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    Best black matte

    Rust tough has a good primer and paint and is easy to sand. Available in spray bomb at Napa. Sent from my SM-G920W8 using Tapatalk
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    Project 76 Chevy K10 4 spd

    If the front is sagging i wouldn't go any bigger than 33" tires Sent from my SM-G920W8 using Tapatalk
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    New guy from North Texas

    Welcome. Don't be shy with pictures. Sent from my SM-G920W8 using Tapatalk
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    New Guy from Vancouver Island

    Nice truck. Sent from my SM-G920W8 using Tapatalk
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    Switching over windows please help

    I did it on my 78 k20. Power window motors were shot. So I took the assembly out of an 87 with manual crank. Sent from my SM-G920W8 using Tapatalk
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    Manual swap

    The sm465 is about 150+lbs. The other option is np440. It's a 4 speed but 4th is an overdrive. And it uses speedo cable.
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    Spraying paint

    Gray metallic #2
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    Engine runs bad after 30 minutes of driving

    It's impossible to set a carb up at the factory. They can get it close but the weight of the vehicle and it's uses will change the tuning. I highly recommend an air fuel gage. A fuel pressure gage would be helpful too. Is the intake manifold correct for vortec heads.
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    Long Clutch push Rod

    the rod is now 19" long outside to outside. This is off an 8 but I don't think there different
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    Good engine blocks for a build

    If it's a daily I recommend an 87 or newer so you can install factory roller cam setup.
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    Manual swap

    I have an small in my truck. 1st gear is useless and it shifts like an old dump truck. It's also 200+ lbs. I would go with the nv4500. The issue with it is it has electronic speedo so you'll have to a dress that.
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    Ms to np440/El tyranny swap

    I'm shaping from my small granny gear to an not 4th overdrive. Has anyone done this swap? It's going into a 1981 gmc 2500 2wd. Looking to use the mechanical clutch linkage. I know I have to cut a new hole in the floor, get an adapter yoke and new drive shaft. Any think else I should know?
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    engine running funny

    Use a vacuum gage. If it's jumping around a lot you h ave a vacuum leak. When you installed the cam did you degree it? Put the #1 cylinder to tdc and mark where the line on the harmonic is on the tab. The tabs aren't always accurate. How did you set the valves?
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    Engine won't startt. Getting spark and starting fluid doesn't help....

    I would take the carb off the intake and look in. If any of the dust gets into the motor it's shot. It will be like taking sand paper to the cylinders. Check the fuel lines going to the pump. They may not leak but if the pump draws air it won't draw fuel. Had it happen on my 78.
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    Vibrations in drivetrain

    The u joints change how they vibrate or if they vibrate with the amount of road and speed of rotation. I had a ranger that drove fine till about 60 then sounded like it would tare itself apart. It would smooth out a bit as the speed increased. U joints were chewed up.
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    Fixing bed rust?

    I think by the time you pay for wire, body filler, sand paper, time and panels you still have to paint, you could save up for a new bed. if it's a choice between hrs of body work and building a flat bed, I'd go flat.
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    help me diagnose this clunking noise

    One trick I've learned to narrow down where a sound is coming from is a broom handle. Use it like a stethoscope. Put one end to where you think the sound is coming from and put your ear to the other. Move the end around the motor till you can hear it clearly. Being careful of the pullies.
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    1973-87 Hood

    I bent the hood on my regal. Forgot the magnetic tray when I closed the hood. Put a 2x4 at the front and carefully bent it back. You'll still need the braces so it stays straight. It won't be perfect but if it's a work truck it's cheaper than a new hood.
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    Alternator

    When I rev my motor up the volts go with it. Close to 18 volts. Fried my damn stereo. That is when you know the alt has to go.
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    Cutting Front Coils

    A fiend of mine lowered hus car with heat. Springs Broke two days later. And I mean all four of them. I've cut the top coil off my 2500 and a regal and have not had any problems. Just make sure the spring fits back into the slot.
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    Hello from central ontario

    Here's a picture
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    305 header help

    Stupid auto correct. Gmc not get.
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    305 header help

    Sorry I'm running the exhaust on a 1981 get 2500 2wd.
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    305 header help

    I run a set of shorty header for a 96 Tahoe with the youth pipe for the same. 3' single exhaust through a borla muffler exiting in front of the rear tire. Works and sounds good. Had to move one e-brake cable guide.
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    Hello from central ontario

    Just started on my second square body truck. First one was just for pulling in hotstock. This one is for street and general use. I'll post a pic shortly. Haven't started working on it yet. It was a farm truck all it's life one owner. Used to haul hay. It's a 2500 with a four gear. Should...

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