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  1. Fat 454

    Body repair panels

    "What they don't realize is, in many cases the fenders, hinges, and core support need to be loosened and adjusted along with the hood. Sometimes that even moves into adjusting the doors. Just like building a fresh drivetrain, all the pieces have to be adjusted to play nicely together." If you...
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    Chrome bumpers comparison ?

    Another vote for Original parts. I picked up a tailgate for my Sub sitting in Sun Valley wreckers back in the day for about $20 I think ( they wanted more from the glass ) Flew it home in my check in luggage ( quite a big deal for the customs guys when I got off and that was over 15 years ago...
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    Newer Model Bed

    If the question is simply " can I get it to fit and to work as a bed?", then almost any 8' bed can be fitted to the back, even from another make ( ! ) . Its a simple ladder frame that just needs a few bolts and some spacers. Wiring is no more complicated than a trailer. If the question however...
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    Computerized carb

    "Computer Command Control" - producing "harmless CO2".. wow, I wonder how many GM executives today remember this ad ?? Priceless !
  5. Fat 454

    Davis Off Road, crossover steering???

    ORD - $500 - $1,000 for a cross over kit, depending on axle ??
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    Rear End Gearing

    We were looking to bring down the peak torque for an ls swap using a different cam, but after further study can see it needs to be rear end gear ratio, as the cam will not change the power band v. rpm relationship. Rear end ratio is therefore everything, ( and don't forget to measure tire...
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    Dingleball Hones

    I'm sure your all over that you need the expandable straight hones to clean up a bore, and the dingle balls just put a cross hatch finish on to hold an oil film. If you use the balls to "re-furb" a bore, they will not hold a true straight wall, and just follow any bulges or ridges already there ..
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    72 Monte Carlo project

    Yess ...
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    Rear Splash Panel

    "GM stopped using them after 1980. Cost cutting measure I am sure...." Man - how did we get to a point where 3 shades of silver grey and a decal set are the new car "options" v. the 27 different colours, 8 engine option packages on 5 different trim levels that it took to sell a car in the 70's...
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    Leaf Spring Torque

    Also, I would drive the truck a bit to get some movement into the suspension. That will settle the bushes ( and any internal bind ), then check and "re-torque".
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    Eaton MLocker

    Have you considered an ARB air locker. Not sure how price compares for you, however they are heavy duty, and can be turned "on" and "off" using a small air compressor that engages a dog internally.
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    Will this lift fit my k5/jimmy?

    These guys seem to be having fun ....
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    Hate it or Love it, it's sweet

    the duc tape wheel trims are the OG !...
  14. Fat 454

    74 C10 rear end interchange

    Ha - never thought of that, too used to stick shift I guess... Maybe you can remove the dust shield and inspect the flex plate that way, and also remove the trans pan to check for garbage in there also. Other than that, if the diff internals look OK you would have to drop the tranny to inspect ...
  15. Fat 454

    Looking for new tailgate. 85 K5 Blazer.

    Hi all - sorry what is the difference with the later model tailgates to the earlier ones ? Just the external body mould line at the top lip ? LMC sells up to '81. I prefer good ( un rusted ) used parts to "new" stampings anyway. If you are in the high desert area you should have no problem...
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    74 C10 rear end interchange

    Hi - all the above is great advice, however it is very hard to provide accurate advice "remotely". From what you describe, it may be that you have problems with the transmission and / or torque converter mounting?? You should not be able to spin the wheels with the transmission in park. I would...
  17. Fat 454

    Harbor Freight Table and carts

    wow - a SHOP ! .....
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    Sound dampening

    i'm really conflicted about using this stuff. It has been a HUGE job to remove from previous projects, and have found that it traps moisture on the floor leading to rust. I am NOT putting this stuff back in our new truck after a full internal clean out and respray, and am going to try a...
  19. Fat 454

    Tire suggestions for lifted 86 suburban

    Tyre "disposal" is at $20 - 30 each here now, so we drop our take offs at our local friendly farmer that uses them to hold down tarps on massive topsoil and feed windrows - recycled / upcycled, "free" disposal ( fuel and time costs ) and not being buried in landfill etc. ...
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    New project owner

    welcome, great to have another sub owner on board. If the truck is from wakanda maybe it hasn't rusted as its made from the same stuff as Cap America's shield ??
  21. Fat 454

    Stolen!

    Wow - that really sucks man. I'm sure someone on the forum will be able to hook you up tho'. anybody have any reviews on gps trackers. Looked at these a while ago, and they all seemed to have some sort of shortcoming. Tech changes quick tho .. any good reviews ?? Cheers
  22. Fat 454

    New member, Australia

    welcome from Gippsland, VIC. I think we need an OZ sub- registry and / or meet sometime for all the members on this side of the "pond" ( at least the Eastern states ?.. ) FWIW have a good look at the conversion before putting it on the road. We recently got a roady on an OBD ( 1990 extra cab )...
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    Lowered jimmy

    Thats too cool. I think it was the same guy that set up an old site back in the day with all the original manufacturing brochures for squarebodies ( best site intro ever - "whats all this then ... ") . Thats one of the things that got me into these trucks in the first place - finally someone...
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    Lowered jimmy

    slosh tubz for the front ?? - are they still around ?
  25. Fat 454

    Lowered jimmy

    pics , pics - its all in the stance - need a good one from the side please. Always looking for real world experience with drop kits - what motor are you running ( weight ) - seat in the back etc. etc?

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