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    Lowering Shackles on a C10 Stepside

    Have you checked the clearance of the lowering shackles to the bottom of the bed floor? The bed floor being wood as opposed to metal sometimes interferes d/t the thickness of the wood as the bed crossmembers are shorter to keep the bed internal height the same as the steel floor. My son's truck...
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    Stolen truck found after 30 years

    Plenty of shops can do an emissions legal LS swap, you just have to be willing to write the check. I would think you could find all the emissions parts if you take your time. You can buy an Carb approved intake, and many of the other parts are available new. How does the smog shop know the...
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    Water mist cooling and an easy up ???

    PAW used to sell systems for automotive use in the 80's for this purpose as well as systems that sprayed into the intake tract to reduce detonation. I heard that they worked quite well but were discontinued as stuck pumps, bad installs, etc would damage too many engines. I remember in the late...
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    Water mist cooling and an easy up ???

    For those of you considering it...the commercial systems use pumps to significantly increase the pressure which atomizes the water. For a decent size porch, plan on $1-2k minimum. These systems work incredibly well and help with bug control. Again, it depends on the humidity. For the system i...
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    K10 NEED LONGER WHEEL STUDS.

    ARP has a good selection
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    Recovering Seats 1988 Suburban - Recomendations

    Raybuck is the best i have found. They will send you samples/ swatches. You can customize colors, materials, etc. And your first order is 10% off.
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    17 inch steel wheels- 81 C10 2wd 5/6 static drop.

    Those look like GM transport wheels. But not sure as transport wheels were only 22". They used to be free/ cheap and plentiful sitting on pallets at dealers after the Escalades, Tahoes, etc all got there nice wheels fitted but then C10 folks started boring the center hub hole and putting them on.
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    DELETE

    Yes, mounting brackets are the same or at least i dont notice a difference. I know the covers for the hinges are different between early and late and i think the adjustment knob is slightly different but same in functionality. The 73-80 is the old school springy feel that started with buggies...
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    454 magnum roller tip rockers

    Ive seen the 2 piece locking nut(allen head center set screw) back off if the studs arent perfectly flat on top. Also, wouldnt have been easier/ cheaper to just sleeve the 1-2 affected cylinders ratger than machine another block?
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    DELETE

    Just another option.... The 80-87(91) back is the same but the base is different in spring design and is actually better. The upholstery interchanges. You can find replacement springs for the 73-80 online if you have some broken. Typically on the drivers side. You can also weld some wire to...
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    Overheating Rebuilt 350

    Dont forget to buy the correct fan clutch. I just noticed i dont have the idler brace to intake that you have. Im going to have to look to see if i forgot to put it on or if mine just didn't have it now. I bought the complete serpentine system with all hardware, etc for $80 off an 89-91...
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    Overheating Rebuilt 350

    Stock fan? New stock Reverse rotation fan or original rotation? After looking at our serpentine trucks, looks like you might have the wrong fan. Yours: Leading edge to drivers. Mine: leading edge to passenger side.
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    short step assembly

    Also, other than the fenders, i think the beds are the same from the mid 50's to the 80's.
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    short step assembly

    For a custom or cleaner look...Is the wood already pre-drilled for the 8 mounting bolts? If not, you can weld nuts onto the cross rails and bolt it on from underneath and clean up the looks a bit. I also like the stainless strips that have hidden hardware. Wood floor beds have close to a 100...
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    Any GM 2.2 engine experts in readerland?

    Its some sensors on the side of the block about middle. Dont remember exactly though. My best friends nephew overheated his late 90's S10 and i installed the new rebuild and was just about done when i figured out there was a knock sensor or ?? not present on the earlier core. Had to pull it all...
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    How much paint do I need?

    Tractor Supply has some inexpensive tractor paint in gallons. I painted a Jeep CJ7 with Rustoleum gallons from HD. Turned out very well. I tried some of those "Paintshop" quarts from O'Reillys and didn't like it at all.
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    Wtb: old license plates

    You should be able to get those pretty easily at a local swap meet. Near me(Phoenix), they usually about $2-3 each for newer plates and starting around $10 for vintage.
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    Is this a bullet hole?!?

    Check the Carfax!
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    1991 suburban sunvisors in 1987 pickup? Will they fit?

    Yes, they interchange ok. Some of the later trucks have dimples already in the sheetmetal and just need to be drilled. You will also need to get the wiring harness which is like 20 gauge with a very small connector. I added them to my 89 K5 (Jimmy)and am adding to my '90 C30 (CC DRW) While you...
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    Dome light with headliner

    Two plastic spacers are used with the headliner and possibly longer screws. Probably be fine without the spacers.
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    Help...'90 Heater Pipe location

    Thank you, thats what i was thinking but not sure.
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    Help...'90 Heater Pipe location

    That was my first thought but it would be about 6" too low. I must be missing a bracket or something?
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    Help...'90 Heater Pipe location

    '90 R3500 Squarebody Where does this pipe mount and how does it connect to back of intake? Pictures? I know it mounts behind pass side valve cover but to what. I know the pass side gets heater hose crimped on but how does it connect to intake??? Thanks
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    Body trim molding 1977

    Pretty sure there was only 2 manufacturers of reproduction: the one that LMC and others sell, and the Mar-K which was much, much higher quality, however they are out of business. So I think its going to come down to price unless you can find some NOS or old stock of Mar-k.
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    Is there a reliable source for dually fenders?

    The trend ive seen the last few years is to build stepsides using narrower beds and dually fenders. Looks stock. Ive never really loved the look of GM stepsides. Actually prefer the Fords look.

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