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  1. brooksman9

    Bed finish?

    Not planning to finish the bed to concourse standards. It will probably just have a bed mat in the back. Should I spray 2K in it or can I spray over the epoxy that is there. Maybe shoot another coat first. I really don't want to sand in the bed. It is a truck after all. Opinions...
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    Tailgate holes

    Anyone have two small holes like this towards the top of the tailgate. I don't remember taking anything off here. Probably something like a dealer emblem
  3. brooksman9

    Wheel help/opinions

    Looking at some wheels for the C10. Most likely 15" AR61's. Thinking about 275/60-15 on the back and maybe a 235/70-15 on the front as they are right at the same size. I have dropped the back with 2" drop shackles and cut 1 coil from the front for roughly the same. Hoping it will fill the back...
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    Add catalytic converter?

    My 86 K10 had all the emissions stuff gone when I got it. Y pipe into muffler and out the back. Thinking of adding a catalytic converter just after the Y pipe for the smell. It’s not terrible just there. Is there much difference in what I see at summit on standard vs hi-flow cats? Read an...
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    Hanging I-Beam from ceiling joists

    What's everyone's thoughts on my idea. I have a 5' long I-Beam, 6"x4", going to hang from the bottom of ceiling joists. 1-5/8" Unistrut spanning 4 joist on top each side with 1/2" rod dropped to more strut below holding beam tight to bottom of joists. Then I can hang a trolley and chain hoist...
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    No power at Temperature sensor

    Trying to troubleshoot this temp gauge on my 86 K10. I have no power at the wire going tot the sender. On my 86 C10 I do. Where does this power come from. I looked through the wiring diagrams but cannot find the actual gauge on it. Gauge on the dash reads about halfway between cold and warm and...
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    WTB 86 K10 Front Sway Bar

    Looking to buy a front sway bar for an 86 K10. Have seen several on eBay but thought I might check here first to see if anyone had one they wanted to get rid of. Some of them looked to be possibly bent. Thanks.
  8. brooksman9

    Vent window trick?

    Anyone ever try this trick I ran across in a google search? 5th post down. https://www.thelincolnforum.net/phpbb3/viewtopic.php?t=49905
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    Welding and cutting by fuel tank

    Does this look safe for welding and cutting cab corners by the fuel tank or should I remove the tanks?
  10. brooksman9

    Square body calendar

    Anyone know of a good Square body calendar for 2024? NastyZ28 does a calendar with pics from forum members but one of the guys on there has a print shop I guess. Looked around but haven’t seen a 73-87 specific one.
  11. brooksman9

    @NickTransmissions

    Nick, Didn't want to highjack the other thread but hoped you might answer a couple of questions regarding TV cable setup and the pressure testing mentioned in the other thread. Back story is I bought this 86 K10 from a guy I was working with a few months ago. He only had it for awhile...
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    Saw this and thought it was cool.

    While checking on power to my non working tail lights a see this what looks like spare tire light. I assume it comes on with headlight switch when turning on the dome light?
  13. brooksman9

    Steering box brace kits

    Is there really any difference in these steering box brace kits? I see them from $32-$79. Looks like the same kits to me.
  14. brooksman9

    Different lift kit questions?

    Decided this Rough Country 4" lift is a little too much for my taste. Thinking of going to a Tuff Country 2" or 3" kit. Truck won't see a lot of off road (it's for the wife). Wondering if I can still use any of the already installed parts and are any of them replacement to begin with. Steering...
  15. brooksman9

    Drive shaft rubbing "Y" pipe

    So I just bought this 86 Custom Deluxe. Had to have it towed to my house and fix some things the PO was working on to get it running. Still have some tuning to do but it runs. I noticed the front drive shaft appears to be rubbing on the "Y" pipe of the exhaust. It has a practically brand new...
  16. brooksman9

    Newer member and addicted

    Bought an 86 Silverado last year to start restoring. Bought this 86 Custom Deluxe last week. Had to finish up some things to get it running from the guy I bought it from. Still need to do some tuning and fix a few things. Also have some 4WD questions I'll get to.
  17. brooksman9

    Bed prep if getting spray in liner???

    How much effort needs to go into the bed for paint etc. if you are going to get a spray in liner? Do I need to paint or just prime the bed? I don't want to strip the while thing to bare metal like I plan to do with the rest of the truck before painting. I'm thinking rough it up and get any loose...
  18. brooksman9

    Biggest meat for the street

    86 2WD. Not lifted or lowered. Just want to fill the wheel well as much as possible and sit up as tall as it can. 15's or 17's. Suggestions?

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