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04-13-2014, 12:40 PM
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SWB 4x4 Collector
 
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Osage City, KS
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Project: 1972 K30 Crew Cab Duramax
Been collecting parts for this one since project penicillin was unveiled years ago and finally putting some work in on it. I have seen a couple of new builds that had different ideas that I have seen and am copying but this the plan.
1972 K30 Cheyenne Super 4x4 crew cab short bed *1971 Suburban 4x4 freebie (thanks Leon) *1971 c30 157" wb cab & chassis frame *1989 v3500 axles (freebie) *03 lb7 duramax 6.6L, Allison 5spd, and dodge cummins np205 29 spline (89-93) Though I already have freebie drive train parts from the v3500. TBI 454,rebuilt th400, and np205 *Factory dual Cheyenne inner roof panels *factory buckets & console *c30 roof with cab clearance lights *factory dual shoulder harness setup *AM/FM *8 track player
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TREVOR  1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned)1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205)1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach):2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever Last edited by 71blksuper4x4; 02-16-2015 at 10:53 PM. |
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04-13-2014, 12:50 PM
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SWB 4x4 Collector
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Re: Project: Big Grapefruit
Getting started:
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TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks)1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned)1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205)1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach):2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever |
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04-13-2014, 12:54 PM
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SWB 4x4 Collector
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Osage City, KS
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Re: Project: Big Grapefruit
Progress: lots of cutting
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TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks)1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned)1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205)1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach):2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever |
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04-13-2014, 01:01 PM
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SWB 4x4 Collector
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Osage City, KS
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Re: Project: Big Grapefruit
Progress: getting the back of truck cab roughed in
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TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks)1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned)1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205)1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach):2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever |
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04-13-2014, 01:03 PM
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SWB 4x4 Collector
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Osage City, KS
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Re: Project: Big Grapefruit
Floor board fix
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TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks)1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned)1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205)1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach):2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever |
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04-13-2014, 01:07 PM
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SWB 4x4 Collector
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Location: Osage City, KS
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Re: Project: Big Grapefruit
Starting on 4th door pillar:
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TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks)1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned)1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205)1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach):2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever |
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04-13-2014, 03:24 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: sw colorado
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Re: Project: Big Grapefruit
looks like a sweet start!
I would say if you go with the BBC, you may want to look into an OD trans. TH400 is a beefy unit, but it wont be the most drivable. but given my current project(predicament) i vote 12v! i do love the TBI 454 in my Jeep. it is hooked to a nv4500 and is pretty easy to drive and fun as well. |
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04-14-2014, 09:06 PM
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The Few, The Proud
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Ball Ground, Georgia
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Re: Project: Big Grapefruit
Along for the ride Trevor.
Don't see any tow hook mounting holes in the frame. Gotta have those. 
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04-14-2014, 09:49 PM
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SWB 4x4 Collector
Join Date: Jun 2001
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Re: Project: Big Grapefruit
Thanks guys....I have been wanting to work on one of my projects for awhile. You know how that goes though, you get asked favors for friends a lot. I feed off of the encouragement and support though. Trevor
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TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks)1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned)1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205)1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach):2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever |
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04-14-2014, 09:52 PM
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SWB 4x4 Collector
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Osage City, KS
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Re: Project: Big Grapefruit
Tonights progress: big step in the pillar project.
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TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks)1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned)1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205)1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach):2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever |
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04-14-2014, 09:58 PM
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SWB 4x4 Collector
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Osage City, KS
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Re: Project: Big Grapefruit
Oh and Shannon, one frame rail had the holes, the other didn't?????
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TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks)1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned)1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205)1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach):2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever |
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04-14-2014, 10:48 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Regina, SK, Canada
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Re: Project: Big Grapefruit
Looking forward to see more I am a sucker for crews!
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1979 Chevy Dually Crew 4X4 454, D60 Tru-trac, D70 Detroit Locker, 3.73, 4L80E/NP205 1971 GMC 3/4 Ton 4X4 |
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04-15-2014, 12:41 AM
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Re: Project: Big Grapefruit
I'll be watching! Looks good so far... Go with a 12v/nv4500/205!!!
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1972 c10,2wd,long bed,250,4spd----> 1972 SWB Fleetside 4x4 12v Cummins build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513791 |
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04-15-2014, 07:20 AM
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Re: Project: Big Grapefruit
is this going to be a dually? or do you plan to convert that 60 to SRW? was it a C&C truck or did it have a bed?
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04-15-2014, 11:47 AM
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Re: Project: Big Grapefruit
Subecribed!
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04-15-2014, 12:48 PM
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Re: Project: Big Grapefruit
You have some good metal fabricating skills Trevor !!!
Gary
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04-15-2014, 08:29 PM
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SWB 4x4 Collector
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Osage City, KS
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Re: Project: Big Grapefruit
Thanks guys!
Ryan, I plan to make this a srw crew short bed, I still need to gather the hubs for the swap. The 89' was a C&C wrecker that I got for working a trade on putting the wrecker bed on a v10 Dodge and hand painting his business along all of it. And no, not a great metal fabricator but have a desire and drive to always get better.
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TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks)1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned)1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205)1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach):2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever |
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04-15-2014, 10:37 PM
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SWB 4x4 Collector
Join Date: Jun 2001
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Re: Project: Big Grapefruit
Progress: 4/15/14
Managed to get a couple hours after work to tackle some more on the pillar. Everything is measuring accurate to the passenger.
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TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks)1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned)1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205)1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach):2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever |
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04-20-2014, 11:13 PM
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SWB 4x4 Collector
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Re: Project: Big Grapefruit
I think I may change my frame plans and rob the 4x4 pieces off mine now to this one.
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TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks)1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned)1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205)1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach):2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever |
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06-09-2014, 10:43 PM
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SWB 4x4 Collector
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Re: Project: Big Grapefruit
Progress: almost to the easier part..a lot of fine details on the pillar, bear with me.
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TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks)1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned)1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205)1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach):2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever |
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10-14-2014, 11:27 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Ocala florida
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Re: Project: Big Grapefruit
Looks great I will defenitly be following your thread and try to do send catching up to you.
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09-21-2016, 06:13 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Quakertown Pa.
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Re: Project: 1972 K30 Crew Cab Duramax
Holy s*** is that a lot of work, it looks great. I would love to do something like what you're doing, I'd probably be in my 50's (I'm 43 now) by the time I got done with it, IF I got done with it. Great work, this is a truck that GM should have built.
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09-21-2016, 06:19 PM
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Re: Project: 1972 K30 Crew Cab Duramax
I know it's been a while since this thread had any traffic, or updates. Holy **** is that a lot of work, it looks great. I would love to do something like what you're doing, I'd probably be in my 50's (I'm 43 now) by the time I got done with it, IF I got done with it. Great work, this is a truck that GM should have built.
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04-15-2014, 12:46 PM
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Another Day, Another Dollar
Join Date: Nov 2008
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Re: Project: Big Grapefruit
Dang you make it look easy
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-78 K20 Cheyenne 454 long box, 4" lift, 35" MT's, '84 cab, '80 box "its hip to be square"
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04-15-2014, 10:00 PM
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Location: sw colorado
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Re: Project: Big Grapefruit
Sounds good. that rear housing makes it pretty easy to get back to a normal width. i wish i had a spare set of SRW outers laying around. i wouldnt mind making that trade. i sold the spare set i had a while ago. i have always toyed with the idea of making the yellow truck a dually...
i admire your work so far. i want to build a crew, but i dont think i could manage to do extra door and the roof pancake. i dont trust my sheet metal fab skillz. i am looking forward to seeing how you takle the chassis and 12v swap 
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