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    Pickup Body to Suburban Frame Swap?????

    Will a 73-87 pickup body(including the box) bolt onto a same year suburban frame? Is the wheelbase the same? Will the body mounts line up?
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    Voltmeter Not Working

    I have a 1983 Silverado 1/2t that had a 305 ESC in it before I got it.I put a 406 in it but the voltmeter does not work.Could this be related to the unplugged wiring from the ESC setup?
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    Will Rims from a Current 3/4t fit a SquareBody?

    I have seen some 3/4 t 2wd with rims from a 2004 and it definitely looks like the offset is different.What newer factory wheels will fit a squarebody K35? I like the look of some of the newer wheels and would like to know what my options are.
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    700R4 Wiring Connections

    After working through my tv cable and shifting issues,my transmission is now working fine.The next thing I want to is to connect the four pin plug to the transmission.My question is what does it connect to under the hood? When I bought the truck everything was disassembled and in the box of the...
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    Best Replacement Chrome 1983 C10

    I'm looking to replace the plastic chrome pieces on my 1983 Silverado.I see it is sold in a roll.Will this look the same as the factory strips? Are there more than one type available.I found the replacement stuff on LMCs website. I'm looking to repaint and bring it back to stock. Thanks
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    700r4 Not Shifting

    I finally got the engine put into my truck after it has sat for 26yrs and now the trans won't shift out of first gear until I floor it and really speed up.It seems to upshift fine then but what can it be?If I idle away from a stop and just lightly accelerate it holds first gear.I've tried...
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    Walker Replacement Dual Exhaust

    Walker offers factory replacement dual exhaust for 73-87 square bodies. Has anyone installed dual exhaust kit made for a 6.2 diesel on their gas truck?I was looking at their online catalog and you can buy this kit or one from a 400 sb powered pick up and bolt it on.I'm just wondering if they are...
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    Electric Choke Power Source??

    I just installed a 406 and a Demon carb in my 83 Chevy 1/2 ton.I cut the connector that went to the factory electric choke and connected it to my + on my Demon carb. I'm not getting 12v from the connection and my choke light is on.Isn't this wire supposed to have power all the time?Also how do I...
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    Repairing TV Cable End?

    Can the plastic piece on the end of a TV cable be replaced? I realize these are cheap,but when you have to order a cable and wait,it would be nice to be able to recrimp the end.Just asking.
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    1983 Electronic Spark Control System

    I'm installing a larger engine into my 83 and was wondering if anyone was interested in the ESC system.It's complete.I realize this usually gets turfed but I thought there may be someone interested.
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    1983 Crank Pulley Question

    I'm in the process of bringing a 1983 1/2 ton back to life and I'm putting in a 406 from another project.I bought the truck without an engine and need to know what the proper crank pulley looks like.The one I have uses both a serpentine and V-belt arrangement but I'm not sure if this was used on...
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    Will 20 Gallon Tanks Bolt In?

    I have an 83 long box 2 wd with 16 gallon tanks.Will the 20s bolt up and use the same sender?
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    Aftermarket EFI? Anyone Tried It?

    Has anyone tried the FI systems from Edelbrock,FAST,ACCEL?Not the high tech high dollar systems but something a little more affordable.Just wondering what worked and was the best bang for your buck.I always wanted to TPI one of these trucks but by the time I buy all the TPI stuff I should be...
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    Where are My RPO Codes?

    I just bought an 83 Silverdao 1/2t that has roughly 85kms on it and has been parked since 1990 with a dead engine.I looked in the glove box hoping to find a list of options but there was none.Where are the RPO codes on this truck?

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