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What kind of grill is this?
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Looksing for a pair of Steps
Looking for a set of aftermarket steps for cheap. Don't have to be purdy. Just a good deal. upgraded to 33's and going to raise it up about 2" and my 5 2" wife can't get in and out as it is. Something like this would be preferrered... -
My Chistmas shoes
New shoes for the hoopdie. Dick Cepek Dc-1 15" rims, wrapped in Cooper Trail Cutter M/T 33x12.50. ...gotta get home tonight and do some trimming on the back side of my fenders. Scrubbing really badly at half turn.- chubble
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- Forum: Wheels and Tires
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700R4 TV Cable end replacement
My TV cable hasn't been hooked up for the entire time I have owned my truck, which makes me feel real stupid and makes me real mad at the PO who took the TBI off and F'ed up the conversion. The cable is there and appears to pull and retract freely, so I took it by AAmco On Wed. and they told me...- chubble
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- Forum: Automatic Transmission
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Wheel Offset and backspacing
I can remember a thread that had all this information in it but after several searches, including google I haven't found the info I need. Ordering new rims for my square for Christmas. Black Bulletholes from Summit racing. I am riding on 31x10.50 R 15's right now and my tires are good so I...- chubble
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- Forum: Wheels and Tires
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Why can't I burn rubber?
I don't mean to sound like a dumb kid by asking this question but I feel as if my truck aught to be able to at least bark the tires from a dead standstill with my foot off the break. I need to know if it is a problem with an oversized carb or just the way its adjusted. When I give it anything...- chubble
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Roof access for cab running lights.
I've been thinking about picking up a set of cab roof lights and i was looking and was wondering how(if) you drop the ceiling down issue the can to run the wires. pics would be awesome. -
Champion Plugs?
Hey guys. I have been thinking that my truck could probly stand to get a tune-up. Replace the plugs and wires etc. I was driving past O' Reilly's yesterday on my lunch break and they have Champion Platinum for $.99 cents or double platinum for $1.49 (after a mail in rebate of course:hmm:)...- chubble
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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new bench seat upholstery
the wife has finally given me the thumbs up that i can get my bench seat upholstered. i want black and red...so now i need help with design.so lets see what you guys got or can find.. i found these they are pretty sweet -
Horrible Squelching Noise on crank
So my truck the past few days has been making this awful loud squealing squelching noise when I crank the key over. The past couple days, it will make it the first time I try to start it about half of the time. Same noise you hear if you try to crank a car that is already started. Is my starter...- chubble
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Push through Center caps on Rally wheels
Does anyone know if/of a set of push through style center caps would work on a set of Rally Rims? I want to paint my rims gloss black but don't really like the look of the OE hubs anymore (plus missing 4x4 logos on 2) I thought gloss black wheels with a new set of polished trim rings and a... -
4x4 Emblems/graphics
When did Chevy start putting 4x4 on the beds of their trucks. Were there ever any emblems on the exterior of the 73-87 Squares to signify that they were 4wd aside from the optional 4x4 rally center caps? -
simple fuse question
what fuse are the interior lights run off of? i don't see one that is labeled as being interior lights/cigarette lighter.- chubble
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- Forum: Electrical & Audio
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Dual Thrush or Dual Cherry Bombs?
Got a birthday coming up and I've asked my old lady for a new air cleaner (12x2" edelbrock) and some glasspacks. So...Here is the question...Thrush or Cherry bombs on my 305? I have heard some things about thrush's rusting out prematurely but other than that haven't found much. I...- chubble
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Stock Rims?
There is a half assed scrap yard about an hour from my house that had a pair of squares posted on CL and one had a cool looking set of beadlock rims with BFG AT tires. I liked the rims but didn't know if they were stockers or aftermarket, if so who makes them? For the right price they would... -
Quick Cow Catcher Bumper question
I want to add the two cow catchers to my bumper if possible. There was one at the PAP junkyard last weekend with the bars in good shape (like this one in the picture) but the bumper wasn't in as good of shape as mine. Can you take the bars off one and add them to another that has the round head... -
Hood Ornament Template
I was at the PAP junkyard this weekend and was nabbing some stuff off an 86 Custom Deluxe and it had a Hood ornament that was in good shape so I brought it with me and want to put it on mine which doesn't have a hood ornament originally. Would anyone who has one be willing to make me a template... -
Cold Start
How long does everyones truck take to get cranked up on a cold start (especially if temps are <50* out)? I can't walk away from mine until I have keep a light foot on the gas for about 1-2 minutes without it cutting off. Is that pretty standard for an old carbureted engine? Not sure if my idle...- chubble
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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New from NC
Hey guys, I have been frequenting the site over the past few weeks, so I thought I would introduce myself. My name is Brian and I live in Eastern NC. I have owned my 87 Custom Deluxe Squarebody since last december and have big plans for it, I plan on starting to paint it very soon, so I...- chubble
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- Forum: Introduction
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Fender well question
How easy is a front fender well to replace? Mine has a hole about the size of a softball in it and I'd like to swap it for one that is in a bit better shape from the pull apart this weekend if its not too big of a project. Any thoughts? -
Floor light bulb type?
Hey guys, I am not near my truck right bow but I have to make an order from amazon this morning and wanted to throw a LED light into the floor board light socket. I just can't remember what size bulb it is. Is it a standard 194/168 T10 bulb? Thanks for any quick responses. -
Paint Help: pearl question
I have it in my head that I am going to paint my truck in the next month or so (as soon as the forecast looks good). I am going to attempt the $50 rustoleum paint job. With this said, I don't want to kick off a debate about whether or not I should do rusto or single stage, I really want to try... -
Intake Tube
Any tips on where I can find a tube to run from the metal air intake to a hole in the front of the truck beside the radiator to get some cold clean air into the carb? Mine doesn't have anything there. I would prefer something cheap and local to something that I would have to order online...- chubble
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custom dash questions
So, my vents were stinking and my dash was looking tired and cracked so i was tearing down the dash this morning and got a little carried away with myself. I cut the plastic and foam off the metal dash frame do now i have a great start to a custom dash. I'm wondering if any of you guys have any... -
2 Easy questions...I hope
Hey guys, First Post! (But I have been a visitor to the forums for about a little over a year since I got my truck). I have an 87 4x4 (Reg. Cab, long bed) Custom Deluxe. I really want to bring some modern parts to this truck but I haven't been able to find much info on. First, I...
