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Here at NoMoreTread we take our Squarebodies seriously. Here we dive in on some need-to-know information for the squarebodies. This includes Chevy trucks from 1973 to 1989.
All things Squarebody


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...

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Aug 262 min read


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

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Aug 262 min read


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....

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Aug 265 min read
Electronics


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...

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Jun 304 min read
Squarebody Fun Facts


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

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Aug 261 min read


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...

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Aug 261 min read
History


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 263 min read


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",...

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Aug 261 min read


The History of the Chevrolet Blazer
This is an Instagram article, meaning it was originally formatted for Instagram. We have copied the article on to our website for your...

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May 231 min read
Squarebody Parts


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...

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Aug 262 min read
Modding & Restoration


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

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Aug 262 min read


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,...

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Aug 262 min read
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