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    BUILD THREAD Fan blade choice

    I have a 454 in an 85 El Camino and I'm installing the rad with an Olds fan shroud and metal top plate. Issue is my 19 inch fan blade hits the shroud at the top front where the shroud is angled. It doesn't hit by much. My first thought was to modify the fan blades for clearance. After some...
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    Dash swap info

    I have an 85 El Camino that I'm deleting the A/C and installing a heat only box because of installing a BBC motor. I want to install a 78-81 dash. My question is, will it bolt right in? I want to eliminate the center vents and keep the end vents. I know the ductwork is different for heat only...
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    454 swap in 85 El Camino

    While I'm Waiting for my Brodix Top End Kit to arrive I'm gathering some other needed parts. What radiator has others used for a similar swap? Prefer to stay american made and in the $500 - 600 price range. Hoping for an OEM fit. Will the original fan shroud work? If not any recommendations...
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    Blazer Brake Upgrade

    I have installed the Blazer spindle/caliper set-up on my 85 Elco and want to know who else has done this and what brake hose did you use? Any pictures of the routing would be appreciated.
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    Brake Upgrade Need Help

    85 El Camino project. I am installing S10 dual piston front calipers and single piston calipers on the rear and I'm looking for recommendations for a master cylinder and proportioning valve. I figured someone has done this and can suggest the best choice for parts. Thanks.
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    Header fit issue

    I have an 85 El Camino with aftermarket aluminum heads. I installed SS shorty headers that have clearance issues with the frame on the driver side and upper control arm on pass side. I'm thinking about trying SS block hugger headers but so far everything I've found is for angle plug heads. Does...
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    85 elky fuel lines

    I'm getting ready to replace the fuel tank on my 85 El Camino. I already have the new one and I crawled under the car today to look at things and I found two things that I have questions on. I'm hoping someone can help me out. The first thing is I noticed there are no insulators between the tank...
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    th200 to th350 swap.

    I have I have what I hope is a simple problem. I'm swapping out a 305 for a 350 motor and want to swap the th200 for a th350. I have an older th350 that is rebuilt that I want to put in. The dipstick tube that I have with it I don't think is going to fit and I don't think the dipstick tube out...

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