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Tumbleweed1C4 · 04-18-2016, 09:07 PM

Well, the weather finally broke here in Northern Michigan, and I was able to remove the running boards off the new K20 and get a 2 inch Tuff Country lift installed this weekend. Next will be to finish the steel rims, blasting and painting and get the new shoes on it with hubcaps. Here are before and after pics:

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Replaced the sandalwood steering wheel that was falling to pieces with this

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Tumbleweed1C4 · 04-18-2016, 09:09 PM

Refurbished my dash cluster and installed a Tach and LED lights

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and put on my new personalized plate:

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**DeadheadNM** · 04-18-2016, 09:11 PM

Looks great! Thanks for sharing.

57taskforce · 04-18-2016, 09:17 PM

Nice truck! One day maybe mine will look that good haha.

1968vetL-71 · 04-18-2016, 10:40 PM

very nice K20! Looks like a great truck..

**Stocker** · 04-19-2016, 12:12 AM

Lookin good! Will you be getting taller tires to complement the lift?

El Dorado Jim · 04-19-2016, 02:16 AM

Love your truck!

Tumbleweed1C4 · 04-19-2016, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Stocker

Lookin good! Will you be getting taller tires to complement the lift?

You know, I am not sure what to do. It is a 2 inch lift and I was thinking in my head that it would more or less just improve stance, but I got a full 3 inches out of it. I was not expecting that much lift. I already have new tires for it, old school 7.50 x 16 power kings, which are just shy of a 33 inch tire. I will just be hoping they don't look too small in the wheel well for now, I guess.

**Stocker** · 04-19-2016, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Tumbleweed1C4

old school 7.50 x 16 power kings, which are just shy of a 33 inch tire

Those should be perfect with your lift, can't wait to see pics!

**Ol Blue K20** · 04-19-2016, 11:17 AM

Nice truck, looks great

**68350** · 04-19-2016, 12:16 PM

I just love this truck! Every time I see it I wish it was mine

**72 Super** · 04-19-2016, 12:46 PM

Looks great, very nice truck!

Ray

Lmac · 04-20-2016, 09:38 AM

Nice truck!

**DaHos** · 04-20-2016, 10:24 AM

Alright you have had over 24 hrs to get the tires on.......I want pics !!!

Tumbleweed1C4 · 04-20-2016, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DaHos

Alright you have had over 24 hrs to get the tires on.......I want pics !!!

Dave, I just got the rims primed last night, plan on painting them tonight! Remember, I didn't quit MY day job! I am thinking by this weekend. Got to paint the hubcaps yet too. I will post pics fo sho!

35boulder · 04-20-2016, 02:57 PM

Just removing the running boards improved the looks. Love the truck

Tumbleweed1C4 · 05-01-2016, 09:15 AM

Bought some urethane paint a couple weeks ago, had the wheels primed and waiting, but just couldn't get the overnight temps warm enough to paint as I don't have a booth, so I took the rims and paint to the body shop that has my cab for the shortbed and had him paint them. (On a side note, looks like that cab may be junk, he can't get it straight, appears to have been rolled at some point. Great.) The paint catalyst and thinner cost me $70, then the body shop charged me $100 to spray my paint. I took them to the tire shop yesterday, and watched them carelessly put the tires on and scratch the **** outta my freshly painted rims. The I came home and put my freshly refurbished hubcaps on and noted that they too take the paint off the rim. So, I am happy, but sure wish I had just went to the hardware store and bought a couple cans of white spray paint.

**bowtie72** · 05-01-2016, 09:22 AM

Good looking truck. It just keeps getting better and better.

CG · 05-01-2016, 09:46 AM

What a nice improvement!

**DeadheadNM** · 05-01-2016, 09:47 AM

Looks perfect. Bummer about the SWB cab. I believe a usable cab in MI was recently listed on the parts board.

snj8198 · 05-01-2016, 09:52 AM

It's hard finding a good tough paint that wont scratch just by looking at it. And even when you do a lot of prep goes into the surface so the paint bites well. Even a lot of powder coats scratch off way too easy for the cost. Pity.

Regardless, who doesn't love a new gauge cluster! And the truck and stance look good! It looks like the rear is sitting level. I too have a 2" Tough Country EZ suspension in mine but i had to add an additional inch spacer to the rear to level it out and an additional overload spring above the pack to help the squat when loaded.

**jocko** · 05-01-2016, 10:08 AM

Big improvement! These trucks look so much better with stock rims in my opinion.
I feel your pain on the carelessness with which tire shops install. In some cases, they just don't have the equipment to do it correctly - so, not exactly the installer's fault. Since I pc most of my wheels, I have had to shop around to find someone with a no-toucha-da-rim tire machine, and most places do NOT have them. That's why certain tire shops are so popular, and people that don't care if their wheels are scratched go wherever and keep the rest in business. In the Fort Worth area, I had a nice set of rims practically destroyed by shrek on the 50's machine... So, started asking around - and Marco's Tire appears to be the ONLY place within about 50 miles (and I just quit looking) when heading up from south of Fort Worth. Anyway - my point is, it's hard to find a good shop, but then you can stick with it. Anyway - your truck looks great, perfect tire/wheel choice.

**special-K** · 05-01-2016, 11:22 AM

Looks great. Has that early 4wd look sitting up a bit. Nice touch using the saddle car wheel of same era.

**72 Super** · 05-01-2016, 01:21 PM

Looks just right IMO, really sets it off.

Ray

35boulder · 05-01-2016, 01:36 PM

Looks much better on the white wheels. Nice looking ride.

04-18-2016, 09:07 PM	#1
Tumbleweed1C4 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Gaylord, Michigan Posts: 127	Installed a 2" lift on K20 and a few other things... Well, the weather finally broke here in Northern Michigan, and I was able to remove the running boards off the new K20 and get a 2 inch Tuff Country lift installed this weekend. Next will be to finish the steel rims, blasting and painting and get the new shoes on it with hubcaps. Here are before and after pics: Replaced the sandalwood steering wheel that was falling to pieces with this __________________ Sleep safe in your beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do you harm 72 K5 Blazer 72 K10 SWB (in pieces under slow construction!) 72 K20

04-18-2016, 09:09 PM	#2
Tumbleweed1C4 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Gaylord, Michigan Posts: 127	Re: Installed a 2" lift on K20 and a few other things... Refurbished my dash cluster and installed a Tach and LED lights and put on my new personalized plate: __________________ Sleep safe in your beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do you harm 72 K5 Blazer 72 K10 SWB (in pieces under slow construction!) 72 K20

04-18-2016, 09:11 PM	#3
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,424	Re: Installed a 2" lift on K20 and a few other things... Looks great! Thanks for sharing. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

04-18-2016, 09:17 PM	#4
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Entrapment Posts: 6,447	Re: Installed a 2" lift on K20 and a few other things... Nice truck! One day maybe mine will look that good haha. __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne: 5” lift, 35’s, front dana 60 blah blah blah… http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB: 4” lift 33”s… in a million pieces http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 35x12.5x20’s

04-18-2016, 10:40 PM	#5
1968vetL-71 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Murfreesboro, Tn Posts: 1,092	Re: Installed a 2" lift on K20 and a few other things... very nice K20! Looks like a great truck.. __________________ 1969 impala conv 427 #s loaded. dad bought new 1969 "Judge" RA-3, rare warwick blue/white, #'s 1968 vet convertible #s 427/435 tripower (sold) 1968 belair 2door post #s 427/385 1936 ford 5w coupe dads 1st car 1969 camaro ss (17,xxx) miles Wanted: 69-72 suburban project, 69 camaro convertible. also any big block cars. 69-70 gto judge project.

04-19-2016, 12:12 AM	#6
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,694	Re: Installed a 2" lift on K20 and a few other things... Lookin good! Will you be getting taller tires to complement the lift? __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

04-19-2016, 02:16 AM	#7
El Dorado Jim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: El Dorado Ca Posts: 3,374	Re: Installed a 2" lift on K20 and a few other things... Love your truck!

04-19-2016, 11:17 AM	#10
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,243	Re: Installed a 2" lift on K20 and a few other things... Nice truck, looks great __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

04-19-2016, 12:16 PM	#11
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: Installed a 2" lift on K20 and a few other things... I just love this truck! Every time I see it I wish it was mine __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

04-19-2016, 12:46 PM	#12
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,693	Re: Installed a 2" lift on K20 and a few other things... Looks great, very nice truck! Ray __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

04-20-2016, 09:38 AM	#13
Lmac Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Austin Tx Posts: 58	Re: Installed a 2" lift on K20 and a few other things... Nice truck! __________________ 68 K20 2002 Chevy 2500 2013 HD Electra Glide Ultra

04-20-2016, 10:24 AM	#14
DaHos Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Owosso, Michigan Posts: 2,858	Re: Installed a 2" lift on K20 and a few other things... Alright you have had over 24 hrs to get the tires on.......I want pics !!! __________________ 1967 C10 SWB Owner - Rustbelt Restorations

04-20-2016, 02:57 PM	#16
35boulder Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 1,382	Re: Installed a 2" lift on K20 and a few other things... Just removing the running boards improved the looks. Love the truck

05-01-2016, 09:15 AM	#17
Tumbleweed1C4 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Gaylord, Michigan Posts: 127	Re: Installed a 2" lift on K20 and a few other things... Bought some urethane paint a couple weeks ago, had the wheels primed and waiting, but just couldn't get the overnight temps warm enough to paint as I don't have a booth, so I took the rims and paint to the body shop that has my cab for the shortbed and had him paint them. (On a side note, looks like that cab may be junk, he can't get it straight, appears to have been rolled at some point. Great.) The paint catalyst and thinner cost me $70, then the body shop charged me $100 to spray my paint. I took them to the tire shop yesterday, and watched them carelessly put the tires on and scratch the ** outta my freshly painted rims. The I came home and put my freshly refurbished hubcaps on and noted that they too take the paint off the rim. So, I am happy, but sure wish I had just went to the hardware store and bought a couple cans of white spray paint. Attached Images __________________ Sleep safe in your beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do you harm** 72 K5 Blazer 72 K10 SWB (in pieces under slow construction!) 72 K20

05-01-2016, 09:22 AM	#18
bowtie72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 363	Re: Installed a 2" lift on K20 and a few other things... Good looking truck. It just keeps getting better and better. __________________ 1968 SWB "Little White Truck" 1972 LWB LS 4l80 "Plain Jane!!"



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05-01-2016, 09:46 AM	#19
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05-01-2016, 09:47 AM	#20
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,424	Re: Installed a 2" lift on K20 and a few other things... Looks perfect. Bummer about the SWB cab. I believe a usable cab in MI was recently listed on the parts board. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

05-01-2016, 09:52 AM	#21
snj8198 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Star Valley, WY Posts: 2,038	Re: Installed a 2" lift on K20 and a few other things... It's hard finding a good tough paint that wont scratch just by looking at it. And even when you do a lot of prep goes into the surface so the paint bites well. Even a lot of powder coats scratch off way too easy for the cost. Pity. Regardless, who doesn't love a new gauge cluster! And the truck and stance look good! It looks like the rear is sitting level. I too have a 2" Tough Country EZ suspension in mine but i had to add an additional inch spacer to the rear to level it out and an additional overload spring above the pack to help the squat when loaded. __________________ Steve 1971 GMC Longbox. Full Roller Stroker 489 w/ FiTech EFI, Chris Straub Cam/NV4500/205/D60/14B w. Grizzly Locker and 4.11's. 2" Lift on 33's

05-01-2016, 10:08 AM	#22
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,976	Re: Installed a 2" lift on K20 and a few other things... Big improvement! These trucks look so much better with stock rims in my opinion. I feel your pain on the carelessness with which tire shops install. In some cases, they just don't have the equipment to do it correctly - so, not exactly the installer's fault. Since I pc most of my wheels, I have had to shop around to find someone with a no-toucha-da-rim tire machine, and most places do NOT have them. That's why certain tire shops are so popular, and people that don't care if their wheels are scratched go wherever and keep the rest in business. In the Fort Worth area, I had a nice set of rims practically destroyed by shrek on the 50's machine... So, started asking around - and Marco's Tire appears to be the ONLY place within about 50 miles (and I just quit looking) when heading up from south of Fort Worth. Anyway - my point is, it's hard to find a good shop, but then you can stick with it. Anyway - your truck looks great, perfect tire/wheel choice.

05-01-2016, 11:22 AM	#23
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Installed a 2" lift on K20 and a few other things... Looks great. Has that early 4wd look sitting up a bit. Nice touch using the saddle car wheel of same era. __________________ "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 ~

05-01-2016, 01:21 PM	#24
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,693	Re: Installed a 2" lift on K20 and a few other things... Looks just right IMO, really sets it off. Ray __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

05-01-2016, 01:36 PM	#25
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