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    Camshaft blemish

    I am currently freshening up my engine Abby installing new bearings, gaskets, and seals. As I was getting ready to put the camshaft back in I noticed this blemish right on the end of the camshaft where the timing gear bolts on. It almost looks like an old fingerprint and is slightly pitted. The...
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    Fender and hood rubber

    How important are the rubber seals between the fenders and body and at the hood hinges? I am reassembling my truck and am debating if I need to install them
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    Rear bumper brackets

    My 85 K10 came with a step-tow-bumper, I am leaning towards a c-10 style rear bumper for a replacement (similar to the front bumper)…. Are the brackets the same or do I need new brackets to complete the swap?
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    Tailgate hinge and trunion

    Looking for a set of hinge and trunions for a 1985 k10 …… I’m doing a build and can’t find the ones I took off
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    Different heads?

    I was just looking at my heads and noticed that the casting marks are similar but not the same… I think I might have 2 different heads on the same engine…. I’m not sure but is that allowed
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    1938 Lincoln Zepher coupe

    this stopped by my neighbors yesterday... 1938 zepher with a v12 flat head! The thing dreams are made of
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    Steering arm cone washer removal

    looking for advice on removing the steering arm cone washers on my 85 K10. I have douched it with PB Blaster; heated it cherry red, and beat the piss out of it with a 2.5lb hammer..... so far one popped.... theses things suck
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    Is this on purpose or wrong part???

    I am installing the rear end on my k10 today. It has a new Rough Country 4in lift (block) kit that came with new u bolts. I didn’t notice that 1 u bolt is a solid inch shorter than the other 3. Did they send me a wrong part? I can’t think why 1 would be shorter. I checked and all the front ones...
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    Differential / Axle Build Tool

    This kit is awesome! Walked off the pinion and carrier bearings with ease, no shop press required. It is a 10ton hydraulic puller, just spin the T handle and it does the rest
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    Help-Get out differential shaft lock bolt

    When I went to remove the retaining bolt it snapped. I think this is what it looks like, any ideas on how to remove what is left???
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    Show me your pinstripes

    I am a huge fan of hand painted pinstripes. The guys who do it well are true artists. I plan on getting mine done once I do the paint on it. I was thinking the body lines, front of the hood, tailgate, and B pillars.....So show me what you have on your trucks.
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    Transmission crossmember spacers

    does anyone know where I can get the spacers that go with the bolts holding the cross member to the frame? I heard the are there to help with frame flex and reduce the chance of tear out and cracks. This truck won’t be taken off road so are they even necessary? (Image shamelessly stolen from the...
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    Frame brace

    what is this and where can I buy one? I bought a replacement frame and it only had one of these. My old frame had one on both sides. It is on the cross brace just under the rear of the cab and goes from the cross brace to the frame rail
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    NP833; what do I do with this?

    I was moving stuff in the garage and while looking at the NP833 transmission case I saw this where the transmission and transfer case mate . What do I do? Run it? Is it fixable?
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    When and what to install

    I have never lifted a truck before, I plan on installing a 4inch kit on my ‘85 shortbed. I am doing it just for looks and will not be 4wheeling it. My first question is what manufacturer should I go with? So my project entails replacing my frame. My second question is it significantly easier to...
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    1962 Chrysler 300

    My neighbors do high end restoration work, this is a customers car that just came in... beautiful lines
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    Old air compressor question

    I went and looked at an old 2stage air compressor that was for sale. When I spun it over it shot a little burst of air from a hole that had previously contained something. Does anyone have any idea what belongs here?
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    Frame doesn’t look quite right

    I’m the first to admit when I’m not sure about something. I am going to look at a 1986 short bed K10 frame listed for $500 on Craigslist. The add says sandblasted and POR15’d looking at the pictures something seems off to me, maybe I’m just being paranoid. What do you all think?
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    Central pneumatic / HF air compressor

    https://www.harborfreight.com/air-tools/air-compressors/60-gal-5-hp-165-psi-two-stage-air-compressor-62299.html Anyone have any experience with this compressor? Usually I think of HF as low quality but I heard that these are made by a quality manufacturer. With a 20% coupon the price is only...
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    WTB 73-87 K10 SWB frame

    seeing what is available. Looking for a solid SWB K10 frame for my 85 short bed. I’m in MA but willing to travel or pay for shipping
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    Steel 32

    My neighbors run a very high end restoration business. I love going over and seeing what is going on usually it’s Chrysler’s from the late 50’s today I saw something a little cooler... steel 32 ford coupe with a 600hp engine
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    Re-popped doors

    What are the opinion of buying re-popped door shells? It looks like you can buy them for about $150 each. Do they fit and is the quality good enough or is finding a rust free take off the only way to go? My other option is welding on new lower and inner door skins- TIA, Gregg
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    Shipping costs?

    Does anyone have any experience shipping body panels from the other side of the country? I am in MA and have located a set of rust free doors in Utah. The price is right but I am curious what freight shipping would be for 2 doors. If I got the doors for $125 and paid shipping costs I am...
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    Paint colors

    Anyone have the names or # of these 2 colors.... this was my 1984 shorty I had when I was a kid. I know I had repainted it factory colors when I did it. My plan is to paint my 1985 the same and make a clone of my old truck
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    85 Silverado tailgate trim removal

    How do you remove the aluminum Silverado trim that is below the tailgate insert. I know the one on the back of the cab will slide off when you remove the corner trim pieces. Although the piece is similar it does not look like it slides off the end. Possibly press down and roll off? I was hoping...

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