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  1. Old Guy Bill

    New Wheel Studs or Reuse?

    Im almost finished with my 10 bolt rebuild, cleaning up the hubs today. I press the studs out, clean, and inspect them. Replace any the threads are bad on. Press them back in. just reinstalled the originals on the rear 14 bolt, they all cleaned up great.
  2. Old Guy Bill

    LMC pre bent fuel and brake lines

    I just did a complete brake and fuel line install on my ‘78 long bed. Stainless from Inline Tube for the brakes, LMCs steel for the fuel. All mine run under the motor mount, but later years they went over. Some trucks the return line was on the outside of the frame. Start in the middle of the...
  3. Old Guy Bill

    Old77's Jeep Thread

    Cool, looks good. Jeeps seem to be super popular around here and I’d love to try to pick one up similar to that.
  4. Old Guy Bill

    Transfer case

    Definitely so many variations throughout the years…
  5. Old Guy Bill

    Transfer case

    nvrenuf is exactly correct. The biggest drawback for the 208 is the slip yoke. The NP241 with passenger side drop is much more desirable but it’s another unicorn…
  6. Old Guy Bill

    Dumbo mirrors

    Make sure the “Wing Window” will open all the way!
  7. Old Guy Bill

    Transfer case

    Umm, the 203 is not the desired TC, it’s all time 4x4 and the replacement chains aren’t being produced. You can’t give a 203 away in my area. Now if it was a 205, then yes it would be great.
  8. Old Guy Bill

    Transfer case

    I’ve got a ‘78 with a TH400 and have been looking for a NP205 to replace a NP203 for quite a while now with no luck…. As previously posted the NP205 came in a several different configurations. The older “Figure 8” and later “Round” mounting patterns, the adapter between them can be ”Long Foot”...
  9. Old Guy Bill

    New to Forum, long time owner

    Good looking truck, Love the white top.
  10. Old Guy Bill

    ‘83 K5/4” lift/4WD: Still in need of header fitment recommendations for new crate SBC SP350 w/“D” port heads/angled plugs.

    On past builds I’ve done Chevelle & Monte Carlo headers worked. These folks make great headers, you might call them to see what they recommend. https://www.schoenfeldheaders.com/
  11. Old Guy Bill

    Rear Leaf Load Rating Question

    My original ‘78 K20 has 52” springs… As for removing rust, the spring pack can be disassembled. Depending on how bad it is, either a hand held grinder/sander or sandblasting.
  12. Old Guy Bill

    03 Trailblazer Build.

    Is it 4x4 or AWD? Whats the wheel base? Possibly a body swap project?
  13. Old Guy Bill

    76 K10 rear main seal

    A “Sneaky Pete” tool will be required to get that job done easier… The top half of that seal can be a real pain some times. Just sayin..
  14. Old Guy Bill

    74 k10 going 55 mph is at 3,500 rpm

    oops, already posted.
  15. Old Guy Bill

    74 k10 going 55 mph is at 3,500 rpm

    I remember some aftermarket tachs having a small 4-6-8 switch for the number of cylinders on the engine….
  16. Old Guy Bill

    1985 4x4 Fuel System

    Over the years Chevy had many different versions of fuel systems. There are several different styles of pumps and sending units available also. Pumps can have one or two ports. Sending units can have one, two, or three ports. Only the fuel supply and return lines route through the tank...
  17. Old Guy Bill

    1985 4x4 Fuel System

    The 3/8” port is fuel supply to carb, the 1/4” port is fuel return from mechanical fuel pump, the 5/16” port is tank vent, it originally went to charcoal canister.
  18. Old Guy Bill

    SPID Placement in glove box

    My ’78 has it in the glove box. It could be easily redone with an adhesive backed laminate.
  19. Old Guy Bill

    Fixing vapor lock now that I barely made it home, experience with 3 port filters?

    I believe there’s a little confusion here… The sending unit assembly at the tank can have one, two, or three ports, depending on the year of vehicle, or what someone has installed in the past. These ports are 3/8” for fuel supply, 5/16” for fuel vapor recovery, 1/4” port for fuel return from...
  20. Old Guy Bill

    454 w/ NV4500

    I have no idea about the towing capacity with that engine/tranny combo, but as posted above the “pin weight” of the 5er will be the big hurdle. Factory weights on trailers are as they are right off of the assembly, no propane, batteries etc.. then also plan on about 1-2K lbs worth of your stuff...
  21. Old Guy Bill

    What have you done to your square lately??

    Sweet! I‘ve had several machines over the years, they’re always a crowd pleaser for family functions. Currently only have one, but always on the look out.
  22. Old Guy Bill

    Value of a 400/402 big block?

    Several years ago I built a sweet ‘69 Camaro. Bought a 396 with a ‘68 date code & suffix from a passenger car. Bored 30 over, hydraulic Comp cam, 750 double pumper Holley with a Muncie 4 speed and 12 bolt rear end. That big block would annialate the tires. I loved that car and it turned heads.
  23. Old Guy Bill

    Towing Capacities HD

    As posted above it depends on the state, and are you a commercial business? Stop at a CAT scale location, they’re at a lot of truck stops. You can’t just guess, get an accurate assessment of weight on each axle.
  24. Old Guy Bill

    CNC machined emblems

    Very cool! With CAD & CNC the possibilities are endless to what can be produced. If it can be profitable in the long run is always the big question in any type of manufacturing scenario. I hope it works out.
  25. Old Guy Bill

    Venture a guess…

    I don’t see the year of your truck, but since the horn switch was relocated to the dash could it be a high beam switch? If your truck has the high beams on the column and the column wiring is damaged? Just a guess

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