Doing it for the kid! 71K20 4X4
 

we are taking it down to the frame for a non-show resto. we are currently at; the frame is sandblasted and painted with chassis saver, and we are waiting on parts,alot of them, to start putting it back together, so far this has been a blast!:chevy:

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its just money, we'll make more!

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Great Project!
I think it is great for a youngster to learn how to work on his own truck.

I've tried twice to do that with my 2 nephews, but it hasn't worked out.
Mainly because their parents think I'm the one that should be paying for parts!

Good luck, it looks like you have your work cut out for you.

john

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Nice.. I love this stage.".Teamwork my dear Watson."Keep up the great work........

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made a little progress. here are some pics! weve installed new leafs and started putting the front and rear on. slowly but surley we are getting there.:chevy:

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Making baby steps. Just got the brakets for disc brakes on the rear. Mocked it all up and she looks perfect. Now time to order all of the new rotors and calipers.:chevy:

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Very cool!

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Just got the disc brakes on all four wheels, slowly but surely we are getting there. I need some help with something, if anyone can let me in on some pointers to get this damn money tree to start blooming!:chevy:

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That truck is lookin great! Good progress! As for the money tree, let me know when you figure it out, I'm trying to grow one of my own!

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Very nice work! Who'd you get the disc brake conversion parts from?

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^ x 2...

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got the disc brake brakets from ruff stuff industries, used the same rotors as the front ,stock, all i did was press off the drums and press on the rotors. now i just have to install new brake lines and a prop. valve.

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Thanks for that name! I think I will be getting some brackets for my 76 there.

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where did you get the 3leaf front springs from looks good!!!!!! are they 3 inches at the eyes

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Got the springs from Gitts springs in auburn washington. they are supose to be stock 3/4 ton springs. im not sure what you mean aout 3 inches at the eyes, sorry.:chevy:

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Sorry,I was looking for the same springs for my truck up here,on my truck the main leaf is aprox 2 1/2 inches wide where the u bolts are, but the leaf widens out to around 3 inches at the spring eye bushings at each end. seems like most after market leafs are 2 1/2 eye to eye or I NEED a pair of reading glasses.... lol.....keep the pics coming looking good!!!!

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just measured the eyes, they are 2 1/2 inches.:chevy:

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Looking awesome, great progress made on a what would seem to be a truck heading for the scrap heap, but you are bringing it back to life. Good for you and your son. What wheel combo do you have on it?

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Not quite sure. I purchased the wheels from a friend, i do know they are 18's.The tires are only for rolling the frame around and are temporary.:chevy: Thanks for the nice words!

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Great build story freakshow. I'll definitely be following this one closely.

Are your leaf springs stock height?

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Thanks, and yes to the best of my knowlage they are stock height.:chevy:

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Updates??

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Finally got brake lines somewhat installed. Still trying to figure out the rear disc brake lines. I should have a breakthrough tomorrow!:chevy: We spent all of our time and money this summer on his other hobby, motocross, now that winter is here i refuse to stand in the rain and mud and sling money at a miserable time. We love racing but the winter is just to hard on the bikes and the mental well being!

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Looking forward to the build

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I loved riding at washougal!!! especially flying off the downhill jump, back in the day that is.. 2002 was it? Thinking about it might have been 2001 was the last time..