Project: 72 Cheyenne K20 Restore

[cmabolt]

Hey ssuth9 welcome! What do you plan for the truck?? Original restore, restomod
or other?

Chris

[mud.man.rj]

Can't go wrong building a K20.

[ssuth9]

Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

Can't go wrong building a K20.

Thanks Mud.Man..

Steve

[mud.man.rj]

Nothing wrong with the diffs depending on tire size, a 35" all day no problem with 400hp, as for the lift a 4" should be plenty being a 3/4 ton is already a bit taller than a 1/2 ton, but again tire size and of course personal choice. Engine is nice weight wise to stick with a small block, cubic "s matter of course and a 383 is lind of best of both worlds, being able to rev well and cubic inchs for more torque, some will say Ls of course but cost a lot more to finish. Simple but effective is nice for repair and cost. My last 1 ton had a 454 with 530hp and 40" tires, fun for a bit but over kill which means less street driving.

[ssuth9]

Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

Nothing wrong with the diffs depending on tire size, a 35" all day no problem with 400hp, as for the lift a 4" should be plenty being a 3/4 ton is already a bit taller than a 1/2 ton, but again tire size and of course personal choice. Engine is nice weight wise to stick with a small block, cubic "s matter of course and a 383 is lind of best of both worlds, being able to rev well and cubic inchs for more torque, some will say Ls of course but cost a lot more to finish. Simple but effective is nice for repair and cost. My last 1 ton had a 454 with 530hp and 40" tires, fun for a bit but over kill which means less street driving.

I was thinking 33 x 12.5 or wider maybe.. I like the short stout look..
I know that the 3/4 tons do sit a little higher, so i was poking around in the forums for pic's. here are a few samples in the forums of the look I want.

[ssuth9]

Originally Posted by cmabolt

Hey ssuth9 welcome! What do you plan for the truck?? Original restore, restomod
or other?

Chris

Hi CMABolt (Chris), Not 100% sure yet, I think I'm leaning toward semi-modified if there is such a thing.. I what it to Appear original as far as Paint, Chrome, Dash, etc.. But I also want to move the tank under the bed and add a Fuel Door. I also want to put dump it up to a 383, maybe swap out the Diff's. I'll need help from the pro's here to help me figure out what I have and what I should go with.. 4” Lift.. What else??

Steve