K Series This is a K/10 / K20 , what ? . IIRC the VIN breaks out it's sequential production number , the FSM helps to decode that . The GM...
Insulation You're going to love it . Plus the reduction in the high pitched tinny noise .
Gasketing I use Permatex's " The Right Stuff " in the Foo-Foo can , it also comes in a tube . I glue the gasket to the rockerbox , this way...
Valve Adjustment Engine stationary ; Run it 'till it's fully warmed up then have at it ~ I like to remove the spark plugs so the engine is...
Grabby Brakes Almost always this is caused my brake fluid leaking out onto the shoe ~ you can wash it with hot water & soap to clean the fluid...
The Comfy Chair Burlap over the springs , then a horse hair pad , topped by some cotton batting Then the final outer cover , be it vinyl ,...
Driving Trucks Yeah ; It was foggy @ 0-Dark:30 when I rolled out this morning but by the time I reached Lancaster it was warming up , I too...
De Luxe Trim I like it ! .
Three On The Tree Oops ~ I was thinking 3800......
Final Drive It helps to know what State you're in . Also , most outlying junkyards have these even though they'll say they don't ~ look in old...
Agreed ! My Son always complains because every truck I buy , gets a set of those door window vent shields ~ I grew up in wet weather country and...
Wow ! Drilled , slotted AND vented rotors ! how fast does that GMC L O N G M O T O R go , anyway ?! :p . A buddy of mine added disc brakes to...
Painting Wow~ I never come to this forum , sorry I missed your post . I tried painting a few times & never really got the hang of it ....
I know someone out there has these as they were fitted to a huge number of these popular trucks . I also know most folks take them out to fit...
Drip Rail Rust I dislike no drip rails but you're doing the right thing Evan . GM kinda cheaped out by using low quality filler putty along...
Mom & '54 BelAir Sweet ! . If she's still here , remember to go see her while you can . She's a cutie in the pix .
Original Side Mount Spare Yeah ; I have one too , I was looking at the dished fender to - day , I'm not sure where I stashed the mount , I'll...
Engine Choices I hear you Evan ; I'm a Bowtie Guy down to my Wingtip Safety shoes but , I am also aware that the Brand 'F' people have made...
Desert Living In many ways , Arizona, like TEXAS are both terrific places to live . Kinda hot though , I like to be outside but getting older...
Cab Heat Robert ; I hope you take some before , during and after pix as you seem to work well and this is an important thing to do . Before...
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