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  1. 78elk

    TV cable adjusters that I can use on The Sniper.

    I'm looking for a new cable adjustment end for TV cable from my 2004r transmission. Anyone know where I might find one? Thank you for your help.
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    What is the best brand of fuel sender for a 22 gallon Spectra tank?

    What is the best brand of fuel sender for a Spectra 22 gallon fuel tank? I want to replace the 17 gallon fuel sender so I will have the correct one for the 22 gallon tank.
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    Holley Sniper EFI?

    Has anyone put in the Holley Sniper EFI system?
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    Leather steering wheel cover

    I have seen videos about installing a leather steering wheel cover, where they used a hair dryer to warm it up. What are other ways to warm it up, that you have used?
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    Holley Street Avenger carburetor?

    I have a Holley Street Avenger carburetor that's a 660. Something is happening that seems unique. If the weather is warm it starts great with no issues. When it's cold weather it seems unique what's happening. I pump the accelerator then turn the key to start it. It starts but I have to hold the...
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    Happy New Year

    I want to wish all of you a Happy New Year. Have fun and enjoy with your family and friends. Hope you have goals to improve your Malibu and El Camino. Best of luck in meeting those goals.
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    Merry Christmas 🎄

    I want to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas 🎄 Be safe and have fun and enjoy.
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    Aluminum foil backing on the horn pad emblem

    Here are pictures of my horn pad emblem. Here's the front side of the emblem. Here is the back side of the emblem. You can see how the bubbles from the back show up in the front. Is there a replacement for the foil? Has anyone ever made a replacement for theirs in this situation?
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    2004r transmission lock up situation.

    I started the 78 Elk again today and put it on the road. I didn't go over 45 mph due to that was the speed limit. I chose that route due to when I checked the lock up before it struggled at 25 and the rpms would drop when I flipped the switch on. This trip over 40 the rpms didn't drop and it...
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    The volt meter dropped to the orange line?

    I started up the 78 Elk again today. The volt meter dropped to the orange line. Is there any part I need to check in the alternator or do I need to replace the alternator?
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    How do you install the little plastic chrome piece in the horn pad on a 78?

    How do you install the little plastic chrome piece in the horn pad on a 78 Elk? I've broke 2 of them trying to get it done.
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    Can the torque converter be wired into the cruise control switch?

    When my son and I took a drive yesterday , the toggle switch for the torque converter didn't work. Can I use the cruise control switch to control both the cruise control and the torque converter? If not I'll need to find a different place to wire it to the fuse panel.
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    Window tinting question.

    I want to tint the windows on the 78 El Camino. Has anyone tinted their own windows? What are some of the challenges in doing them? Or should I hire someone to do it? Thanks 78Elk
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    2004 Cadillac transmission cooler thermostat placement?

    I put in a new transmission cooler designed for a 2004 Cadillac. It has a thermostat that gets the transmission fluid warm then sends it to the cooler. Is it better to run new lines to the cooler and radiator or plumb it in by the cooler and radiator? Here's a picture of the thermostat.
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    Which lug nut is best?

    I have centerline chrome wheels on my 78 El Camino It currently has mag style lug nuts. I didn't realize that is the type that's on it. I purchased some conical chrome nuts to replace the other ones because they are rusty. Which style is better? Thank you for your help. Here is a picture of...
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    How to hook up a vacuum canister to a manifold vacuum ran engine?

    I have ab350 ci engine and would like to know how to hook up the vacuum canister to it. How do I get it accomplished?
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    Radio antenna connection question.

    Awhile back I put a new radio in the El Camino. I didn't wire it in yet. I have the radio antenna in the windshield. The connection is a large male fitting. The radio doesn't have a spot to plug it in. It has a wire that has a small male fitting for it's antenna connection. I didn't want to...
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    B&M Mega Shifter console change

    I have a B&M Mega Shifter, that I would like to change the console to a lower profile. I want to keep the shifter, just get a shorter base, so I can move the seat further forward, hoping to be able to put the spare tire in the smuggler box. Does anyone know if it's possible to change the base...
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    Happy New Year 2021

    Happy New Year to everyone. Have a great year building your GBody's. Have fun driving and showing them. Please be safe out there.
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    Merry Christmas

    Merry Christmas to everyone. Have a great time with your family and friends. Please be safe out there.