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Dean · 01-04-2007, 02:49 PM

I've got two sets of those wheels. If I remember correct one set is Ansen and the other is American Racing. It took me a long time to find a set. The center caps are always rusty so I never put them on. They are 16.5" wheels.

Yukon - how is the blazer coming along? You may see a few of your parts I got from you on this truck I'm working on.

**Yukon Jack** · 01-04-2007, 04:43 PM

I was wondering if some of those parts were going to end up on it. The K5 is coming along. I've got a thread going in the K5 section on it. I had the 400 sbc rebuilt and ought to be installing it shortly. Then just a bit more work and I can finally take it for a spin.

I've got to make a point of checking out this forum - had been wondering how this project was going but was only looking for it in the 4x4 forum.

71'tahoe · 01-05-2007, 12:27 AM

Hey dean,
what part of cincinati you from?I'm not to far from there.What do you want for the blue cab.I have an 86' k-30 in pieces.I have no title and need a cab and a usable bed.

Dean · 01-05-2007, 08:43 AM

I'm in Batavia right off of 32. I still have the complete pile of parts. I had it all sold once but then I had my accident and the guy found another one. I'll want to find someone who will want it all. The body is a 87 K30 and I bought it up near your way at the end of 2005. I will have the extra title for the 85 C20.

71'tahoe · 01-05-2007, 10:02 AM

What do you (well I'm not sure i can ask after a post last night)want for your stuff.Email me if you will-GTMOTORSPORTS2k3@yahoo.com.Thanks,GregTholen.

Dean · 01-15-2007, 04:05 PM

Still making progress. Now just need a group of friends to help me lift the bed back on then it will be time to put the stainless exhaust on.

71'tahoe · 01-15-2007, 04:20 PM

Hey dean this is greg from lynchburg.If you need a hand i round up a few guys to help you out.Id like to look at your other cab.We would both get some thing done that way.Let me know.

bbchevy · 01-16-2007, 01:25 AM

Your truck looks amazing. i've have been converting my truck from a k10 to a k30. im basically done mechanically, but now it needs paint and stuff. but your truck is making me jelous. haha

-Scott

84 400 · 01-16-2007, 02:56 AM

wow it is getting there. nice work man !!!

Dooley · 01-17-2007, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MylilBowTie

That is one of the nicest trucks I have seen around here in a long time. Even the newer stuff running around have cab corners and rockers gone on them. I've always wanted a really nice K30 like that, good job on making it look great. Who is doing the exhaust work? What size tires?

I know the feeling of owning Series 30 Chevys. I've had 7, 3 were C-30, 3 were K30's, and my 88V-30 which has 12K on it! I haven't driven it much like my others but, it's a great feeling compared to driving my other trucks!

shorty72 · 01-18-2007, 01:05 AM

What size of tires do you have on it right now? The truck looks awesome btw
Robert

Dean · 01-18-2007, 01:29 PM

Those are 33" BFG Mud TAs at the moment. 35" would have fit fine too.

This 87 is technically called a V30 also. I guess they did that before they went to the new body style.

cochino12 · 01-18-2007, 01:30 PM

Your truck looks like it coming together pretty quick! I love it. Would you mind taking a quick measurement for me? I need to know what it measures from the ground the the wheel well in front and back if you could. I just put what I was told were 4" springs up front but I think they are 6". Thanks for the help.

adam

MylilBowTie · 01-18-2007, 03:24 PM

I think it would be a more accurate measurement. If it was taken from the middle of the bottom fender lip to the top of the rim or center of the hub. That would eliminate the tire size difference and get a better spring height.

Dean · 01-20-2007, 12:40 PM

I measured from the middle of the front lower fender lip to the center of the hub and get 29". I'm not sure what that is telling me. This is a 87 K30 with a Skyjacker lift. The front had an additional leaf added from Skyjacker for the weight of the big block.

Dean · 03-20-2007, 10:21 AM

I need to get some new photos now. The truck is basically done finally except for a few minor tasks.

Dean · 03-20-2007, 05:35 PM

All I have left to do is the wiring for my trailer winch and it will pretty much be done. I finished the stainless exhaust about a week ago.

Duro5341 · 03-20-2007, 06:06 PM

Got any pics of the exhaust, and how you routed it?

Looks great none the less...........mint truck, a fine example of these old pieces of iron

Duro

1Ton · 03-20-2007, 10:06 PM

Nice truck. I am gathering parts for my K30 project right now.

Srubydo1986 · 03-21-2007, 12:06 AM

I will start drooling now. Very nice wish i had the motor in my chevelle.

TheSwede · 03-21-2007, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean

All I have left to do is the wiring for my trailer winch and it will pretty much be done. I finished the stainless exhaust about a week ago.

i saw your licens platen and in swedish the word "dyr" means exepensive!

Malo83 · 03-21-2007, 03:09 PM

Wow!!! nice Dean

did the thought of swapping the AC compressor and Alternator cross you mind, I know a lot more work

but that really would have cleaned up the top end of that Monster Engine, but still a killer looking Ride.

John

grinch4om · 03-21-2007, 07:54 PM

does that ride harsh? beat you around? curious...

Dean · 03-22-2007, 06:30 AM

I'll have to get some pics of the exhaust and post them on here.

I've only drove it aboout 50 miles so far but the ride doesn't seem much different than either of my 71 or 72 K20s.

I would have changed the belts on the front of the engine to a serpentine one belt set up but the alternator and complete A/C system was brand new so I didn't want to replace it at this time. If the A/C dies in the future I might change that compressor to an aftermarket. The current system was on the 350 in the 2 wheel drive truck and I never opened any lines to avoid any more work.

That is funny that dyr in sweden means expensive. That is about the truth but it would have cost me even more to buy a brand new truck and I wouldn't have been happy with those.

The 572 would be good in a Chevelle but I'd probably buy the highest horsepower version for a car.

Dean · 07-25-2007, 08:22 PM

Thought I've give a little update on my K30. I've towed a few loads so far and no big issues. The 572 with the rest of the truck works great in pulling a big load. I've got a slight vapor lock when the engine gets warm issue which I need to completely figure out somehow. Any ideas on that would be appreciated.

The rearends with the lockers, rebuilt TH400 with shift kit, rebuilt NP205 and ever other piece I rebuilt or replaced works great so far.

The first pic was my Chevette and the 2nd was one of our antique Rumely tractors which I took to an expo show near Columbus Ohio a few weeks ago.

01-04-2007, 02:49 PM	#26
Dean Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,492	Re: Progress on 87 K30 project I've got two sets of those wheels. If I remember correct one set is Ansen and the other is American Racing. It took me a long time to find a set. The center caps are always rusty so I never put them on. They are 16.5" wheels. Yukon - how is the blazer coming along? You may see a few of your parts I got from you on this truck I'm working on.

01-04-2007, 04:43 PM	#27
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: Progress on 87 K30 project I was wondering if some of those parts were going to end up on it. The K5 is coming along. I've got a thread going in the K5 section on it. I had the 400 sbc rebuilt and ought to be installing it shortly. Then just a bit more work and I can finally take it for a spin. I've got to make a point of checking out this forum - had been wondering how this project was going but was only looking for it in the 4x4 forum. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

01-05-2007, 12:27 AM	#28
71'tahoe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: lynchburg ohio Posts: 736	Re: Progress on 87 K30 project Hey dean, what part of cincinati you from?I'm not to far from there.What do you want for the blue cab.I have an 86' k-30 in pieces.I have no title and need a cab and a usable bed.

01-05-2007, 08:43 AM	#29
Dean Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,492	Re: Progress on 87 K30 project I'm in Batavia right off of 32. I still have the complete pile of parts. I had it all sold once but then I had my accident and the guy found another one. I'll want to find someone who will want it all. The body is a 87 K30 and I bought it up near your way at the end of 2005. I will have the extra title for the 85 C20.

01-05-2007, 10:02 AM	#30
71'tahoe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: lynchburg ohio Posts: 736	Re: Progress on 87 K30 project What do you (well I'm not sure i can ask after a post last night)want for your stuff.Email me if you will-GTMOTORSPORTS2k3@yahoo.com.Thanks,GregTholen.

01-15-2007, 04:05 PM	#31
Dean Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,492	Re: Progress on 87 K30 project Still making progress. Now just need a group of friends to help me lift the bed back on then it will be time to put the stainless exhaust on. Attached Images

01-15-2007, 04:20 PM	#32
71'tahoe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: lynchburg ohio Posts: 736	Re: Progress on 87 K30 project Hey dean this is greg from lynchburg.If you need a hand i round up a few guys to help you out.Id like to look at your other cab.We would both get some thing done that way.Let me know.

01-16-2007, 01:25 AM	#33
bbchevy 87 Wanna Be K30 Join Date: May 2003 Location: long island, new york Posts: 218	Re: Progress on 87 K30 project Your truck looks amazing. i've have been converting my truck from a k10 to a k30. im basically done mechanically, but now it needs paint and stuff. but your truck is making me jelous. haha -Scott __________________ Was: 1987 V10 Silverado TBI 350/700R4/208 with 3.42 gears Is: A wanna be K30 330hp 350/465/205/D60/14FF with 3.73 hydroboost, 4 Core radiator, electric fans, Centerforce Duel Friction, Locker, 6inch Soft ride lift, etc....

01-16-2007, 02:56 AM	#34
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,741	Re: Progress on 87 K30 project wow it is getting there. nice work man !!! __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

01-18-2007, 01:05 AM	#36
shorty72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 86	Re: Progress on 87 K30 project What size of tires do you have on it right now? The truck looks awesome btw Robert

01-18-2007, 01:29 PM	#37
Dean Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,492	Re: Progress on 87 K30 project Those are 33" BFG Mud TAs at the moment. 35" would have fit fine too. This 87 is technically called a V30 also. I guess they did that before they went to the new body style.

01-18-2007, 01:30 PM	#38
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: Progress on 87 K30 project Your truck looks like it coming together pretty quick! I love it. Would you mind taking a quick measurement for me? I need to know what it measures from the ground the the wheel well in front and back if you could. I just put what I was told were 4" springs up front but I think they are 6". Thanks for the help. adam __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually Last edited by cochino12; 01-18-2007 at 01:31 PM.

01-18-2007, 03:24 PM	#39
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	Re: Progress on 87 K30 project I think it would be a more accurate measurement. If it was taken from the middle of the bottom fender lip to the top of the rim or center of the hub. That would eliminate the tire size difference and get a better spring height. __________________ 1974 C25 LWB: 454 4bbl Carb / TH400 / 3.73 1992 Camaro RS 305 TBI

01-20-2007, 12:40 PM	#40
Dean Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,492	Re: Progress on 87 K30 project I measured from the middle of the front lower fender lip to the center of the hub and get 29". I'm not sure what that is telling me. This is a 87 K30 with a Skyjacker lift. The front had an additional leaf added from Skyjacker for the weight of the big block.

03-20-2007, 10:21 AM	#41
Dean Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,492	Re: Progress on 87 K30 project I need to get some new photos now. The truck is basically done finally except for a few minor tasks.



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03-20-2007, 05:35 PM	#42
Dean Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,492	Re: Progress on 87 K30 project All I have left to do is the wiring for my trailer winch and it will pretty much be done. I finished the stainless exhaust about a week ago. Attached Images

03-20-2007, 06:06 PM	#43
Duro5341 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Earth Posts: 239	Re: Progress on 87 K30 project Got any pics of the exhaust, and how you routed it? Looks great none the less...........mint truck, a fine example of these old pieces of iron Duro __________________ -1986 K10 LWB, 350 HD,TH400 3.08, 30 spline 10 bolt, with an Auburn Posi, 31" tires All original, second owner truck -1979 Monte Carlo, 350, 200r4, 3.73 posi -1987 GT T-top Mustang - slow moving project

03-20-2007, 10:06 PM	#44
1Ton Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Jamestown NY Posts: 731	Re: Progress on 87 K30 project Nice truck. I am gathering parts for my K30 project right now. __________________ Support your local search and rescue team.... GET LOST! Originally Posted by DURRTY if some is good more is better too much ought to be enough........

03-21-2007, 12:06 AM	#45
Srubydo1986 The Crazy Machanic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nokesville Va Posts: 1,437	Re: Progress on 87 K30 project I will start drooling now. Very nice wish i had the motor in my chevelle. __________________ 1986 Sliverado longbed 400 small block mean as hell, 700r4 trans (5 speed coming one day) 1970 chevelle 2dr sedan Latest update June 24 2007. 1957 4 door stationwagon - pink all original needing a good restore (body great, floors bad) newest additions 1965 shortbed fleet great granddads. Been told im nuts to bring it back from the dead (still going to happen) plans-all stock with a turbo 292 inline 3 speed column shift. and thats it big block 427 and 5 speed trans and ford 9 inch theyhave no home yet thinking what to put them in and a 79 c60 trash truck um no idea i have one Last edited by Srubydo1986; 03-21-2007 at 12:06 AM.*

03-21-2007, 03:09 PM	#47
Malo83 Cruzzzn' Vet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 1,918	Re: Progress on 87 K30 project Wow!!! nice Dean did the thought of swapping the AC compressor and Alternator cross you mind, I know a lot more work but that really would have cleaned up the top end of that Monster Engine, but still a killer looking Ride. John

03-21-2007, 07:54 PM	#48
grinch4om dang its hot Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: frankfort kentucky Posts: 1,349	Re: Progress on 87 K30 project does that ride harsh? beat you around? curious...

03-22-2007, 06:30 AM	#49
Dean Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,492	Re: Progress on 87 K30 project I'll have to get some pics of the exhaust and post them on here. I've only drove it aboout 50 miles so far but the ride doesn't seem much different than either of my 71 or 72 K20s. I would have changed the belts on the front of the engine to a serpentine one belt set up but the alternator and complete A/C system was brand new so I didn't want to replace it at this time. If the A/C dies in the future I might change that compressor to an aftermarket. The current system was on the 350 in the 2 wheel drive truck and I never opened any lines to avoid any more work. That is funny that dyr in sweden means expensive. That is about the truth but it would have cost me even more to buy a brand new truck and I wouldn't have been happy with those. The 572 would be good in a Chevelle but I'd probably buy the highest horsepower version for a car.

07-25-2007, 08:22 PM	#50
Dean Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,492	Re: Progress on 87 K30 project Thought I've give a little update on my K30. I've towed a few loads so far and no big issues. The 572 with the rest of the truck works great in pulling a big load. I've got a slight vapor lock when the engine gets warm issue which I need to completely figure out somehow. Any ideas on that would be appreciated. The rearends with the lockers, rebuilt TH400 with shift kit, rebuilt NP205 and ever other piece I rebuilt or replaced works great so far. The first pic was my Chevette and the 2nd was one of our antique Rumely tractors which I took to an expo show near Columbus Ohio a few weeks ago. Attached Images

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