Great Pumpkin 95% done. 68 K20 nut and bolt rebuild - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Musclerodz · 12-01-2009, 01:41 AM

Since the 4wd project section is not viewed alot, I thought I would post up pics here of this 23 month project I am glad is almost over. Basically all that is left is to charge the a/c, install decals, solve a vibration issue, put a few miles on the truck, and deliver it back to the owner for Christmas.

Short story version. Truck was a bone stock CST with buddy buckets. Had to clip the front half of the truck due to lots of cowl rot, replaced one cab corner and both rockers. Added the following: tach dash with guages, a/c, power steering, 5 speed transmission, alloy wheels, disc brake front end, aux battery, jump start kit, hydroboost, hydraulic clutch, chrome front and rear bumpers, blazer rear tank, hidden hitch, and probably a few things I am forgetting.

If you are interested in the build pics, head over to the 4wd project section.

Musclerodz · 12-01-2009, 01:45 AM

more pics.....

Musclerodz · 12-01-2009, 01:46 AM

last ones for now

*project 67 sub* · 12-01-2009, 01:50 AM

what the heck is the thing in the grille?

Musclerodz · 12-01-2009, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by project 67 sub

what the heck is the thing in the grille?

external jump start plug that a pair of jumper cables plugs into so you do not have to open the hood.

**NGN** · 12-01-2009, 05:37 AM

Very nice work you do, Truck looks great.

72BlckButy · 12-01-2009, 09:42 AM

Beautiful work Mike, that is one clean '68!

No interior shots???

**special-K** · 12-01-2009, 10:20 AM

i`m a self-bonified K/20 fanatic.so,I`m trying hard not to get all............ EXCITED ABOUT JUST HOW GREAT THAT TRUCK TURNED OUT!!!!!!

**Tom Vogel** · 12-01-2009, 10:27 AM

Did you put a hydroboost setup on that truck? Looks awesome by the way!

rwolf9653 · 12-01-2009, 12:01 PM

Looks great. How will you ever be able to let it go after all of the hard work you put into it??
Oh yeah, besides the cash.

pickupman · 12-01-2009, 12:35 PM

looks great, luv them 68's 4wd

big_al_71 · 12-01-2009, 12:53 PM

Very nice indeed,,I am digging the gas filler neck

I only like LWB in a 4wd and this one is awesome...

Musclerodz · 12-01-2009, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Beautiful work Mike, that is one clean '68!

No interior shots???

Interior still needs horn button and decals installed. Will take those as soon as they are installed

Musclerodz · 12-01-2009, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom Vogel

Did you put a hydroboost setup on that truck? Looks awesome by the way!

yes it is hydroboost for a 74 one ton. Made the plate to install, not a bolt on deal

kgt · 12-02-2009, 01:32 AM

more info on the hydroboost please, i bought the unit assy already and i am going to install it on my 68.. thanks!

QKENUF4U · 12-02-2009, 11:00 AM

awesome work but still got a rusty brake master ????

Musclerodz · 12-02-2009, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by kgt

more info on the hydroboost please, i bought the unit assy already and i am going to install it on my 68.. thanks!

Made the plate to bolt to the firewall, was not a direct bolt in. I had to make a rod extension and enlarge the hole in the firewall. Stock unit for a 74 chevy one ton

Musclerodz · 12-02-2009, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by QKENUF4U

awesome work but still got a rusty brake master ????

it is a new unit I did not painted since if it got brake fluid spilled on it, it may strip the paint if it was not cleaned soon enough. There is a few other parts on the truck (new MOOG suspension pieces) not painted either. None of it was painted orginally either.

69TowRig · 12-03-2009, 11:05 PM

Amazing work. Very nice!

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-04-2009, 01:34 AM

Very nice build! Paint usually doesn't like to stick to master cylinders unless you use chemical resistant paint.

12-01-2009, 01:41 AM	#1
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,365	Great Pumpkin 95% done. 68 K20 nut and bolt rebuild Since the 4wd project section is not viewed alot, I thought I would post up pics here of this 23 month project I am glad is almost over. Basically all that is left is to charge the a/c, install decals, solve a vibration issue, put a few miles on the truck, and deliver it back to the owner for Christmas. Short story version. Truck was a bone stock CST with buddy buckets. Had to clip the front half of the truck due to lots of cowl rot, replaced one cab corner and both rockers. Added the following: tach dash with guages, a/c, power steering, 5 speed transmission, alloy wheels, disc brake front end, aux battery, jump start kit, hydroboost, hydraulic clutch, chrome front and rear bumpers, blazer rear tank, hidden hitch, and probably a few things I am forgetting. If you are interested in the build pics, head over to the 4wd project section. Attached Images __________________ Mike Redpath

12-01-2009, 01:45 AM	#2
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,365	Re: Great Pumpkin 95% done. 68 K20 nut and bolt rebuild more pics..... Attached Images __________________ Mike Redpath

12-01-2009, 01:46 AM	#3
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,365	Re: Great Pumpkin 95% done. 68 K20 nut and bolt rebuild last ones for now Attached Images __________________ Mike Redpath

12-01-2009, 01:50 AM	#4
project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: Great Pumpkin 95% done. 68 K20 nut and bolt rebuild what the heck is the thing in the grille?

12-01-2009, 05:37 AM	#6
NGN Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Old Bridge,NJ Posts: 832	Re: Great Pumpkin 95% done. 68 K20 nut and bolt rebuild Very nice work you do, Truck looks great.

12-01-2009, 09:42 AM	#7
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Great Pumpkin 95% done. 68 K20 nut and bolt rebuild Beautiful work Mike, that is one clean '68! No interior shots??? __________________ -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)

12-01-2009, 10:20 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Great Pumpkin 95% done. 68 K20 nut and bolt rebuild i`m a self-bonified K/20 fanatic.so,I`m trying hard not to get all............ EXCITED ABOUT JUST HOW GREAT THAT TRUCK TURNED OUT!!!!!! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-01-2009, 10:27 AM	#9
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: Great Pumpkin 95% done. 68 K20 nut and bolt rebuild Did you put a hydroboost setup on that truck? Looks awesome by the way!

12-01-2009, 12:01 PM	#10
rwolf9653 more ideas than money Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: spring grove, pa Posts: 1,068	Re: Great Pumpkin 95% done. 68 K20 nut and bolt rebuild Looks great. How will you ever be able to let it go after all of the hard work you put into it?? Oh yeah, besides the cash. __________________ Randy 1948 Chevy 3100 5 window 1966 Chevy C30 Dually 1967 Chevy K10 1972 Chevy K20 1972 Chevy C10 1972 Chevy K5 Blazer 1987 Chevy V10 2003 Chevy Suburban

12-01-2009, 12:35 PM	#11
pickupman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Greeneville, TN Posts: 3,097	Re: Great Pumpkin 95% done. 68 K20 nut and bolt rebuild looks great, luv them 68's 4wd __________________ atheystruck@comcast.net 67 1/2 ton 4wd custom cab 72 1/2 ton 4wd super cheyenne 71 1/2 BB super cheyenne shortbed

12-01-2009, 12:53 PM	#12
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Great Pumpkin 95% done. 68 K20 nut and bolt rebuild Very nice indeed,,I am digging the gas filler neck I only like LWB in a 4wd and this one is awesome... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

12-02-2009, 01:32 AM	#15
kgt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver Posts: 147	Re: Great Pumpkin 95% done. 68 K20 nut and bolt rebuild more info on the hydroboost please, i bought the unit assy already and i am going to install it on my 68.. thanks!

12-02-2009, 11:00 AM	#16
QKENUF4U Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SUNNY WARM BIKE RIDING COTTONWOOD ARIZONA Posts: 2,097	Re: Great Pumpkin 95% done. 68 K20 nut and bolt rebuild awesome work but still got a rusty brake master ????

12-03-2009, 11:05 PM	#19
69TowRig Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 894	Re: Great Pumpkin 95% done. 68 K20 nut and bolt rebuild Amazing work. Very nice! __________________ -Chris Building a stripper, one part at a time: 1969 K5, 307, 3spd, 3 seats, hard top. Added Pwr Discs, Pwr Steering, Aux Battery, T-case Skid, Lighted Sidemarkers, HEI, Lock-Right Diff, ECE Class IV Hitch, 32" MT/Rs. Parts to Install: Hand Throttle, Console, Tow Hooks, Dual Horns, AM-FM, Dealer Swing-Away Tire Carrier, Gas Tank Skid. Also building a 1950 Willys CJ-3A and off-roading a 2001 Nissan Frontier on 1-Ton Portals...

12-04-2009, 01:34 AM	#20
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Great Pumpkin 95% done. 68 K20 nut and bolt rebuild Very nice build! Paint usually doesn't like to stick to master cylinders unless you use chemical resistant paint. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*



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