding TCI 4L60E control to the install

    DUDE! So much room for activities! You could have a step class in there. I’m jealous of all the available space you have in that dash, mine is cram packed. You should add some more wires to make me feel better about my rats nest
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    $30k budget (not incl paint) - prefer LS engine

    If you don't need to deal with SMOG requirements, find a decent junkyard 6.0 with a 4l80 trans and drop them in there using a Holley Terminator Max PCM and cut your budget by probably $14-15K... Would be simple to drop in a new or remanned crate motor later once all of the bugs are worked out
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    LS Swap Pollak Fuel Selector Valve

    Good luck Sir.
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    $30k budget (not incl paint) - prefer LS engine

    Welcome to GMSB! I'm about $25K into my build (including paint) and its nearly complete, My original budget was $15-20K but I splurged on modern electronics. I did a Vortec 350 instead an LS which would have possibly added some cost to go with an LS. The key to staying in budget is being able...
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    LS Swap Pollak Fuel Selector Valve

    I believe one is the valve only (42-159) and the other is a kit with a valve (42-159) and the harness connector (42-203). ETA: Unless you are already using the 6 port on your rig you will probably need the kit with the weatherpak type plug included.
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    Brake Booster Vac Hose Size

    This is the one I got for my ‘80, I measured out the fitting on my booster right at 1/2”. My factory original fit okay with the 350 Vortec but the extra length of this one let me route it a lot more cleanly.
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    What new tools have you got lately?

    Got me a dewalt 20v “E” ratchet, I haven’t tested it out yet but it claims it has 75ft lbs torque and 300 rpm. Also came with 3/8” and 1/2” anvils. I have a 12v Milwaukee but it has been a bit weak for most tasks and was the only red tool in my arsenal. I wrote a scathing email to dewalts R&D...
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    Super low buck toe plates version 1

    LOL... Reminds me of Concrete blankets, I've busted my arse countless times on those suckers.
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    Yay or nay (poll)

    Same ^^^^ I'm a big fan of rally wheels but like the torque thrusts too. LOL... My dad tells a story about one of his co-workers driving a truck with a blue accent stripe on one side and green stripe on the other, he said it was like 2 years before the guy ever noticed they were different.
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    NP 203 Married to a 4L85E

    When I first read this I was getting ready to argue that the braces (struts) are in all sorts of GMT400 trucks, then I realized you were talking about the dust cover... All of the trucks I was thinking of were 4L60 equipped small block units. Cary on with the story...
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    Passing CA Smog help - High HCs

    I looked it up & should be good to go, EO#D-215-10 dated November 16, 1993. https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/sites/default/files/aftermarket/devices/eo/d-215-10.pdf
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    Passing CA Smog help - High HCs

    A lot of California Air Resource Board AKA “CARB” approved parts come with a decal that either goes on their part or on the core support. The sticker has an Executive Order “EO” number on it for the tech to look up so they can confirm the part is legal.
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    Passing CA Smog help - High HCs

    Yes we still have the visual equipment inspection in CA, the late model stuff they go as far as running the model/serial number on the cats to ensure they are correct to the vehicle. The fed compliant Cats even from name brand companies like Magnaflow are about 1/4 the cost of CARB compliant...
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    Door sills

    My 1980 Custom Deluxe had the plastic sill trim
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    Super low buck toe plates version 1

    Well… If no oil under it then probably no oil in it right? LOL
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    Vent window adjustment?

    Watch some YouTube, these suckers are not easy. I liked the Precision rubber video but there are others that are good too I couldn’t find the exact video I was thinking of but it was these guys
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    New Wheel/Tire

    I think it looks fantastic and have no advice for different size wheels or tires except my opinion. The aftermarket rally wheels in the larger sizes just look off to me on almost every build I've seen. For larger wheels I recommend venturing away from the rally style. Your truck & your money...
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    Vent window adjustment?

    How's about a picture of which part you are working on... I assume you are talking about the sheet metal "U" channel the glass mounts in. To get the glass in the channel with the rubber seal it took me probably 20 attempts (per side) to finally get them seated without the rubber seal getting...
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    Passing CA Smog help - High HCs

    C10's with either Big 10, heavy half, (F44) didn't have cats in 75-77. If it's not required to have a cat at all I don't see how a smog tech could ding you for using a federal standard type cat instead of one with a CARB EO. I think federal standard type cats can be had for $130-200 for...
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    Diesel heater installation

    Why not remove the rear side glass and replace with a piece of sheetmetal... Benefits: 1) Mount the heater to the replacement panel which will keep your burb body intact 2) Gets the heater box up of the floor of the burb where it won't get smothered or smashed by gear etc. 3) If your chinesium...
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    Passing CA Smog help - High HCs

    Yup, heat is so the cat is active when they run the test. A cat would probably fix your HC problem
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    Passing CA Smog help - High HCs

    Also if they made you smog for the title transfer that’s BS…. Parent to child transfer in CA is supposed to be exempt I guess you county could be different though
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    Where to buy LS motor?

    Last summer one of the junkyards in Reno had a handful of LS motors for what I thought was pretty cheap. All of them had the major sections of the wire harness, PCM’s, transmissions and transfer cases. Two 5.3’s for $8-900 ea Two 6.0’s for $1200 ea
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    Let's see those 4x4 Squares On Dirt!

    Not mine but here’s my buddy’s K5 on the Rubicon summer before last. Things huge and aptly named “Blaze King,” for size comparison the FJ40 behind him is on 42” tires.

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