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  1. Mad gimp

    Brake hose issues with lowered front end C30

    I installed 3" drop spindles and 2" drop coils, now my brake hoses hit the spindles. has anybody had this issue? if so, how did you resolve the issue? its a 79 C30 dually.
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    hydroboost for the handicapped

    I'm new to hydroboost systems! my 79 crew cab has the hydro boost the 454 has a rather aggressive vacuum killing cam. I need to retain the hydroboost. my question is if for any reason the engine dies going down the highway, how hard is it to get the truck stopped. I must explain myself, so this...
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    Holley carbs

    Might be a long shot but does anybody here happen to have a parts diagram for a holley 4777-3 carb? I have one on the shelf that im gonna rebuild to put on the wifes hotrod so i dont have to take "her 750" off "my dually". I need a diagram because im not sure if the rear metering block is the...
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    Gauge pods

    Does anybody have a "A" pillar gauge pod in their square body? Im looking to add a trans temp gauge and a vac gauge to mine but cant find a pod anywhere. Ive looked on Autometer's website and they dont go any older than 88. Havent found one on Ebay either. Any advice would be appreciated
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    My other toys II

    This is the 84 cutlass im building for the wife to race/cruise.
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    My other toys

    Here is my 84 monte SS. im running a 406 small block with scat forged crank and scat 6" forged rods, Weisco forged pistons, comp cams xe294h cam, erson/pbm 64cc aluminum heads that have been massaged a little and erson roller rockers, pushrods. The trans is a manual valve body th350 with a...
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    Need help locating wire harness

    Can anybody point me in the right direction as to where the wire harness for the fuel gauge/selector valve, comes through the fire wall on a 79. I know its supposed to be 4 wires. Tan, tan/white, green, blue but i do not see them anywhere on the fire wall. I did find those wires under the truck...
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    Wood floor in long bed

    This is a multi level question lol. Did chevy ever have a wood floor option in the 73 and up long beds? And is there a conversion kit available to convert my steel floor (or whats left of it), to a wood floor? From junk and trash being left in the bed for years my floor is in need of...
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    Build sheet found!

    Sorry this isnt much of a tech discussion but i just think its cool that after 39 years this document was still tucked away under the front seat. Just wish it was a little better shape lol. The truck was built in Baltimore, MD. And shipped to Sullivan Chevrolet CO. In Champaign, IL which is...
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    Header install on big block C30

    How hard is it to get headers installed on a big block in these trucks. What all will i have to remove to get them in place? Ive never put a set on a big block truck. I know putting a set on a small block truck is a breeze. Well compared to getting headers in my monte its a breeze lol. The...
  11. Mad gimp

    More wiper controller questions

    So i read in here how to test this controller by unplugging the harness from it and plugging it directly into the switch. I did that and my wipers now shut off as they should but no delay function. My question is where do i find a replacement controller? My parts guy cant get it and cant find...
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    Camper special equipment question

    My 79 dually is the 10,000gvw camper special. It has something ive never seen before and ive had 4 of these duallys. In the bed there is two dampers or shock absorbers that run through the front of the bed and attach to the back of the cab. What is the purpose of these and is there replacements...
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    New guy here

    Found this site and seen all the good info on here so i had to join. So far ive found alot of cool ideas for my 79 dually that ive named the "big bitch".

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