'72 K 20 4x4 All or parts

[Elkaholic]

'72 Chev K 20 4x4

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I have a dilemma with my baby of many years. I have owned this rig since 1990, lost a head gasket in '91, and since the fuel mileage would not change significantly with a big block I decided to gain the power and Torque and put one in....since I was running 35" Monster mudders at the time.
Well anyone who has ever TRIED to big block a 67-72 4x knows, they are not engineered to fit a big block with the drive train mounts where they are stock, I found this out when the engine was an inch from the tranny while up against the firewall....leaving only 2 options.
1 modify (tear up) the firewall
2 move the drive train mounts forward


I chose # 2 and moved it al 2" forward lengthening the rear driveline and shortening the front.
Soon after it Blew the tranny which I took care of Immediatly and had many great years.
Now we come to last October....... She is getting tired, but I thought I woud get one more year out of the old war horse. Had to install new Mufflers, and did a tranny flush and away we went.
Tranny number 2 let loose (After 100,000 rough miles). which invoved a 950.00 ride home from Ellensburg on a tilt bed, and a $850.00 Duramax rental to finish the trip. (2 weeks earlier we were THIS close to buying one!)
Here's the skinny

1972 Chevy K/20 4x4 Body rough
4" lift
Frame and mounts modified to fit Big Block (not an easy task)
1969 LS-1 427 engine (gettin tired) ................................After rebuild...stuff into C/20
Edelbrock 750 CFM
New starter
New fuel pump
Accel HEI............................................... ................................................$2 200 complete
blown turbo 350
NP 205 transfer case.............................................. .........................................$150
Rear differential (Detroit locker) with recent (within 3000 Mi.)brake job.......................$250
Front differential with New rotors & recent brake job..............................................$ 300
Frame adapted for BIG BLOCK .....drive lines should remain with................................$500
Aluminum slotted 16.5 x12" wheels with mud terrains 25% tread left..........................$150
Fiberglass canopy................................Would work on my '69 396 C/20...................$300
Tilt wheel...........................................al so................................................ ........$150
New mufflers Tail pipes............................................. ...........................................$50
reciever and trailer brakes.......................again................ .....................................$100
4 core Radiator.. New in '05............................................... .................................$150.
$4300
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and I would NOW let it go complete for $2500
Now I need to get at least $2500 - $3,000 for this thing, part it out, or take the Trans back to the same place where I had it rebuilt before (It survived more than most would) and keep it around the place for the dirty work
I Also have other 1969 Cevy body parts and rebuildable 69 396 witha good TH 400 behind it
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Wow my Handle inverted....but I think I like it better that way

GO DaWgs

[72armyswbtruck]

If you decide to part it I would like first dibs on the tilt wheel, Hope you can keep it whole though

[too much stuff]

Interested in tilt wheel and slot wheels if you part. Need more info on them. Thanks.

[gr8one]

is the transfer case a Divorced transfer case?

[va_tlc]

interested in the hubs as long as threre factory thanks tony

[71blksuper4x4]

Too bad you live so far away. That is a deal for a package like that. Trevor

[Elkaholic]

Originally Posted by gr8one

is the transfer case a Divorced transfer case?

Divorced? No....Isn't that a Ford thing?

[Elkaholic]

Originally Posted by 72armyswbtruck

If you decide to part it I would like first dibs on the tilt wheel, Hope you can keep it whole though

Me too....much less work!!

Here's a couple more pix. You'l notice the 2 powerstrokes in the one pic,but guess which rig towed tht bigger trailer up and down the mountain. and in the second pic one of those Fords towed the one camp trailer in, but we got snowed in badly, and once again I towed it out to a safer area.

[Elkaholic]

Here's why she's become expendable in her present condition. About the same power and torque,but with double the fuel economy (or better) and much more comfort--and no wrenching (for a while) Needs a slight lift, some nerf bars and some real tires

[breeh]

I may be interested in the whole package. I will PM you my cell number.

[69TowRig]

I cannot tell from the pictures, does it have factory tow hooks? If so I might be interested in them...

[breeh]

Thanks for the truck! I know that it was hard for you to let it go. Just know that it has gone to a loving home and stay tuned for its makeover!

[Elkaholic]

Originally Posted by breeh

Thanks for the truck! I know that it was hard for you to let it go. Just know that it has gone to a loving home and stay tuned for its makeover!

Didn't doubt it for a minute! And I will stay tuned to see it's next life. That rig has towed many vehicles on trailers, and It was good to see that the one time I saw it on a trailer....the tow rig was a close relative, and the driver had a good heart.

[Husker]

COOL pic, Glad to see it didn't get parted.
Ron

[Elkaholic]

I know it won't have that body on it though.
Does anyone Know why I can't post any new pictures on my ad for my 51 ton and a half on the trucks for sale forum. Been tryin all morning. I bet it will post here....let's see