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  1. Fat 454

    Brainstorming about my 81 GMC

    OK - yeah looking at it you will need to consider modifying the wiper arms / assembly, as the earlier hood will interfere with the later wiper assembly. I am sure it can be done and is not a show stopper. Also expect someone here has done it and can share pics of what is required.... ;-)
  2. Fat 454

    Brainstorming about my 81 GMC

    I didn't know the actual cab sheet metal was different. I thought only the hood, fenders and rad support changed?
  3. Fat 454

    1976 GMC STEPSIDE ON BAT

    OOOh - yeah thats nice !
  4. Fat 454

    Brainstorming about my 81 GMC

    Not in front of my "stash" right now, however I believe the major issue to be aware of is around 1980 ( someone will correct me here ) the hood hinges changed from a mount on the inner front fenders to a pocket in the scuttle. Effectively therefore you should be able to retro fit the full front...
  5. Fat 454

    Manual Transmission Swap Options

    I have a 1990 short bed 2wd with a factory 350 and an NV3500. It drives OK, and is "fun", however its not what I would call a "sport truck". I have read loads of reviews that the NV 3500 is not a "strong" box, however I think that relates to the fact that you can break anything if you plant it...
  6. Fat 454

    C20 suburban and sway bars

    what that guy said .. I would find an OEM chevy sway bar set up off a junk yard truck, clean, paint and fit it. That way you know it has been GM tested and engineered, will fit and be fit for purpose etc. Just be careful that you get a single rear wheel set up, not the dually one. They are...
  7. Fat 454

    Drop in bed liner

    How about making one from marine ply and screws. Easy to make, robust, and if you oil it it will withstand the sun for a while at least. Also easily removable, and you can add in timber to support a second level load, or cover for tools etc. I prefer my beds with the original paint, however its...
  8. Fat 454

    The FlatLander – A Squarebody That Shouldn’t Exist

    @Terlingueno - what are the other 2 ?...
  9. Fat 454

    Dropping my Stock '74 Stepper - Need Advice

    Thanks Keith - font of all Sq body wisdom as always ! ..
  10. Fat 454

    86 long bed 4x4 plastic model kit

    This is currently available as a 1 /43 diecast from IXO ( Evil bay etc. ). Otherwise I would look for a monogram 1 24 C10 kit, and modify with printed parts that are available ( i'd try a google image search to find the parts you want ). There are no off the shelf later model squarebody plastic...
  11. Fat 454

    Dropping my Stock '74 Stepper - Need Advice

    gorgeous truck ! Was the squarebody fender style available with a factory spare tyre cutout, or was that discontinued in '72 with the Action line trucks ?
  12. Fat 454

    Check out this 73!

    I guess you are paying for "they are only original once" premium - but I would definitely want to look at it in person to be sure, before handing over that much dough. Then of course I would be worried about driving it in the wild, adding too many miles, potential loss of value etc. Not really a...
  13. Fat 454

    Fuk u

    I've been living with sidebars, footers and headers since the mid '90's. Just look straight thru' it all - don't even register. Only really annoying one is pop-up ads every 2 mins on some YT channels ( I think it comes down to how "monetised" the owner of the "channel " chooses to be - some...
  14. Fat 454

    Bolt Sizes

    The seat belt anchors are usually different to everything else. Often metric, shouldered, hardened and a fine pitch thread. I think this was partially due to the "duty" specifications of the belt / bolt anchor, and that safety reg. requirements changed more often than model design ( ie. all the...
  15. Fat 454

    Tremec TR-4050 swap

    Hey Chris - update please ( just a couple of pictures would do ) - I think we are all waiting with bated breath to see how this goes ! ..
  16. Fat 454

    Wood bead seat cover

    wow - what a cool question, I remember those and hadn't thought about them for ages! Maybe we should have an "8 track repair and upgrade" thread also - maybe we already do ?...
  17. Fat 454

    77 K-10 Silverado Suburban in Tuxedo Black

    That is Soooo nice! - we need more pics of the interior, options sticker and engine bay details to show everyone what they are supposed to look like ! thanks ..
  18. Fat 454

    unSquare K5 Floor Repair DIAMOND PLATE fabricated supports

    Hi - awesome project ! just having the determination to see it through to the end deserves a medal in itself - your Blazer will thank you ! I have one the same ( condition ! ) - some suggestions : * if the frame is solid ( ie. not snapping in half from rot ) - use that as an acceptable "jig"...
  19. Fat 454

    Metal plate front wheel wells

    Payson ??
  20. Fat 454

    Door brace tab?

    yes - that's why you need the tab repaired. It helps re-inforce the door skin everytime the door is opened and closed. You dont want a tear appearing in the door sheet - that is way more challenging to repair ....
  21. Fat 454

    Blazer Hard Top Window Glass

    Keep the sliders as they are a great option ( or sell the frames to me !! ) ;-) You my want to consider plexiglass as an option to replace as it will reduce the weight of the top if you want to remove it. Also you can purchase relatively easily and cut / trim it yourself ( so cheap ...er )...
  22. Fat 454

    Bed floor replacement

    Hi - some pics / photos would help so we can see what you have in front of you, and what parts you have. Taking a bed apart is relatively straightforward. Assume you have a steel bed floor, not wood ? All the parts unbolt, however there are also some welds between the rear floor cross member and...
  23. Fat 454

    Dually Fender Attachment

    Apologies - the fender "liners" ( above ) are plastic moulded / sheet. The "fender trims" are cast pot metal ( Mazak - a zinc alloy ) on the outside, that finish off the external belt moulding on the earlier models. Like everything they got dropped over time ( no doubt to improve the bottom line...
  24. Fat 454

    Dually Fender Attachment

    Here you go - I believe this is what you are looking for. OEM are a kind of moulded nylon type plastic. There is a part number cast in 73-c-68496. They finish off the internal lip of the factory hackery when GM cut a regular styleside to fit the fibre dually fender. I haven't seen them...
  25. Fat 454

    Behind seat

    and toy storage too .. Awesome !!

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