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  1. 83 Box

    Mirror replacement

    This work? https://www.lmctruck.com/towing What you have are called towing mirrors. It must have been someones job to make as ugly as possible.
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    Hello, my name is Derek, and I have Just joined this page, trying to find some good information on working on my new 1978 k30

    Welcome to the jungle. I am redoing an 83 c10 an my radio is about the same. My antenna is connected but mostly get hiss. A lot of the hiss is from lint dust etc. on the dial connections (tuning, volume). You can usually improve things by cleaning them. First blow air around the stems then use...
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    Just bought this 87 square body in TN and it’s now home in North Carolina where i’m going to restore it

    Welcome from Louisiana.
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    New to the forum, but not to Squarebodies...

    Welcome and gongrats on your "new" daily. With respect to your rear end and a possible ratio swap, it would help to know if it is a 12-bolt or 10-bolt rear housing. I would bet that it is 12 bolt. I have very little experience with 12-bolt. In 10-bolt housings, different ratio ranges (3.08...
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    OEM cylinder head castings - 1977 K10

    I was alive and kicking when the 882s were in use. While OK, they tended to crack and the heat riser went int two of the exhaust ports (one on each side). There were a lot better open chamber heads that would make decent power and could put up with some performance abuse. I still have a short...
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    Finally found a good one!

    My bad!! It is definitely not a Ford. Apologies to all.
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    2 post shop lift

    A friend who sells 2 post lifts, used an new, once told me the two most important things with a two post, other than weight capacity and equipment condition, is a cross member at the top of the towers and anchoring them in sufficient concrete with deep enough anchors.
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    Power Steering Squeel

    The amount of friction (grip) a belt has is not just how tight it is but also how far around the pulley it makes contact. If the belt contact with the pulley is not long enough and you put the belt under strain (like starting out of sand or mud)it may slip and cause squeel. Never had it...
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    Buying one of these trucks just wondering if it’s a good deal or not

    I have been using LMC for all my parts and haven't found anything they don't have for the box body (and a lot of other year/models). Even better, they have been priced on the low side of competitive so far. I don't know if they ship overseas. Good luck. LMC Truck
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    Finally found a good one!

    Thanks all for the warm welcome. I joined this forum because, after looking for about 16 months, I found a square body that fit both my needs and my ability to turn it into something nice to drive. I call her the "Big Red Dog", a 1983 Silverado long bed C10. I live in south Louisiana and found...
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    Condenser Replaced - a few pics

    If you are converting to 134a you should always change the dryer. The dryer cannister contains a dessicant bag that grabs any moisture from the refrigderant. Also, while the R12 orifice tube may work (sometimes, system dependent) a dedicated 134a tube will give a lowewr output temp. It has been...
  12. 83 Box

    Coolant Hose Popped Off the Thermostat

    What altitude are you at? At altitude, the thinner air will make water boil at a lower temp. A 50/50 mix of water/antifreeze could be affected. The altitude can also make the engine run rich unless adjusted for that altitdude. I have had rich running engines idle at lower rpm. Good luck with...
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    Head versus manifold coolant temps

    I found the below online. Based on the pdf, it would seem logical to me that the manifold reading should be the same or slightly higher than the head. A small air bubble trapped in the manifold might cause a slightly lower temp because the sender is always in the coolant. I do SBC because...
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    Buying one of these trucks just wondering if it’s a good deal or not

    Blue, if they are both physically in about the same shape, I would let my choice be highly influenced by the condition of the interior and the running gear, in that order. While motors and trans are not inexpensive, they are much more readily available than interiors. Especially if you want...
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    Finally found a good one!

    Hey all. been shopping for a Square Body for a longtime and finally found one worth spending a little money on. It's an 83 Silverado and it is going to be a bitchin ride (hopefully soon). I will be posting picks and project updates on my sober days. Stay tuned!!!

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