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    Flip Kit

    Thanks. I'm about to do this.
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    What did you pay for a square

    I've had the '81 stepside exactly 1 year. Paid $6,500 for it. No rust. Already installed: Wood bed kit, LED taillights, sport bumper, lowered. Since: Replaced entire interior except for the seat, tachometer conversion kit, replaced courtesy/dome light circuit/door switches, new stereo system...
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    Instrument Cluster fuse blows

    Replaced the headlight switch. Identical connections and function. Fuse blew again. Put a new fuse in and turned the light knob clockwise (away from the direction that the dome light would come on). Fuse did not blow, however, the light switch started smoking and got HOT. Unplugged it and...
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    Instrument Cluster fuse blows

    Yes, before and after. For several weeks after I completed the interior the dash lights worked. Just started this. I suspect there's a problem inside the headlight switch.
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    Instrument Cluster fuse blows

    It blows the fuse as you turn the knob to the left. Starting on dim and getting brighter. I can turn all the way left and turn on the dome and courtesy light. They are working.
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    Instrument Cluster fuse blows

    If I pull out the light switch and turn the knob to the left to brighten the IC backlights, the fuse blows. Bad light switch? It appears to be original. FYI, I installed the tachometer conversion kit with all the new parts included and all new bulbs. With the cluster removed, I checked the...
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    Hacked up stereo opening repair - '81 Scottsdale C10

    Thank YOU! This will work! I just won't need the faceplate since the new dash bezel will cover the front. It's going to look just like I want it to.
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    Hacked up stereo opening repair - '81 Scottsdale C10

    Thank you for the link. Do you think this part would work to replace the metal section of dash that's been cut out? Maybe line this part up, drill it out and secure it with some machine screws/washers/nuts? I have a new dash bezel to replace the modified one that came in the truck. Whatever I...
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    Hacked up stereo opening repair - '81 Scottsdale C10

    And I guess this is the "meat" of my question/problem. I would prefer to repair it like you did, however, I doubt there are any donor trucks around here. The kits I've seen like the one listed above by TPISly-c10 basically fix the dash bezel that's been cut so it looks better, but what about the...
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    Single DIN to shaft style?

    Flatwater, I am currently wanting to do the same thing. Mine was cut for a DIN and I want to go back with a RetroSound Hermosa. I haven't began to look for a donor dash to cut, but I think that will be difficult. '81 c10
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    Hacked up stereo opening repair - '81 Scottsdale C10

    I would like to install a "factory style" stereo, but the opening has been hacked for a single DIN. I saw the thread where you cut a piece from a donor truck and bolt it in, however, I seriously doubt finding one around here. Is there a kit Metra or some other manufacturer makes nowadays that...
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    1981 Stepside

    Good morning. New guy here from North Georgia. I've just been searching the forum to get answers and have not posted anything yet. Great forum. Lots of information. Stumbled on a basically rust-free '81 stepside back in December and bought it. I've been slowly working on the interior first. I...

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