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20 years

June 14, 2026, 08:41:05 pm by 78 Chevyrado
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On 6-25-2026 I'll have had my 78 C20 for 20 years. Grandad special ordered it new. You older guys remember me because I posted all my restoration stuff on here while I was doing it. Unfortunately my big build thread got wrecked when photobucket went to pay only. Oh well. Photobucket broke half of the internet.

Well I'm gonna make this a likely long thread. As I get time I'm going to post a pictorial history of my truck, both before I had it until today. I'm gonna upload a lot of old pics that are likely gone from my build thread. All this is my celebration of having my C20 for 20 years. I'll never have another truck unless something should happen to this one. I have it just like I want it. I don't need anything more.

So first set of pics is first day I had it in 2006 vs i think 5 years later... Enjoy yall!

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Truck Toolbox Divider

June 14, 2026, 08:11:40 pm by 78 Chevyrado
Views: 404 | Comments: 1

Was looking through some old pics and found these pics of the toolbox I had in my old 87 R10 back in the day. I think these are from 2002 or so. About 4 years before I got my 78 I have now. My dad came up with this. I thought some of you guys might find this useful.

The way its constructed, is 3/4 mdf and 1/4 plywood. Cut the mdf to fit the box front and rear wall, put 1/4" slots in them every 4 inches or so (fit the slots to the plywood you use for the dividers, it should fit loose enough you can pull them out easily).

The 1/4" plywood dividers have a notch at the top front to clear the toolbox lid when open. You can move them around as you see fit, don't need to attach the mdf to the box as the dividers hold it all together. you can have as many or as few dividers as you want. you can also make as many or few slots in the mdf as you want. Totally customizable.

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TCC lockup pin location

June 10, 2026, 10:18:25 am by frotosride
Views: 1712 | Comments: 5

Looking for where the torque converter lockup (+) purple wire pins in at the firewall. Honestly can't remember if it is a separate plug/connection or if it was originally on the main bulkhead for the fuse panel. It's been so long that I can't remember where I de-pinned it from.

1987 V10 Silverado 700r4

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87 R10 dual tank pump issue and hot fuel module

June 08, 2026, 10:16:13 am by Ocho | Views: 1598 | Comments: 5

I'm doing an LS swap on my truck with carburetor. I'm using the factory dual tank setup with the selector switch and fuel pump relay as original. But I'm bypassing the solenoid valve for the fuel selection Only , it's still being used for the fuel gauge readings. Here's my issue, and I'll include a picture. On my bulkhead connector there's a terminal that comes out with two tan wires. One goes to the fuel take selector switch on the dash and the other wire goes straight to the left fuel pump. This terminal activates with key on. Therefore, energizing the left fuel pump and eliminating the ability to use the tank selector switch on the dash. Question is, should there be two wires coming out of this terminal? Because I can't find any wiring diagrams that show two wires coming out. My other concern is perhaps this feeds to the hot fuel moduleal and it is defective, therefore allowing voltage to pass through the module and straight to the left tank. Been chasing this for a few days so any help is very appreciated

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Help with C10 Short Box Front Tire Size

May 21, 2026, 02:35:49 pm by bshrubb
Views: 4824 | Comments: 6

Hi everyone, I’ve got a 1980 Chevy C10 short box 2wd. I’ve had it for over 20 years and this will be the first time putting front tires on it. It’s at stock ride height for now and I’m running the 8” stock steel rallye wheels. I’ve got a good set of 275/60 bfg radial ta’s on the back. I’m looking for advice on what front tire size would best compliment those rears and give the truck the best look. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance!

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