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How To Remove Squarebody Door Panels
WHAT YOU NEED Screwdriver Pick or small flathead STEP 1: REMOVE THE DOOR PANEL SCREWS There are typically these four small ones, although...

Purple60 Writing Team
Aug 26


How to Restore your Squarebody Door Panels for Less than $50
Bring those Squarebody door panels back to life for less than $50!

Purple60 Writing Team
Aug 26


2025 Squarebody Buying Guide
BEFORE YOU TEXT MANUAL TRANSMISSION SM465 all the way would be the best option, and it is very likely to have it if it is a manual....

Purple60 Writing Team
Aug 26


The Rarest Squarebody Variants
Lets dive into some of the rare squarebody trucks, starting with least rare to most rare. 6.2L Detroit Diesel The 6.2L V8 Detroit Diesel...

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Aug 26


Squarebodies The US Never Got
The squarebody travelled across the pond to many other countries and in some cases was offered in exclusive variants to meet local...

Purple60 Writing Team
Aug 26


How to make the LS5/LS6/L19 454 faster than the 454SS
In 1991, Chevrolet released the Chevrolet C1500 454SS, producing 255hp and 405 lb-ft of torque. However, for the previous five years,...

Purple60 Writing Team
Aug 26


What the heck is an R10 or V10?
Starting in 1988 GM began rolling out the new GMT-400 body style trucks and they had the C/K designation followed by an updated "1500",...

Purple60 Writing Team
Aug 26


Why the 2WD Blazer is still a "K5"
Why is there no C5? Let's take a look.

Purple60 Writing Team
Aug 26


The Dual Headlight 80s Squarebody
You may have seen some Squarebodies from '80 to '87 having the dual headlight set up with the turn signal below (pictured below); it's...

Purple60 Writing Team
Aug 26


All you need to know about the Muncie SM465
Even if you are not a fan of manuals, you've very likely heard of the SM465, a legendary manual transmission. Let's dive into it. BRIEF...

Purple60 Writing Team
Aug 26


A Complete Guide on Chevrolet HEI
Chevy’s High Energy Ignition (HEI) system might just be one of the best things to come out of the smog-choked 1970s. Whether you’re...

Purple60 Writing Team
Jun 29


The History of the Chevrolet 350ci V8
Pictures included; this is the history of the Chevrolet 350ci V8 from 1967 to 2003.

Morgan Lindsey
May 23
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