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  1. paulrowe

    Mystic Blue

    Does anyone know where I can get the vinyl dye for Mystic Blue? The color code is Mystic(12)/Blue(25). I ordered blue from LMC and it ended up being just a dark blue. I can't find it online anywhere. Was this a rare interior color? Here's a picture of the arm rest color next to the one I got...
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    A/C and Cruise Control Vacuum Source

    Where are you guys pulling you vacuum sources for the Air conditioning and Cruise Control? Do I use the carb ports or the back intake port. I think the back intake port is for the transmission modulator??? Should I tee into that or go somewhere else? Any advise would be appreciated. I'm not sure...
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    Undoing Intake Bolts

    Hey guys! When I built my new motor I forgot to bolt the bracket on for the factory cruise control. Id really like to use it but in order to bolt it back on I have to unbolt the two back driver side intake bolts. The bolts are surrounding the water jackets. Do you think I will be ok to unbolt...
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    Motor Mounts Won't Line Up!

    Hey guys! I am working on getting the new engine back into the truck and I am having the worst time getting the motor mounts to line up. They are the energy suspension polyurethane ones inside the original clam shells. When I measure the distance between the block mounts it's 17.25" and the...
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    Seam Sealer???

    Does anybody happen to know what sealer GM used in the trough under the front window where it joins to the fire wall. I had a rotten spot in my fire wall and has to cut it out and repair it. The stuff that was there was a hard black sealer. I used some Proform seam sealer from a caulk gun but it...
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    Rotted Firewall Seam

    So I found this exciting find today burried under some Bondo on my firewall. Was wondering if anybody has had to fix this and could offer advise. I can't find the replacement panel online anywhere. Any help/suggestions would be much appreciated.
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    Finally finished My 406

    Hey guys it's been a long while since I last posted but I'm finally getting motivated to get my motor and transmission swapped. Going to run a TH400 and a 205. Anyway thought I'd post some pics of my engine build. Just took the NP203 out today! Man that things a pig! Pulling the engine and...
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    Looking for a 3/4 ton 14 bolt.

    Anybody in the New York area reasonably close to Canada have a 14 bolt rearend to sell? I'm interested in a 6 lug but would consider an 8. I know a 6 lug would be a semi float but I'm ok with that. 4:10 gears and a posi or locker would be nice too!!
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    Replacement Bed Floor.

    My bed floor has some nasty patch panels welded in at the back. I was wondering who's installed one of those replacement floors from LMC. Is the quality any good? What gauge steel is it? I won't be getting it from LMC because i'm in Canada but I was quoted $1057 and it looks the same as LMC. I...
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    Damaged block from shipping!

    Hi guys ended up getting my block delivered today and its been cracked on the corner where the transmission bolts on. Do you think this could be successfully welded. Then reamed and retapped. Unbelievable that this has happened again. This is my second block that hasn't worked out. Am going back...
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    Need advise.

    Hi guys the block I'm about to purchase for $400 has bern fully machined .030 and is fully ready to assemble. Its line bored, decked new cam bearings, frost plugs, and align honed. Also has been torque plate honned. The only weird issue is somebody has tapped 2 5/16 holes just below the oil rail...
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    Do I need a different cam?

    Hi guys. Its been awhile since my last post. I was in the process of building a 383 and it turns out the block is no good. So I've got a 400 SBC thats bored .060 (412ci)over now im putting together. And yes its been sonic checked LOL. My Parts are Edelbrock E street heads 70cc chambers 185cc...
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    Cylinder Head Decision?

    Hi guys was hoping for a little advise. I am disassembling my 350 currently and ordered a 383 rotating assembly to put it back together. My cam is a comp Xtreme 4x4. I'm using and edelbrock performer intake and stock converter. Right now i have 3.08 gears but going to 4.11 soon i hope. I'm...
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    Speedometer shaft np205.

    So I just picked up an np205 transfer case. Everything seems to be there except the only thing that's missing is the speedometer shaft. I'm wondering if anybody knows if the shaft from the np203 will work? Or if not maybe someone knows where I can get one or has one I could buy. I'm guessing...
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    K30 np205

    Does anybody know if a k30 np205 is the same as a k20 and k10 had in the mid 70s.?
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    Which Transmission?

    My truck currently has a TH350 with an NP203. The trans is leaking pretty bad and I'm sure could use a rebuild. I found a NP205 with a TH350 adapter for $200 today I was considering picking up. I also have a TH400 2wd trans that needs rebuild. Do you guys think the TH350 and NP205 will be ok for...
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    Grille Replacement

    Was wondering if anybody could tell me if the grille from a 73-74 Will fit in my 79? I was looking at the LMC replacement grilles and the early ones are the only ones that have an emblem on the front.
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    TH350 Torque Converter.

    Hi Everyone! I'm looking for some torque converter advise. I have a 1979 K10 with a TH350. The previous owner put a super lumpy cam and a high stall converter for some unknown reason. Anyway the truck is a dog starting off. I just bought a Comp Xtreme 4x4 cam which is good for 600 to 4600rpm...
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    Gear Ratio! Is this normal?

    I have a 1979 K10 with a 350 and TH350. It has a np203 transfer case. The truck has always been a bit of a dog starting off and lately it's been bothering me. I want to tow a #5000 trailer with it this summer so I started looking into it tonight. I jacked the rear and spun the tire with one tire...
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    Brakes have no stopping power

    While driving around in my truck today I noticed that the brakes have no stopping power. I check the vacuum on the brake booster. The line seems to be drawing plenty of vacuum and the brake booster seems to be holding vacuum. The brakes were fine up until today and then all of a sudden I have to...
  21. paulrowe

    Vent Windows

    Does anybody know if somebody sells the vent window frames? I see usa1 parts sells a vent window frame with glass and handle for 1981-1987. My truck is a 1979. Is there a difference in the vent window shape or design for these years? Also if anybody has any rust free assemblys they would be...
  22. paulrowe

    A/C belt breaking

    So I decided I'd like to have the air conditioning working in my truck again. So I went ahead and recharged the system. It ran good but when I was charging it the belt started slipping. I tightened the belt tighter and it was blowing cold air. After driving awhile it just broke. I put about 48...
  23. paulrowe

    Bushing Replacement

    Hey guys I'm looking at replacing all of the bushings on my truck as their kind of warn out. I was wondering if you think energy suspension is the best way to go or if there's a better cheaper option for me. I'm looking to get away from the rubber stuff as it seems to deteriorate too quickly...
  24. paulrowe

    Comp Extreme 4x4 Cams

    Anybody running one of the Comp Extreme 4x4 cams? If so which one and how do you like it? Was looking for a cam with low to mid range torque and these looked promising.

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