Questions tagged [c10]
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What can be used to protect the under-carriage of a hot rod?
With a sand blasted cab and bed I am looking for a solution to protect the metal body of a C10 hot rod on air ride. I have looked into possibly rhino lining the under side of the bed and cab but I wanted to know if there is another solution since I…
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1977 Chevrolet C10 Scottsdale v8 5.7
It cranks vigorously but won't start. How do I go about troubleshooting?
So far, I've:
Changed the battery,
Checked all spark plugs and cap
Could it be the carburetor?
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Replacing/upgrading from R12 to R134 system in 71 C10
I am upgrading to R134 in my 71 C10. I have a re manufactured compressor to use R134, I have replaced the POA valve, in the process I have replaced the o rings. Looking at the new POA valve (Old Air) and the old one, I noticed there is no diffuser…
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Where should an oil sensor go in on a straight 6?
Recently sourced VHX Dakota Digital gauges for an 84 c10 that has a straight 6. Found how the speed sensor should go in, the water temp sensor is attached to the inlet replacing what’s there but I’m not finding where the oil sensor is on either side…
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Help with my chevy c10 1985 about speedometer and transmission
So I'm changing my engine and transmission on my 1985 chevy c10 and I'm wondering if I need to switch my speedometer, and if I don't will it damage it if I go faster then 85 mph sense it is as far as it reaches?
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How do c10 light gauges work?
Recently bought an 84 c10 as a project. The four small gauges on the left are not typical gauges I’ve seen but have a light behind them.
Im looking to replace them with new gauges but I’m unsure how is the light gauge triggered? Do I replace them…
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SBC electric choke issue
I have a 1969 Chevrolet C10 1/2 ton pickup with stock 350 small block engine. Don’t know much about internals of engine as I purchased the truck with engine in it and not much info. Had a Quadra jet carb that was leaking and I put a 600 Holley with…
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Setting the steering box correctly on a 1967 Chevy C10 pickup
I’m rebuilding a 1967 Chevy C10 pickup and have replaced the entire front end with new parts. I changed from 6 lug to 5 lug, to new tires/rims to the ball joints, including a new steering box.
The biggest problem is that the steering wheel has close…
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Will a 63 silverado cab work on a c10 frame?
Working on a 63 build I have a custom frame that has 63 c10 mounts but I've found what the vin identifies as a 63 chevy silverado and I'm wondering if the cab will use the same body mounts as the c10? Any cab issues I might face?
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