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06-07-2016, 10:36 AM
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 Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Butte America
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My Story and I'm sticking to it 72 K10
Well, I have been lurking here for quite some time . My passion for these trucks started with a 67 short step side c-10 my dad had when I was 5 , first truck I remember riding in
 . Well dad was coming off the interstate and the rear axle broke and rolled it . Then he bought the 69 that is in my avatar .(man I loved that truck ) Then in 83 he traded it in , I was devastated to say the least ,2 years from getting my license. I turned 18 got my self a 69 K10 long box drove it for 22 years had a stock pile of them, 72 4x4 blazer ac , 72 burb 4x4 , 70 c-10 . Loved them all . Sold them all for to help fund the new house on 30 acres of paradise in the mountains south of Butte America So the story continues , My dream was to own a sort step K10 . I found this truck 15 years ago in a ranchers field . I knew him well and talked to him it was his nephews father in laws. So I called him up asked him if he wanted to part with it . He wanted to but it was sentimental to his wife ( understandable ). Well once or twice a year I would run into him or call him to ask about the truck and the answer was always the same . Then last fall out of the blue he called and said it was mine . Same price I offered him 15 years prior. So it begins I will keep posting pics on this build to catch you up ,It is ready to go to paint in about a week or two . I'll finish my story first Well then I bought the Wood Truck as I call it a 72 K20 some one stuffed a 454 in it . It has been used but I love it I was looking for a 2wd for the cab and body for the Wood Truck when I noticed this on craigslist . So I took a 2 hour drive with a buddy to look at it and fell in love as soon as I seen it . Ran and drove like a dream . So it will be my DD on Fridays and the weekends 69 C20 , 396 camper special it is beautiful My wife even likes it  She even named it the Renegade ( Styx was on the radio singing Renegade that's where the name comes from)Here she is ,Well it says I am missing a security Token I'll try later
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06-07-2016, 10:44 AM
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Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Mid NE USA
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Re: My Story and I'm sticking to it 72 K10
Nice Truck. Persistence pays off sometimes.
Ron
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Member #111 68 C-10  Daily Driver70  4x4 Project76 Jeep CJ-5 Help Support the Board: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. Thomas Jefferson |
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06-07-2016, 11:19 AM
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Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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Re: My Story and I'm sticking to it 72 K10
Nice! Both of them
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06-07-2016, 11:59 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Dallas Texas
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Re: My Story and I'm sticking to it 72 K10
Nice story on that step. Nice truck. Good luck with it.
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06-07-2016, 12:25 PM
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Proprietor of Dale's Corner
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Location: Vacaville , CA
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Re: My Story and I'm sticking to it 72 K10
Great find and story..I'm subscribed and watching.
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"Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul |
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06-07-2016, 03:36 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Hyattsville, Maryland
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Re: My Story and I'm sticking to it 72 K10
Welcome to the board! Neat story and I am glad it ended well with you getting the K10. It looks pretty good from the pictures.
Ray
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06-07-2016, 04:37 PM
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Location: Butte America
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Re: My Story and I'm sticking to it 72 K10
It worked here is the Renegade , Thanks for the welcomes [ATTACH]
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06-07-2016, 04:45 PM
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Location: Butte America
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Re: My Story and I'm sticking to it 72 K10
I catch up a bit ,These are some teardown pics from this past winter
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06-07-2016, 04:48 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Butte America
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Re: My Story and I'm sticking to it 72 K10
My new NV4500
Frame back and painted |
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06-08-2016, 10:32 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Foster Rhode Island
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Re: My Story and I'm sticking to it 72 K10
Tell me more about that NV4500. What going on there? What parts / conversation did it take to make that happen and what transfer case are you using ,model and year?
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06-08-2016, 10:39 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Texan, back in TX
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Re: My Story and I'm sticking to it 72 K10
Looking great! Keep the progress pics coming. This one's gonna be a beaut!
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06-08-2016, 11:38 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Godley, TX
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Re: My Story and I'm sticking to it 72 K10
Absolutely love the short step (and the 69). Can't wait to see it after paint.
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06-08-2016, 03:21 PM
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Kung Fu Master
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Montana
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Re: My Story and I'm sticking to it 72 K10
Cool truck, will be following to see it finished!
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06-08-2016, 04:27 PM
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Location: Butte America
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Re: My Story and I'm sticking to it 72 K10
Here are a few pics of the hydraulic clutch assembly , I went with the advanced adapters bellhousing and adapter for the 205 TC . I bought the whole tranny and adapter set up from Midwest Transmissions . Also the slave is a stock GM slave and a Wilwood master . I forgot to take a pic with the cab on with the set up . I basically used a Hiem joint and welded an ear on the clutch pedal. There was a thread on here some where that done the same thing . I can not remember which one though.
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06-08-2016, 04:35 PM
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Location: Butte America
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Re: My Story and I'm sticking to it 72 K10
The fuel tank I ordered from GMC Pauls ( I ordered about 3500 dollars from them and I can not say enough about the quality and the customer service absolutely awesome) I ordered the fuel pump from Tanks Inc. It has a baffle included . Here are some pics of the install. Also I ditched the straps and used 4 hockey pucks took a 2" hole saw cut them out , drilled a hole through the center , added a steel sleeve about a 1/8" shorter than the pucks and used grade 8 bolts . The big reason was with the fuel lines coming out of the top of the tank they would be to tall . So this way it lowers the tank about an inch . All I have to worry about is the one piece for the wood bed I will have to relocate
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06-08-2016, 04:36 PM
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Re: My Story and I'm sticking to it 72 K10
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06-15-2016, 10:27 PM
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Location: Ohio
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Re: My Story and I'm sticking to it 72 K10
Nice! I'd like to see more about the NV4500 too. Thought of staying manual shift with mine but haven't been able to find a decent priced transmission.
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06-18-2016, 05:30 PM
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Location: Helena
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Re: My Story and I'm sticking to it 72 K10
Subd found your thread after your comment. Us Montana boys got to stick together!!
Like what you've got done so far, keep at it I may get the 5.7 in mine someday. |
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07-27-2016, 04:35 PM
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Re: My Story and I'm sticking to it 72 K10
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1469651566
Hopefully this worked . My motor is done and I am happy happy happy
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07-27-2016, 04:58 PM
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Re: My Story and I'm sticking to it 72 K10
Looks great! Is that a later model factory serpentine setup or aftermarket?
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07-27-2016, 05:37 PM
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Re: My Story and I'm sticking to it 72 K10
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07-27-2016, 05:49 PM
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Re: My Story and I'm sticking to it 72 K10
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07-27-2016, 05:59 PM
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Re: My Story and I'm sticking to it 72 K10
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It was cheaper then anywhere else I could find |
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07-27-2016, 04:59 PM
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Re: My Story and I'm sticking to it 72 K10
Nice stuff, thanks for posting. I have an NV4500 to go in my 72K20 (purchased in Billings!). Did you move your engine forward to the 2WD position? Or did you go with the TC in a different rearward spot?
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07-27-2016, 06:05 PM
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Re: My Story and I'm sticking to it 72 K10
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But to answer your question I moved the engine crossmember forward 2-1/4 inches . That left me enough room to where I have an 1-1/2 inches between the serp setup and my electric fans . Gives you more room for HEI . Left the transfer case mount where it originally was . I had to redo both shifter holes but that was a cinch |
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