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  1. Old Guy Bill

    No fuel in carb at start up

    The epoxy would work, but it wasn’t a long term fix, eventually it would fail also. There used to be replacement plug kits that had o-rings that replace the originals. It’s been decades since I’ve worked on a Qjet though they may not be available any more.
  2. Old Guy Bill

    No fuel in carb at start up

    Is it a Quadrajet carb? If so the well plugs need to be sealed. I haven’t done it in many years but we used to epoxy them.
  3. Old Guy Bill

    What is this noise/chirp…speedometer cable?

    Graphite is in cable lube, that’s what you should use.
  4. Old Guy Bill

    Door hinge question:

    I just went through this on my hinges, both sides were in terrible shape. It seems none of the individual hinge parts are available, but complete new hinges are…
  5. Old Guy Bill

    Best Flowmaster

    The Flowmaster “50” series used to be their quiet ones.. not sure about now.
  6. Old Guy Bill

    Replace seals on power steering gear box on truck or bench?

    Inspect it carefully. This is what I found on mine.
  7. Old Guy Bill

    How about Steve’s Blazer

    Saw this today, probably a cool piece. My best friend is heavily involved with the Mecum auction scene, I’ve been to a couple with him it’s a blast. https://robbreport.com/motors/cars/steve-mcqueen-1970-chevrolet-k5-blazer-auction-1235572434/
  8. Old Guy Bill

    Seat recovering

    Here’s what mine look like. I’m pretty sure my father had them recovered sometime in the last two decades.
  9. Old Guy Bill

    Remove accessories from this old truck?

    Not a fan of either. For me they would have to go…
  10. Old Guy Bill

    Seat recovering

    I’ve got a bench seat to recover in my truck, it’s been recovered previously and who knows what’s under there. I’ve done upholstery many times when I was younger. I don’t look forward to it now, really tough on the hands.
  11. Old Guy Bill

    Ford infotainment into 79 c10

    The FORScan pages have a ton of info available for the Ford systems.
  12. Old Guy Bill

    Wing Windows

    I’m undecided on a plan of attack for these two yet… If I do them myself I’ll have the frames powder coated black where I work. A price quote from Precision soon.
  13. Old Guy Bill

    diagnosing mystery rattle/ flex plate clearance

    Cracks in the flex plate occur between the bolt holes and flange, very hard to see without removing it…..
  14. Old Guy Bill

    King ranch seat in the sqaurebody.

    I remember the first run of Ford Super Duty King Ranch models many years ago. Those seats were the most comfortable leather seats I’d ever sat in. The leather was like an old baseball glove, soft & smooth.
  15. Old Guy Bill

    New Tires, What should I do for wheels?

    I just got the Vision brand from Summit. 17x9 at $92 each. I went with a tire slightly taller than 33”. They also offer the Blackrock brand but they’re more expensive. Both are available in many sizes and offsets.
  16. Old Guy Bill

    4 Inch Lift kits

    I used ORD for a “budget“ 4” lift for my ‘78. They have everything you need, springs, shackles, shocks, etc..
  17. Old Guy Bill

    Show me your 8 lug wheels!

    Vision brand from Summit. 17 x 9, 4.5 backspace.
  18. Old Guy Bill

    Factory A/C Conversion for '86

    I‘ve restored a couple of ‘69 year cars with factory AC in the past, those systems involved a POA valve. Putting them back factory was very expensive and the end results weren’t very impressive in my opinion. I’m restoring a ‘78 truck with factory AC, the compressor and lines were removed...
  19. Old Guy Bill

    Are locking hubs factory or personal add on?

    https://www.gmsquarebody.com/threads/new-project.41246/page-3#post-903872
  20. Old Guy Bill

    Are locking hubs factory or personal add on?

    I opted for the Warn.
  21. Old Guy Bill

    Have i decoded this VIN correctly????

    Yes, you are right, I was incorrect. I looked at the frame today, its stamped twice on the top passenger side rail, about two feet apart along the fuel tank area.
  22. Old Guy Bill

    Have i decoded this VIN correctly????

    Im in the process of a complete resto on my ‘78. It definitely has the VIN on top and the side of one of the frame rails.
  23. Old Guy Bill

    Have i decoded this VIN correctly????

    The VIN is stamped on the top of the frame, but I don’t believe you can readily see it with the cab & fuel tanks installed.
  24. Old Guy Bill

    Front posi-traction differential

    I just put an Eaton TruTrac diff in my front 10 bolt… In my opinion it’s the best choice for the type of driving my truck will be used for.
  25. Old Guy Bill

    Show your daily driver

    2022 Ford Edge ST, AWD, twin turbo 2.7 V6, 335hp.

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