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    Which motor mounts work for my truck?

    Looking for a good set of motor mounts (rubber) inserts for my 383 stroker to 85 Chevy k10. I’d like to find ac delco but it shows up not for my truck on summit. Anyone know part numbers or good brands that will work? I also need the bracket that goes on engine also. Thanks.
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    Are SM465 cases interchangeable

    I have an 85 Chevy k10 with SM465 and was told that the countersafts came in 2 size on the input side 1.3” or 1.4” for later years. Mine is 1.4”. I’m looking to get another case to swap all my parts into and found one out if 78 k10 but don’t know if the counter shaft is different size or if it...
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    Hole in sm465 casing?

    On the top of my SM465 case it has a small pin hole. I’m assuming that’s just wore over time. It’s where the stud on top fork cover goes in. Looking for opinions on if it will leak. Couldn’t tell if it leaked before because entire thing was covered in oil.
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    Need to find bump stops

    I’m looking at putting new bump stops on front and rear of 85 Chevy k10, but mine doesn’t have any on it now. So, question is Wjat is a good size or recommendation of brand/style to get for front and rear? I see different types and just curious if anything special to pay attention to. Thanks
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    More gear pattern pic. This time it’s for my rear set

    Looking for some advice. I finished up on my front. Now I’m on to my rear set of gears. Please let me know your thoughts on the gear pattern. It’s a GM 10-bolt 8.5” with backlash at 8. Thanks
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    Gear pattern pics. Need some input?

    I’m have my front diff set up with a pair of set up bearings I made up. It’s a 10-bolt 8.5”. I have the backlash at .007. Please take a look at my gear pattern and give me your thoughts or recommendations. Thanks
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    Sm465 rebuild kit

    Rebuilding a SM465 transmission. What is the best rebuild kit out there? Anyone have or heard experience with some better than other? Thanks
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    Drivers side firewall?

    I’m smoothing firewall on 85 Chevy k10. Question is on drivers side the bottom part has a lip that runs from center to middle of the drivers side panel. Has anyone removed that bottom lip on drivers side that is bumper out and just straighten across the lip down but not bumped out? The passenger...
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    Wiring harness advice pertaining to bulkhead and smoothing firewall

    I’m looking at American auto wire and painless kits for complete rewire of truck. I liked the idea of getting the kit that is just for the truck for easy layout, but they have the original bulkhead also. I am trying to smooth the firewall and don’t want the bulk head. Any advice if someone has...
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    3/16” brake line to rear?

    My 85 Chevy k10 originally had 1/4” brake line from proportion valve to rear with drum brakes. Now I have disc brakes and wondering if I could run 3/16” brake line to the rear. Reason being is proportion valve is only set up for 3/8x24 for 3/16 and I would need an adapter to go to 1/4” but if I...
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    Need some measurements for an Ididit steering column

    I’m wanting to order an Ididit steering column but I don’t know the measurements I need because I don’t have the original steering column to go off of. I have an 85 Chevy k10 floor shift. I’m wanting to get it with tilt and telescope. Has anyone ordered a tilt and telescope and have any advice...
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    What’s this for?

    Took my cab off 85 Chevy k10 to get frame ready for restoring. Noticed this bracket that wasn’t being used, but curious to what it was for. It’s on drivers side. Any ideas?
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    What is minimum vacuum needed at idle to run vacuum booster brake set up

    I’m looking at a 383 stroker that has 14.5” of vacuum at idle. I’d like to stay with the vacuum booster but thinking I may need to get a hydro boost. What brake system are you running with 383 stroker or similar with that range of vacuum? Or has anyone tried the vacuum assist pumps?
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    Has anyone relocated windshield wiper motor

    I’m looking to clean up my firewall. Has anyone found any kits or have any ideas on how to relocate the windshield wiper motor on a squarebody. Mines an 85 k10.
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    Looking where to buy axels

    I’m looking to change from my 28 spline rear axels to 30 spline since I’m redoing my gears and carrier. I se good things about superior axels but can’t find any for gm 10-bolt 8.5”. Any recommendations of where to order them and my Eaton tru trac gears? Or have advice on other axels like Yukon...
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    Which steering bracket from hogback or steering bracket from ORD?

    It’s going to go in 85 Chevy k10. Frame is good just want to put it on for safe keeping. Wonder if anyone has recommendations on which is better. Thanks
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    Do I need different gears with 33” tires and 4” lift

    I have a 85 Chevy k10 with gm-10 bolt with 2.73 gears and 4-speed Muncie. I’m putting 4” suspension lift with 33” tires and 383 stroked. Should I change the gears to something like 3.73 or will it be ok. I was reading about tearing up tranny in overdrive but I assume they are automatics? It’s a...
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    Is this the original bed on my 85 Chevy k10

    I bought an 85 Chevy k10 custom deluxe that I redoing. I already put a new gas tank on it. That is what brings up my question I bought a new gas filler neck and vent but when I put the bed back on (had it off to redo frame) the filler wouldn’t work so I had to use the old one. That got me...
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    Looking for headlight Threaded Inserts/Plate Nuts

    I recently watched an old episode of gearz about building the fall guy truck. On there they had some headlight Threaded Inserts/Plate Nuts by ARP. But now ARP doesn’t offer them. Does anyone know anywhere else I can get them? They pop riveted in
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    Swap to manual locking hubs

    I swapped out my automatic hubs to warn manual locking hubs on 85 Chevy k10. Question I got is, when I finished and truck still jacked up I locked in passenger side and spun wheel and pinion yoke spun (I had driveshaft off putting in new u-joints). Then I unlocked it and tried the drivers side...
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    What fluid and capacity in 85 Chevy k10 manual 4-speed ?

    I can’t seem to find what type of fluid is needed. So many different answers but no OEM answers.What fluid and capacity in 85 Chevy k10 manual 4-speed ?

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