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72-c20 · 05-29-2008, 09:42 PM

Just picked this up last Saturday in Des Moines, Iowa.
Not sure how far (or where) I want to take this project, but it should be fun.....

it's got:
a Holley 600 cfm carb on it
Warn Lockouts on the front
HEI Distributor
3" lift with 33x12.50 tires

a little rustier than I had hoped, but still salvageable... and damn, this thing is big.... had to use a short 3 step step ladder the change the plugs, and I was in the engine bay to change the back 2 on the drivers side....

needed to add 3 qts ATF for the tranny to engage, and got the engine running. needs to have fresh gas though..... and the brakes bled better.

72BlckButy · 05-29-2008, 09:47 PM

Good luck with the project!

Blue'72 · 05-29-2008, 11:11 PM

Nice start to a project! Too bad you weren't closer, I'd make you a heck of a deal on a nice bed.

72-c20 · 05-30-2008, 05:26 PM

I was draining bad gas out of the tank last night, and noticed that at some point in it's life, a motorcycle license plate was used as part of a cab corner repair

the tank was really bad inside, so I ordered a new one for now.

Blue'72 · 05-30-2008, 06:08 PM

Oh man here again, too bad you weren't closer...

BTW, welcome from WA! And I think I'd like to see pics of that Brat w/5" lift..

72-c20 · 05-30-2008, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue'72

Oh man here again, too bad you weren't closer...

BTW, welcome from WA! And I think I'd like to see pics of that Brat w/5" lift..

yeah, I have a bunch of Soob buddies in WA.

Blue'72 · 05-30-2008, 08:51 PM

^^Cool^^

72-c20 · 06-02-2008, 01:50 PM

saturday, I was able to move the beast (idled without dying), and was able to put it to the far side of the driveway, so I could access my garage again (get the Firebird out)...

got the seat out yesterday, in preparation for a new fuel tank. Need to remove the speakers and 2 amps previous owner had put under the seats.

also "repaired", and I use the term very lightly, the drivers side rocker. it was replaced long ago, and was just riveted in it looks like. I just have 3 screws in it now to hold it in place, until I get a little more metal behind it for the short term.

it would appear that the top of the cab is about 6-7 inches taller than my 4x4 Yukon 1500.

72-c20 · 06-09-2008, 10:28 AM

new gas tank and sending unit are in. also "fixed" the floors for the time being to get it sealed. rust converter, bedliner, and sheet metal. even recreated the "channel" between the floor and the rocker lip with some strategically placed aluminum channel.

I cleaned up what was left of the original seat cover, and used 2 rolls of some strategically placed duct tape, to repair the original seatcover, before putting on the "universal bench" cover. no real seatcover yet, as my bench has a few broken springs, and will need some foamwork later.

put in some green seatbelts (inner bolts) so now "legal" for the family. and they go nicely (not) with the blue outer belts.

and put in a gas pedal too

also installed some door weatherstrip from a junkyard '91 Dodge Dakota. fit nicely. had to cut off about 4".

also picked up a rear slider, but will wait on that install....

will try to get some new pics when it stops raining!

72-c20 · 06-11-2008, 10:45 PM

took off the old holley, and put a fairly recent rebuilt holley 4160 on.
engine seems to run well, but smokes quite a bit. really needs exhaust....

72-c20 · 06-12-2008, 11:38 PM

more pics...

thirdstreettito · 07-31-2008, 12:56 PM

Anything else done? Is the shop done yet?

72-c20 · 07-31-2008, 02:38 PM

Made a little bit of progress on my truck....
Here's the new crate 350.

Picked up a junkyard hood for $40 (in my original color too!) to replace the one damaged by a tree....

Installed junkyard tailgate ($35) and added a quick coat of paint as a sealer...
old:

new:

72-c20 · 07-31-2008, 02:39 PM

tailgate cont.

also added a mid-70s steering wheel. feels like a truck now

and modified some 73-87 below eyeline mirrors, to fit the original 67-72 mirror holes. pass side turned out better, but they work great....

ed2552 · 07-31-2008, 03:13 PM

Dude, sweet, looks awesome,

**Yukon Jack** · 07-31-2008, 03:43 PM

Gotta feel good having a fresh motor in there! Fun project.

72-c20 · 07-31-2008, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yukon Jack

Gotta feel good having a fresh motor in there! Fun project.

yeah, it's just tha basic 350 crate with 3yr/100,000 mile warranty. 250 hp.
still better than the 175hp stock 350.

still working kinks out, as sitting for years has it's downsides... at least it was sitting on cement and didn't have grass growing up around it.....

72-c20 · 08-01-2008, 01:51 PM

ok. now has new shoes, cylinders, and seals in back, and new pads up front. also added about 6 feet of tailpipe on each side, onto the 5" that was all that I had past the new mufflers. much quieter ride now.

was really resonating before, to where I was getting a headache

IvelDesigns · 08-01-2008, 02:09 PM

Great progress man. Hey, how did Terry's treat ya on the brakes? I plan to completely replace my brakes this winter, MC/booster all the way to the pads. I could do it myself, but i really hate running/bending lines. i'm considering taking it to someone to do it, and it would give me a reason to talk to him about that 72 sitting out front.

72-c20 · 08-30-2008, 09:31 AM

pics with new tires

msgross · 09-04-2008, 09:24 AM

nice project, be careful with the rubber fuel line near the exhaust though.

72-c20 · 10-10-2008, 10:00 PM

I rebuilt my heat control unit, and put in a new fan switch. found that the PO had disconnected the switch and had a direct line.

still no fan, so more testing tomorrow.

and hoping to install a diff bench seat tomorrow, and maybe get the radio working again

05-29-2008, 09:42 PM	#1
72-c20 Packrat Join Date: May 2008 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 459	'72 K20 Project Starting Just picked this up last Saturday in Des Moines, Iowa. Not sure how far (or where) I want to take this project, but it should be fun..... it's got: a Holley 600 cfm carb on it Warn Lockouts on the front HEI Distributor 3" lift with 33x12.50 tires a little rustier than I had hoped, but still salvageable... and damn, this thing is big.... had to use a short 3 step step ladder the change the plugs, and I was in the engine bay to change the back 2 on the drivers side.... needed to add 3 qts ATF for the tranny to engage, and got the engine running. needs to have fresh gas though..... and the brakes bled better. __________________ gone: --'07 Tahoe LTZ 4WD --'68 Firebird 400 Convertible gone: --'72 Chevy K20

05-29-2008, 09:47 PM	#2
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: '72 K20 Project Starting Good luck with the project! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

05-29-2008, 11:11 PM	#3
Blue'72 Skinned knuckles Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Longview, Washington Posts: 1,126	Re: '72 K20 Project Starting Nice start to a project! Too bad you weren't closer, I'd make you a heck of a deal on a nice bed. __________________ '72 C-10 longbox soon to be short step! '72 Chevelle (sold in January) '07 Sebring '01 Ranger (I've gotta long commute..) If you try to fail, and succeed, which have you done? My build thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=276904

05-30-2008, 05:26 PM	#4
72-c20 Packrat Join Date: May 2008 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 459	Re: '72 K20 Project Starting I was draining bad gas out of the tank last night, and noticed that at some point in it's life, a motorcycle license plate was used as part of a cab corner repair the tank was really bad inside, so I ordered a new one for now. __________________ gone: --'07 Tahoe LTZ 4WD --'68 Firebird 400 Convertible gone: --'72 Chevy K20

05-30-2008, 06:08 PM	#5
Blue'72 Skinned knuckles Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Longview, Washington Posts: 1,126	Re: '72 K20 Project Starting Oh man here again, too bad you weren't closer... BTW, welcome from WA! And I think I'd like to see pics of that Brat w/5" lift.. __________________ '72 C-10 longbox soon to be short step! '72 Chevelle (sold in January) '07 Sebring '01 Ranger (I've gotta long commute..) If you try to fail, and succeed, which have you done? My build thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=276904

05-30-2008, 08:51 PM	#7
Blue'72 Skinned knuckles Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Longview, Washington Posts: 1,126	Re: '72 K20 Project Starting ^^Cool^^ __________________ '72 C-10 longbox soon to be short step! '72 Chevelle (sold in January) '07 Sebring '01 Ranger (I've gotta long commute..) If you try to fail, and succeed, which have you done? My build thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=276904

06-02-2008, 01:50 PM	#8
72-c20 Packrat Join Date: May 2008 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 459	Re: '72 K20 Project Starting saturday, I was able to move the beast (idled without dying), and was able to put it to the far side of the driveway, so I could access my garage again (get the Firebird out)... got the seat out yesterday, in preparation for a new fuel tank. Need to remove the speakers and 2 amps previous owner had put under the seats. also "repaired", and I use the term very lightly, the drivers side rocker. it was replaced long ago, and was just riveted in it looks like. I just have 3 screws in it now to hold it in place, until I get a little more metal behind it for the short term. it would appear that the top of the cab is about 6-7 inches taller than my 4x4 Yukon 1500. __________________ gone: --'07 Tahoe LTZ 4WD --'68 Firebird 400 Convertible gone: --'72 Chevy K20

06-09-2008, 10:28 AM	#9
72-c20 Packrat Join Date: May 2008 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 459	Re: '72 K20 Project Starting new gas tank and sending unit are in. also "fixed" the floors for the time being to get it sealed. rust converter, bedliner, and sheet metal. even recreated the "channel" between the floor and the rocker lip with some strategically placed aluminum channel. I cleaned up what was left of the original seat cover, and used 2 rolls of some strategically placed duct tape, to repair the original seatcover, before putting on the "universal bench" cover. no real seatcover yet, as my bench has a few broken springs, and will need some foamwork later. put in some green seatbelts (inner bolts) so now "legal" for the family. and they go nicely (not) with the blue outer belts. and put in a gas pedal too also installed some door weatherstrip from a junkyard '91 Dodge Dakota. fit nicely. had to cut off about 4". also picked up a rear slider, but will wait on that install.... will try to get some new pics when it stops raining! __________________ gone: --'07 Tahoe LTZ 4WD --'68 Firebird 400 Convertible gone: --'72 Chevy K20

06-11-2008, 10:45 PM	#10
72-c20 Packrat Join Date: May 2008 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 459	Re: '72 K20 Project Starting took off the old holley, and put a fairly recent rebuilt holley 4160 on. engine seems to run well, but smokes quite a bit. really needs exhaust.... __________________ gone: --'07 Tahoe LTZ 4WD --'68 Firebird 400 Convertible gone: --'72 Chevy K20

06-12-2008, 11:38 PM	#11
72-c20 Packrat Join Date: May 2008 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 459	Re: '72 K20 Project Starting more pics... __________________ gone: --'07 Tahoe LTZ 4WD --'68 Firebird 400 Convertible gone: --'72 Chevy K20 Last edited by 72-c20; 02-26-2009 at 11:04 AM.

07-31-2008, 12:56 PM	#12
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: '72 K20 Project Starting Anything else done? Is the shop done yet? __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

07-31-2008, 02:38 PM	#13
72-c20 Packrat Join Date: May 2008 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 459	Re: '72 K20 Project Starting Made a little bit of progress on my truck.... Here's the new crate 350. Picked up a junkyard hood for $40 (in my original color too!) to replace the one damaged by a tree.... Installed junkyard tailgate ($35) and added a quick coat of paint as a sealer... old: new: __________________ gone: --'07 Tahoe LTZ 4WD --'68 Firebird 400 Convertible gone: --'72 Chevy K20

07-31-2008, 02:39 PM	#14
72-c20 Packrat Join Date: May 2008 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 459	Re: '72 K20 Project Starting tailgate cont. also added a mid-70s steering wheel. feels like a truck now and modified some 73-87 below eyeline mirrors, to fit the original 67-72 mirror holes. pass side turned out better, but they work great.... __________________ gone: --'07 Tahoe LTZ 4WD --'68 Firebird 400 Convertible gone: --'72 Chevy K20

07-31-2008, 03:13 PM	#15
ed2552 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Charles City IA Posts: 1,626	Re: '72 K20 Project Starting Dude, sweet, looks awesome, __________________ '67 C20, Under the Knife!, LWB, Eaton HO-52, Rear Coil Springs 72' GMC C2500, 350, TH400(?), Dana 60 '67 K10 4-spd., 305, SM465, Dana 44, 12 Bolt, RUST! '65 C60 292, 4 spd, 2 spd Rearend, 15' Grain Box, MINT! 09 Yukon Denali 82k Miles 6.2L/6A

07-31-2008, 03:43 PM	#16
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: '72 K20 Project Starting Gotta feel good having a fresh motor in there! Fun project. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14



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08-01-2008, 01:51 PM	#18
72-c20 Packrat Join Date: May 2008 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 459	Re: '72 K20 Project Starting ok. now has new shoes, cylinders, and seals in back, and new pads up front. also added about 6 feet of tailpipe on each side, onto the 5" that was all that I had past the new mufflers. much quieter ride now. was really resonating before, to where I was getting a headache __________________ gone: --'07 Tahoe LTZ 4WD --'68 Firebird 400 Convertible gone: --'72 Chevy K20

08-01-2008, 02:09 PM	#19
IvelDesigns Commander Taco Bello Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 2,232	Re: '72 K20 Project Starting Great progress man. Hey, how did Terry's treat ya on the brakes? I plan to completely replace my brakes this winter, MC/booster all the way to the pads. I could do it myself, but i really hate running/bending lines. i'm considering taking it to someone to do it, and it would give me a reason to talk to him about that 72 sitting out front. __________________ Bagged '50 3600 - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2009... Bagged '69 C10 Longbed - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2007...

08-30-2008, 09:31 AM	#20
72-c20 Packrat Join Date: May 2008 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 459	Re: '72 K20 Project Starting pics with new tires __________________ gone: --'07 Tahoe LTZ 4WD --'68 Firebird 400 Convertible gone: --'72 Chevy K20 Last edited by 72-c20; 02-26-2009 at 11:04 AM.

09-04-2008, 09:24 AM	#21
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: '72 K20 Project Starting nice project, be careful with the rubber fuel line near the exhaust though. __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

10-10-2008, 10:00 PM	#22
72-c20 Packrat Join Date: May 2008 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 459	Re: '72 K20 Project Starting I rebuilt my heat control unit, and put in a new fan switch. found that the PO had disconnected the switch and had a direct line. still no fan, so more testing tomorrow. and hoping to install a diff bench seat tomorrow, and maybe get the radio working again __________________ gone: --'07 Tahoe LTZ 4WD --'68 Firebird 400 Convertible gone: --'72 Chevy K20

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