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Offline zieg85

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Re: 1984 C10 New Square to add to the fleet
« Reply #30 on: August 07, 2015, 03:44:25 pm »
I replaced a front brake hose yesterday in preparation for a minor road trip to Chicago to get some free stuff.  It was a pleasant commute but did notice it had a little trouble keeping 70 mph going up a slight incline, really should have a lower gear than a 2.73 for that 6 popper.  Shocks are next on the agenda.
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Re: 1984 C10 New Square to add to the fleet
« Reply #31 on: August 25, 2015, 09:10:18 am »
Non-gauge package with new steering wheel
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Re: 1984 C10 New Square to add to the fleet
« Reply #32 on: September 15, 2015, 12:18:14 am »
Wow! Scary! I'm glad to hear that both you and the truck are ok!
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Re: 1984 C10 New Square to add to the fleet
« Reply #33 on: September 24, 2015, 08:04:15 pm »
I just finally remembered to check the gas mileage and I was pleasantly surprised that I got 16.9 mpg loaded with a heavy fiberglass topper.  I will take that any day...
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Re: 1984 C10 New Square to add to the fleet
« Reply #34 on: September 25, 2015, 07:36:21 am »
heck i cant even beat that right now with the cummins.
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Re: 1984 C10 New Square to add to the fleet
« Reply #35 on: September 25, 2015, 07:45:14 am »
That is pretty good!
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Re: 1984 C10 New Square to add to the fleet
« Reply #36 on: January 15, 2017, 08:35:30 am »
Wanted to update the thread with new carpet pics.  Floor ended up to be about perfect underneath the cracked original floor mat.  Cleaned, vacuumed and a little blue rattle can to spruce it up before the carpet
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Re: 1984 C10 New Square to add to the fleet
« Reply #37 on: January 28, 2017, 09:47:03 am »
Quote from: AZ87V10 on September 15, 2015, 12:18:14 am
Wow! Scary! I'm glad to hear that both you and the truck are ok!

Nice score on your new addition. Looks all original too. I had overheating problems with my '84 305 and after new intake manifold gaskets, thermostat, water pump rad cap, heater core/hoses, shaved heads and reseated valves/seals...it still overheated. I'd start with the radiator 1st. I took mine in but they said it was a plastic-ended type and looked like the ends were off before because of marks on the crimps, they didn't recommend messing with it. I did opt for the larger tranny cooling type for my 700R. Good luck with your truck and I'll follow your progress.
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Re: 1984 C10 New Square to add to the fleet
« Reply #38 on: March 25, 2017, 11:04:19 am »
Sold Blue to a Square body guy who has a military K5 so I am pretty sure it is going to a good home.
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Re: 1984 C10 New Square to add to the fleet
« Reply #39 on: March 26, 2017, 07:08:02 am »
 :'( i secretly hoped you would never sell this one for some reason... but did you tell him about US  ;D ;D ;D
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Re: 1984 C10 New Square to add to the fleet
« Reply #40 on: March 26, 2017, 07:19:42 am »
Quote from: Irish_Alley on March 26, 2017, 07:08:02 am
:'( i secretly hoped you would never sell this one for some reason... but did you tell him about US  ;D ;D ;D

Sure did.

With old blue sold, I can bring another one down here and get it going right.  I am leaning toward getting my extended cab a road worthy cruiser
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