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  1. Ronno6

    Fuel Hose OK ?

    Is there any reason not to connect the fuel pump to the carb with rubber fuel hose? I converted my 84 C10 to a later model 350 and put all serpentine driven accessories on the front. The hard line ran in behind all that jazz and was a pain to get out.......would be even worse to snake back in...
  2. Ronno6

    Door Skin Sound Deadening

    As I have the windows out of my '84 C-10 in preparation for installing single pane glass, the time is right to apply sound deadening mat to the inside of the skins. Is it necessary to cover the entire inner surface as much as possible, or will strips with spaces in between do the trick?
  3. Ronno6

    84 Step Side Gas Filler Hoses

    The simplest things cause the biggest problems...... I am looking for replacement gas filler hoses for my '84 C-10 Step Side w/dual tanks. Not finding them...... Any suggested vendors?
  4. Ronno6

    Cab To Bed Dimension

    Is there a dimension specified between the back of the cab and the front of the bed on a 1984 C10 short bed?
  5. Ronno6

    Bed Deck Bolt Spacers

    The OEM deck had steel spacers thru the wood deck at the mounting bolts. The holes I bored in my white oak bed boards are off location a tad, enough to prevent me from installing those spacers. I believe that those spacers insure a good solid fastening of the bed cross braces to the chassis...
  6. Ronno6

    Re-installing Re-decked Short Bed

    I expended much thought as to how best to install new decking in my short which I had removed for painting. I should have thought more.... I figured that the frame holes and slots would allow proper mounting of the bed, even if it was out of square a tad. I was wrong...... I could probably get...
  7. Ronno6

    Offset Bed Washer Source

    anyone have a good source for the 1-7/8" O.D. offset washers for 1/2" carriage bolts? I ordered and received from LMC, but they are 1-1/2" O.D and for 3/8" bolts...not what the factory used. There is nobody at LMC who can answer "Technical" questions... I see then at Mar-K and was ready to...
  8. Ronno6

    What Are They??

    What are these brackets on the rear bed cross member of my 84 C10 short bed step side?? What do they do, and do I need them?
  9. Ronno6

    Source for 1 or 2 Dorman 703 239 Door Latch Clip

    I am needing a couple door latch linkage clips, Dorman p/n 703 239 but only find them in packs of 15 for too much $$$$$ Anyone know of a source for just a few?? Gonna call Dorman to see if they will send a couple "samples"
  10. Ronno6

    Fuel Tank Selector Valve Porting

    I received my dual tank selector valve yesterday for my '84 C-10. Fuel supply ports are 3/8", the correct size. The return ports should be for 1/4" hose, but they are 5/16" Are ALL selector valves like that now?? Now that i have a new selector switch I have verified that my old valve is...
  11. Ronno6

    Dual Tank Valve Ground

    Seems like a simple question: 1984 C-10 gas engine. How is the dual tank switching valve grounded?? Only thing I can see is that the valve is grounded thru the gauge sending unit?? Doesn't make much sense to me. But I have pored over the schematics ans I can see NO ground wire anywhere...
  12. Ronno6

    84 C10 Gas Tank Refurb

    I have the bed off my '84 C10. I need to R&R my gas tanks. Is there a recommended procedure for this? Do the tanks drop down before removing all the (many) lines/tubes?
  13. Ronno6

    Maple For Truck Bed

    It is gettin to the time when I have to consider what wood to use in the bed of my '85 C-10 Short Bed Step Side. I got a line on some maple......... Any thoughts or suggestions? The truck is going to live in a garage when not being driver.
  14. Ronno6

    Under Hood 12 Switched Power Source 84 C-10

    Now that I (finally) got my fast idle solenoid mounted (3rd try on the bracket) I an searching for a switched power source under the hood. Without checking, I had thought that the blue wire connected to my choke was powered, as the choke seems to work properly. Wrong......... The fuse is good...
  15. Ronno6

    Radiator recommendations

    Now that my 1984 C10 is about to head to the body shop, the radiator is leaking. I figured I'd need to replace it sooner or later...........looks like sooner. Engine is 355 Carbureated, 10.1:1 compression, aluminum heads and intake. A/C Manual tranny Currently engine mounted fan, but electric...
  16. Ronno6

    Who Knew???

    Things my father never told me........ One of the largest hurdles in my resto of my 84 C-10 would be.............vent windows!! New replacements are few and far between, especially the driver's side. Those that ARE available will require a second mortgage on my house. Used ones equally scarce...
  17. Ronno6

    Door Latch Linkage Clip Release Hack

    I have found an interesting hack to disengage the retaining clip for the outside door handle linkage. Take a bicycle spoke and bend the end with the head into a J-shape (well, actually a U shape with 1 short leg). The head diameter of the spoke is just the right size to fit into the hole where...
  18. Ronno6

    Painlesswiring, American Autowire, or ??????

    I am contemplating a total wiring replacement for my '84 C10. Painless is less so than AA, but they both command a hefty sum. American Autowire seems to have a more complete harness, but I have read that much adjusting is required...wire lengths, termination, etc. My son-in-law sells aftermarket...
  19. Ronno6

    Anyone Ever replace a Firewall Insulation Pad ??

    What an absolute, royal PIA..........
  20. Ronno6

    Replacing Firewqll Insulation

    Have any y'all replaced the jute insulation on the firewall? My '84 C-10 has the heater box and ductwork removed, and a new pad received from good ol' LMC So, how big of a job is it? Do I need to remove the fuse box, pedal bracket, and...................???? Or, are there shortcuts??
  21. Ronno6

    84 C-10 w/Heater Box Defroster Door

    I have seen pictures of the defroster damper door having a sheet of foam rubber pad on it. But in the excellent sticky of heater box photos, there is only a strip at the end away from the actuator. This would prevent a metal on plastic slap when closing, but not completely seal off the opening...
  22. Ronno6

    Heater Damper Linkage

    Thanks to that wonderful sticky with all the pix, I see that I have my damper door linkage correct. But, it is not terribly secure.....can I add any nuts to the rod to maintain its position in the clip, or is it designed to be a floating fit??
  23. Ronno6

    84 C-10 A/C Evap Housing

    Is there a company who can supply both pieces of the A/C evaporator Housing?? I may be able to salvage the half which houses the blower motor, but the one closer to the engine is gonna be a trickier fix. Are these available new anywhere, or will they be salvage yard items ??
  24. Ronno6

    T-5 or T-56 Manual Trans swap

    I have already replaced the TH350 with a Muncie M21 4-speed in my '84 C10. But, I fear that mileage is gonna suck with 3.73 rear ratio. I have always wanted a 5 or 6 speed with OD, but they are not cheap these days. Gonna have to handle about 400HP What recommendations do y'all have? Is the...
  25. Ronno6

    Stepside Fender to Bed Seam Sealant

    I'm getting my 84 C10 Stepside ready to head to the body shop. I have removed the rear fenders and steps. What seam sealant should I use when re-assembling? As this will be applied after painting, how noticeable will it be? What is the common practice?

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