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    80 C10 "Nemo" Build - Started as: Front frame buckled…

    I feel like you are going to be chasing problems for years. These frame are pretty weak and if you have significant damage up front, you'll probably have other issues arise. I would personally do a swap. I can't speak for your area, but in Phoenix, I see frames for $300-500 pretty regularly.
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    C30 4/6 drop plans. Feedback encouraged. Thanks!

    I will probably buy the POL/ Western Chassis arms. Choppin Block and porterbilt both offer 1" narrower or offset forward/ back so I need to do some more research before I get there.
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    Spare Tire Carrier Option?

    The original swaybar on my '63 Nova was probably 5/8. I see people on the Nova forum literally giving away the entire front subframe when they upgrade. I would think if you used the Nova crossmember and swaybar mounts, you'd have your hinge and mounting brackets and just need to come up with a...
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    Bumper Fangs - SOLD

    Pm sent. I'll take them. I have both a 77 and a 90 so they'll get used either way
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    Bumper Fangs - SOLD

    What year range are those for?
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    Solving gauge mysteries

    I can only help with one of your questions. I have a problem with my trip meter on my '90 and I called a local speedo shop. He said it just needs to be removed and cleaned 99% of the time. I can't remember how much he wanted but I was going to bring the speedo to him and let him clean/ adjust/...
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    I have 2 BRAND NEW T56 trans for sale. For quick sale.

    Wish you were closer and wish I was a bit further along on my project(s). If for some reason, you are heading this way(Arizona) for a car show, vacation, etc, please let me know as I do think I would be interested in the Super magnum. I honestly don't know all the differences and can't seem to...
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    Suburban custom seats? Help me ID them

    Does this Suburban have a raised roof? Post a picture, I'd like to see more of it.
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    Suburban custom seats? Help me ID them

    What does the tag say on the console visible in the picture?
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    1977 C50 Lug Pattern for Front Wheels?

    Looks like it comes with a lifetime supply of tires already
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    383 Stroker

    One of the biggest highlights of this thread, it's the best practice of boring oversize 0.020. For many years the industry standard was 0.030/0.060 and blocks went to scrap afterwards. Had the industry done .020/.040/.060 you'd get one more rebuild and there would be a lot more suitable cores...
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    1977 C50 Lug Pattern for Front Wheels?

    5 lug front/ 10 lug rear? There are a few companies that make wheels for those as they came with splits from the factory. wheelsnow.com Edit* Actually not sure when they switched from the splits. I think it may have been around 73/74 based on some past experience.
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    383 Stroker

    Clearance the cam? Are you referring to grinding the bolts? A small base circle cam or a block with raised cam location solves this issue.
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    383 Stroker

    Yes, but a 6" rod requires more clearance than a 5.7" or 5.565".
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    383 Stroker

    I have 2 different engines for my '63 Nova. A lot of different hands were involved in each and both were made with some parts/ processes you can't actually buy or are cost-prohibitive such as one-off billet heads or ported, polished, and flow tested water and oil passages. Both of these engines...
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    383 Stroker

    It's not that bad. A few minutes with a die grinder. Takes more time to mock-up/ and take apart multiple times to check it. I have 6" rods on my 447ci SBC but the block came cast already clearanced if I recall correctly and the camshaft location is raised as well which helps. I think guys that...
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    383 Stroker

    4 Bolt 400 block have 3 per side, 2 bolts have 2 with a large external rib for water jacket.
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    383 Stroker

    400 is externally balanced. It should have an 8" dampener. If you feel behind it, you will feel a cut out half way around from 9-3 w/ the key at 12 Aftermarket damper will have a bolt in weight.
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    Cab Rust Woes

    I don't know what the plans are for the truck. I'd blast/ dip the cab and see what you got. In AZ, nice cabs are $500.
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    Loop Style Hood Latch Dimensions

    LMC shows instock. 30-1575 $20
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    How do you feel about this?

    This is correct. Almost all hydraulic lifters are convex. Some of the spinning motion is created because flat/hydraulic tappet, non-roller cams have a 2-3 degree slope in them so the cam is always forced to the rear. Roller cams do not have this so a thrust bearing/ button/ retainer is required...
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    Clearance issues with lowering spindles and what you did about it…

    It'll all be worth it in the end! Truck looks great!
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    Wtb 1990-1991 suburban cluster for ls swap.

    This guy usually has them. Adam in Apache Junction, AZ 480.395.3240 If not, I have another contact I can search for. They part out a lot of Suburbans.
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    Best seat options ?

    I would look at Qualitex if you want something more cush. Lots of options for heaters, lumbar, massagers, etc. Expensive but by the time you buy a used seat, make mounts, recover to match interior, make any repairs, etc. it may be cheaper.
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    Should I go topless this summer?

    I don't know how anyone could do it alone w/ out a hoist. I used to do the crab walk thing with it on my back to the edge and then 3 to lift it off. They are heavy. If you do decide to remove the doors...drill a hole 3/16ths(???) through each hinge the diameter of a framing nail before removal...

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