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Would I be able to swap out the engine that's in this 78 Scottsdale for a diesel engine? And if so, what type?
Thank you all for your help. Its been very helpful. (I would like to know befor I buy)
Thanks again Kyle

1978 Scottsdale extended cab 4X4 for sale. It's a rare model, as it has an extended cab which is
extremely hard to find. This truck has many improvements and modifications done ...

I have a 1976 chevy silverado k10 and not much of a car guy so im in need of lots of help. Whats the best thing i can do to make my transmission last as long as possible my truck has 95,000 miles on it and not sure how long transmissions last..

I'm new to working on engines and i just bought a 1976 chevy silverado k10 runs great but hasn't been driven at all in the last 25 years maybe 10.000 miles. I got it from my uncle and he didnt do much maintenance just major problems so the oil and tune ups haven't been done very often. Im looking to do all the work my self and need to know where i can find my ...

While installing my nerf bars I noticed the sticker on the back of the transmission that said "2.73 gear ratio"..can a tuner lower my gear ratio? 1900 rpm@70mph and it has to downshift if Im going up even a slight elevation. Any help will be appreciated.

I just bought a new hunting rig. it's a 1989 chevy k2500 regular duty and I was putting fuses in when i noticed that one of the slots looks like it has been melted out. i was wondering how hard it is to change out the fuse box? is it a simple plug or does it require rewiring the whole truck?

I appreciate any help, thanks

Is it (lc9), (Lmf), (lmg)?

How do you determine this?

New to the site, just saying hello. Just picked up my 2011 Silverado 1500 on Friday and I have fallen in love. Great site full of great information as I begin my never ending list of mods. :D

so I recently aquired a 2001 silverado extended cab. I want to put new shocks on it, so I figured I might as well do a lift. I'm looking at the rough country 283N2 kit. Says it's a leveling lift kit (1.5-2") ebay item 221212398985 for $199

Kit Contents: Front: Forged torsion bar adjuster keys and shock spacers.

Rear: 3" lift blocks, u-bolts & hardware.

Shocks: (4) Premium N2.0 series shocks.

My question is:
can ...

All,
Wiped down the truck after work today only to discover a ding. What would you do? Im thinking touch up paint and pretend its not that bad or get some fender flares? I dont plan to get bigger tires/new wheels for some time and fender flares w/stock wheels isnt the look I am going for...

Any other ideas or recommendations on touch up paint???

Quatro

First post! I'm somewhat of a lurker...

So I've exhausted my expertise and now I humbly bow before the collective braintrust that is this small part of the internets.

2006 GMC Sierra, Duramax 4x4.
147,000 miles.

A week ago I was happily cruising down the road at 55 and my brakes quickly seized. I had it towed to my house then immediately jumped in the Stupid Duty as I had a ton of work to ...