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  1. waterpirate

    Looks like I have to rebuild or replace my 350 in Houston area

    Jeggs or summit long block delivered to your door would be my choice for a stock, quick. fix. Eric
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    Installing windshield in a Squarebody

    Do you have the correct gasket? Trust me they all look alike. I supplied the glass guy with the new gasket I bought from LMC. Vracked the windshield. Glass guy came back with new glass and his gasket and it went right in. The two gaskets were close, but you could see differences. Eric
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    Must Replace Battery Tray 87 V10

    LMC was plug and play, straight bolt up, no issues. 87 v10 Eric
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    Glove Box Latch 73-87 (91) Chevy GMC Trucks

    Ordered 2 years ago. Eric
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    Door Skin Sound Deadening

    Same here with 1 big square. Made a huge diff. Eric
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    Glove Box Latch 73-87 (91) Chevy GMC Trucks

    My 87 has a locking box. Bought a new one from LMC after the old one argued with my cut off wheel. Eric
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    What have you done to your square lately??

    I put an after market cat on today. Am going to try my luck with the inspection nazis again this year. If it passes I am going to put antique tags on it. Never has to be inspected again as long as I own it! I have been driving it for the past year with expired tags. lol Eric
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    Weld or Panel Adhesive?

    Have not used sikaflex, but have used the west system 610 I think is the number for pre thickened adhesive in a tube. I used it to fill the holes on a tractor bucket that we took the hard edge off of. Still has not leaked or broken out, 5 years later. Eric
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    CUCV brush guard wanted

    Hillbilly Wizard
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    CUCV brush guard wanted

    There was a guy in Penn, that was selling kits to weld up, as well as finished. Maybe someone will chime in with the name. I am drawing a blank currently. Eric
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    What new tools have you got lately?

    When drilling a truck frame there is no replacement for the magnet drill! I met my first one 8 years ago and thought. well f**k me! Where have you been my whole life? lol Eric p.s. I want in on the deals as well.
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    Trailer Hitch - Factory Step Bumper

    I had and used one for years on my v10. The mason who was the previous owner had welded 1" round bar from the back of the hitch to the frame on both sides, forming a triangle. Never had an issue till it was time to replace the bumper. Smoke wrench made short work of the round bar. lol Eric
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    Folding outer door skin lip

    The biggest duck bill vise grips you can find to start, then continue to roll it over with body hammer and dolly. Could also cut a piece of wood to help keep rolling it over if not handy with hammer and dolly. I would practice on a scrap before you get onto your skin. Eric
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    350 TBI FUEL PUMP

    Hi and welcome! The original pump from napa ect. is cheap and easy to install. Just get a new lock ring and o-ring for a easy peasy swap. A new set of gas tank straps and hardware would prolly speed thins up as well. Eric
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    What new tools have you got lately?

    Here is my new girl friend. Air over hydraulic 20 ton press, fresh back from the machine shop where it was diss assymbled and drilled and tapped for the pressure gauge attachment. Due to the cylinders piston surface area that gauge reads 3x lower than actual pressure on the table. 6,000 is...
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    Got a Dodge squarebody!

    Nice score! Straight sixer or v8? Eric
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    VW

    I am still trying to locate the pics of my rally inspired bug for you guys. So far no luck. Eric
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    '87 V1500 2" Lift Advice

    Not Redfish, but I will jump in. For me the thought of putting blocks on well worn springs was a non starter. Having seen some blocks get wonky from a poor install was another reason I opted for the spring lift, front and rear. Eric
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    Getting quotes for paint/body work

    Cost of materials!!! I just forked out $75.00 for a gallon of high gloss black rustoleum to freshen up a 2 axle trailer. Glad I am donw with my paint work. Eric
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    Best value coolant pressure tester

    Do not borrow the snap on kit from your buddy! I did and the f ing thing broke when I used it. Had to buy him a new one. That was one of the last tools I ever borrowed. lol I would buy the harbor fright and getter done. Eric
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    Getting quotes for paint/body work

    I will second the reply that shops stray away from full paint like the plague. Insurance work pays better. If you find a " resto shop " that will take it, be careful. 3 shops that do custom work and resto work have opened in my area in the last year serving people with more money than good...
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    Fender and Hood panel fitment

    Bent hinges are my guess. Remove the hood pins prior to trying to r&r hinges and attempt a re fitment. If you are comfortable with the idea, remove the pins and grab the hood while partially open and give it a shove to the driver side to try and tweak what you have back a closer fir before you...
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    350 Water Pump Woes

    Ask anybody that has run a boat in salt water, and you will quickly learn about electrolysis. I would drain the entire cooling system, flush with clean water, and then go back in with a water that has a neutral ph, no hardness. Eric
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    Fender and Hood panel fitment

    What does the other side look like?
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    Mangled Bolt Top Shock Mount?

    Heat the nut, apply impact gun to nut. If that is a no go, smoke wrench next and move on with new shocks and hardware. Eric

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