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    Lock up converter - not feeling the love

    The ride: 1980 C10, mild roller 400, 200-4R, 2-2200 converter, 3.73 gears, 27.5" tires. Nothing fancy or unusual. I thought when I had the trans built that it would be nice for fuel economy to use a lock up. It's wired through the brake switch, then to a toggle switch, then to the vacuum...
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    Big brakes and wheel clearance

    I'm considering new wheels for my 1980 C10 stepside. I'd like to keep the option of 13" brakes open. Is it safe to buy 17" wheels? McGaughey won't claim to fit but CPP says their's will fit most 17" wheels. What experiences can anyone share? What about other options? 18" wheels just...
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    deck height / quench

    I'm building a 400 from a short block I bought from my neighbor. He claims it has very low mileage (less than 1000 miles) and I have no reason to doubt him. It's got 20 over Keith Black flat tops. Piston depth varies from 0.043-0.057. It's a pretty big variance but not my main issue...
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    700R4 selection

    I'm planning on using a 700R4 in my build. The truck is a 1980 C10. The engine will be a 406 pushing 450-500 HP. Rear end is 3.73 with 26-28 inch tires. I want a 700R4 to keep cost low but have an overdrive. As I look around at choices, they run anywhere from around $1000 on up. What do...
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    Another guy from Ohio

    Hi there from the east coast of Ohio. I'm building up this 80 C10 that my dad bought new and I drove home from the dealer. It's only got 64k on the clock and was repainted about 20 years ago. There's a 400 short block on the engine stand in my basement that will be treated to aluminum...

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