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Dean · 09-24-2003, 07:59 AM

Here are a few pics of my status so far. This is my latest 71 K20 that I am doing a body-off on. Chassis is basically done and I am getting ready to do the body swap. I hope to get it done by spring. My other K20s need some company...ha ha

Dean · 09-24-2003, 07:59 AM

another

Dean · 09-24-2003, 08:00 AM

another...and no those are not the tires/wheels i'm using...nice tread huh?

Dean · 09-24-2003, 08:03 AM

I rebuilt everything on this chassis. All the rearend seals, bearing, brakes, ball joints, steering arms, shocks, springs, nos hubs, brake lines, fuel line, etc etc.

Dean · 09-24-2003, 08:07 AM

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Dean · 09-24-2003, 08:08 AM

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**1970 CST Short Wide** · 09-24-2003, 09:30 AM

Looks great. I hope the highway Dept doesn't see the pic's with thier sighn's in it. LOL

**JIMs70GMC** · 09-24-2003, 09:43 AM

Looks great! Hope to do that myself one day.

**CPNE** · 09-24-2003, 11:08 AM

Now THAT is CPNE approved! What are those upside down questionmark shaped things on your front frame rails?

Bram · 09-24-2003, 12:06 PM

Beautiful! My K20's frame is getting powder coated as I write. Keep us posted.

palallin · 09-24-2003, 12:10 PM

Man, do I ever wish that I'd had the time and money to clean up my chassis while the body was off. . . .

Dean · 09-24-2003, 12:14 PM

Yes, I finally got a set of tow hooks! Now my other trucks feel naked......

I did actually buy those old street signs, but who knows were the sellers got them...I didn't ask.

I had this frame dipped and then I sprayed it with POR15 and their topcoat. One tip - never get POR 15 on contact lenses....long story

I still need a stove pipe for my manifold on this truck if anyone has one.

Hooter · 09-24-2003, 01:15 PM

hey man, nice tires!

lukecp · 09-24-2003, 01:51 PM

Wow....that is almost too pretty to cover up with a body!

Dean · 09-24-2003, 02:36 PM

Those were "optional" tires..ha ha Basically anything I had that would hold air to roll it around. You should see the big knot in one of them. Competition use only.

It will be getting 35" BFG and aluminum turbine wheels when done.

72shadetree · 09-24-2003, 03:59 PM

thats sweet keep up the great work

Dean · 09-29-2003, 01:13 PM

Hopefully I'm not boring anyone with my pics. I know I love to see others projects. Here is my weekend progress. This is the body going on my latest K20 project. It was an original 30K miles truck with zero rust. I bought this out of the late original owner's garage. I will not be using this frame or front suspension/brakes if anyone is interested.

Dean · 09-29-2003, 01:13 PM

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Dean · 09-29-2003, 01:14 PM

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Dean · 09-29-2003, 01:15 PM

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Dean · 09-29-2003, 01:15 PM

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Dean · 09-29-2003, 01:16 PM

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**CPNE** · 09-29-2003, 01:18 PM

What are you doing about the throttle linkage? Are you converting to the rod style to accomodate your cab's design, or are you modifying the cab firewall for the cable style?

Dean · 09-29-2003, 01:40 PM

I'll most likely leave it with the rod design. I have parts to convert it though if I decide to. I guess I haven't thought that far ahead...lol

dinnut · 09-29-2003, 06:00 PM

holy crap that is a nice cab

09-24-2003, 07:59 AM	#1
Dean Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,492	Latest K20 coming along Here are a few pics of my status so far. This is my latest 71 K20 that I am doing a body-off on. Chassis is basically done and I am getting ready to do the body swap. I hope to get it done by spring. My other K20s need some company...ha ha Attached Images

09-24-2003, 07:59 AM	#2
Dean Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,492	another Attached Images

09-24-2003, 08:00 AM	#3
Dean Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,492	another...and no those are not the tires/wheels i'm using...nice tread huh? Attached Images

09-24-2003, 08:03 AM	#4
Dean Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,492	I rebuilt everything on this chassis. All the rearend seals, bearing, brakes, ball joints, steering arms, shocks, springs, nos hubs, brake lines, fuel line, etc etc. Attached Images

09-24-2003, 08:07 AM	#5
Dean Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,492	ab Attached Images

09-24-2003, 08:08 AM	#6
Dean Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,492	bc Attached Images

09-24-2003, 09:30 AM	#7
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,185	Looks great. I hope the highway Dept doesn't see the pic's with thier sighn's in it. LOL __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

09-24-2003, 09:43 AM	#8
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Looks great! Hope to do that myself one day. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

09-24-2003, 11:08 AM	#9
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	Now THAT is CPNE approved! What are those upside down questionmark shaped things on your front frame rails? __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

09-24-2003, 12:06 PM	#10
Bram Broke Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Plains,MO Posts: 385	Beautiful! My K20's frame is getting powder coated as I write. Keep us posted. __________________ 72CheyenneSuper1ton4x4BigBlock

09-24-2003, 12:10 PM	#11
palallin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: St. James, MO Posts: 1,238	Man, do I ever wish that I'd had the time and money to clean up my chassis while the body was off. . . . __________________ '69 Longstep K-10: 327/SM465/T-221/Closed Knuckle Dana44/12-bolt.

09-24-2003, 12:14 PM	#12
Dean Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,492	Yes, I finally got a set of tow hooks! Now my other trucks feel naked...... I did actually buy those old street signs, but who knows were the sellers got them...I didn't ask. I had this frame dipped and then I sprayed it with POR15 and their topcoat. One tip - never get POR 15 on contact lenses....long story I still need a stove pipe for my manifold on this truck if anyone has one.

09-24-2003, 01:15 PM	#13
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	hey man, nice tires! __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

09-24-2003, 01:51 PM	#14
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Wow....that is almost too pretty to cover up with a body! __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

09-24-2003, 02:36 PM	#15
Dean Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,492	Those were "optional" tires..ha ha Basically anything I had that would hold air to roll it around. You should see the big knot in one of them. Competition use only. It will be getting 35" BFG and aluminum turbine wheels when done.



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09-24-2003, 03:59 PM	#16
72shadetree KEEP ON TRUCKING Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: martinsville va Posts: 2,563	thats sweet keep up the great work __________________ 72 cheyenne 2wd lwb 71 k20 sons bassett va

09-29-2003, 01:13 PM	#17
Dean Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,492	Hopefully I'm not boring anyone with my pics. I know I love to see others projects. Here is my weekend progress. This is the body going on my latest K20 project. It was an original 30K miles truck with zero rust. I bought this out of the late original owner's garage. I will not be using this frame or front suspension/brakes if anyone is interested. Attached Images

09-29-2003, 01:14 PM	#19
Dean Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,492	ac Attached Images

09-29-2003, 01:15 PM	#20
Dean Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,492	ad Attached Images

09-29-2003, 01:15 PM	#21
Dean Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,492	af Attached Images

09-29-2003, 01:16 PM	#22
Dean Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,492	ag Attached Images

09-29-2003, 01:18 PM	#23
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	What are you doing about the throttle linkage? Are you converting to the rod style to accomodate your cab's design, or are you modifying the cab firewall for the cable style? __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

09-29-2003, 01:40 PM	#24
Dean Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,492	I'll most likely leave it with the rod design. I have parts to convert it though if I decide to. I guess I haven't thought that far ahead...lol

09-29-2003, 06:00 PM	#25
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	holy crap that is a nice cab __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

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