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How to video that shows the step by step installation of the cab moulding kit for 1973-87 Chevrolet C10, C20 AND C30 trucks. Video produced by First Place Auto Parts with restoration parts manufactured by Trim Parts. …
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First Place Auto Parts Product Review: Trim Parts Cab Moldings For the 1973-76 Chevrolet C/K 10 Trucks It’s no secret that the 1973-87 Chevrolet “square body” trucks are very popular currently and their values continue to rise. Trucks of this era were relatively low on creature comforts and were used as trucks. They hauled and pulled things and generally got drove har …
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Introducing the New Trim Parts 1973-80 and 1981-87 Chevrolet and GMC Truck Tail Gate Panels Figure 1:1973-80 Chevrolet Truck Tailgate Band Shown Figure 2:GMC Truck Tailgate Band Shown One of the most used and abused items on a pickup truck is the tail gate. Many 1973-87 Chevrolet “Square body” Trucks were originally equipped with an aluminum tail gate band …
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How To: Bench Bleeding A Master Cylinder for you're American Muscle Car or Truck Figure 1: 1921 Duesenberg Model A shown The first car ever fitted with hydraulic brakes was the Model A Duesenberg back in 1921. The day after that first Duesenberg was built the phrase “bleeding the brakes” became part of the automotive dictionary. Hydraulic Brakes represented a huge leap …
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What’s Stopping You:Rubber vs Braided Stainless Steel Brake Hoses Explained Figure 1:An unfortunate reminder of how important a healthy brake system is What’s the most overlooked vehicle component that is part of a bigger system that is routinely take for granted, is vital to protecting our vehicle from damage and is relied on repeatedly every time you drive your car? Hi …
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