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That's true, but better handling isn't my only goal. I want to be able to haul loads and tow a trailer, something I feel is past the limitations...
So, I recently had this truck given to me by my grandfather. I've done a bit of research, but info on these trucks is unsurprisingly few and far...
Airplane alternator. Very tiny and can put out a good amount of amps, but can be kind of spendy.
It's definitely no E30! :D
I checked out his brake kit, but I don't like the fact that I have to modify the spindles, I'd like to be able to throw the stock parts back on at...
Thanks for all the compliments! It will definitely be driven and enjoyed. I think the first order of business will be new tires, as these ones are...
I finally found a car that is in good enough shape to drive! I traded an OT 2000 Chevy pickup for this, and drove it 60 miles home with no...
I actually just picked one of these up yesterday, and I'm going to start a thread here in just a little bit. Gromit is right, the stock engine and...
Just go down to Napa and get a belt for whatever vehicle the 4.3L came from, and say it has A/C and no power steering, as both were optional. A...
There are a few of us here!
Stick the entire chassis underneath your truck. IFS, rack and pinion, and 4 wheel discs sure are nice. Doing this exact swap under my '50 Chevy...
Just for future reference, this is commonly referred to as 'torque converter ballooning'.
Merry Christmas from Willow, Alaska as well!
Does twisted wires under the dash and arcing the starter under the hood count?
Vortec heads will fit an older block, but I would find a better engine to put them on then a 305. 88-95 TBI 350 blocks can be had for cheap.
I picked up an O/T 85 Chevy truck with a first year 4.3L V6 in it. The guy said it had a valve tick which turned out to be a rod knock when I went...
The Blazer frame generally isn't used because it sits about 8-10" taller then the truck frame IIRC, something along those lines.
Might ask him if a full restoration is included with that price...
Very cool idea! On my 50, I plan on keeping the choke cable and original style key switch still working, but instead of a foot starter, I will...
My dad used to have a friend a long time ago whose father owned a diesel shop. They would get ahold of some big diesel turbo and mount in on an...
I think I've had more shop towel and tape band-aids then I care to remember!
Thanks, that thread was an informative read. I talked with my machinist who said he has ran this combo before and gave me some advice. He...
I think the fuel prices will change a lot of people's builds. Maybe not drasticly, but I think there will be a lot more builds focused on mileage...
I have a 1988 Chevy Silverado Ext Cab, longbed, 4x4, that I've gotten low to mid 20's consisantly on the highway. It had a roller block from a...
I had to double check, I thought these had 1.94s already, but I guess not. I will definately want to get that done. I agree that gas isn't getting...
What kind of intake would you suggest? I thought it seemed like a little much too. Maybe traditional wasn't the right word, would 'period...
Another +1 to a 73-87 1/2 ton.
My uncle has an OT GMC truck (the 68-72 style) sitting in his yard that is in pretty sad shape. He told me that if I wanted any parts off it I had...
Sell the wife, buy the Apache, and build a bigger garage! :D
Sadly, the Corvair and Mustang will be for sale this spring. Too many projects, gotta downsize! I have to finish up my OT daily driver '88 Chevy,...
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