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moregrip · 02-02-2013, 08:50 PM

more pics and a little bit of work:

just in case:

looks like I'm missing a Camper Special emblem maybe?

gotta love military green!

not too bad at all:

anyone know if these can/are reproduced?

luifer76 · 02-02-2013, 09:54 PM

looks like is all there bro.... if the bottle jack still there that means they keep it in one piece..

79 blue monster · 02-02-2013, 09:58 PM

wow very nice so far, im all with you on the c20 part of it. i myself am doing one. i've been looking fod 8lug wheels for a very long time and found very few clean looking ones. if you dont mind, what name brand are your wheels?? i love em.
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moregrip · 02-02-2013, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 79 blue monster

wow very nice so far, im all with you on the c20 part of it. i myself am doing one. i've been looking fod 8lug wheels for a very long time and found very few clean looking ones. if you dont mind, what name brand are your wheels?? i love em.
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Thanks brother.....I've been following your build

Awesome!

My wheels are Intro HD series, Pentia 8's 20x10. I'm very picky when it comes to wheels and I'd rather have something that still looks good in 10 years rather than having the latest thing going today. In that vane I went conservative and hopefully what's considered a more classic look, just in a 20" wheel

moregrip · 02-02-2013, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by luifer76

looks like is all there bro.... if the bottle jack still there that means they keep it in one piece..

so far so good......still in the discovery stage

moregrip · 02-04-2013, 06:26 PM

look what I picked up today:

Shaun1162 · 02-04-2013, 06:30 PM

Pretty clean looking C-20! Man I wish my projects only had that little bit of rot in them

Like the paint scheme on this truck too..

moregrip · 02-04-2013, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Shaun1162

Pretty clean looking C-20! Man I wish my projects only had that little bit of rot in them

Like the paint scheme on this truck too..

lol, the trucks good condition is just making up for my lack in metal repair skills!!!

tinydb84 · 02-04-2013, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by moregrip

look what I picked up today:

I was thinking of getting the same license plate for my c20...guess Im too late!

moregrip · 02-05-2013, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by tinydb84

I was thinking of getting the same license plate for my c20...guess Im too late!

I believe BLN C20 is still available
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moregrip · 02-05-2013, 11:18 AM

As posted previously I scored a GM NOS pass front fender later last year. Great back story on that piece. The guy I bought it from had been looking after it for the better part of 20 years. It looks like I'm going to need a passenger front fender as well. Been doing research on reproduction panels and from what I've found TriPlus is one of the top reproduction sheet metal facilities with good fitment in most cases. That being said I'm going to go ahead and try a TriPlus front fender with the plan of installing both fenders on the same day and compare notes. Will post my findings. In the meantime, if you know of another high quality repro company please post what you know here. thanks!

luifer76 · 02-05-2013, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by moregrip

look what I picked up today:

that is cool bro i dig it....

moregrip · 02-05-2013, 07:11 PM

thank you! not too in your face right

Desert.Chevy · 02-07-2013, 08:53 PM

Nice truck and cool plate!
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moregrip · 02-08-2013, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Desert.Chevy

Nice truck and cool plate!
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thanks Dave

appreciate the nod!

79 blue monster · 02-08-2013, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by moregrip

Thanks brother.....I've been following your build

Awesome!

My wheels are Intro HD series, Pentia 8's 20x10. I'm very picky when it comes to wheels and I'd rather have something that still looks good in 10 years rather than having the latest thing going today. In that vane I went conservative and hopefully what's considered a more classic look, just in a 20" wheel

ok thanks!! yeah i'm also very picky when it comes to wheels. i've spent almost 4 months of serching before i found a rim that looks halfway decent.

what do you think?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/130634988907...84.m1423.l2649

moregrip · 02-08-2013, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 79 blue monster

ok thanks!! yeah i'm also very picky when it comes to wheels. i've spent almost 4 months of serching before i found a rim that looks halfway decent.

what do you think?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/130634988907...84.m1423.l2649

If I were buying strictly for the squarebody body style it would be something more like this, modern but NASCAR classic, would fit your theme to a tee IMHO

http://centerlinewheels.com/wheel_de...vehicle&data=6

CrazyDave · 02-11-2013, 04:34 PM

Man I wish my truck was this clean

moregrip · 02-13-2013, 05:54 PM

dilemma:

The long bed on my truck is in great shape......so much so that I'm having a tough time deciding to cut it up. Only problem is, finding a shortbed for sale in the same condition is tough!! stepside or fleetside.

Would love to trade longbed for shortbed but somehow I dont see that happenning. open for offers!

any suggestions?

wwj75c30 · 02-14-2013, 04:35 AM

i say keep it longbed seems like everyone cuts down the sqaures to shortbeds i dont like it imo you gotta be different

luifer76 · 02-16-2013, 11:13 AM

have you started to tear this thing apart yet bro?

79 blue monster · 02-16-2013, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by wwj75c30

i say keep it longbed seems like everyone cuts down the sqaures to shortbeds i dont like it imo you gotta be different

yes, keep it a longbed, and be different

79 blue monster · 02-16-2013, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by moregrip

If I were buying strictly for the squarebody body style it would be something more like this, modern but NASCAR classic, would fit your theme to a tee IMHO

http://centerlinewheels.com/wheel_de...vehicle&data=6

wow, those are perfect for the era of a squarbody. i'll have to look into them more, thanks!

moregrip · 02-22-2013, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by wwj75c30

i say keep it longbed seems like everyone cuts down the sqaures to shortbeds i dont like it imo you gotta be different

Still going back and forth with this one

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Originally Posted by luifer76

have you started to tear this thing apart yet bro?

Yes but nothing to extensive yet....more of a parts shuffle so far

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Originally Posted by 79 blue monster

yes, keep it a longbed, and be different

Argh!

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Originally Posted by 79 blue monster

wow, those are perfect for the era of a squarbody. i'll have to look into them more, thanks!

Good luck brother! I'm sure it will look great!
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74 stepside · 02-22-2013, 04:43 AM

Looks like this is going to be a nice build. I like your idea of the shortbed C20. Reminds me of 90s 454ss. They came with a 14 bolt 3/4 rear that was changed to 5 lug from the factory. The truck looks nice as it is now too. One question..are the wheels going to tuck with the newer wider rear end?

02-02-2013, 08:50 PM	#26
moregrip Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 811	Re: my C20 build thread more pics and a little bit of work: just in case: looks like I'm missing a Camper Special emblem maybe? gotta love military green! not too bad at all: anyone know if these can/are reproduced?

02-02-2013, 09:54 PM	#27
luifer76 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southern California CA Posts: 1,088	Re: my C20 build thread looks like is all there bro.... if the bottle jack still there that means they keep it in one piece.. __________________ nOtHiNg LiKe ThE gOoD oLe ChEvYs....

02-02-2013, 09:58 PM	#28
79 blue monster Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Pulaski, Wi Posts: 491	Re: my C20 build thread wow very nice so far, im all with you on the c20 part of it. i myself am doing one. i've been looking fod 8lug wheels for a very long time and found very few clean looking ones. if you dont mind, what name brand are your wheels?? i love em. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1979 GMC 3/4 ton camper special 454 (7/8in drop) UPDATE: CADDILAC 500 SWAP AND 4X4 SWAP http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518625 1965 gmc 4x4 build : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=724972

02-04-2013, 06:26 PM	#31
moregrip Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 811	Re: my C20 build thread look what I picked up today:

02-04-2013, 06:30 PM	#32
Shaun1162 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NH Posts: 368	Re: my C20 build thread Pretty clean looking C-20! Man I wish my projects only had that little bit of rot in them Like the paint scheme on this truck too.. __________________ - 2010 Silverado - 1984 Chevy M1028 (K-30) - 1969 Chevy C-30 - 1933 Ford Stock Car

02-05-2013, 11:18 AM	#36
moregrip Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 811	Re: my C20 build thread As posted previously I scored a GM NOS pass front fender later last year. Great back story on that piece. The guy I bought it from had been looking after it for the better part of 20 years. It looks like I'm going to need a passenger front fender as well. Been doing research on reproduction panels and from what I've found TriPlus is one of the top reproduction sheet metal facilities with good fitment in most cases. That being said I'm going to go ahead and try a TriPlus front fender with the plan of installing both fenders on the same day and compare notes. Will post my findings. In the meantime, if you know of another high quality repro company please post what you know here. thanks!

02-05-2013, 07:11 PM	#38
moregrip Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 811	Re: my C20 build thread thank you! not too in your face right

02-07-2013, 08:53 PM	#39
Desert.Chevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Earth Posts: 340	Re: my C20 build thread Nice truck and cool plate! Posted via Mobile Device

02-11-2013, 04:34 PM	#43
CrazyDave Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Berlin, Kentucky Posts: 72	Re: my C20 build thread Man I wish my truck was this clean __________________ David Fultz - Berlin Ky 79 K5 2wd - Project 86 GMC 1500 LWB- Shop Truck 84 Chevy K-20 Hugger Orange and Silver- Wifes Truck 2018 Ram 2500 - Tow Rig 79 Chevy C-30 SRW- Bought new by Uncle

02-13-2013, 05:54 PM	#44
moregrip Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 811	Re: my C20 build thread dilemma: The long bed on my truck is in great shape......so much so that I'm having a tough time deciding to cut it up. Only problem is, finding a shortbed for sale in the same condition is tough!! stepside or fleetside. Would love to trade longbed for shortbed but somehow I dont see that happenning. open for offers! any suggestions? __________________ 1983 Chevy C10 250/3spd (current project truck) 1976 Chevy C10 350/350 Heavy Half (future project truck)

02-14-2013, 04:35 AM	#45
wwj75c30 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: oakdale ca Posts: 552	Re: my C20 build thread i say keep it longbed seems like everyone cuts down the sqaures to shortbeds i dont like it imo you gotta be different __________________ 75 c30 silverado drw 454/th400hd d70 soon to have d60 up front 73 c20 custom deluxe sm465 14bff parts truck

02-16-2013, 11:13 AM	#46
luifer76 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southern California CA Posts: 1,088	Re: my C20 build thread have you started to tear this thing apart yet bro? __________________ nOtHiNg LiKe ThE gOoD oLe ChEvYs....

02-22-2013, 04:43 AM	#50
74 stepside Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 815	Re: my C20 build thread Looks like this is going to be a nice build. I like your idea of the shortbed C20. Reminds me of 90s 454ss. They came with a 14 bolt 3/4 rear that was changed to 5 lug from the factory. The truck looks nice as it is now too. One question..are the wheels going to tuck with the newer wider rear end?



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