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Offline Fordeatinz71

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Re: 1977 C-20
« Reply #15 on: November 11, 2007, 10:05:14 pm »
that sounds pretty good man!  truck seems to be in pretty good shape too...
1991 Chevy Silverado K1500 ECSB, 350, 700R4 w/shift kit, 3.42's, exhaust work...
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Offline v_dub_ya

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Re: 1977 C-20
« Reply #16 on: January 13, 2008, 08:54:46 pm »
Well, havent had much time to work on the '77 because of weather and work and becaue i had 2 trucks.  Sold my red '90 swb last weekend :( hated to see it go, but i didnt need 2 trucks and it was sold to a good friend of mine so i know it will be taken care of.  Now i got some funds to put into the '77.  Gonna start with the front and rear brakes-lines, shoes, etc.  Needs rear axle seals.  Tried to start it today and it was a no go :(  Gonna pick up a fuel pump this week.  Once i get it road worthy its heading to the exhuast shop.  Found a friend who has a friend that will put dual 2 1/2 inch pipe with a set of super 40 Flowmasters from around $200-$300 depending on how much work is involved.  I thought that was a pretty good price.  Will get more pics up when the work begins.

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Re: 1977 C-20
« Reply #17 on: January 14, 2008, 12:58:02 am »
Its a good price depending on the quality of the pipe they use..I paid $200 to have the exhaust put on the '84 about a year before I gave it to my dad, but I bought the mufflers separately. It was turned out in front of the rear wheels, dual 2.5" pipes with hollowed out used cats, attatched to my current down pipes, with angle cut driveshafts for tips. The pipe was pretty thick aluminized tubing.
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Re: 1977 C-20
« Reply #18 on: January 14, 2008, 01:36:13 am »
yea, i'm about to get exhaust ran on my '83, using Flowmaster 40's and pipe turned out in front of the rear wheels.  i was quoted about $250...hopefully the shop sticks to their price...it's been a few months...i need to stop by there but i never have time, with my new work schedule.  gonna be even trickier to get the truck there for them TO work on it...might have to let the g/f drive the truck...OH NO!!!!  hahahaha
1991 Chevy Silverado K1500 ECSB, 350, 700R4 w/shift kit, 3.42's, exhaust work...
1983 GMC Sierra K1500 SWB-sold :(

Offline muddnutz

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Re: 1977 C-20
« Reply #19 on: January 20, 2008, 01:56:12 pm »
 I had my exhaust done  with daul flos  exit behind rear wheels. they replaced both exhaust manifold gaskets and a missing bolt for 320.  no emmisions on mine they were previously removed by my dad 8)

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Re: 1977 C-20
« Reply #20 on: February 09, 2008, 05:33:18 pm »
Got the new fuel pump put on and had to get a new choke pull-off.  Got that done today and it runs somewhat good.  Had to bump the idle up a little more.  It now has a hesitation/bog when you really step down on it  ??? ???
Just normal driving it does pretty good.

Any suggestions? 

Thanks

Offline CR10

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Re: 1977 C-20
« Reply #21 on: March 23, 2008, 06:15:29 pm »
Check the plugs, it will give u a good indicator of what´s really going on......that could be lack of fuel, or excessive fuel, check the plugs, I think ur good on the timing.
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Re: 1977 C-20
« Reply #22 on: March 24, 2008, 01:17:47 am »
Looks like a York AC compressor. Must have aftermarket AC...What are your plans for this beast?

Your right, it is a York compressor.  Im really not sure what direction to go with it.  I like the lowered look, hence my '90 SWB.  Finding lowering components for a 3/4 ton on a quick search didnt bring much to choose from. 
Definites-Get the rust fixed.  New paint.  New rims and tires-these will depend on if it gets lowered or not.

Your aftermarket A/C looks identical to the one in my 79 LB. Does yours operate off of the fan switch? On mine, you turn the temp to "cold", the heater to off, and then using the blower switch operates the A/C. Kind of a trip, but it works really well.
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79 K10 LB 4x4 350/SM465