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  1. Itali83

    Cab swap years and also cab removal.

    Ok, can anyone tell me for certain any issues with mounting an 81-87 cab on a 76 truck with 76 nose please. I’m not talking about things like the 76 doors take the smaller door panel, the 80’s cab has wiper switch on the turn stalk. I just want to know that the round eye nose will bolt on and...
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    Capacitor looking thing for 1976 blower motor

    Anyone know exactly what the capacitor looking this is under the hood, on the firewall, on the wire going to the blower motor positive? It’s between the resistor and the blower motor itself. Non-a/c truck. Definitely a factory piece. I’m thinking it’s a capacitor for radio noise. Mine is getting...
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    6.5 turbo swap

    Figure I’ll start a slow and long build thread for my new project. I’ve been daily driving my ‘76 K25 for over a year and the fuel mileage is just killing me. 6-8 mpg depending on how much warm up time or plowing in the winter etc. it’s getting old. I know it’s a complete package combination...
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    My’04 Mustang GT

    Figured I’d share a few pictures of my 2004 Mustang GT. I bought it brand new, August 27, 2004. Never seen winter. For the first 10 years, never even saw rain. Started having kids in ‘14 and didn’t have time to keep it polished like I had and I put it in storage. 4 years later I missed it so I...
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    Torque converter 700r4 and TH400

    So, I’m going to get a 6.2 that is mated to a th400. I don’t want the th400. Any chance the torque converter is the same between the 700r4 and TH400? Did they ever offer a lockup converter in the 400? I guess I’ll be able to tell easily when I get there if there are any wires running to the...
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    700r4, gas to diesel difference

    Ok guys, long shot here but has anyone ever put a gas 700r4 behind a 6.2? I’ve come across a super cheap and supposedly good 6.2 I just can’t pass up. Been thinking about swapping a 6.2 into my 76 k25 and running a 700r4 and np208 transfer case. I’ve never cared about gas mileage but this last...
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    Ignition power issues

    Hey guys, first I’ve got to b!tch about the GM factory wiring diagrams. I’m a 20 year ASE master technician and I’ve never seen such a Sh!tty wiring schematic setup in my whole career. GM’s “better” idea of not showing each wire from start to finish is an absolute disaster. I’m trying to...
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    NP203 PSA

    So, little story about what I did today that could have been disastrous. I’m going to start off with the fact that this is my first truck with the 203 transfer case. I do know the workings of a 203 and how they do what they do. I’m also ASE master certified and been a mechanic professionally for...
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    1976 windshield washer pump rebuild kit

    Please tell me there’s a kit to rebuild these washer pumps. For some reason I’m just fascinated with the design of it and hate the idea of just replacing it with an electric pump. The solenoid and cam all work perfectly, just the rubber check valves are so stiff that it won’t work. Just figured...
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    1976 coolant temp sensor part number needed

    Hey guys. I need a known correct number for the temperature sensor for my 76 gmc. It’s for the gauge. I looked it up on maps, bought it and installed it only to find out it pegs the gauge to hot when it’s cold. Unplug the sensor and gauge returns back to to wherever the gauge wants to. I know my...
  11. Itali83

    Figured out which mirrors I want. Anyone have them?

    Ok guys, I’ve figured out which mirrors I want for my ‘76 gmc. These are the ones. Anyone have a set?? ben
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    1976 vin number. How many digits is your vin?

    The tag in the door jamb is missing on my truck. The frame is literally mint condition and I’ve found the vin number is two places clear as day. It’s only 9 digits. I know older trucks don’t have the 17 digit standardized VIN. Just want to make sure 9 is enough and the same that you guys have...
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    1976 non a/c heater box

    The heater box in my truck has been just demolished by mice. It was completely full of nests and has rotted out most of the metal doors and dividers in there. The plastic housing is fine so even just the metal pieces would be fine. That would make things easier to ship too I’d think. I did...
  14. Itali83

    How long does your Q-jet hold fuel in the bowl?

    What I’m getting at is how many days does your q-jet hold fuel so when you go to start it and pump the throttle, it’s actually squirting fuel? My 82 with a Holley will last literally the better part of a month before I have extended cranking to get fuel to the bowl and accelerator pump. My 86...
  15. Itali83

    More quadrajet help please! Won’t run

    Hey guys. Really bummed out after spending three hours trying to get my new truck going with no luck. stock 350 with what appears to be a stock original quadrajet. I bought the truck and was able to hear it fire and run briefly by me pouring gas down the carb. Truck has been sitting 20+ years...
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    Quadrajet help please. What’s this adjustment!?

    Rebuilding my Q-jet on my new truck. I can’t find any videos telling me what this screw is. It has a spring under it so I’m assuming it’s an adjustment of some sort. Every video of Q-jet rebuild shows a carb that doesn’t even have this at all. Maybe a truck specific thing? This is a stock carb...
  17. Itali83

    Quadrajet help please. What’s this adjustment!?

    Rebuilding my Q-jet on my new truck. I can’t find any videos telling me what this screw is. It has a spring under it so I’m assuming it’s an adjustment of some sort. Every video of Q-jet rebuild shows a carb that doesn’t even have this at all. Maybe a truck specific thing? This is a stock carb...
  18. Itali83

    73/74 grill in a 76 truck

    I think I’ve seen it here on what it takes to put a 73/74 grill in a later truck. My dilemma is that I’ve got a 76 gmc with a missing grill and believe it or not I’m finding more 73/74 grills and they’re less money. I really like those the best and maybe I’ll do a grill swap. Looks like the...
  19. Itali83

    West coast mirrors and brackets.

    I want some west coast mirrors and brackets for my new to me truck. I want the specific brackets to fit the doors not something that can be cobbled up to fit. Actual mirrors aren’t as important but would like a complete set of possible. Ben
  20. Itali83

    76 gmc grill

    I’m looking for a driver quality grill for my new to me truck. Can be faded and need some love but not missing big pieces. Let me know what you’ve got. Thanks Ben
  21. Itali83

    Pto off from an sm465

    I’m possibly going to buy a 1 ton dump truck that I want to get rid of the electric over hydraulic dump pump. The pto is now obsolete to buy new. Anyone have a truck that has the sm465 with a pto still on it? Ben.
  22. Itali83

    89-91 suburban overhead console mount and headliner pics please

    I’ve got the mount and overhead console to put in my ‘87 suburban. Does anyone happen to have a picture or the headliner with console removed? I’m just looking to see how big and where the holes are that allow the mounting bracket to stick through the headliner. I’ve got my old headliner out and...
  23. Itali83

    NP205 same for sm465 and th400???

    Ok, I’m looking at buying a 1 ton dually with a 350ci motor. It has a th400 with no reverse in it so needs a rebuild. I’d rather have a 4 speed being a dump truck and wanting a manual pto. I’ve found a complete sm465 trans, bell housing, shifter, pedals flywheel etc out of a 1/2 ton np208 truck...
  24. Itali83

    89-91 Suburban overhead console. Worth it?

    Ok suburban guys. I’ve got the headliner out of my 87 to redo it. I kind of want to get an overhead console and have found one with the bracket. You guys like the console? Use it much? Worth the cost and effort? thanks ben
  25. Itali83

    Roof insulation

    I’ve got the headliner out in my suburban so I can redo it. Also I’m installing the rear wind deflector and roof rack. What’s the best insulation to use on the inside of the roof. I want to help out the a/c the best I can and keep the heat out. I know about dynamat but thought I read a post a...

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