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superchevy · 09-18-2009, 10:26 PM

Started about a year and a half ago. Bought it as an unfinished project for a bodyshop I call on. Already had a 454/700r swapped in...that had to go and a 468/4L80e put in it's place. Here's a few pics of the progress:

Pic 1 is as bought
Pic 2 is of the 1990 454 that was in it
Pic 3 is of the 454/700r pulled

superchevy · 09-18-2009, 10:28 PM

Got the cab and bed off the frame. Installed the front engine crossmember. Cleaned and painted frame.

superchevy · 09-18-2009, 10:31 PM

pics

superchevy · 09-18-2009, 10:35 PM

Mounted the gas tank in the rear and cut out a small pocket in the rear of the bed to put in a stainless boat fill.

superchevy · 09-18-2009, 10:42 PM

Rebuilt the front and rear axles and suspension...warn hubs...tough country 4" front suspension lift...ORD rear shackle flip kit for 4" lift...2" body lift...custom rear sway bar...

superchevy · 09-18-2009, 10:45 PM

rear susp

superchevy · 09-18-2009, 10:47 PM

Got the drivetrain mocked up, built and installed...468/4L80e/np205...all fresh and completely rebuilt

superchevy · 09-18-2009, 10:51 PM

pics

superchevy · 09-18-2009, 11:10 PM

Just last week got all the shhetmetal finished and cut in...now to hang the doors, frontclip and get it finish painted...then all the little things to hook up...

*highperf4x4* · 09-18-2009, 11:15 PM

Awesome!

You gonna share what customizations it took to get them chevelle manifolds in there?

superchevy · 09-18-2009, 11:28 PM

Lol...had to cut and box the frame.

*highperf4x4* · 09-19-2009, 12:15 AM

SEE!!!!! That's the kind of info you have to share!

Are you SURE you got that fram stiffened up enough? It is a 4x4. Are you gonna punish it?

**special-K** · 09-19-2009, 05:38 AM

If I may answer for Superchevy,"no"

.i think i recall when you bought this your intentions were for a tow/hauler.that pretty black paint,Heavier o/d,and swap bar seem to point in that direction.BTW...NICE!!!!

Now,the secret I want you to share is how you`re handling the speedo drive?Are you going with an electronic to mechanical converter or an electronic speedo?Was the trans from a 6.2 diesel with stand alone ECM,did you have to buy an aftermarket`puter,or go manual kit?Here`s a little coinky dink,I have a`72 K2500 and a 4L80E I`d like to use in it.Don`t worry,I won`t paint it black.

superchevy · 09-19-2009, 09:20 AM

special-K is right...I built it to tow my trailers and cruise around in. As for the 4l80, it's out of a 96' dually...I bought the TCI stand alone computer/harness to control it. I used a T400/np205 adapter...had to have it turned down by a local machine shop to mate to the 4L80...had to change the output shaft as well...

superchevy · 09-19-2009, 11:43 AM

special-k, back when I was researching the 4L80 swap details, I ran across a couple of posts (can't remember where) that the 4L80 has a speed sensor port in the case....if I remember right...it might have two...maybe it was only some 4L80's...anyway...when I got the TCI harness...the instructions showed how to plug everything in, and the location for the speed sensor. I got the TCI tps harness as well to mount to the quadrajet base plate.
I can't remember if I could use the transfer case speedo outlet or not...I'll have to dig out all the freakin' info/manuals when I get ready to dial everything in...I'm sure there's something else I need to buy, lol.
There's a lot to figure out on this swap, and it is very expensive...I have more in the trans/rebuild/converter/computer than I paid for the truck originally...a lot more...if I had to do it again, I would seriously consider a T400/gearvendors o/d set-up
SC

1985-GMC · 09-22-2009, 11:08 PM

Looks like its gunna be a cool truck man! Maybe i'll see it some day, your not very far from me.

coggonobrien · 01-13-2011, 06:07 AM

i know this thread is a little old but as for the rear shackle mount you have, how much lift did that gain you. also any pics of the finished product?

superchevy · 01-13-2011, 10:00 AM

That's a 4" rear shackle flip from ORD.
I'm finishing up final assembly of the truck right now.
Need to update my build thread...you can find it in my sig.
Casey

09-18-2009, 10:26 PM	#1
superchevy Got big-block? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,453	some build pics of the GMC K25 Started about a year and a half ago. Bought it as an unfinished project for a bodyshop I call on. Already had a 454/700r swapped in...that had to go and a 468/4L80e put in it's place. Here's a few pics of the progress: Pic 1 is as bought Pic 2 is of the 1990 454 that was in it Pic 3 is of the 454/700r pulled Attached Images __________________ '68 CST SWB factory 396/T400 buddy buckets, a/c, ps, pb '72 Corvette convertible 454/4spd/ac, ps, pb '73 GMC Sierra Grande short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '77 K5 Blazer black on red, 350/T350/NP205 ps, pb, ac all original '78 GMC Sierra Classic short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '72 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 38 built. '73 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 71 built. '75 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 25 built. SOLD! '72 GMC K25 4x4 468/4L80e/NP205 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post4324423 SOLD!'55 Chevy gasser 496/4spd build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...96#post4324396

09-18-2009, 10:28 PM	#2
superchevy Got big-block? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,453	Re: some build pics of the GMC K25 Got the cab and bed off the frame. Installed the front engine crossmember. Cleaned and painted frame. __________________ '68 CST SWB factory 396/T400 buddy buckets, a/c, ps, pb '72 Corvette convertible 454/4spd/ac, ps, pb '73 GMC Sierra Grande short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '77 K5 Blazer black on red, 350/T350/NP205 ps, pb, ac all original '78 GMC Sierra Classic short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '72 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 38 built. '73 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 71 built. '75 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 25 built. SOLD! '72 GMC K25 4x4 468/4L80e/NP205 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post4324423 SOLD!'55 Chevy gasser 496/4spd build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...96#post4324396 Last edited by superchevy; 09-18-2009 at 10:29 PM.

09-18-2009, 10:31 PM	#3
superchevy Got big-block? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,453	Re: some build pics of the GMC K25 pics Attached Images __________________ '68 CST SWB factory 396/T400 buddy buckets, a/c, ps, pb '72 Corvette convertible 454/4spd/ac, ps, pb '73 GMC Sierra Grande short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '77 K5 Blazer black on red, 350/T350/NP205 ps, pb, ac all original '78 GMC Sierra Classic short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '72 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 38 built. '73 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 71 built. '75 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 25 built. SOLD! '72 GMC K25 4x4 468/4L80e/NP205 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post4324423 SOLD!'55 Chevy gasser 496/4spd build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...96#post4324396

09-18-2009, 10:35 PM	#4
superchevy Got big-block? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,453	Re: some build pics of the GMC K25 Mounted the gas tank in the rear and cut out a small pocket in the rear of the bed to put in a stainless boat fill. Attached Images __________________ '68 CST SWB factory 396/T400 buddy buckets, a/c, ps, pb '72 Corvette convertible 454/4spd/ac, ps, pb '73 GMC Sierra Grande short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '77 K5 Blazer black on red, 350/T350/NP205 ps, pb, ac all original '78 GMC Sierra Classic short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '72 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 38 built. '73 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 71 built. '75 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 25 built. SOLD! '72 GMC K25 4x4 468/4L80e/NP205 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post4324423 SOLD!'55 Chevy gasser 496/4spd build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...96#post4324396

09-18-2009, 10:42 PM	#5
superchevy Got big-block? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,453	Re: some build pics of the GMC K25 Rebuilt the front and rear axles and suspension...warn hubs...tough country 4" front suspension lift...ORD rear shackle flip kit for 4" lift...2" body lift...custom rear sway bar... Attached Images __________________ '68 CST SWB factory 396/T400 buddy buckets, a/c, ps, pb '72 Corvette convertible 454/4spd/ac, ps, pb '73 GMC Sierra Grande short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '77 K5 Blazer black on red, 350/T350/NP205 ps, pb, ac all original '78 GMC Sierra Classic short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '72 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 38 built. '73 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 71 built. '75 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 25 built. SOLD! '72 GMC K25 4x4 468/4L80e/NP205 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post4324423 SOLD!'55 Chevy gasser 496/4spd build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...96#post4324396

09-18-2009, 10:45 PM	#6
superchevy Got big-block? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,453	Re: some build pics of the GMC K25 rear susp Attached Images __________________ '68 CST SWB factory 396/T400 buddy buckets, a/c, ps, pb '72 Corvette convertible 454/4spd/ac, ps, pb '73 GMC Sierra Grande short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '77 K5 Blazer black on red, 350/T350/NP205 ps, pb, ac all original '78 GMC Sierra Classic short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '72 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 38 built. '73 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 71 built. '75 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 25 built. SOLD! '72 GMC K25 4x4 468/4L80e/NP205 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post4324423 SOLD!'55 Chevy gasser 496/4spd build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...96#post4324396

09-18-2009, 10:47 PM	#7
superchevy Got big-block? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,453	Re: some build pics of the GMC K25 Got the drivetrain mocked up, built and installed...468/4L80e/np205...all fresh and completely rebuilt __________________ '68 CST SWB factory 396/T400 buddy buckets, a/c, ps, pb '72 Corvette convertible 454/4spd/ac, ps, pb '73 GMC Sierra Grande short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '77 K5 Blazer black on red, 350/T350/NP205 ps, pb, ac all original '78 GMC Sierra Classic short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '72 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 38 built. '73 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 71 built. '75 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 25 built. SOLD! '72 GMC K25 4x4 468/4L80e/NP205 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post4324423 SOLD!'55 Chevy gasser 496/4spd build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...96#post4324396

09-18-2009, 10:51 PM	#8
superchevy Got big-block? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,453	Re: some build pics of the GMC K25 pics Attached Images __________________ '68 CST SWB factory 396/T400 buddy buckets, a/c, ps, pb '72 Corvette convertible 454/4spd/ac, ps, pb '73 GMC Sierra Grande short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '77 K5 Blazer black on red, 350/T350/NP205 ps, pb, ac all original '78 GMC Sierra Classic short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '72 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 38 built. '73 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 71 built. '75 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 25 built. SOLD! '72 GMC K25 4x4 468/4L80e/NP205 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post4324423 SOLD!'55 Chevy gasser 496/4spd build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...96#post4324396

09-18-2009, 11:10 PM	#9
superchevy Got big-block? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,453	Re: some build pics of the GMC K25 Just last week got all the shhetmetal finished and cut in...now to hang the doors, frontclip and get it finish painted...then all the little things to hook up... Attached Images __________________ '68 CST SWB factory 396/T400 buddy buckets, a/c, ps, pb '72 Corvette convertible 454/4spd/ac, ps, pb '73 GMC Sierra Grande short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '77 K5 Blazer black on red, 350/T350/NP205 ps, pb, ac all original '78 GMC Sierra Classic short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '72 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 38 built. '73 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 71 built. '75 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 25 built. SOLD! '72 GMC K25 4x4 468/4L80e/NP205 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post4324423 SOLD!'55 Chevy gasser 496/4spd build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...96#post4324396

09-18-2009, 11:15 PM	#10
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: some build pics of the GMC K25 Awesome! You gonna share what customizations it took to get them chevelle manifolds in there? Last edited by highperf4x4; 09-18-2009 at 11:17 PM.

09-18-2009, 11:28 PM	#11
superchevy Got big-block? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,453	Re: some build pics of the GMC K25 Lol...had to cut and box the frame. Attached Images __________________ '68 CST SWB factory 396/T400 buddy buckets, a/c, ps, pb '72 Corvette convertible 454/4spd/ac, ps, pb '73 GMC Sierra Grande short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '77 K5 Blazer black on red, 350/T350/NP205 ps, pb, ac all original '78 GMC Sierra Classic short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '72 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 38 built. '73 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 71 built. '75 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 25 built. SOLD! '72 GMC K25 4x4 468/4L80e/NP205 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post4324423 SOLD!'55 Chevy gasser 496/4spd build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...96#post4324396

09-19-2009, 12:15 AM	#12
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: some build pics of the GMC K25 SEE!!!!! That's the kind of info you have to share! Are you SURE you got that fram stiffened up enough? It is a 4x4. Are you gonna punish it? Last edited by highperf4x4; 09-19-2009 at 12:16 AM.

09-19-2009, 05:38 AM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: some build pics of the GMC K25 If I may answer for Superchevy,"no" .i think i recall when you bought this your intentions were for a tow/hauler.that pretty black paint,Heavier o/d,and swap bar seem to point in that direction.BTW...NICE!!!! Now,the secret I want you to share is how you`re handling the speedo drive?Are you going with an electronic to mechanical converter or an electronic speedo?Was the trans from a 6.2 diesel with stand alone ECM,did you have to buy an aftermarket`puter,or go manual kit?Here`s a little coinky dink,I have a`72 K2500 and a 4L80E I`d like to use in it.Don`t worry,I won`t paint it black. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-19-2009, 09:20 AM	#14
superchevy Got big-block? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,453	Re: some build pics of the GMC K25 special-K is right...I built it to tow my trailers and cruise around in. As for the 4l80, it's out of a 96' dually...I bought the TCI stand alone computer/harness to control it. I used a T400/np205 adapter...had to have it turned down by a local machine shop to mate to the 4L80...had to change the output shaft as well... __________________ '68 CST SWB factory 396/T400 buddy buckets, a/c, ps, pb '72 Corvette convertible 454/4spd/ac, ps, pb '73 GMC Sierra Grande short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '77 K5 Blazer black on red, 350/T350/NP205 ps, pb, ac all original '78 GMC Sierra Classic short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '72 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 38 built. '73 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 71 built. '75 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 25 built. SOLD! '72 GMC K25 4x4 468/4L80e/NP205 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post4324423 SOLD!'55 Chevy gasser 496/4spd build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...96#post4324396

09-19-2009, 11:43 AM	#15
superchevy Got big-block? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,453	Re: some build pics of the GMC K25 special-k, back when I was researching the 4L80 swap details, I ran across a couple of posts (can't remember where) that the 4L80 has a speed sensor port in the case....if I remember right...it might have two...maybe it was only some 4L80's...anyway...when I got the TCI harness...the instructions showed how to plug everything in, and the location for the speed sensor. I got the TCI tps harness as well to mount to the quadrajet base plate. I can't remember if I could use the transfer case speedo outlet or not...I'll have to dig out all the freakin' info/manuals when I get ready to dial everything in...I'm sure there's something else I need to buy, lol. There's a lot to figure out on this swap, and it is very expensive...I have more in the trans/rebuild/converter/computer than I paid for the truck originally...a lot more...if I had to do it again, I would seriously consider a T400/gearvendors o/d set-up SC __________________ '68 CST SWB factory 396/T400 buddy buckets, a/c, ps, pb '72 Corvette convertible 454/4spd/ac, ps, pb '73 GMC Sierra Grande short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '77 K5 Blazer black on red, 350/T350/NP205 ps, pb, ac all original '78 GMC Sierra Classic short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '72 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 38 built. '73 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 71 built. '75 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 25 built. SOLD! '72 GMC K25 4x4 468/4L80e/NP205 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post4324423 SOLD!'55 Chevy gasser 496/4spd build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...96#post4324396 Last edited by superchevy; 09-19-2009 at 11:47 AM.



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09-22-2009, 11:08 PM	#16
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: some build pics of the GMC K25 Looks like its gunna be a cool truck man! Maybe i'll see it some day, your not very far from me. __________________ 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)

01-13-2011, 06:07 AM	#17
coggonobrien Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Coggon, IA Posts: 580	Re: some build pics of the GMC K25 i know this thread is a little old but as for the rear shackle mount you have, how much lift did that gain you. also any pics of the finished product?

01-13-2011, 10:00 AM	#18
superchevy Got big-block? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,453	Re: some build pics of the GMC K25 That's a 4" rear shackle flip from ORD. I'm finishing up final assembly of the truck right now. Need to update my build thread...you can find it in my sig. Casey __________________ '68 CST SWB factory 396/T400 buddy buckets, a/c, ps, pb '72 Corvette convertible 454/4spd/ac, ps, pb '73 GMC Sierra Grande short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '77 K5 Blazer black on red, 350/T350/NP205 ps, pb, ac all original '78 GMC Sierra Classic short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '72 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 38 built. '73 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 71 built. '75 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 25 built. SOLD! '72 GMC K25 4x4 468/4L80e/NP205 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post4324423 SOLD!'55 Chevy gasser 496/4spd build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...96#post4324396

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