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    1984 K10 5.3 Swap Build Advice. Bang for buck power.

    Hey guys. I'm looking for advice. I want to put a reliable daily engine in my truck for the best price I can. Looking to make around 450hp at the crank. My first idea was to rebuild and upgrade a 5.3. As some of you might know everything is sky high right now. Here are some things I've found...
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    Mystery Paint Scheme GMC C2500 7.4 454

    Anyone know what this paint scheme is on this C2500 Cab? Just curious because I can't seem to find another like it. Looks sort of like a Dessert Fox but different. Custom?
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    Engine Mount Bolts (The ones that bolt to the frame)

    Whoever had this truck before me disassembled it put all the bolts in a bucket and grabbed whatever fit when putting them back. I'm trying to figure out what the proper hardware for these mounts is. I think I have the right size bolt I just need to know what it gets.. Bolt with 2 washers and...
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    Stripped steering gear box mount

    Hello again guys. I'm having some terrible luck here. Stripped out a mount hole on the steering gear box trying to tighten it 75 ft lbs like the manual says. Are these values in the repair manual high? I turned it down to 60 ft lbs for the remaining 2 (the first one took 75lbs). How can I fix...
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    K10 Front leaf spring. Is the service manual torque correct?

    I'm currently installing new leaf springs in the front of my K10. Got the U bolts tightened to 150 ft lbs (that was a beating) front leaf spring front bolt to frame at 90 ft lbs Now it says torque the front leaf spring rear bolts that go into the shackle both at 50 ft lbs.. I'm currently at...
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    Can someone identify this seat please?

    Hi all. I'm looking for a seat for my 85 single cab. I want the correct folding seat that came with the truck. Can anyone tell what year range this seat is I ran across?
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    New Tires are Ugly. Bring the Classics Back!

    Just wanted to see if I'm the only one that thinks new AT tires are butt ugly. What is with the all the crap all over the sidewall these days? I don't think it looks good on a square at all.. I know it's designed to improve performance but I just wish there were some simple options out there for...
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    Hacked Frame.. Can someone tell me whats going on with these body mounts??

    It's a 77 K10 frame that had a 85 C20 cab with a 4" body lift. I am getting rid of the body lift. I hear that you use the frame year body mounts. I assume the C20 cab would bolt on just like a K10 cab. But it looks like the previous owner torched the holes to use the 81-89 body mounts. Can...

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