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Low hanging fruit to improve performance - request for input
Charlotte. So right down the road from you. The truck stays at my sisters house in Hickory as she has room for it so I head up there every few weekends. I’m looking for a classic car/truck meet up around Hickory if you know of any?- Jeff Heller
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- Forum: Carb Fuel Systems
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Low hanging fruit to improve performance - request for input
Thank you, 82sbshortbed. I'm actually from Longview, Tx, living in NC now. The truck came to me from Longview. Lots of family still around TX.- Jeff Heller
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- Forum: Carb Fuel Systems
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Low hanging fruit to improve performance - request for input
It sounds like I misspoke when I used the word performance. I truly meant reliability. I'm not using for towing/hauling or anything a truck should be used for... I have a 2017 F-150 for that. I consider it to be in it's golden years, just for pleasure. The truck was used exclusively as a farm...- Jeff Heller
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- Forum: Carb Fuel Systems
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Low hanging fruit to improve performance - request for input
Thank you all so far for the input. Although you’re giving me more credit for my mechanical abilities than I deserve... But it is certainly giving me stuff to research and learn about, which is the rewarding part of this process. I welcome all the advice!- Jeff Heller
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- Forum: Carb Fuel Systems
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Low hanging fruit to improve performance - request for input
Dizzy? I assume ignition coil? I'm a total noob! Learning as I go, so appreciate the support.- Jeff Heller
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- Forum: Carb Fuel Systems
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Low hanging fruit to improve performance - request for input
Battery hold down?- Jeff Heller
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- Forum: Carb Fuel Systems
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Low hanging fruit to improve performance - request for input
Recently inherited my grandfather's 1981 2WD Custom Deluxe. Before I get into cosmetic repairs/upgrades, I want to improve the performance and reliability. I've never owned a carbureted vehicle before. So far, it hasn't given me any issues. Hasn't quit on me yet and starts right up (with a...- Jeff Heller
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- Forum: Carb Fuel Systems
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Does anyone make the Custom Deluxe Striped Vinyl seat cover?
I'm trying to replace the seat covers in my 1981 C10 Custom Deluxe with the factory original style. They were "Striped Vinyl in doeskin". Attached photo is from a GM brochure. See Standard Custom Deluxe Trim. Has anyone seen these reproduced anywhere?? Lot's of replacement vinyl covers out...- Jeff Heller
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- Forum: Seats
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1981 C10 2" Lift Question
New to the forum and this is my first post... I've inherited my grandfather's 1981 2WD C10 Custom Deluxe recently. 81k original miles. I'm the 2nd owner. Its was his farm truck and the first car I ever drove. As you can see, it sits like a 2WD. I'd like to bring it up slightly with a 2" lift...- Jeff Heller
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- c10 custom deluxe
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- Forum: Lifted & Off-Road Systems
