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    Front drive shaft help

    I headed under the truck to try and once again get my fuel gauge to work and found the front drive shaft to be wet on the transfer case end and a small puddle under it. I have not been running in 4WD for weeks and this has only started within the past few days. The truck is a learning project...
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    Newbie welding

    Well, I can’t put it off anymore...it’s time to get into sheet metal work. I’ve got the floor pans and tailgate posts and now I need the tool and the skill. I’m looking to pull the trigger on a MIG welder and I’m looking at models where all I need to do is select the metal thickeness, anything...
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    79 k10 - interior bits

    Hi All, In NC and looking for the following interior parts for a 1979 K10. Steering column Gauge cluster Pretty much all trim
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    Adding mufflers - need to adjust timing and dwell?

    It's that time of year when I get on the road and do a lot of hauling between pastures. The K10 I bought came with a straight pipe set up, on the property going 5mph its been fine but on the road it is beyond obnoxious. The truck runs great, if I cut the pipes and put in mufflers will I have to...
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    Battery choice?

    Morning all, Curious the battery selection y'all have had luck with for those rigs that tend to sit for a while. This time of year when I'm stocked on feed and the grass is growing I don't drive the truck much. My problem is that he battery will be dead after the truck sits for two weeks...
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    Rear license plate lights

    Need some help. My project had a rotted rear bumper that I have replaced but I didn't notice till replacing it that the rear wiring harness was just zip tied up to the frame of the truck with nothing connected. The Haynes manual says the license plate lights should be brown/black wires but I've...
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    Driveway leaf springs and shock replacement or pay $600?

    Alright, so who has done a self install of leafs and shocks in their driveway? How'd it go? I'm about done with a full break job on the truck and was thinking about trying to tackle a 2'' suspension lift before bleeding the brakes. After calling around to a few shops the best price I was quoted...
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    2in GM Suspension Lift System (52in Rear Springs) - SKU 235.2

    Any of you guys used this kit? http://www.roughcountry.com/gm-suspension-lift-kit-235-20.html It's caught my attention as its reasonably priced, full leaf replacement and free shipping.
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    Dreaming of a firm....brake pedal.

    My most concerning issue on my truck that I am going to tackle first is the brake system. After a nerve wracking drive home with mush under my foot and about 20 car lengths of following distance I made it back without incident. I would appreciate some suggestions on the best way to get these...
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    Rebuild manuals

    Does anyone have any reference/how-to guides they recommend for a 350? This project will be my first go at a full teardown other than a 3000GT VR4 but that was 16 years ago.
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    305 vs 350 - Everyday use

    Not looking to get a debate going on this but would like some first hand experience of anyone who has put both engines through everyday life. There is a very clean 85' for sale but it has a 305 which I have never driven or worked on. For everyday use on the farm/getting feed/supplies how will...
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    What am I looking at?

    https://roanoke.craigslist.org/cto/d/1986-chevrolet-half-ton-4/6449800243.html Morning, I am trying to do some research on this truck and am not getting much information back from the seller. Not in a deceptive sort of way, they truly seem not to know. Is this an 86' K10 with the Silverado...
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    Any mods to avoid when buying?

    Hi All, I am in the market for a K30 and am having a rough time finding one that hasn't been modified at least in some way. Are there mods that people do I want to avoid inheriting? Are there are some that would save me time and energy over a stock truck? For some context this project will be...
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    Newbie

    Good morning, After months of deliberation and research on a farm truck/feed store hauler/occasional off roader I've decided on a K30. I'm here to try and learn from everyone and search the forums for answers to problems I am sure to encounter. I am still in the market to try and find the best...

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