Show them trucks before and after! - Page 10 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-31-2020, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by dave6672

My K20 when I bought it in 1991, after driving it daily for 10 years and then after restoration.

Very nice!

del4fun · 05-17-2021, 08:04 PM

Show them trucks before and after...2021

67C10Step · 05-18-2021, 08:45 AM

Not nearly as nice as some of the builds in this thread but here goes. May 2019 and May 2021.

Ben IV · 05-18-2021, 10:49 PM

Here's mine before and currently. Still a ways to go but no longer a grandpa special.

**68bowtie** · 05-18-2021, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Ben IV

Here's mine before and currently. Still a ways to go but no longer a grandpa special.

Well done!!

**Ol Blue K20** · 05-19-2021, 06:33 AM

Looking good!

72Teeroy · 05-19-2021, 07:02 AM

Man I can’t believe what you guys can do unbelievable very nice work keep the pictures coming

**pjmoreland** · 05-19-2021, 04:23 PM

Bought this truck last August. Here are the main things I've done to it:

-Replaced butchered metal dash
-Modified wiring harness for full gauge cluster
-Installed tach kit
-Reupholstered seat, new carpet, shoulder belts
-Power brake booster
-Front disc conversion kit
-Rebuilt front and rear suspension, new body mounts
-Vortec heads & new camshaft
-Replaced grille, driver side front fender, door and bed fender (had them painted by a local body shop)
-Rebuilt vent windows, replaced window & door seals
-New bed wood
-Rebuilt and installed a 700R4 transmission - just drove it for the first time today - need to finish TCC lockup wiring

It's still not "done", but it is getting close. Next will be a new exhaust system, limited slip diff and Vintage Air.

Woodnears · 05-19-2021, 05:06 PM

Bought the truck in 2010 and immediately tore it all apart and down to the frame. Not one original rivet left.....

Ben IV · 05-19-2021, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 68bowtie

Well done!!

Thanks next up is an altitude adjustment.

56chevnick · 05-19-2021, 11:43 PM

Bought 67 as a roller in August 2020
Converted to a SWB
Installed 5.3l with 4L80
4.5/5 static drop w/ front disc
Still have lots to do!
Been a fun roller coaster ride!

del4fun · 10-17-2021, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Woodnears

Bought the truck in 2010 and immediately tore it all apart and down to the frame. Not one original rivet left.....

Bad Ass Truck!!!

fb111ewo · 10-18-2021, 10:18 AM

68 Stepside right after being picked up. Doesn't look too bad in first photo, but had a lot of rust issues (cab corners, etc.) A lot of previous owner cobbled together parts and "fixes". If I only knew then, what I know now...

2nd photo. Several years (and many dollars) later, as a Conservation Forestry truck. A total rebuild from the frame up. 90% of the work done myself - but outsourced the paint!

**Sheepdip** · 10-18-2021, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by fb111ewo

68 Stepside right after being picked up. Doesn't look too bad in first photo, but had a lot of rust issues (cab corners, etc.) A lot of previous owner cobbled together parts and "fixes". If I only knew then, what I know now...

2nd photo. Several years (and many dollars) later, as a Conservation Forestry truck. A total rebuild from the frame up. 90% of the work done myself - but outsourced the paint!

Very Nice!! I love it.

fun in dirt · 10-18-2021, 12:51 PM

Love seeing everybody's pics!

NorCalC20LWB · 10-18-2021, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by fun in dirt

Love seeing everybody's pics!

Wow, that is amazing!

67C10Step · 10-18-2021, 03:36 PM

Been a little more progress in five months but still nowhere near what others have done. Love to see what others have been getting done.

**Graham57a** · 10-18-2021, 05:41 PM

If you insist

NorCalC20LWB · 10-18-2021, 06:41 PM

Great thread, love seeing all the skill you guys have, hats off!

Here's my 6ish year project.....

**BlazerBill** · 10-18-2021, 08:11 PM

Awesome trucks, they look great. Love the original look you guys brought to these.

**allchevy58** · 10-18-2021, 11:22 PM

It was a driver when I bought it, over ten years ago. I did the interior, cleaned up engine compartment and buffed the paint, just painted it recently.

**3757chevy** · 10-18-2021, 11:57 PM

"Before" I sold my '67 in July. And "After" I delivered it to it's new home.

1968 K20 · 10-19-2021, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by allchevy58

It was a driver when I bought it, over ten years I did the interior, clean up engine compartment and buffed paint, just painted it recently.

Very nice truck. Are those 255/85 R16 tires? I really like the way your truck sits, a lot of work and it shows nice job.

72c20customcamper · 10-19-2021, 03:50 PM

Not much lowered and brought the paint back to the original patina 3" /4" drop . Truck had a step lower than an Earl Schieb special basically was able to peel off the repaint to the original . Now I’m debating on rebuilding the 327 drop a 402 in it or LS it

**special-K** · 10-21-2021, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 3757chevy

"Before" I sold my '67 in July. And "After" I delivered it to it's new home.

I didn't know you sold it. I'm sorry to see it go, but you still have a great variety in the Blazer, Suburban, and '35 Pickup

I never posted mine in this thread because every time I see it I think how it has gone the "other way". My '72 K2500 looked way better when I bought it in '01 than it does now. I've done a lot of mechanical improvements but it's cosmetic restoration is still in the future.

05-17-2021, 08:04 PM	#227
del4fun Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Vacaville, California Posts: 215	Re: Show them trucks before and after! Show them trucks before and after...2021 __________________ US ARMY RET, SUPPORT THE TROOPS 1972 Custom/10 Short Fleet 4.5/ 5 Drop Dogg Pound Customs

05-18-2021, 08:45 AM	#228
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,475	Re: Show them trucks before and after! Not nearly as nice as some of the builds in this thread but here goes. May 2019 and May 2021. Attached Images __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2024 Toyota Tundra

05-18-2021, 10:49 PM	#229
Ben IV Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Glenpool OK Posts: 255	Re: Show them trucks before and after! Here's mine before and currently. Still a ways to go but no longer a grandpa special. Attached Images __________________ 70 GMC custom short bed conversion 69 GMC panel truck

05-19-2021, 06:33 AM	#231
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: Show them trucks before and after! Looking good! __________________ "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

05-19-2021, 07:02 AM	#232
72Teeroy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Santa Fe,Tx Posts: 119	Re: Show them trucks before and after! Man I can’t believe what you guys can do unbelievable very nice work keep the pictures coming

05-19-2021, 04:23 PM	#233
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,981	Re: Show them trucks before and after! Bought this truck last August. Here are the main things I've done to it: -Replaced butchered metal dash -Modified wiring harness for full gauge cluster -Installed tach kit -Reupholstered seat, new carpet, shoulder belts -Power brake booster -Front disc conversion kit -Rebuilt front and rear suspension, new body mounts -Vortec heads & new camshaft -Replaced grille, driver side front fender, door and bed fender (had them painted by a local body shop) -Rebuilt vent windows, replaced window & door seals -New bed wood -Rebuilt and installed a 700R4 transmission - just drove it for the first time today - need to finish TCC lockup wiring It's still not "done", but it is getting close. Next will be a new exhaust system, limited slip diff and Vintage Air. Attached Images

05-19-2021, 05:06 PM	#234
Woodnears Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dodge city Ks Posts: 618	Re: Show them trucks before and after! Bought the truck in 2010 and immediately tore it all apart and down to the frame. Not one original rivet left..... Attached Images __________________ My Build Thread Here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=457417

05-19-2021, 11:43 PM	#236
56chevnick Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Gresham, Or Posts: 10	Re: Show them trucks before and after! Bought 67 as a roller in August 2020 Converted to a SWB Installed 5.3l with 4L80 4.5/5 static drop w/ front disc Still have lots to do! Been a fun roller coaster ride! Attached Images __________________ 67 c10 Custom 5.3l 04 DBW 4L80

10-18-2021, 10:18 AM	#238
fb111ewo Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Murfreesboro TN - originally from Missouri Posts: 140	Re: Show them trucks before and after! 68 Stepside right after being picked up. Doesn't look too bad in first photo, but had a lot of rust issues (cab corners, etc.) A lot of previous owner cobbled together parts and "fixes". If I only knew then, what I know now... 2nd photo. Several years (and many dollars) later, as a Conservation Forestry truck. A total rebuild from the frame up. 90% of the work done myself - but outsourced the paint! Attached Images

10-18-2021, 12:51 PM	#240
fun in dirt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,122	Re: Show them trucks before and after! Love seeing everybody's pics! Attached Images __________________ '72 C to K20 "Cannibalizer" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...32#post8653432 '85 K30 "Big Nassy" [B]'85 C10 [B] "Corpse" '01 2500 Suburban ...party wagon & tow truck '06 Silverado SS...DD '06 C1500 WT...DD '07 Classic C1500 WT...DD Built & sold cause can't keep 'em all: '72 Blazer "The Bucket" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=433190 '55 Chevy straight axle gasser https://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=173938 '69 Pro Street Chevelle http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=332541 '86 M1031 CUCV http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553619

10-18-2021, 03:36 PM	#242
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,475	Re: Show them trucks before and after! Been a little more progress in five months but still nowhere near what others have done. Love to see what others have been getting done. Attached Images __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2024 Toyota Tundra

10-18-2021, 05:41 PM	#243
Graham57a Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Asheville, North Carolina Posts: 1,865	Re: Show them trucks before and after! If you insist Attached Images __________________ ANDREW 1972 Chevy SWB Cheyenne Super JANE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=462072 1972 GMC Jimmy PENNY http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=735827 1968 GMC patina swb PEARL http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=731315 1972 Chevy K20 BRUCE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805788

10-18-2021, 06:41 PM	#244
NorCalC20LWB Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Bigfork, MT Posts: 466	Re: Show them trucks before and after! Great thread, love seeing all the skill you guys have, hats off! Here's my 6ish year project..... Attached Images

10-18-2021, 08:11 PM	#245
BlazerBill Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern ca. Wine country Posts: 405	Re: Show them trucks before and after! Awesome trucks, they look great. Love the original look you guys brought to these.

10-18-2021, 11:22 PM	#246
allchevy58 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Reno, Nv. Posts: 1,440	Re: Show them trucks before and after! It was a driver when I bought it, over ten years ago. I did the interior, cleaned up engine compartment and buffed the paint, just painted it recently. Attached Images __________________ 1927 Willy's Knight 24,000 original miles, 1958 Impala 283/Powerglide, 1971 Monte Carlo 350/350, 1972 GMC K2500 350/350, 1976 Chev. K10 350/350, 2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD LBZ Duramax/Allison, 2006 Chev. Silverado K3500 LBZ Duramax/Allison Last edited by allchevy58; 10-19-2021 at 09:00 PM.



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10-18-2021, 11:57 PM	#247
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10-19-2021, 03:50 PM	#249
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,716	Re: Show them trucks before and after! Not much lowered and brought the paint back to the original patina 3" /4" drop . Truck had a step lower than an Earl Schieb special basically was able to peel off the repaint to the original . Now I’m debating on rebuilding the 327 drop a 402 in it or LS it Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary. Last edited by 72c20customcamper; 10-19-2021 at 05:47 PM.

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