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Vice Grip Garage starts C20 build
I'm a fan of Merrick's Garage. Love his K5 and can't wait till he does more on the Suburban. For some reason this won't play through the forums and I can't find it on his page -
What cover is this?
Thanks but I'm going to run it open for now. I don't wheel the truck and hopefully will be putting the 4L80e in by the end of summer.- TubeTruck
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- Forum: Transmission & Transfer Case
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What have you done to your square lately??
:favorites13: https://www.harborfreight.com/4-In-1-Power-Pack-With-Jump-Starter-and-Compressor-62374.html?ccdenc=eyJjb2RlIjoiODYwNDk3OTYiLCJza3UiOiI2MjM3NCIsImlzIjoiNTkuOTkiLCJwcm9kdWN0X2lk IjoiMTExMDAifQ==... -
What cover is this?
That was my guess, that it came off a 700r4- TubeTruck
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- Forum: Transmission & Transfer Case
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What cover is this?
This is the flexplate cover that was on my TH350. I don't believe it's the right one because only 1 of the bolts was in, the upper opposite the starter. Seems someone drilled a hole in the bell housing for the middle bolt hole on the starter side and used a bolt and nut. Any ideas?- TubeTruck
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- Forum: Transmission & Transfer Case
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Thought I would join up with you guys ..........
:welcome: from northern IL! Nice looking truck!- TubeTruck
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- Forum: Introduction
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Header Paint?
It's a controversial subject but they rust whether you wrap them or not. If you wrap them well they will last a long time. I've seen many headers wrapped and 5 years later they pull the wrap off and the headers look fine, probably better than if they weren't wrapped. It is more of a "race" thing...- TubeTruck
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- Forum: Tech Discussion
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2nd Annual Midwestern Squarebody Show
Put on by these guys. Midwestern Squarebody Club (never knew there was such a thing) https://www.facebook.com/Midwestern-Squarebody-Club-202361917329684 Sat July 11 @ 10am-6pm 225 W. Dame Av. Lanark, IL 61046 -
Hole drilling in 3/4 ton frame
I wouldn't use a step bit, they are made more so for sheetmetal. Mark your center with a punch and start with a 1/8 bit, slow so it doesn't walk. Then go up in standard sizes, 1/4, 5/16, 3/8, 7/16, then 1/2. You can skip a couple of those sizes if you feel comfortable and your bits are holding...- TubeTruck
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- Forum: Paint and Body
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What is the worst body work you've seen or done?
This is what it looked like when I bought it. It was in rough shape but it didn't look too bad. I should have brought a magnet with me lol- TubeTruck
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- Forum: Paint and Body
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What is the worst body work you've seen or done?
When I brought my El Camino home and started picking at the body I found this.. My guess is it was slid into a tree or telephone pole. What horrible patchwork! pull it, stitch it and cover it in 1/2" of bondo is what they did- TubeTruck
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- Forum: Paint and Body
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What have you done to your square lately??
Got the 350 in and running. Left work parking lot at 7:30 sat night. 11 hours to pull 2 motors and swap them with only having to get 1 running. The 400 I just dumped in the '75's engine bay. Motor runs like a dream but I need to get new header and collector gaskets. If I get on it, it will... -
12 Bolt Rear - Locker - Any real world opinions?
Afaik there is no "drop in" like the 14 bolt has and it all depends on your preference. A 12 bolt posi/locker will require you to set up backlash and re-shim the carrier. If you can do that you are money ahead, otherwise you will be paying someone for that. A detroit locker will chirp around...- TubeTruck
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- Forum: Differential & Driveline
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Can't believe this gas mileage
Holy cow! It's $2.65 here. Diesel is only $2.75. I gotta get out of IL lol- TubeTruck
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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489 stroker AFR heads open headers video
Very nice! Now for the burnout video :burnout:- TubeTruck
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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What have you done to your square lately??
The 400 didn't make it. Taking the 350 out of the '75 till I can build the BBC -
Backspace 15" vs 17"
What size tire are you running? How flush is it to the outside of the fenders?- TubeTruck
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- Forum: Wheels and Tires
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How much is the drive line and frame 3/4ton worth
Around here a set of 3/4 ton axles goes for $2-300, but with missing parts it will be less.- TubeTruck
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- Forum: Differential & Driveline
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Options for beds - aftermarket, used, new, substitutions
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Options for beds - aftermarket, used, new, substitutions
Do you have a trailer and how far do you want to drive? I live in northern IL and will be pulling the bed off my '75. It's a long bed, passenger side tank, rotted wheel lips but the bed is solid and has a working, although clunky, tailgate. The gas tank is currently mounted in the bed because... -
Running a power line to the rear of the truck
Too bad you're not close. I have a 100ft spool of 4/0 welding cable. A bit much but it would be free, lol. Any welding supply house would have it. Airgas, Weldstar, etc. and you can get any length you want.- TubeTruck
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- Forum: Tech Discussion
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What have you done to your square lately??
There, swapped the internal contacts and back piece but was able to keep my original switch. I didn't want that windshield icon.
