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    Question about swapping carbs

    So I don't like parking my Escalade in the Hospital garage because it gets hit at least 12 times during my shift... so I usually drive my Cutlass. I recently do what I normally do, and bought out someones entire inventory. Something they had that I believe is commonly swapped was a stand alone...
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    How to tell if Casco or Rochester cigarette lighter assembly

    I bought my dad a low mile, all original 1986 El Camino. Only issue was the missing cigarette lighter knob/element and that the housing was used. I'm on a mission to buy him the entire set up NOS... but I'm a bit stuck. How do I know if the vehicle came with a Rochester or Casco set up? From...
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    Who are you using these days to rebuild the front end?

    Back on my last complete build, I used Moog Ball Joints and the Moog Front End Rebuild Kit. I now read they sold out and are made in China. Anyone recently use them and have anything negative to say? Or they just about the same quality as they've always been? This is what I used back when....
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    Odd brake issue with my 86...

    Just bought a 1986, LOW mile El Camino. Odd issue with the brakes and not sure what it could be. Occasionally when I lightly tap the brakes, it's like one of the tires instantly locks up for a second or so. Let go of the brake and reapply and no issue. Any ideas? Can't tell if maybe it's...
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    To keep powermaster or vacuum?

    From my understanding, the powermaster units constantly have issues. My powermaster was replaced by the previous owner with a vacuum set up. If I am converting to 4 wheel disc brakes, is there any sense of correcting and replacing my unit with a powermaster? Or just stay vacuum? It's a...
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    Need a body guy's prof. opinion of which route...

    I know it isn't a malibu, but my 87 Grand National has T-Top's that are rusted out and done. If the car wasn't so highly optioned with a low mile engine build, I would likely ditch it. That said, this is my 3rd play toy that will never see rain. Should I use a T-Type with T-Top's donor car I...
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    Upper A arms...

    Am I better off buying those fully adjustable control arms or a set of tubular A arms from UMI to replace my stock? They will be paired with the beltech 2" drop spindles. The UMI are 300$ and come with bump stops and stock geometry... the adjustable control arms do not have bump stops - are...
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    core support... worth it?

    I was thinking of powder coating my stock core support (in great shape)... Is it worth it, or should I just have it painted?
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    Who has the biggest tire with a frame notch/lip roll?

    Ok, like the title says. Who here has a lip roll and/or frame notch and has the widest tires with no rub? Just curious what can be acheived via notch and roll. Please post tire size/rim size/offset.
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    disk conversion

    What the heck? I remember there used to be a sticky that was a step by step, a how too, for disk brakes. My 8.5" is totally appart right now since I powder coated it and instead of reassembling with drums, if cost efficent, I would love to put disks on it (with E brake). Only problem is I...
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    Suspension upgrades!?

    Ok... I pulled apart the frame, got it mini tubbed, and dropped it off to be powder coated. (84 el camino) WHAT SHOULD I UPGRADE? Its about 600 HP with a GN 8.5" with 3.73's I already bought... Front * 2" drop spindles * stock spring height * QA1 shcoks Back * Air shock delete * QA1 Coil...
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    LT1 help!?

    I have a built LT1... need to get a nice set of headers for my El Camino. Can anyone tell me what will fit? - Mike