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  1. chevdude

    K10 14bolt swap now rear brakes lock up before the front

    You didn't say what diameter the rear wheel cylinders are. I believe that they come in 1" and 1 1/8". The larger bore will give you more braking pressure than the smaller one. So if you have the 1 1/8" rear cylinders, try the 1"
  2. chevdude

    Blower Motor Fan Speed does not work on High

    Good to know
  3. chevdude

    Blower Motor Fan Speed does not work on High

    It's actually called the blower resister. Typically, the high speed quits first. Also, a good indicator that your blower motor needs replacing
  4. chevdude

    when the wife says I should buy it!!

    You should select this moment to actually hear what she says.
  5. chevdude

    1978 C15 Short Bed Step Side Leaf Spring Question

    Went out to where the truck is stored and sure enough, leaf springs. I have no idea why I thought they were coils.
  6. chevdude

    1978 C15 Short Bed Step Side Leaf Spring Question

    You sure? This is a base model truck. Straight six, three on the tree. Four wheel manual drum brakes.
  7. chevdude

    1978 C15 Short Bed Step Side Leaf Spring Question

    I have a 1980 GMC shortbed with rear coils and trailing arms.
  8. chevdude

    Biggest jobs you have completed in the shortest amount of time.

    Just make sure Mom is centered on the rubber pad, if your jack has one. And mounting a seat on the floor jack is a great idea. Adjustable height. It's on wheels. And your kid can pump you up when you need to pee.
  9. chevdude

    2 Hooker vr304 stainless mufflers 2.5”

    Do you take Paypal? I'll take them. PM sent
  10. chevdude

    Driving full time 4wd with front drive shaft removed

    Never really heard of bad things happening by doing this. I have a conversion kit. Never got around to installing it. The kit instructions say that, after installing the kit you should run the case in 4 hi occasionally to lubricate something inside there.
  11. chevdude

    To Tint or Not to Tint

    TINT!
  12. chevdude

    New to THIS forum.

    Welcome and have fun with the truck. Those factory radios that GM used are actually pretty good sounding radios. Mine cranks plenty loud and clear. Providing you're not using just the center dash speaker.
  13. chevdude

    Driving full time 4wd with front drive shaft removed

    If you really want good results, put some lockouts on your front axle and remove the front drive shaft. Unlock the hubs and put the tcase in 4hi. This will totally disconnect the front axles and gearset from turning. Your steering will feel better on slow, tight turns. They make conversion kits...
  14. chevdude

    New old guy

    He you go This K10 shortbed came out of Arizona about ten years ago. Some guy brought it up, painted it white. Originally was like a dark metallic green. Something happened to the guy and his brother sold it to me. No patch panels. No rust. Still sprinkles red dirt on me when I get underneath...
  15. chevdude

    For sale 1980 GMC shortbed project

    Hard to get decent pics of it because it's stored between two RVs.
  16. chevdude

    Let’s see your memorabilia?!

    Your brother should paint a big square box on the floor of his garage to throw his tools into.
  17. chevdude

    For sale 1980 GMC shortbed project

    This truck came from the south. It is virtually rust free. It has one dime size hole in the bed floor. Other than that, there is zero rust. Frame is the same way. Thinning the herd and this was the chosen one. It's cab and bed are in original paint. Hood and fenders are OEM replacements, no...
  18. chevdude

    Let’s see your memorabilia?!

    If you have the space to store this stuff, that's great. If it's cluttering up your workspace, that's not so great.
  19. chevdude

    K30 DRW Brake Drum Removal HELP!!!

    To keep your sanity you must be able to laugh at yourself. We have all done dumb stuff through the years. With the exception of posting it on a worldwide forum. Now that takes guts. Ha Henry Ford has a lot of famous quotes. My favorite is: "Whether you think you can or think you can't---your...
  20. chevdude

    New old guy

    The 77 k10 fleetside shortbed is in the garage. Sent the heads off for new valve guides. I'll get some pics when it goes outside.
  21. chevdude

    Air Compressor recommendations within my requirements?

    It seems that most new compressors are being built with a 175 psi. cutoff switch. I would change that out for a 125 psi. cutout. Reason being is that compressors will happily go from zero to 125 psi. Going from there to 175 psi makes the compressor work harder and harder, until it shuts off...
  22. chevdude

    New workshop!!!

    I think you're in Heaven. Not the official one but the here on earth one.
  23. chevdude

    Anybody know this disconnected tube?

    Wires and hoses seem to have "memory" to them. If not disturbed too much, it should be pointing at where it came from. See above posts.
  24. chevdude

    700r4 tv cable adjustment

    If you are familiar with the plastic part that goes into the square hole, on the carb mount'. You will notice that there are little tabs or locks, when pushed in, release the inner cable sleeve that allow it to move independently from the outer part. Start with the cable moved tight, or towards...
  25. chevdude

    Leaking rag joint

    Hey Sad Sack. Your good. That' some funny sh** there.

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