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Paint questions. Between Google and my painter, im lost

November 07, 2024, 10:20:38 AM by 87ChevyR10
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Acrylic urethane, acrylic enamel. Water based. I had to go google all the differences and I was told by a painter to look for waterbased paint as it is more widely used but also is reflective of the true color vs acrylic. But it is extremely hard to find in comparison to everything else. I can find my base exact color in everything but water based.

I'm planning to strip her to the metal, fix the minor dents/minor body work and then spray her down.

Do I really need waterbased?

I thought it would be easy to go find a primer and paint. Negative.

These are some of the options color wise I was looking at prior to being shifted in a diff direction.

https://tcpglobal.com/products/rsp-ub2519-kit-q?currency=USD&stkn=ea543c203691&gad_source=1https://www.thecoatingstore.com/product/midnight-blue-pearl-single-stage-kit/

https://www.ebay.com/itm/145865360374?_skw=paint+kit+automotive&itmmeta=01JC07V009FHR6M39JAWFRP6WT&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA8HoV3kP08IDx%2BKZ9MfhVJKn1bNINUBtaFqNq2zTYpX0%2B7WpD8QxjhQOGrWXRnzaUcsdXSZqaAA2aTf93DxpjcqEfEQvCPlb9JjBLNqtSNmS5zH7V518rp2%2F0jA4Mm%2BQO%2FY%2Bmif6uHs4G3pr9Qn7%2FQKxMOV5HMhFfrvWvuXrQZXpEZ9v047ddfeaNRzQ8qXEqC0rWXcSc2IJI1Bz%2FdknQoQF02Ze%2FFdTB%2FsnqDvZcQUW99uLGGAGfoEqKT0%2FM8djeB8B9eW%2BxPw4y9MhZtqwuhawTyZBIG3sDxWPeaUirYKh802pVYK3zU81YtzlyTP5WHg%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR56A7IfgZA

If someone could help this all make sense? Thanks in advance

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5th wheel towing

November 05, 2024, 01:41:56 PM by RHWHYNOT
Views: 85 | Comments: 1

Does anyone have any words of wisdom about this. I have a 1983, the wood bed weighs nothing. Previous owner put a 350 crate engine in the truck, I added small chamber aluminum heads, and changed the intake, carb, ignition, elec fuel pump and cooling fans, plus headers. My engine makes good power against a 400 trans. I rebuilt the entire rear end with a 4.10 posi, it pulls hard. I am interested in towing 14-15K, with about a 2,650 lb pin weight. Triple axle RV trailer 37' long. Everything about my brakes are new except for the power booster. I am not looking to go cross country but may travel a few hundred miles and then set camp again for a few months. I have confidence in the truck and have read how far some other people have pushed the weight limits of their C30s. This is a long trailer but well balanced, I don't have the hitch for this on the truck yet, so I have not been able to test the safety aspects with this configuration. I think it will be a cool picture to see this old truck hooked up like this. I was hoping a few people have done this and share any pros and cons.

Thanks

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fuel selector valve difference

November 05, 2024, 01:12:17 PM by Chanman09 | Views: 130 | Comments: 2

I have a 1986 C20 Silverado. I have pulled the bed off and am getting the frame cleaned up a little more, taking care of some wiring issues, and will put a new fuel selector valve to replace the original one that does not work.

I started looking online at the usual places, auto parts stores, ebay, etc.

There looks to be 2 choices for the 6 port selector valve.

There is a 'universal' valve for around 50-80 dollars, and there is a AC/delco for 120-200 dollars.

They look the same online, they seem to have the same electrical female input.

I don't want to rewire anything. I want to plug it in and go.

what is y'alls experience? Any advice to follow?

Thank you all!

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Wiring for side marker lights to blink

November 04, 2024, 04:45:57 PM by recoil | Views: 91 | Comments: 1

I'm 90% sure my 85 would blink the side marker lights when I was signalling a turn. After a front end conversion to a 91, they don't blink anymore. Could anyone point me in the right direction for wiring? The shop is too far away so I'd rather attempt to correct it myself.

Thanks,
Steve

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Exhaust Manifold replacement

October 24, 2024, 12:51:45 PM by Chanman09 | Views: 964 | Comments: 5

I have a '86 c20 that is coming along ok.

At the beginning of my project, the truck that had sat for almost 30 years, had 2 AIR system pumps and both exhaust manifolds had large stainless steel pipes coming off and into the AIR system. Due to numerous reasons, the main being that all the hoses and plastic bits were destroyed, I deleted this smog system and capped the stuff not needed.

I plugged the manifold holes with bolts that ALMOST fit and jb weld with the thought of getting legit exhaust manifolds later.

Now is the time.

I'm searching the used market and find ther are no shortages of manifolds in all conditions.

How do I make sure I'm getting the right thing? Match the 350 8 cylinder part. Year? Do i need to look at block number for any reason?

I looked at new manifolds and it looks like a $300 price ball-park. Facespaces and such show like $50 for a pair of them. I like the smaller number.

Thanks for your input!

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