Project USMC K20 4x4 - Page 2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-22-2010, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zythen

This is pretty awesome. He's totally right about the way people look at you though and believe me, its not easy to not look like a Marine. What's his MOS? The Marine Corps has so many slogans/phrases that you could put on there, your options are very open.

He is a machine gunner. He wants to try to change to a mechanic when they get back from his tour. He is tired of not doing anything evcept night watch and what ever else he has to do.

And for updates, nothing new other than money.

I finally got to talk to him and he moved up one rank and gets more pay for their location. So he is having our Dad pull money from his account and getting it to me for parts. This truck will have 8" polished stainless stacks now. He wants twin turbos since he will be driving it back to Ca. The 3" body lift is going bye bye with the ford ZF 5 speed. I will be installing a NV4500 with a NP205. Now I just have to find another darn NP205 from a 1990-1993 dodge with a getrag trans. Hopefully soon I can talk my old boss into painting it and getting this thing rolling.

71swb4x4 · 01-22-2010, 10:04 PM

So you spilled the beans and he knows about the diesel huh? I bet he is pumped!

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-22-2010, 10:17 PM

Yeah. My mom called me and told me it is giving him something to look forward to because his girl friend won't answer her phone now. So, I guess he can spend the money on this thing.

my67chevytruck · 02-02-2010, 11:40 PM

nice progress

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-03-2010, 01:02 AM

Thanks. Right now I am trying to locate a dodge 29 spline NP205 for it. They are few and far between. Lucky me.

1985-GMC · 02-03-2010, 01:24 AM

I looked that up a few weeks ago to see if a np205 would mount up to a NV4500 (because that stock dodge chain driven transfer case is a POS), and sure enough someone has already done it there on the internet. The only thing I didn't see is if you could put the newer dodge yokes on the np205 so you could have the larger u joints and drive shafts.

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-03-2010, 01:59 AM

Which chain drive dodge unit is a POS? The 241dld is mighty strong for what it is. My friend's truck has 500+hp 950+ftlbs with a single turbo and sled pulls and hasn't had an issue yet. The DHD's are really tough. You'd be surprised what they'll take. The only problem is, they unload on the LH side so you can't use them on these old chevy trucks. You need the rh drop style.

1985-GMC · 02-03-2010, 02:06 AM

Well we've been looking for another dodge cummins, and two or three trucks that we've driven have had the transfer cases shot, these were in 02-06 years with 6 speeds.

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-03-2010, 02:16 AM

Those should be 271's or 273's and they are stronger yet. but like anything else, they can break or wear out.

1985-GMC · 02-03-2010, 02:24 AM

Just wondering, but are you on the "cumminsforum" im sure you are since you have a cummins in everything including a corvette. PS Your next project should be a cummins powered prius.

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-03-2010, 02:26 AM

No on the Prius, and yes I'm on the cumminsforum, but not very often. That site used to be good a long time ago...............

Seven9er · 06-16-2010, 10:37 AM

I was a mechanic in the Marine Corps and its going to be hard for him to change jobs. He will most likely have to re-enlist to do a "lat move". I remember the days of being a single Marine and having a disposible income haha. At least he is spending it right.....unlike most of us haha.

**Dieselwrencher** · 06-18-2010, 07:51 PM

Well lately he has been blowing his money again and we're trying to finish his 92 ford to send out to him. He can't figure out why it isn't out there yet? I keep asking him how his money keeps vanishing from his checking account from Ca?

gtdownonit · 10-10-2010, 08:50 PM

Do you still need an nv4500. I have one thats disassembled if you are interested. Its a dodge cummins version. It does need to be rebuilt. If you are interested I can give you details.

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-11-2010, 04:01 PM

Give me details on it please. Thanks.

gtdownonit · 10-12-2010, 12:34 PM

The tranny is a dodge nv4500 from a diesel. Needs an input and main shaft. I have everything except bellhousing. Was going to rebuild and use then found a complete one w/transfer case. It is 4X4.

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-12-2010, 02:52 PM

Please PM me on a price you'd like to have out of it. Thanks.

Sarge261 · 10-17-2010, 07:06 PM

What kind of wheels do you have on that truck. They look sweet. And thats a great thing you are doing for your brother, and its a great thing he is doing for us.

Thank him for me an my family,

Sarge

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-18-2010, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sarge261

What kind of wheels do you have on that truck. They look sweet. And thats a great thing you are doing for your brother, and its a great thing he is doing for us.

Thank him for me an my family,

Sarge

I will. He might be coming home for Thanksgiving to pick up his 92 F-350 and I'll tell him then.

The wheels on the truck I believe are discontinued Ultra's, but I don't know for sure.

Sarge261 · 10-19-2010, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

I will. He might be coming home for Thanksgiving to pick up his 92 F-350 and I'll tell him then.

The wheels on the truck I believe are discontinued Ultra's, but I don't know for sure.

Thanks Much.

lycominghunter · 01-25-2011, 12:39 AM

any updates?

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-25-2011, 04:25 AM

No, sorry not on this truck. We did get his 92 Ford running again and then it lost a lobe off the cam. So that's another day's project. However, I did go to the body shop where the chevy is, and it is still resting in pieces. It's on the list, but not soon I'm afraid.

lycominghunter · 01-27-2011, 09:37 PM

Damn!!

Chevy1TonFun · 06-26-2011, 08:39 PM

Any updates?

meatwagon83 · 07-19-2013, 05:05 PM

holy dead thread batman!!! is this truck still in paint jail?

01-22-2010, 10:04 PM	#27
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Project USMC K20 4x4 So you spilled the beans and he knows about the diesel huh? I bet he is pumped! __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

01-22-2010, 10:17 PM	#28
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Project USMC K20 4x4 Yeah. My mom called me and told me it is giving him something to look forward to because his girl friend won't answer her phone now. So, I guess he can spend the money on this thing. __________________ 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.*

02-02-2010, 11:40 PM	#29
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Project USMC K20 4x4 nice progress __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

02-03-2010, 01:02 AM	#30
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Project USMC K20 4x4 Thanks. Right now I am trying to locate a dodge 29 spline NP205 for it. They are few and far between. Lucky me. __________________ 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.*

02-03-2010, 01:24 AM	#31
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Project USMC K20 4x4 I looked that up a few weeks ago to see if a np205 would mount up to a NV4500 (because that stock dodge chain driven transfer case is a POS), and sure enough someone has already done it there on the internet. The only thing I didn't see is if you could put the newer dodge yokes on the np205 so you could have the larger u joints and drive shafts. __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress) Last edited by 1985-GMC; 02-03-2010 at 01:47 AM.

02-03-2010, 01:59 AM	#32
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Project USMC K20 4x4 Which chain drive dodge unit is a POS? The 241dld is mighty strong for what it is. My friend's truck has 500+hp 950+ftlbs with a single turbo and sled pulls and hasn't had an issue yet. The DHD's are really tough. You'd be surprised what they'll take. The only problem is, they unload on the LH side so you can't use them on these old chevy trucks. You need the rh drop style. __________________ 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.*

02-03-2010, 02:06 AM	#33
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Project USMC K20 4x4 Well we've been looking for another dodge cummins, and two or three trucks that we've driven have had the transfer cases shot, these were in 02-06 years with 6 speeds. __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

02-03-2010, 02:16 AM	#34
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Project USMC K20 4x4 Those should be 271's or 273's and they are stronger yet. but like anything else, they can break or wear out. __________________ 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.*

02-03-2010, 02:24 AM	#35
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Project USMC K20 4x4 Just wondering, but are you on the "cumminsforum" im sure you are since you have a cummins in everything including a corvette. PS Your next project should be a cummins powered prius. __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

02-03-2010, 02:26 AM	#36
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Project USMC K20 4x4 No on the Prius, and yes I'm on the cumminsforum, but not very often. That site used to be good a long time ago............... __________________ 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.*

06-16-2010, 10:37 AM	#37
Seven9er Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Gulfport, MS Posts: 108	Re: Project USMC K20 4x4 I was a mechanic in the Marine Corps and its going to be hard for him to change jobs. He will most likely have to re-enlist to do a "lat move". I remember the days of being a single Marine and having a disposible income haha. At least he is spending it right.....unlike most of us haha. __________________ USMC Former SGT 2002-2006 Oshkosh Truck Corporation- FSR, The worlds largest manufacturer of Severe Duty Trucks. The Money Pit. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=406891 2009 2500HD R.I.P. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...12#post4025612

06-18-2010, 07:51 PM	#38
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Project USMC K20 4x4 Well lately he has been blowing his money again and we're trying to finish his 92 ford to send out to him. He can't figure out why it isn't out there yet? I keep asking him how his money keeps vanishing from his checking account from Ca? __________________ 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.*

10-10-2010, 08:50 PM	#39
gtdownonit Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: denver co Posts: 27	Re: Project USMC K20 4x4 Do you still need an nv4500. I have one thats disassembled if you are interested. Its a dodge cummins version. It does need to be rebuilt. If you are interested I can give you details.

10-11-2010, 04:01 PM	#40
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Project USMC K20 4x4 Give me details on it please. Thanks. __________________ 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.*

10-12-2010, 12:34 PM	#41
gtdownonit Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: denver co Posts: 27	Re: Project USMC K20 4x4 The tranny is a dodge nv4500 from a diesel. Needs an input and main shaft. I have everything except bellhousing. Was going to rebuild and use then found a complete one w/transfer case. It is 4X4.



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

10-12-2010, 02:52 PM	#42
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Project USMC K20 4x4 Please PM me on a price you'd like to have out of it. Thanks. __________________ 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.*

10-17-2010, 07:06 PM	#43
Sarge261 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 395	Re: Project USMC K20 4x4 What kind of wheels do you have on that truck. They look sweet. And thats a great thing you are doing for your brother, and its a great thing he is doing for us. Thank him for me an my family, Sarge __________________ 1997 GMC Yukon Western Mid Weight Plow Project THOR

01-25-2011, 12:39 AM	#46
lycominghunter Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kimberton, Pennsylvania Posts: 53	Re: Project USMC K20 4x4 any updates?

01-25-2011, 04:25 AM	#47
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Project USMC K20 4x4 No, sorry not on this truck. We did get his 92 Ford running again and then it lost a lobe off the cam. So that's another day's project. However, I did go to the body shop where the chevy is, and it is still resting in pieces. It's on the list, but not soon I'm afraid. __________________ 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.*

01-27-2011, 09:37 PM	#48
lycominghunter Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kimberton, Pennsylvania Posts: 53	Re: Project USMC K20 4x4 Damn!!

06-26-2011, 08:39 PM	#49
Chevy1TonFun Grease Monkey Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fresno CA Posts: 750	Re: Project USMC K20 4x4 Any updates? __________________ Tow Rig: 2012 Chevy 2500HD CCSB LTZ Z71 4x4 Duramax Ultimate Offroad Build: 1978 Chevy Silverado K30 Crewcab Build Link http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654053 Mud Truck: 1972 Chevy Cheyenne K30 4x4, 468/400/205, D60/D70HD, 18" Custom Lift, 17x39" IROKs FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ton-4x4&cat=12

07-19-2013, 05:05 PM	#50
meatwagon83 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Preble county ohio Posts: 1,914	Re: Project USMC K20 4x4 holy dead thread batman!!! is this truck still in paint jail? __________________ "DON'T TOUCH THE TRIM!!"-Early Kyler

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.