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Cab Swaps/VIN
What do the guys do that swap cabs on a truck? Do they only buy a cab that some with a title? I sure wouldn't want to have my VIN checked by the cops or an insurance company and have it not match my registration. Joe- JoeR Jr
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- Forum: Paint and Body
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Big Block Radiator Hold-Downs
What radiator hold downs is everyone using when they swap a big block radiator into their C10? After adding AC to my truck my stock radiator wasn't doing the job. I added the Big Block radiator from an 85 C10 and installed a set of electric fans from a Windstar. I fabbed up a set of mounts for...- JoeR Jr
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- Forum: Engine Swaps (Gas) LS, Vortec, LT1 , etc.
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Body work on my '86
A buddy of mine that is a body guy offered to help me fix my truck up enough to repaint it. At first I didn't think I'd ever take him up on it, but then this Coronavirus hit and I was left with a bunch of spare time on my hands. I'd stop over to his shop with the truck during the day. He'd...- JoeR Jr
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- Forum: Paint and Body
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Painting inside of bed
I have started trading work with a local body shop (I do automotive electronic diagnostics for local shops) and he agreed to help me do all the body work on my truck. I'm about done with the metal work and think it is straight enough for paint. The truck is dark brown, but I'm going to spray...- JoeR Jr
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- Forum: Paint and Body
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6.0 LS into 86 C10
I came across a nice deal on a 6.0/4L80E combo today. It is supposed to have low mileage on it. I suppose you never know though. It did have original spark plugs in it. It is supposed to have come out of a Chevy van. It has 317 heads, a throttle cable and a fuel pressure regulator. The...- JoeR Jr
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- Forum: Engine Swaps (Gas) LS, Vortec, LT1 , etc.
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From Lurker to Member '86 C10
In 1973 I was 7 years old. My Dad took me for a ride to the dealership in Fort Montgomery, Ny to pick up his new truck. He bought a mustard colored, bare bones C10. It didn't even have power steering. He sold it in 1986, and it was so rusty you could toss a wet cat right through it! I've...- JoeR Jr
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- Forum: Introduction
