1973 K20 Build Thread

[stevenbear72]

Nice build

[TheWhiteElephant]

I've had a Champion aluminum big block radiator laying around for a couple years and finally got around to installing it. A bit wider and taller compared to my original 350 sbc radiator. Shroud will have to be cut/modified to fit. I'll have to fab/buy some brackets. Will use without for now. Pics will follow.

[TheWhiteElephant]

Here are the pics...

[TheWhiteElephant]

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[MofoG23]

This has been a great thread to follow.

I have a 76 K20 and plan to address many of the items you covered here.

[duallyjams]

2018 bump

[6BT 56]

Ya . Bump. I have always liked this build . Quality of work on a nice truck. Not a over top will it ever run build . Love the stance aswell. I wish my k20 was one colour. Lol.

[CustomDeluxe1980]

Anything new
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[70inbville]

where did you go? we need more!!!!!

[El Dorado Jim]

Originally Posted by TheWhiteElephant

So I got everything buttoned up a few weeks ago. I got the exhaust installed, went with super turbos with turn-downs right before the rear axle. I'm pretty surprised at how quiet it is. I will post many more pics of what happened between the installation of the rear brakes/booster/master.

Right now I just have to tie up a few loose ends to go and get it inspected. Still haven't resolved the E-brake issue as I will now have to modify it due to the lift, but I've driven the truck around the block a few times, got a little cocky and drove it to the gas station, too.

I tossed the idea around on what tires to get for months. I did not want the run-of-the-mill 33X12.50 BFG "standard issue" tire. I wanted my truck to look a little different, and I wanted a skinny, not-too-tall tire. I have always liked the look of the old Ford Hi-boys and that is the look I wanted to duplicate all along. I wanted some room between the wells and the tires.

I really like the Firestone Transforce A/T in a 235/85/16 size (about 32 inches), so that is what I eventually got. I love the way it looks...
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awesome rig, any updates?

[El Dorado Jim]

Originally Posted by TheWhiteElephant

Thanks, Tony. I read this, too. I looked all over the place and couldn't find these sources. One of the Bronco sites is making them for the internal hubs, though. All I did was buy an extra set of the plastic ones from Dennis Carpenter. I'm not going to wheel this thing so I "should" be okay.

there is a guy, "GMCGRIM" on this site that is making these out of aluminum, I bought a set from him, they great

[El Dorado Jim]

Originally Posted by TheWhiteElephant

I installed the alternator, power steering pressure line, and spark plug wires. I was having second (and third, and fourth) thoughts about the non-subtle, super bright blue plug wires but they've grown on me in the past few hours. I'm going to route them underneath the manifolds for a clean look.

I put in new fuel lines from the pump along with a glass fuel filter. I'm a big proponent of glass filters. Very helpful when diagnosing. You can also see a new intake heater hose fitting I got from the good ol' "Help" section @ Oreilly's for $5.49. Much better than the $11.59 they want for it from Classic Industries.

do not use the glass fuel filter, seems like a good idea, i used them too until i had one split down the side and was spraying gas like a fan all over the engine, dont know how it didnt catch fire, i will never use another one

[TheWhiteElephant]

Good evening, all. Not sure how many of you are still here. It's been a while. LOL.

Still have the truck, haven't done much to her since I last posted. We've moved twice since then, truck is still with me. Brought it back from storage after it sat for about 2 1/2 years. I apologize for the lack of updates. About the only thing I've done in the last few years is replace the QJet with a Holley 650DP.

I just rebuilt it a few days ago after the truck started backfiring like crazy. Replaced the old spark plugs and I'll do the timing this week. I'll do my best to post a photo here and there.

Mando

[TheWhiteElephant]

Originally Posted by El Dorado Jim

do not use the glass fuel filter, seems like a good idea, i used them too until i had one split down the side and was spraying gas like a fan all over the engine, dont know how it didnt catch fire, i will never use another one

Hey, Jim. The glass filter has been replaced.

[TheWhiteElephant]

This is what she looks like now. A bit rustier, but still all there.

[kikkegek]

yeah still here, although focus has shifted to FB and IG. How are you doing over there?